Website Design Cost in Dubai & Abu Dhabi (2026): Prices and How to Choose an Agency
Planning a new website in the UAE and wondering what website design in Dubai really costs? Prices vary a lot — from a few thousand dirhams for a simple company site to six figures for a large online store. This guide explains typical price ranges in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, what drives the cost, and how to choose the right web design agency for your budget.
How much does website design cost in Dubai?
Every project is different, but most business websites in the UAE fall into one of these typical market ranges:
- Landing page or one-page site: around AED 2,000 – 5,000. Good for a launch, a single service or a campaign.
- Company website (5–15 pages): around AED 6,000 – 20,000. The most common choice for SMEs, clinics, consultancies and restaurants.
- E-commerce website: around AED 15,000 – 60,000+, depending on the number of products, payment gateways, delivery integrations and languages.
- Custom web platform or portal: usually AED 60,000 and above, priced after a discovery phase.
Ongoing costs are separate: hosting, domain, SSL, business email, maintenance and updates. Ask every agency for a clear list of what is included in the first year — it makes quotes much easier to compare.
What affects the price of a website?
1. Design: template or custom
A well-chosen template with your branding is faster and cheaper. A fully custom design takes longer but gives you a site that matches your brand exactly and stands out from competitors.
2. Number of pages and languages
More pages mean more design and content work. In the UAE, a bilingual English–Arabic site with right-to-left layout is common and adds to both design and development time.
3. Content: copywriting, photos and video
Stock photos are cheap, but your own corporate photography and product photography make a website feel trustworthy and convert better. Professional copywriting with SEO in mind also adds value from day one.
4. Features and integrations
Booking systems, CRM and WhatsApp integrations, payment gateways, multi-currency, member areas and custom forms all add development time.
5. SEO and speed
A cheap website that loads slowly and is invisible on Google is expensive in the long run. Make sure technical SEO, mobile optimisation and page speed are part of the build — not an afterthought.
What should a professional website include?
- A mobile-first, responsive design (most UAE visitors browse on their phone)
- Fast loading speed and a secure SSL connection
- Clear calls to action: call, WhatsApp, enquiry form
- On-page SEO: titles, meta descriptions, headings, image alt text and schema
- Google Analytics and conversion tracking
- An easy-to-use CMS such as WordPress, so your team can update content
- Basic training and support after launch
Website design in Dubai vs. Abu Dhabi: is there a difference?
Not really. Prices and standards are very similar across the UAE, and most agencies — including B1 Media — work with clients in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. What matters more is the agency’s portfolio, process and whether they understand your market and audience.
How to choose a web design agency in the UAE
- Check the portfolio. Look for real, live websites in your industry. You can see examples in our portfolio.
- Ask about the process. A good agency starts with discovery, sitemap and wireframes before design.
- Compare what is included. Content, photos, SEO, hosting, training and support should be clearly listed.
- Ask who owns the website. You should own your domain, content and website files.
- Think beyond launch. Your website works best together with SEO, Google Ads and social media.
How long does it take to build a website?
A landing page can be ready in 1–2 weeks. A typical company website takes 3–6 weeks, and an e-commerce store usually 6–10 weeks, depending on how quickly content and feedback are ready.
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B1 Media is a web design and development agency in Abu Dhabi working with brands across Dubai and the UAE for more than 12 years. We design fast, SEO-ready websites and online stores, and we can shoot your photos and videos in-house. See our website design services, website development and e-commerce website development, or contact us for a free consultation and quote.
