Website Design Packages in Dubai 2026: What AED Buys
Website design packages in Dubai cost AED 1,200 to 9,500 in 2026. Compare real published packages and the VAT, hosting and page-cap extras they exclude.
- PUBLISHED
- 17 SEPT 2026
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- AQUARIUS · DUBAI
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- REV 2026.09
Short answer: Published website design packages in Dubai run from about AED 1,200 to AED 9,500 for a template or WordPress site, and around AED 3,600 to AED 7,650 for a starter online store. The headline price is rarely the final price: page caps, content limits, hosting renewals, VAT and short support windows decide what you actually pay in year one.
This guide lines up real, publicly listed Dubai packages side by side (prices checked live on 17 September 2026), shows what each one leaves out, and gives you a checklist to compare quotes on equal terms.
Dubai website packages compared (published prices, September 2026)
These are the budget-layer packages that rank on page one for "web design company Dubai price" and "packages" searches. Figures are quoted exactly as each vendor publishes them.
| Vendor and package | Published price | Scope limit | Support included | Stated delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innomedia - Corporate | AED 1,200 | Page count not stated | 3 months | 2-4 weeks |
| Innomedia - eCommerce | AED 3,600 | Product count not stated | 3 months | 2-4 weeks |
| DXB Web Designer - Starter | AED 2,900 | Up to 5 pages | 30 days | 1-2 weeks |
| DXB Web Designer - Growth | AED 5,900 | Up to 10 pages | 90 days | 3-4 weeks |
| DXB Web Designer - Custom | From AED 9,500 | Scoped per project | Maintenance plans extra | 4-8+ weeks |
| Prontosys - Business | AED 4,100 ex-VAT | Up to 15 pages, 1,000 words | 4 hours | 20 days |
| Prontosys - E-Commerce | AED 7,650 ex-VAT | Up to 50 products, 3,000 words | 15 hours | 35 days |
| Aquarius - Starter Site | From AED 500 | 1-3 pages | Scoped in quote | 3-5 days |
| Aquarius - Business Site | From AED 2,500 | Up to 8 pages, CMS, EN/AR ready | Scoped in quote | About 2 weeks |
| Aquarius - Custom App | From AED 10,000 | Custom web or mobile app | 30 days after launch | Scoped |
Sources: Innomedia website packages, DXB Web Designer package comparison, Prontosys website development packages, and our own Aquarius AED pricing. All checked 17 September 2026; vendors change prices, so confirm before you sign.
What the headline package price usually excludes
Every package above is clear about what it includes. The trouble is what it does not mention. These are the six gaps that turn a low quote into a much bigger first-year bill.
1. VAT
Some Dubai packages are quoted ex-VAT. If the vendor is VAT-registered with the FTA (mandatory above AED 375,000 of taxable supplies a year), 5% is added to the invoice. On Prontosys' published prices that takes the Business package from AED 4,100 to AED 4,305 and the E-Commerce package from AED 7,650 to AED 8,032.50. Always ask: "Is this VAT-inclusive, and will the invoice show your TRN?" A tax invoice without a TRN cannot support your own input VAT claim.
2. Hosting and domain after year one
"Free hosting" almost always means the first year. Prontosys publishes its renewal at USD 75 + VAT a year; Innomedia's package page does not state a renewal price; DXB Web Designer lists hosting and domain as excluded from all tiers. Budget for renewal from day one, and make sure the domain is registered in your name, not the agency's.
3. Content and extra pages
Page and word caps are where scope creep gets billed. Prontosys includes 1,000 words on its Business package and charges USD 1 per 100 extra words and USD 10 per additional page. DXB Web Designer caps its Starter at 5 pages and Growth at 10. A realistic service business site (home, about, 4-6 service pages, contact, privacy policy, a few blog posts) often needs 12-15 pages before launch.
4. Support after launch
Support windows range from 4 hours (Prontosys Business) to 30 days (DXB Web Designer Starter) to 3 months (Innomedia). After that, changes are billed: Prontosys lists extra support at USD 7 an hour. WordPress sites need plugin and security updates every month, so check our website maintenance cost guide for Dubai before assuming the site will just run.
5. Arabic and RTL
None of the budget packages above lists a bilingual Arabic and English build with a proper right-to-left layout as standard. Adding Arabic after launch usually means re-templating, not just translating. Our Arabic RTL localisation guide explains why it is cheaper to build both languages at once.
6. Compliance: privacy, cookies and invoices
A contact form or checkout collects personal data, which puts your site inside the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021). A privacy notice, cookie consent and secure form handling are rarely line items in a package. See our UAE PDPL compliance checklist for websites for what to ask for.
Real year-one cost: a worked example
Take a typical 12-page service business site using only published figures from one vendor, so nothing is estimated. On Prontosys' Business package:
| Line | Published rate | Year-one cost |
|---|---|---|
| Business package (up to 15 pages, 1,000 words) | AED 4,100 ex-VAT | AED 4,100 |
| 5% VAT on package | 5% | AED 205 |
| Extra content: 2,000 more words | USD 1 per 100 words | USD 20 |
| Logo, visiting card and social banner | USD 100 | USD 100 |
| 10 hours of post-launch changes (after 4 free hours) | USD 7 per hour | USD 70 |
That is AED 4,305 plus USD 190 in year one, before VAT on the add-ons, with hosting renewal of USD 75 + VAT due from year two. It is still an inexpensive site. The point is that the comparison should always be total year-one cost against total scope, never headline against headline.
Package vs custom build: which one fits your business
A package is the right call more often than agencies like to admit. The question is whether your site is a brochure or a working part of the business.
- Choose a package if you need 5-10 pages, one language, a contact form and WhatsApp button, and you will rarely change the structure.
- Choose a scoped build if you need Arabic and English at launch, bookings or payments, integrations (CRM, WhatsApp Business API, ERP), or you plan to run paid ads to the site and need landing pages that convert.
- Choose a custom app if customers log in, pay, track orders or manage accounts. That is software, not a website package; our website development cost guide for Dubai covers those AED bands in detail.
Seven questions to ask before you pay a deposit
- Is the price VAT-inclusive, and will the invoice carry your TRN?
- How many pages, words and products are included, and what does each extra one cost, in AED?
- Who owns the domain, hosting account and site files, and can I get admin access on day one?
- What does hosting cost from year two?
- How long is support, and what is the hourly rate after it ends?
- Is Arabic with RTL layout included, or quoted separately?
- Are a privacy notice, cookie consent and basic on-page SEO included?
A vendor who answers all seven in writing is usually a safe choice at any price point. A vendor who will not is telling you where the extra invoices will come from.
How Aquarius prices website packages
We publish from-prices in AED and scope every quote in writing: Starter Site from AED 500 (1-3 pages, live in 3-5 days), Business Site from AED 2,500 (up to 8 CMS-managed pages, SEO and AEO foundation, AI chat assistant, EN/AR ready, live in about 2 weeks), and Custom App from AED 10,000. VAT is handled correctly on the invoice, and the quote lists what is excluded as clearly as what is included. See our web development services or view full AED pricing, then send us your brief for a fixed quote.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a website design package cost in Dubai in 2026?
Published Dubai packages start around AED 1,200 for a basic WordPress corporate site and reach AED 9,500 or more for a custom WordPress build. Starter online store packages are listed at AED 3,600 to AED 7,650. Aquarius packages start from AED 500 for a 1-3 page site and AED 2,500 for an 8-page CMS site.
Are Dubai website package prices inclusive of VAT?
Not always. Some vendors quote ex-VAT, so a VAT-registered agency adds 5% on the invoice. An AED 4,100 ex-VAT package becomes AED 4,305. Ask for a VAT-inclusive total and a tax invoice showing the vendor's TRN.
Is hosting really free with a website package?
Usually for the first year only. Renewal is billed from year two; one Dubai vendor publishes USD 75 plus VAT a year, while others do not state a renewal price or exclude hosting entirely. Confirm the renewal price and keep the domain registered in your own name.
What is not included in a cheap website package?
The common exclusions are extra pages and content beyond a cap, support after a short window, hosting renewal, Arabic RTL layout, privacy and cookie compliance, and VAT. Compare total year-one cost against scope rather than comparing headline prices.
Should I choose a website package or a custom build in Dubai?
Choose a package for a simple brochure site in one language with fewer than 10 pages. Choose a scoped build if you need Arabic and English at launch, bookings, payments or integrations, and a custom app if customers log in or transact.