Short answer: A small business website in Dubai costs between AED 3,500 and 25,000 in 2026. One-page sites start around AED 2,000, corporate sites run AED 12,000 to 55,000, and e-commerce or portal projects reach AED 100,000+. Price depends mostly on page count, languages (Arabic adds 30–50%), custom features and who builds it.
Website prices in Dubai by type (2026)
These ranges summarise published 2026 price guides from Dubai agencies and our own quotes. They are one-off build costs in AED, excluding VAT.
| Website type | Freelancer (AED) | Agency (AED) | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landing page / one-pager | 1,000 – 3,000 | 2,000 – 4,500 | 1 – 2 weeks |
| Brochure site (5–8 pages) | 2,500 – 6,000 | 3,500 – 18,000 | 2 – 6 weeks |
| SME business site (10–20 pages) | 5,000 – 10,000 | 8,000 – 25,000 | 4 – 8 weeks |
| Corporate site (bilingual) | – | 12,000 – 55,000 | 6 – 12 weeks |
| Real estate brokerage with listings | 6,000 – 12,000 | 8,000 – 35,000 | 4 – 10 weeks |
| Clinic / aesthetic site (EN + AR) | – | 20,000 – 100,000 | 6 – 12 weeks |
| E-commerce store | 8,000 – 20,000 | 15,000 – 60,000+ | 6 – 16 weeks |
What drives the price of a website in the UAE
- Number of unique page layouts. Ten pages using two templates cost far less than ten individually designed pages.
- Languages. An Arabic version adds 30–50%, because it needs native copywriting and a mirrored right-to-left layout, not just translation.
- Who writes the content. Copywriting is the most underestimated cost. If you supply nothing, budget for it.
- Integrations. CRM, listing feeds, booking systems and payment gateways each add work.
- Compliance. Real estate sites need Trakheesi permit handling, clinic sites need DHA-safe wording and consent handling.
- SEO depth. A site with 5 pages competes for 5 searches. Area, service and industry pages are what make a site rank, and they add cost. More and more buyers also ask AI assistants, which is where GEO (AI search optimization) comes in.
Website prices by industry
Real estate. Personal broker sites cost AED 3,500–10,000. Brokerage sites with listing feeds and agent profiles cost AED 8,000–35,000. See real estate websites in Dubai.
Clinics and aesthetics. Because of bilingual content, doctor profiles and DHA rules, Dubai agencies quote AED 20,000–100,000 for redesigns. See clinic websites.
Business districts. Needs differ by district: DIFC firms need DIFC-specific privacy pages, DMCC companies in JLT need licence-aligned content. See Business Bay, JLT and DIFC.
New free zone companies. Most need a credible 1–5 page site fast, typically AED 2,000–7,000. See the website checklist for new businesses.
Running costs per year
| Item | Typical cost per year (AED) |
|---|---|
| .com domain | 50 – 80 |
| .ae domain | 100 – 300 |
| Hosting (shared to managed) | 300 – 3,000 |
| SSL certificate | 0 (included with most hosts) |
| Maintenance & updates | 1,200 – 6,000 |
| SEO / content (optional) | 6,000 – 60,000 |
How to compare website quotes in Dubai
- Ask for a fixed price and a fixed launch date in writing.
- Check who owns the domain, hosting account and code at the end.
- Ask what is included for SEO: page titles, schema, sitemap, Search Console, Bing.
- Ask to see live sites and test them on your phone. Slow sites lose leads.
- Check whether the quote is with or without 5% VAT.
What EmirateSites charges
We publish our prices: AED 2,990 for a Launch site, AED 6,900 for a Growth site and AED 14,900 for an Authority site. All plans are fixed price, paid once, with an optional Care plan at AED 490 per month. Use the website cost calculator for an estimate in 30 seconds, or see web design in Dubai.
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Get your quoteFAQ
How much does a basic website cost in Dubai?
A basic one-page or brochure website in Dubai costs AED 2,000 to 4,500 from a freelancer or small studio, and AED 3,500 to 18,000 for a multi-page brochure site from an agency (2026 market ranges).
How much does an e-commerce website cost in Dubai?
Expect AED 15,000 to 60,000 for a custom online store, plus payment gateway fees. Shopify-based stores can start lower, around AED 8,000 to 20,000 for setup.
Why are some Dubai web design offers only AED 699?
Very cheap offers are usually a template with your logo swapped in, no original copy, no SEO setup and limited ownership. They can work for a placeholder, but rarely generate leads.
What are the yearly running costs of a website in the UAE?
Domain AED 50–150 (a .ae domain usually costs more), hosting AED 300–3,000, plus maintenance and SEO if you want ongoing growth. Many agencies bundle these into a monthly plan of AED 300–1,500.
Does a website in Dubai include VAT?
UAE VAT is 5%. Agencies registered for VAT add it to the invoice, so check whether quotes are shown with or without VAT.