The verdict in three sentences
In public and private tenders across the UAE, a construction group's website is checked by developers, consultants and government entities before the bid envelopes are even opened. A credible corporate site for a group with 3 subsidiaries costs USD 30,000 to 55,000 and ships in 11 weeks, with 60 geolocated project references and a careers area. Recurring costs stay around USD 270 a month: about USD 70 for CDN hosting and USD 200 for maintenance.
What buyers come to check
A procurement director at a government entity or a master developer looks for three things: comparable references (same type of structure, same value range), the group's strength (headcount, plant and equipment, certifications, revenue) and delivery capacity across emirates. The site must answer these three questions in under two minutes, including on mobile.
| Module | Expected content | Indicative 2026 cost (USD) | Role in tenders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate foundation EN/AR (20 to 30 pages) | Group, governance, subsidiaries, key figures | 12,000 to 20,000 | Institutional credibility |
| Database of 60 geolocated references | Map, project sheet, value, client, photos | 7,500 to 13,500 | Proof of capacity |
| Subsidiary pages | Civil works, buildings, roads and infrastructure | 3,000 to 6,000 | Clear offer |
| Careers area | Openings, applications, CVs, sorting by subsidiary | 3,500 to 6,000 | Talent attraction |
| Document centre | Company profile, ISO certificates, HSE policies | 1,500 to 3,500 | Technical prequalification |
| Performance and security | CDN, backups, SSL, web application firewall | 2,500 to 6,000 | 99.9 % uptime |
| Total | 30,000 to 55,000 |
The 11-week timeline, week by week
The timeline depends mostly on collecting references. A construction group often has photos scattered across site managers, contract values not yet cleared by finance, and clients to consult before publication.
| Phase | Weeks | Deliverable | Client-side owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoping and sitemap | 1 to 2 | Site map, list of 60 references | CEO office |
| Reference collection and approval | 2 to 6 | Complete project sheets | Technical director |
| Mock-ups and sign-off | 3 to 4 | Desktop and mobile designs | Communications |
| Development and integrations | 5 to 9 | Working staging site | Agency |
| Content entry and Arabic translation | 8 to 10 | Final content | Agency and communications |
| Acceptance, training, launch | 10 to 11 | Live site | CEO office |
One tip: publish the 30 most recent references first and complete the next 30 within a month of launch. This protects the 11-week timeline without sacrificing depth.
Recurring costs to plan for
CDN hosting at about USD 70 a month keeps the site fast in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and for overseas partners, with 99.9 % availability. Maintenance at about USD 200 a month covers security updates, daily backups, 4 to 6 new references a month and small changes. That is about USD 3,250 a year, to be weighed against a single contract lost for lack of visible references.
Mini case study
Omar, CEO of a 420-employee construction group in Dubai, bids on 25 tenders a year with an average value of USD 1.5 million and a 16 % win rate, i.e. 4 contracts. He invests USD 41,000 in the site and USD 3,250 a year in recurring costs. His assumption: better presented references and a stronger image add one contract every two years. At a 6 % net margin, an extra USD 1.5 million contract brings about USD 90,000, nearly twice the cost of the site plus two years of maintenance (USD 47,500), on a single extra win. The site also supports hiring: 3 engineers recruited without a headhunter avoid roughly USD 25,000 in fees.
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FAQ
Why does a construction website cost more than a standard brochure site?
The geolocated reference database, subsidiary pages and careers area account for 40 to 50 % of the budget. A simple 5-page site sits around USD 5,000 to 8,000 in Dubai, without these modules.
Can we publish contract values?
It is recommended when the client allows it; otherwise show a range (for example USD 1 to 5 million). Plan written approval for each of the 60 references.
Should the site be bilingual?
In the UAE, English plus Arabic (with right-to-left layout) is a direct advantage with government entities. Translating 25 pages and 60 sheets adds about USD 4,000 to 6,000.
What if we exceed 11 weeks?
Overruns almost always come from content approval. The plan names one client-side owner per phase and allows a launch with 30 references if needed.
Is basic CDN hosting enough?
For a corporate site of this type, yes: CDN, SSL and backups included. An intranet or a supplier portal would need a higher tier, around USD 130 a month.
Let's scope your project. Tell us the number of subsidiaries, references to publish and your upcoming tender deadlines, and we will price the corporate site with an 11-week plan and the related running costs. 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.
