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Before you hire a web designer
Straight answers to the questions UAE businesses ask before they hire anyone: what it costs to build and run, how long it takes, and how to compare quotes.
- How much does a website cost in Dubai?Most small-business websites in Dubai cost between AED 2,500 and AED 25,000 to build, plus a few hundred dirhams a month to run. Where you land depends on a handful of decisions you can make before you ask anyone for a quote.Read the guide →
- How much does an Arabic website cost in the UAE?A bilingual English and Arabic website in the UAE typically costs about AED 8,000–25,000 to build, plus translation. The difference between a good one and a bad one is mostly in work that a quote does not spell out.Read the guide →
- How much does an online shop cost in Dubai?A standard online shop in Dubai costs roughly AED 8,000–55,000 to build in 2026, and then a percentage of every sale in card fees. The platform you choose decides much of what you pay for years afterwards.Read the guide →
- How long does it take to build a website in Dubai?A small business website in Dubai typically takes four to six weeks from signing to launch, and larger corporate sites take two to five months. Most of the difference comes down to scope and to how quickly content and approvals arrive, not to the build itself.Read the guide →
- How much does website maintenance cost in Dubai?Website maintenance in Dubai typically costs between AED 300 and AED 2,500 a month for a business site, and AED 2,000 to 6,000 or more for an online shop. Budget plans start lower, but cover little beyond updates and backups.Read the guide →
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