Website design and development in Saudi Arabia and the UAE in 2026 costs anywhere from a few thousand to more than 200,000 riyals or dirhams, depending on the type of site and who builds it. Price guides published by development companies in Dubai put a basic site at between AED 3,000 and AED 15,000, and in Saudi Arabia company prices range from SAR 15,000 to SAR 150,000 or more. In this article we gather these figures in tables with their sources, explain what moves the price, and show how we price websites at M Zee.
Website design and development price table in the UAE, 2026
The figures below come from a guide published by Cubix in Dubai on 15 April 2026. The original currency in the source is the dirham, and the riyal and dollar figures are approximate conversions.
| Site type | UAE dirham (source) | Saudi riyals, approx. | US dollars, approx. | Approximate duration in the source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic website | 3,000 – 15,000 | 3,100 – 15,300 | 800 – 4,100 | 2 – 4 weeks |
| Mid-range website | 15,000 – 40,000 | 15,300 – 40,800 | 4,100 – 10,900 | 1 – 2 months |
| Complex website | 40,000 – 120,000 | 40,800 – 122,500 | 10,900 – 32,700 | 2 – 4 months |
| Large enterprise website | 120,000 – 200,000 or more | 122,500 – 204,200 or more | 32,700 – 54,500 or more | 4 – 8 months or more |
Source: Cubix, web development cost guide for Dubai, 15 April 2026.
Website design and development price table in Saudi Arabia, 2026
The figures below come from a guide published by Apptunix on 10 March 2026, and its original currency is the riyal. Note that the guide covers web applications and functional websites, so its categories start at a higher level than a simple brochure website.
| Category | Saudi riyal (source) | UAE dirhams, approx. | US dollars, approx. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freelancers | 3,000 – 25,000 | 2,900 – 24,500 | 800 – 6,700 |
| Web development companies | 15,000 – 150,000 or more | 14,700 – 146,900 or more | 4,000 – 40,000 or more |
| Basic web application | 30,000 – 60,000 | 29,400 – 58,800 | 8,000 – 16,000 |
| Online store or e-commerce application | 80,000 – 160,000 | 78,300 – 156,700 | 21,300 – 42,700 |
| Custom web application | 150,000 – 300,000 or more | 146,900 – 293,800 or more | 40,000 – 80,000 or more |
Source: Apptunix, web development cost in Saudi Arabia, 10 March 2026. The same guide also gives ranges by city: Riyadh from SAR 15,000 to SAR 180,000, Jeddah from SAR 12,000 to SAR 150,000 or more, and Dammam and the Eastern Province from SAR 10,000 to SAR 120,000 or more.
How the figures were gathered, and their limits
- Collection date: The figures were gathered on 8 October 2026 from sources published between March and April 2026.
- Geographic scope: Dubai and the UAE in the first table, and Saudi Arabia, broken down by city, in the second table.
- Type of sources: Price guides that development companies publish on their own websites, not independent surveys. These guides may lean toward the client segment each company serves.
- Conversion: The figure in the source currency is the reference. The conversion is approximate, based on USD 1 = SAR 3.75 and AED 3.67, rounded to the nearest 100.
- What the figures usually exclude: Taxes, hosting, the domain, platform subscriptions, content writing and filming, and maintenance after launch.
So use the tables to find the approximate category of your project, not as a final price. The actual price is set by the written scope.
What determines the cost of a website?
1. The type of site and its purpose
A landing page for a single campaign differs from a multi-page company website, and both differ from an online store with products, payment, and shipping. Start with the goal: what step do you want the visitor to take?
2. Number of pages and languages
Every new page template needs design, writing, and testing. And a bilingual site needs more than translation: page direction, font sizes, and wording suited to each audience.
3. Custom design or a ready-made template
A ready-made template is faster and cheaper, but it may limit the message and the user experience. Custom design raises the cost and the duration, and makes sense when the message and conversion are the priority.
4. Integrations and technical features
Payment gateways, inventory sync, booking systems, tracking tools, and tracking events for ad platforms. Each integration adds development and testing time, and some add monthly subscriptions.
5. Content
Many quotes do not include writing the content. If the content is not ready, ask whether the writing is included in the price, who approves it, and how many revision rounds it covers.
6. After launch
Updates, backups, fixes, and speed optimization. A site without maintenance faces a growing risk of failures over time, especially on WordPress and on stores that depend on many plugins.
Recurring costs that do not appear in a price quote
A guide published on Al Maal website on 1 April 2026 about the cost of an online store in Saudi Arabia gives examples of these costs: a domain from SAR 15 to SAR 40 a year, an SSL security certificate from SAR 80 to SAR 300 a year, and hosting from SAR 15 to SAR 100 a month. Source: Al Maal, the cost of creating an online store in Saudi Arabia, 1 April 2026. These are entry-level figures, and sites with higher traffic usually need more expensive hosting.
How do we price websites at M Zee?
We price websites, landing pages, and stores within the websites and landing pages service, which covers the message, structure, design, and conversion. These are our approximate ranges:
| Service | US dollars |
|---|---|
| Landing page | 1,000 – 1,300 |
| Company website or brochure website | 1,800 – 4,000 |
| Store on WooCommerce | 2,500 – 7,000 |
| Setting up a store on Salla or ZidAdded only alongside ad management or content, and not offered on its own | 500 – 1,500 |
| Technical support and maintenanceMonthly, in packages of USD 150, 300, and 450 | 150 – 450 |
The minimum for any project is USD 1,000. Hosting, the domain, and subscriptions are in the business’s name and on its account. Full details are on the pricing page.
FAQ
How much does it cost to design a company website in Saudi Arabia?
According to the Apptunix guide published in March 2026, development company prices in Saudi Arabia range from SAR 15,000 to SAR 150,000 or more, and freelancers from SAR 3,000 to SAR 25,000. A company brochure site usually sits in the lower part of the companies’ range.
How much does it cost to design a website in Dubai?
According to the Cubix guide published in April 2026, a basic website in Dubai starts at AED 3,000 to AED 15,000, a mid-range website at AED 15,000 to AED 40,000, and complex and enterprise sites rise to more than AED 120,000.
Is it better to work with a freelancer or a company?
A freelancer suits small sites with a clear scope. A company is better when the project needs more than one specialty, such as writing, design, development, tracking, and maintenance, or when you need continuity after launch.
Are Salla and Zid cheaper than WooCommerce?
Starting on Salla or Zid is usually faster because the platform handles hosting and payment, in return for a monthly subscription and limits on customization. WooCommerce gives more flexibility but needs hosting and maintenance. The right comparison is the cost over two or three years, not the starting price alone.
What should a website price quote include?
The number of pages and templates, who writes the content, the number of revision rounds, integrations, tracking setup, the duration, what happens after launch, and who owns the accounts and files.
Reviewed and rewritten by Dr. Mohammed Fawzee.