The verdict in three sentences
In Doha, a professional website for an aesthetic clinic typically costs 8 000 to 40 000+ USD from a Qatar agency and 2 500 to 10 000 USD from a freelancer (2026 ballpark, very scope dependent), with bilingual English and Arabic sites, booking integrations and multi-branch groups at the top of the range. Kolonell builds at a fixed 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD, and for most Doha clinics the realistic plan is Premium at 8 900 USD, because the site needs at least two languages and the Arabic copy is supplied by the clinic or quoted separately. A Doha agency remains the stronger choice if you want Arabic copywriting, on-site shoots and someone who walks your advertising approval files through in person.
What do Doha agencies and freelancers charge an aesthetic clinic?
Doha's agencies, concentrated around West Bay, Lusail and the Pearl, price in line with other Gulf capitals. The ranges below are wide 2026 orders of magnitude drawn from public rate cards of Gulf agencies, Clutch.co agency profiles that list minimum project sizes, and freelance platform rates (Upwork, Fiverr Pro). They are not official and vary heavily with scope, languages and integrations.
| Option | 2026 ballpark | Usual timeline | Typically included | After launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freelancer (Doha or remote) | 2 500 to 10 000 USD | 4 to 10 weeks | Theme or custom design, 8 to 15 pages, one or two languages | Hourly or small package |
| Mid-size Doha agency | 8 000 to 20 000 USD | 8 to 14 weeks | Custom bilingual EN/AR site, Arabic copy, basic SEO | Monthly retainer |
| Premium Doha agency | 20 000 to 40 000+ USD | 12 to 24 weeks | Brand work, content production, campaigns, integrations | Retainer plus media |
| Kolonell Starter | 2 900 USD | 3 to 4 weeks | 5 custom pages, native English copy, contact form and video call booking, basic SEO | 3 months |
| Kolonell Growth | 4 900 USD | 3 to 4 weeks | 10+ pages, blog, analytics, online store | 3 months |
| Kolonell Premium | 8 900 USD | 4 to 6 weeks, written schedule | Unlimited pages, multilingual (2+ languages), PWA | 6 months |
Gulf agencies commonly publish hourly rates in the region of 60 to 150 USD. Kolonell writes English and French natively; on a Doha project, the Arabic version is built into the Premium multilingual setup, while the Arabic copy itself is supplied by your team or quoted separately. A local payment gateway for packages or skincare sales is quoted on request. Full plan details are on our international website offer.
What does a Doha aesthetic clinic website need?
Doha's clientele combines Qatari nationals, Arab and Western expatriates and South Asian professionals, most of whom discover clinics on Instagram and Snapchat and book from their phone. The site must be fast on mobile, feel premium and switch cleanly between English and Arabic, including right-to-left layout.
- Treatment pages only for what the clinic is licensed to provide (injectables, laser, skin treatments, body contouring, cosmetic surgery consultations), described factually: what it is, who performs it, and that a consultation comes first.
- Practitioner pages with qualifications and their licence, presented as your clinic's licensing allows.
- Consultation booking: we embed or link the booking software you already use. A custom integration is quoted on request.
- Consultation and medical history forms: health data needs a secure form provider and a clear privacy notice under Qatar's PDPPL.
- Before and after images only with written patient consent and only if the applicable advertising rules allow them.
- Female practitioners and private areas: if your clinic offers them, say so clearly, as many patients look for this information.
- Photography: on-site shoots are not included in the Kolonell grid; you supply images or book a Doha photographer separately, a genuine point in favour of a local agency.
On compliance, stay factual: health facilities in Qatar are licensed by the Ministry of Public Health, health advertising is subject to prior approval by the authorities, and personal data falls under the PDPPL. Your clinic secures approvals and validates every claim before publication. This is general information, not legal advice.
What is the three-year cost, and how do you compare quotes?
Illustrative figures for a 15-page bilingual EN/AR clinic site. The upkeep line is your own budget assumption, identical for each option, not a Kolonell price (Kolonell maintenance after the included support is quoted). The Arabic copy line shows what you would pay a translator if the provider does not write Arabic.
| Line (36 months) | Freelancer | Mid-size Doha agency | Kolonell Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build, bilingual EN/AR | 6 000 USD | 15 000 USD | 8 900 USD |
| Arabic copy | Often extra | Included | Supplied by you, assumed 1 500 USD |
| Photography | 1 500 USD, separate | Often bundled | 1 500 USD, separate |
| Upkeep (assumed 150 USD per month) | 5 400 USD | 5 400 USD | 5 400 USD |
| Included support | Varies | Per retainer | 6 months |
| Illustrative total | 12 900 USD + Arabic copy | 20 400 USD | 17 300 USD |
Once Arabic copy and photography are counted, the gap with a mid-size Doha agency narrows. Compare quotes on these points:
| Question | Why it matters | Red flag |
|---|---|---|
| Who writes the Arabic copy? | It drives cost and quality | Machine translation not mentioned |
| Is RTL layout tested on mobile? | Most patients book on a phone | Arabic added as an afterthought |
| Who prepares the advertising approval content? | Approvals take time | No time planned for approvals |
| Where do form submissions go? | PDPPL and patient trust | Health data sent to a personal email |
| Whose name is the domain in? | You must be able to leave | Domain held by the provider |
| Payment schedule | Leverage until delivery | 100 % upfront |
How does a remote project with Kolonell work from Doha?
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Kolonell builds websites that attract clients, optimized for the Sénégalese market. Free quote in 2 minutes.
The team is based in Senegal (GMT), three hours behind Doha. A Google Meet at 12:00 or 16:00 in Doha falls within our working day, and the Monday to Thursday overlap is full; you receive a written update every week. Payment is by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % to start and 50 % at delivery, and the domain is registered in your clinic's name with all access handed over. Real references: Orven Properties (orvenproperties.com), a trilingual FR/EN/AR off-plan real-estate site in Dubai, and TR Signing Group (trsigninggroup.com), a bilingual EN/FR notary site in New Jersey with booking calendar and back office. To compare with a quote you already have, request a free quote.
Mini case study
Illustrative example, not a real client. Dr Reem runs an aesthetic clinic in Lusail with 14 treatments and an English and Arabic speaking clientele. A Doha agency quotes 22 000 USD with Arabic copy, plus 250 USD per month: 22 000 + 9 000 = 31 000 USD over 36 months. Kolonell Premium costs 8 900 USD; she pays a translator 1 500 USD, a photographer 1 500 USD and budgets 180 USD per month from month 7 (30 x 180 = 5 400 USD): 17 300 USD in total. The difference is about 13 700 USD over three years, in exchange for managing the Arabic copy and photo shoot herself.
FAQ
Can Kolonell build a site in English and Arabic?
Yes, the multilingual setup with 2+ languages is part of Premium at 8 900 USD, and Orven Properties in Dubai runs in FR/EN/AR. The Arabic copy itself is supplied by your team or quoted separately.
Is Starter at 2 900 USD realistic for a Doha clinic?
Only for a small English-only presence with 5 pages. Most Doha clinics need Arabic and 10 to 20 treatment pages, which points to Premium.
Who handles MOPH advertising approvals?
Your clinic does. We deliver the page content early so it can be submitted; plan this in the 4 to 6 week Premium schedule.
Can patients buy packages or gift cards online?
The Growth and Premium plans include an online store with Stripe card payments; a Qatari payment gateway instead is quoted on request.
What support do we get after launch?
Premium includes 6 months of support (3 months on Starter and Growth). Maintenance after that period is quoted, and you keep full ownership either way.
Let's scope your project. Send us your treatment list, languages and booking software, and we will confirm the Premium scope, the Arabic copy plan and a 4 to 6 week schedule. Request your free quote or see the international offer.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
