Short answer
In 2026, a basic business website in Dubai costs roughly AED 1,500–6,000 with smaller studios and AED 15,000–25,000 with large full-service agencies. E-commerce sites start around AED 10,000 and can exceed AED 50,000. The price depends on who builds it, custom versus template design, content, an Arabic version and features.
Ask five Dubai agencies to quote the same website and you may get five very different numbers, from a couple of thousand dirhams to well over fifty thousand. This guide explains what websites typically cost in Dubai in 2026, why quotes vary so much, and how to compare them fairly.
Typical website prices in Dubai
Published 2026 price guides from Dubai agencies show how wide the market is. Element8's 2026 guide puts the lower end of the market at these ranges:
| Type of website | Typical cost (AED) |
|---|---|
| Basic business website | 1,500–6,000 |
| CMS business website | 4,000–10,000 |
| Corporate or custom website | 6,000–25,000+ |
| E-commerce website | 10,000–50,000+ |
Larger full-service agencies price much higher. Digital Nexa's guide, updated July 2026, lists AED 15,000–25,000 for a basic business website, AED 25,000–60,000 for a corporate site and AED 30,000 and up for e-commerce.
Both can be fair. The difference usually comes down to who does the work, how much strategy and content is included, and how much support you get after launch.
Why quotes vary so much
- Who builds it. A freelancer, a small studio and a large agency with account managers have very different costs.
- Template or custom design. A customised theme is quicker than a design built from scratch for your brand.
- Content and copywriting. Some quotes include professional English and Arabic copy, photography and SEO setup. Many don't.
- Arabic version. A proper Arabic site needs right-to-left layouts and separate keyword research, not just translation.
- Features. Booking systems, payment gateways, CRM integrations and member areas all add development time.
Running costs to budget for
- Domain: a .com or .ae renewal every year.
- Hosting and SSL: fast, reliable hosting matters for speed and for Google rankings.
- Maintenance: updates, backups and security monitoring, especially for WordPress and online stores.
- Marketing: a website needs SEO, ads or social media to bring visitors. Budget for at least one channel from launch.
How to compare quotes fairly
- Ask every agency to quote the same list of pages and features.
- Check what is included: content, Arabic version, SEO setup, training and support after launch.
- Ask to see live sites they have built and how fast those sites load on a phone.
- Get a written timeline with milestones, and pay in stages.
- Make sure the domain, hosting and site files are registered in your company's name.
How Razinio prices websites for Dubai businesses
As a remote team based in Pakistan, we sit between freelancers and large agencies: senior-quality work with a written timeline, at a fair price. Our WordPress websites start at about AED 3,670 and Shopify stores at about AED 4,770, with calls in UAE time. See all prices on our Dubai page, or book a free 30-minute call for an exact quote.
Frequently asked questions
Why are Dubai website quotes so different?
Agencies differ in team size, overheads, and what they include. Some quotes cover strategy, copywriting, Arabic and SEO setup, while others cover design and build only.
How long does it take to build a website in Dubai?
A small business website usually takes two to four weeks. Larger corporate sites and online stores take longer, depending on content and features.
Do I need an Arabic version for a Dubai website?
Many Dubai sites lead in English. An Arabic version helps if you target Emirati or wider Gulf customers, and it should be planned with right-to-left layouts and separate SEO.