Free Tool — Updated 2026

Construction Cost
Estimator UAE

Calculate construction costs for any project type across all UAE emirates. Real 2026 market rates for villas, apartments, offices, and commercial builds.

Project Details

sqm

Rates reflect Q1 2026 UAE market averages. Actual costs vary by site conditions, contractor, and material specifications. This estimate excludes land, government fees, and consultant fees.

Estimated Total Cost

AED 2,310,000

AED 3,850 / sqm600 sqm total area~7 months
Low (-15%)Budget EstimateHigh (+20%)
AED 1,963,500AED 2,772,000

Cost Breakdown

Structure (35%)AED 808,500

35.0%

Finishing (30%)AED 693,000

30.0%

MEP (20%)AED 462,000

20.0%

External Works (10%)AED 231,000

10.0%

Preliminaries (5%)AED 115,500

5.0%

Estimated Timeline

1

months

Design & Permits

2

months

Structure

2

months

MEP & Finishing

1

months

Handover

Total estimated duration: 7 months from design commencement to handover. Assumes standard permitting timelines and no significant scope changes.

Estimate Summary

Project TypeVilla
LocationDubai Marina
Finish LevelStandard
Plot / Floor Area300 sqm
Floors2
Total Built-Up Area600 sqm
BasementNo
Swimming PoolNo
MEP ComplexityStandard
Base RateAED 3,500 /sqm
Location Multiplierx1.10
Effective RateAED 3,850 /sqm
Estimated TotalAED 2,310,000

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