The verdict in three sentences
For a public works contractor, a bilingual Arabic website with a true RTL layout costs DZD 900,000 to 2,500,000 (about EUR 6,000 to 16,700, or USD 6,500 to 18,000) in 2026, depending on scope and whether first-year hosting is included. The site serves two audiences: public procurement committees, which check references and capacity, and foreign partners, which look for a reliable subcontractor or consortium member. Our reference case is an Algiers contractor with a French-Arabic site; in Dubai the language pair becomes Arabic-English and agency rates run 2 to 3 times higher, but the building blocks are identical.
What a construction company website must contain
A public works contractor is judged on its references. A project owner or a Turkish, Chinese or European partner wants to see completed projects, contract values, clients, equipment and certifications. The site must present this evidence in Arabic and in the second language at the same quality.
| Module | 2026 range (DZD) | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual core with native RTL (12 to 20 pages) | 500,000 - 1,200,000 | Credibility with public project owners |
| Geolocated project references (map, project sheets) | 150,000 - 400,000 | Prove experience by region and structure type |
| Tender document area (qualification, certificates, CVs) | 120,000 - 350,000 | Files sent quickly to partners |
| Equipment and certifications page (ISO 9001, contractor grade) | 60,000 - 150,000 | Answers technical criteria |
| Third-language version of key pages | 100,000 - 250,000 | Foreign partners and consortia |
| Local SEO and Google Business profile | 50,000 - 150,000 | Visibility on "public works contractor [city]" |
| Hosting and maintenance | 8,000 - 20,000 /month | Uptime, backups, updates |
Native RTL is not just translating text: menus are mirrored, and alignment, numbers, tables and forms must all work right to left. A translated site without RTL adaptation looks amateurish to Arabic-speaking stakeholders.
Local agency, offshore agency or freelancer: the comparison
Three main options exist. Price matters, but the main risk is a poorly built RTL site or a project abandoned midway.
| Criterion | Local agency | Offshore francophone agency | Freelancer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full bilingual site price | DZD 1,000,000 - 2,500,000 | DZD 1,200,000 - 2,300,000 (equivalent) | DZD 300,000 - 800,000 |
| RTL quality | Good to very good | Variable, check references | Highly variable |
| Document management and secure area | Often offered | Offered, high standards | Rarely |
| Average timeline | 8 to 14 weeks | 8 to 12 weeks | 6 to 16 weeks, delay risk |
| Payment | Local currency, local invoice | Foreign currency, transfer needed | Local currency, often no contract |
| Post-launch maintenance | Monthly contract | Monthly contract | Uncertain |
For a company that bids regularly, an agency with a maintenance contract limits risk. A freelancer suits a first online presence, rarely a site that must meet the standards of an international consortium.
Watch points before signing
Ask for three RTL sites already delivered and test them on a smartphone. Require the domain name in your company's name, admin access and a source code handover clause. Finally, decide who updates references after each project handover: a site frozen for two years raises doubts about the company's real activity.
Mini case study
Mr Benali, CEO of a 180-employee public works company in Algiers, bids on about 25 tenders a year and seeks foreign partners for projects above DZD 2 billion. His reference files are sent as PDFs with scattered photos.
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He invests DZD 1,650,000 (about EUR 11,000) in a bilingual French-Arabic RTL site with a project map and document area, plus DZD 14,000 a month for hosting, about DZD 1,820,000 in year one. His team saves around 6 hours per tender file thanks to centralised documents, 150 hours a year. Above all, the site brings two consultations from foreign partners within the year. A single consortium share in a DZD 300,000,000 lot at a 6% net margin represents DZD 18,000,000, ten times the project cost.
FAQ
How long does a bilingual Arabic website take to deliver?
Allow 8 to 14 weeks depending on how many references must be documented. Writing and approving Arabic copy often takes 2 to 3 weeks.
Do we need professional Arabic translation?
Yes, a construction-specialised translator costs about DZD 2,500 to 4,500 per page. Machine translation produces technical errors that project owners notice.
Where should the site be hosted?
Local or European hosting at DZD 8,000 to 20,000 a month works. Check loading speed on the main local mobile networks; in Dubai, a UAE or Gulf region data centre is preferable.
Is the document area secure?
Yes, with login access and time-limited links. Budget DZD 120,000 to 350,000 depending on user count and audit trail level.
Can another language be added later?
Yes, if the multilingual architecture is planned from the start. Adding it then costs DZD 100,000 to 250,000 for key pages.
Let's scope your project. Share your references, target markets and required languages, and we will price a bilingual RTL site between DZD 900,000 and 2,500,000 delivered in 8 to 14 weeks. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
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.
