A bedside table might be the smallest piece of furniture in your bedroom, but it's one you'll reach for every single day, for your lamp, your book, your charger, your morning glass of water. So it's worth knowing exactly what you're paying for before you buy one.

If you've started browsing, you've probably noticed prices swing wildly: some tables sell for under AED 1,000, others for AED 7,000 or more. This guide breaks down what drives that difference, what to expect at each price point, and where to find bedside tables in Dubai that are built to last.

Average Price of a Bedside Table in Dubai

There's no single fixed price, since it depends on material, size, and craftsmanship. As a general guide:

Made-to-order bedside tables sit at the higher end because they're built around your exact space, material choice, and finish, not mass-produced to a generic template.

What Affects the Price of a Bedside Table?

1. Material. Solid wood, marble, and stone cost more than engineered wood or laminate, but they last longer and age better.

2. Size and storage. A single-drawer nightstand is simpler to produce than a table with multiple drawers, shelving, or soft-close mechanisms.

3. Finish. Hand-applied veneers, lacquer, and polished stone tops take more time and skill than a painted or laminate surface.

4. Customisation. A ready-made table is cheaper than one made to your exact dimensions, drawer configuration, and finish — but a custom piece fits your room and lifestyle in a way an off-the-shelf option can't.

5. Craftsmanship. Furniture built by skilled joiners with attention to detail — flush drawer fronts, finished interiors, durable joinery — costs more upfront but needs replacing far less often.

Best Picks From The Design House

If you're shopping The Design House's bedside table collection, a few standouts across styles and budgets:

Echo Bedside Table — Fluted facade with a softly rounded silhouette that balances the detailing. Two soft-close drawers with fully finished interiors, plus a back panel finished to match the front. Handcrafted in painted engineered wood, available in five colour finishes.

Rotterdam Bedside Table — A round, sculptural silhouette that softens curved or upholstered bedframes. Soft-close, English-dovetailed drawers with fully finished interiors and a back panel matching the front. Handcrafted in painted engineered wood, in five finishes.

Sobha Bedside Table — Soft-close drawers deliver a seamless, noise-free open-and-close experience every time. Each drawer interior is fully finished for a polished look inside and out, and the back is finished to match the front for a refined view from every angle.

JG & Jules Bedside Table — Built around flexibility: choose the number of drawers to create a nightstand suited to your storage needs, from a minimal single drawer to a fully-loaded configuration. Fancy and functional, made to order in your preferred finish.

All are made to order, so sizing and finish can be adjusted to suit your bedroom.

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Why Choose The Design House

Unlike most retail furniture, every piece at The Design House is made to order,  which means you're not choosing from a fixed catalogue of sizes and colours, but specifying dimensions, materials, and finishes that fit your actual bedroom. Want a table two centimetres shorter to clear a windowsill, or a finish that matches an existing headboard? That level of customisation is built into how each piece is made, not offered as a costly add-on.

Every bedside table is also backed by a one-year warranty covering manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship, and produced by our own craftspeople in Dubai, so you're working directly with the people who build your furniture, not a reseller. That combination of customisation, local craftsmanship, and after-sales accountability is what separates a bedside table you'll replace in three years from one that becomes part of your bedroom for good.

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Bedside Table Product Care

To keep your bedside table looking its best for years:

• Wipe regularly with a soft cloth or sponge dampened with water to help keep the wood looking new.
• Always keep the bedside table dry.
• Dab spills immediately and rinse with a clean, damp cloth.
• Avoid the use of harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaning materials.
• Do not place hot items directly on the surface; use coasters under beverages to prevent marks and stains, and use mats or runners beneath hard objects that might scratch the surface.
• Avoid direct sunlight and heat to prevent premature fading.
• We recommend maintaining constant ambient humidity levels to minimise seasonal expansion and contraction of the wood.

FAQs

What do you call a bedside table with drawers?

It's usually still called a bedside table or nightstand, "drawer nightstand" or "nightstand with storage" are also common terms. In furniture catalogues, it may also appear as a bedside chest if it has multiple stacked drawers.

What is a cheap alternative to a bedside table?

A wall-mounted floating shelf, a stool, a small stack of crates, or a repurposed side table can all work as budget-friendly stand-ins. They won't offer the storage or finish of a proper nightstand, but they're a practical short-term option for tight budgets or small spaces.

What are the bedside table trends in 2026?

Rounded, sculptural silhouettes; natural materials like marble and warm wood veneers; asymmetric or single-pedestal designs; and integrated lighting or charging ports are all trending. There's also a shift toward mismatched nightstands, pairing two different shapes or heights on either side of the bed for a more curated, less catalogue-matched look.

What is the price of a bedside table?

In Dubai, prices typically range from around AED 300 for mass-produced options to AED 7,000+ for custom-made, marble, or designer pieces. Made-to-order bedside tables generally start from about AED 3,200.

What is the difference between a night table and a bedside table?

There isn't one  "night table," "nightstand," and "bedside table" are different names for the same piece of furniture. The terminology varies mainly by region and retailer rather than by function.

What are common bedside table mistakes?

The most frequent one is height: a table that's much taller or shorter than your mattress makes it awkward to reach for things. Other common mistakes include choosing a table too large for the space (blocking movement around the bed), skipping storage in a room that needs it, and picking a finish that clashes with the bed frame or headboard rather than complementing it.

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Ready to find your perfect bedside table? Explore the full collection or book a design consultation with The Design House.

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