What Dining Tables Are In Trend Right Now? (Dubai Edition)

If you're shopping for a dining table in Dubai right now, you're probably noticing something: the options feel endless, and the styles keep evolving. Whether you're furnishing a new apartment in Business Bay or upgrading your villa in Arabian Ranches, the dining table you choose sets the tone for your entire space.

What's trending in 2025? Here’s a quick look at the styles Dubai residents are actually searching for and choosing today, along with examples from top furniture stores in the city, including Antarria.

1. Warm Wood Tables (Especially Mango & Walnut Looks)

One of the biggest trends in the UAE right now is warm, natural-looking wood tables, especially mango wood and walnut tones. UAE-based brands are actively promoting mango wood as a sustainable, budget-friendly solid wood that still looks rich and modern.

You’ll see this in:

• 4-6 seater solid or engineered wood tables in warm browns.
• Clean, straight legs instead of bulky carved bases.
• Matte finishes that hide everyday wear better than glossy ones.

The Design House: The Design House Dubai reflects the UAE’s shift toward warm, natural wood tones with dining tables in earthy finishes and simple silhouettes. Their engineered-wood designs echo the look of mango and walnut, using clean legs and matte textures that work well for 4–6 seater setups in modern homes.

2. Marble-Look Tops Without the Luxury Price Tag

Marble dining tables are everywhere in Dubai feeds, but real marble can be expensive and high maintenance. The trend now is marble-look tops: sintered stone, ceramic, or engineered materials that mimic marble veining but are more scratch and stain-resistant. UAE retailers highlight marble and marble-effect tops as a key dining trend for 2025.

Typical formats:

• 4 or 6-seater rectangular tables with white “marble” top and black or gold metal legs.
• Compact round 2-4 seater pedestal tables with marble-look tops, ideal for apartments.

Homekode: They focus on marble-look dining tables that balance style and practicality. Their pieces often pair white or neutral stone-effect tops with slim black or gold metal bases, giving small and mid-size Dubai homes a modern, low-maintenance alternative to real marble.

Klekktic: They offer contemporary dining tables with marble and marble-effect finishes, featuring clean profiles and sculptural metal bases. Their range includes compact round tables and larger rectangular options, all designed to bring a polished, modern look without the upkeep of natural marble.

3. Smaller Tables for Apartment Living

Here's a reality check: most people in Dubai don't live in sprawling villas. They live in apartments where every square meter counts. That's driving demand for compact dining solutions.

Two- and three-seater dining tables are seeing steady demand, and compact round ones that tuck neatly into breakfast corners are also a hit. 

Antarria, our Dune Microcement Dining Table fits right in; its smooth, organic form brings elegance and practicality to smaller dining spaces.

4. Mixed-Material Tables: Wood + Metal, Glass + Metal

Another clear trend in Dubai is mixed-material dining tables: think wood tops on black metal legs, marble-look tops on gold bases, or glass on sculptural frames. 

Al Huzaifa: Mixed-material dining tables are becoming common in Dubai, especially combinations like wood with metal or stone-look tops with simple frames. Al Huzaifa’s range reflects this shift, with designs that focus on contrast and clean, modern structure.

Ebarza: Ebarza also features mixed-material options, including wood paired with metal bases and glass tops set on geometric frames. These pieces follow the broader trend toward adding texture and visual variation without making the table feel heavy in smaller homes.

Popular combos:

• Wood top + black powder-coated metal legs = modern, not too formal.
• Marble-look or ceramic top + slim gold/brass-tone frame = subtle glam.
• Glass top + geometric metal base = airy, more “statement”.
• 5. Extendable & Multifunctional Tables For Real Life

This is probably the most practical trend for Dubai: extendable and multifunctional dining tables. Local stores openly push extendable designs as ideal for apartments and villas where guest numbers change often.

Common formats:

• Compact 4-seater that extends to a 6- or 8-seater using hidden leaves.
• Drop-leaf styles where sides fold down to become a console or 2-seater.
• Tables designed with extra legroom and cable-friendly layouts for work-from-home use.

The Loom Collection: The Loom Collection includes a few extendable and multifunctional tables that fit Dubai’s practical needs, with pieces that shift from everyday use to larger seating and some layouts that work for occasional at-home tasks.

How To Choose The Right Trend For Your Home

Here’s the simplest way to decide:

Why Buy Dining Tables at Antarria?

Choosing the right dining table goes beyond picking a piece of furniture; it's about investing in quality, balance, and long-lasting style. At Antarria, every dining table is designed to reflect Dubai’s evolving aesthetic while offering the durability modern homes demand.

Our dining tables are built with premium material, i.e., Microcement. Unlike mass-produced furniture, Antarria focuses on handcrafted quality and detail, ensuring your table feels unique, curated, and designed to last. Our customers enjoy exceptional quality control, careful material selection, and reliable after-sales support.

Final Thought

Trends matter, but the right dining table is the one that fits your lifestyle, space, and daily routines. In Dubai right now, the most popular choices blend style with flexibility: warm woods, marble-look finishes, mixed materials, and extendable structures.

Pick the one that feels good to live with, not just good in a catalogue.

FAQs

1. What size dining table fits a small apartment in Dubai?

Most apartments work best with a 2–4 seater table measuring around 90–120 cm, depending on layout and walking space.

2. Which dining table shape works best for compact homes?

Round or oval tables work best because they reduce visual bulk and allow easier movement in tight dining areas.

3. What materials are most durable for a dining table in the UAE climate?

Engineered wood, ceramic, sintered stone, and metal-frame tables handle humidity and daily use better than soft natural wood or glass.

4. How much clearance space do I need around a dining table?

Ideally, 90 cm (35.4331 inches) around the table to pull chairs comfortably and move around without feeling restricted.

5. Are extendable dining tables worth it for everyday use?

Yes, especially if you host during Ramadan, weekends, or holidays. They stay compact daily but offer flexibility when needed.

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