Website development cost in Dubai (AED) 2026

What a website really costs in Dubai in 2026 — realistic AED ranges by project type, and what actually drives the price.

Web Development7 min readBy Karve Digital
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“How much does a website cost in Dubai?” The honest answer is: it depends on scope. But you don't have to fly blind. Here are realistic 2026 ranges in AED and what actually moves the price.

What drives the cost

  • Number of pages and unique templates.
  • Custom design versus a templated theme.
  • The CMS and whether it's a headless build.
  • Ecommerce, payments and catalogue complexity.
  • Integrations — CRM, ERP, booking, analytics.
  • Bilingual English/Arabic with right-to-left.
  • Performance, SEO and accessibility done properly.

Typical 2026 ranges (AED)

As a guide, our fixed-price packages — all + VAT — give a realistic picture of the Dubai market:

  • Brochure / launch site: from AED 9,999.
  • Marketing site with a CMS: around AED 14,999.
  • Ecommerce build: from AED 23,999.
  • Enterprise or bespoke platforms: custom-quoted.
  • Ongoing support and care: from AED 1,500 / month.

See the full breakdown on our website packages in Dubai page, or start a project for a tailored quote.

Cheaper isn't always cheaper

A bargain build that ignores performance, SEO and maintainability usually costs more later — in lost rankings, slow pages and an expensive rebuild. Budget for a platform that lasts, not just a launch. If you're still shortlisting, read how to choose a web development agency in Dubai.

Questions
How much does a basic website cost in Dubai?

A fixed-price brochure or launch website starts around AED 9,999 + VAT. A marketing site with a content management system is typically around AED 14,999 + VAT.

How much does an ecommerce website cost in Dubai?

An ecommerce build typically starts from around AED 23,999 + VAT, depending on catalogue size, payment and shipping integrations, and whether it's a headless storefront.

Why do website prices vary so much?

Scope. Page count, custom design, CMS and headless architecture, ecommerce, third-party integrations, bilingual EN/AR, and the performance/SEO/accessibility standard all move the price significantly.

Do you offer fixed-price websites?

Yes — we publish fixed-price packages for common project types, plus custom quotes for bespoke and enterprise builds. See our website packages page for current pricing.

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