The verdict in three sentences
For a business law firm in Dubai, the website is often the first filter for a European investor or a Gulf family office before any meeting. A bilingual English-Arabic site with sector practice pages and legal insights costs AED 25,000 to 50,000 (about USD 6,800 to 13,600 or EUR 6,300 to 12,500), including a premium of around 30% for a real right-to-left Arabic version. Delivery takes 8 weeks, provided the advertising rules of the relevant regulator (Dubai Legal Affairs Department or DIFC) are framed from day one.
What a foreign investor checks online
A general counsel in London or an investor in Riyadh visits the site to answer three questions: does the firm know my sector (energy, real estate, fintech, free zone set-ups)? Do the partners have verifiable international experience? Does the firm publish current analysis of UAE investment law? Practice pages and insights answer these better than any brochure.
The Arabic version is more than translation. It needs a right-to-left layout (mirrored menus, tables and directional icons), readable Arabic typography (Noto Naskh, IBM Plex Arabic), consistent dates and numerals, and legal proofreading in Arabic. That work justifies the premium.
| Element | English-only site | English + Arabic RTL | Indicative premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and templates | 1 template set | Tested RTL mirror templates | +20 to 35% |
| Arabic legal translation | No | 15 to 25 pages | AED 3,000 to 7,000 |
| Typography and readability | Latin | Latin + Arabic | Included in design |
| Sector practice pages | 6 to 10 pages | 12 to 20 pages | Proportional |
| Legal insights | One English feed | Two synchronised feeds | +15% on CMS |
| Multilingual SEO (hreflang) | Not needed | Required | Included |
| French version (option) | No | Often added for Maghreb clients | +25% |
2026 price ranges in Dubai
| Package | Scope | Price excl. VAT | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | EN + Arabic, 10 pages, team, 6 practices, contact | AED 25,000 to 31,000 | 6 weeks |
| Firm | Essential + 10 sector practices + insights + newsletter | AED 32,000 to 40,000 | 7 weeks |
| International | Firm + French version + secure client document area | AED 42,000 to 50,000 | 8 weeks |
| Content writing (option) | Practice copy written with partners | AED 5,000 to 10,000 | In parallel |
| Hosting and maintenance | Security, backups, updates | AED 300 to 800/month | Ongoing |
On compliance, the site informs about practice areas, partners, languages and publications. It avoids comparative claims, promised outcomes and direct solicitation. Form data falls under the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law 45 of 2021), or the DIFC Data Protection Law for firms in the DIFC, with GDPR alignment for European clients. For comparison, a similar French-Arabic project for a firm in Tunis runs 12,000 to 28,000 TND (about EUR 3,500 to 8,200).
Mini case study
Omar, managing partner of a 9-lawyer firm in Dubai, chooses the Firm package at AED 38,000 plus content writing at AED 7,000, for AED 45,000. The firm bills an average of AED 90,000 per foreign investment matter (structuring, licences, contracts). One extra matter a year, from a Google search or a referral who checked the site, covers the investment twice. With a realistic target of 2 extra matters a year, additional revenue reaches AED 180,000, a payback of under 3 months of billing.
FAQ
Need a professional website?
Kolonell builds websites that attract clients, optimized for the Sénégalese market. Free quote in 2 minutes.
Do we need Arabic if our clients speak English?
Gulf investors and many regional executives search in Arabic. For about 30% more budget, the firm becomes visible on those searches and reassures Arabic-speaking clients.
Can we machine-translate the Arabic version?
Machine translation can be a first draft, but Arabic legal text must be reviewed by a lawyer. Budget AED 150 to 300 per page for professional legal translation.
How many insights should we publish?
Two to four articles a month build topical authority in 6 to 12 months. Each can be written in English and adapted into Arabic.
Can the site show our fees?
Most business firms prefer bespoke engagement letters. The site can describe billing models (fixed fee, hourly, retainer) without figures, which fits professional practice.
How is payment structured?
Usually 40% on signing, 40% on design approval and 20% at launch. Bank transfer in AED or USD, with 5% UAE VAT applied.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your key practices, target languages and publishing volume: we price your website between AED 25,000 and 50,000 with an 8-week plan. 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.
