Bespoke residential, hospitality, retail and commercial interiors, delivered from concept coordination through to final handover.
Barrel & Hammer is a Dubai-based luxury fit-out company delivering bespoke residential, hospitality, retail and commercial interiors.
Founded on a passion for craftsmanship and detail, we bring together design expertise, technical precision and quality execution to create spaces that are both beautiful and functional.
From concept coordination through to final handover, we work closely with our clients to ensure every detail is delivered to the highest standard.
Barrel & Hammer was founded by Jay and Karen with a shared vision: to create a fit-out company that combines exceptional craftsmanship with a highly personal approach to project delivery.
After years of experience across design, construction and project management, they saw an opportunity to offer clients something different: a partner that values quality, transparency and attention to detail as much as the final result.
Today, that philosophy continues to guide every project we undertake.
We don’t just build interiors. We create environments people are proud to live, work, and gather in. Barrel & Hammer was founded on a simple belief: every client deserves the same level of care, quality, and attention to detail that we would expect ourselves. Our reputation is built one project at a time, one detail at a time.
Architecture, site delivery and luxury retail design under one roof, with the founders involved in every project.
Jay Khoury is an architect and project management professional with experience across France and the UAE. With a strong background in fit-out, renovation and construction, he combines architectural expertise with practical site knowledge and a focus on quality, efficiency and client satisfaction. As the founder of Barrel & Hammer, he is committed to delivering well-executed spaces with attention to detail and professionalism.
With a background in retail design and project management, Karen Valentine has spent her career working within the world of design, spaces and creative concepts. Her experience with international and luxury brands shaped her appreciation for thoughtful design, attention to detail, and the way a space can influence how people feel within it. At Barrel & Hammer, she brings that perspective into creating spaces that are considered, personal, and designed to stand the test of time.
Barrel & Hammer stands out for its commitment to quality, precision and client satisfaction. Every project is delivered with a clear focus on design excellence and execution standards.
Architects, project managers and craftsmen who know both the drawing and the site.
Natural stone, timber and finishes chosen and installed to a luxury standard.
Clear programmes and close coordination, so handover dates are kept.
Every space is shaped around how you live, work and host.
One partner from concept coordination to the final walk-through.
Turnkey interiors, bespoke joinery and integrated MEP, delivered by one team so design intent survives all the way to site.
Complete turnkey fit-out solutions for residential, hospitality, retail and commercial environments.
Custom-built joinery and bespoke woodwork crafted to the highest standards.
Integrated mechanical, electrical and plumbing solutions delivered seamlessly alongside the interior works.
Transforming existing spaces through thoughtful redesign, upgrades and complete refurbishments.
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