Dubai Villa Build Cost Calculator
Estimate total custom villa build cost — construction + engineering + approvals + FF&E + contingency. From standard tier (AED 350/sqft) to ultra-luxury (AED 1,200+/sqft).
Your Villa Project
Typical: 4BR 4-5,000 sqft · 5BR 6-8,000 sqft · 6-7BR 9-15,000 sqft
Typically 30-40% of structural cost for high-end villas
Estimated Total Villa Cost
/sqft construction + design + approvals + FF&E + 12% contingency
Per sqft total
Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Construction (structure + MEP + finishes)
/sqft × sqft
+ Design + engineering fees (9% of construction)
+ DM/DCD approvals + community NOC
+ FF&E (furniture, lighting, art) — 35% of construction
+ Contingency (12% — non-negotiable)
Total project cost
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What this doesn't include:
- Plot purchase price (use DLD Fee Calculator for transfer costs)
- 5% VAT on contractor fees (typically included in their quote)
- Landscape design + execution (AED 100-500/sqft of garden area, separate)
- Swimming pool (AED 80-250k depending on size + features)
- Smart home / advanced AV (luxury tier ~AED 50-300k)
- Demolition (if rebuilding) — AED 50-200k typical
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We'll match you with 1-2 multi-discipline architecture + engineering firms.
Methodology & Data Sources
Per-sqft construction rates reflect 2026 Dubai market averages segmented by finish tier: Standard AED 350-500/sqft (solid construction, functional MEP, mid-market finishes — typical for Arabian Ranches, Damac Hills); Premium AED 600-850/sqft (upgraded flooring, premium fixtures, enhanced MEP — Dubai Hills, MBR City, Tilal Al Ghaf); Luxury AED 850-1,200/sqft (high-end marble, brand appliances, smart home, landscaping integration); Ultra-luxury AED 1,200+/sqft (custom millwork, rare materials, commercial-grade MEP — Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills). Design + engineering fees average 6-12% of construction contract (multi-discipline firms typically 9%). FF&E for high-end villas: 30-40% of structural cost. Contingency: industry standard 10-15% (we use 12% as conservative mid-point). Approvals (DM building permit, DCD fire safety, community NOC, DEWA connection): AED 25-75k typical.
Sources: Optimal Engineering Villa Cost 2026 · Smart Cities UAE Construction Guide · Engel & Völkers Construction Cost · RECD Villa Architects Hub
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