The verdict in three sentences
A multi-subsidiary group corporate website in Dubai costs 70,000 to 180,000 AED in 2026, depending on the number of subsidiaries and editorial complexity. EN/AR (plus FR) multilingual with RTL support and a governance CMS (multi-level approval workflow) are the items that drive the bill up. Plan for 10 to 14 weeks and maintenance of 2,500 to 6,000 AED/month.
What sets a group site apart from a simple corporate site
A group does not have one site but an ecosystem: a corporate showcase, subsidiary spaces, an investor hub, a press room and sometimes an intranet. Content governance becomes central: who drafts, who approves, who publishes. Trilingual support with Arabic in RTL requires an architecture designed from the outset.
| Item | 2026 range (AED) | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery + premium UX/UI | 14,000-28,000 AED | Workshops, art direction |
| Multi-site development | 28,000-72,000 AED | Corporate + subsidiaries |
| Trilingual EN/AR/FR + RTL | 16,000-36,000 AED | Structure, translation, RTL |
| Governance CMS | 10,000-24,000 AED | Multi-level approval workflow |
| SEO + performance + security | 6,000-16,000 AED | Core Web Vitals, CSP headers |
| Maintenance (monthly) | 2,500-6,000 AED/month | Support, updates, monitoring |
Single site or multi-subsidiary platform
A group must choose between a single corporate site presenting the subsidiaries, or a platform where each subsidiary has its own centrally governed space. The choice depends on the number of subsidiaries and their editorial autonomy.
| Criterion | Single site | Multi-subsidiary platform |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 cost | 70,000-105,000 AED | 120,000-180,000 AED |
| Subsidiaries managed | 1-3 (pages) | 4-15 (dedicated spaces) |
| Editorial governance | Simple centralized | Multi-level per subsidiary |
| Subsidiary autonomy | Low | High (framed workflow) |
| Timeline | 10-12 weeks | 12-14 weeks |
| Scalability | Limited | Strong (adding subsidiaries) |
Mini case study
Ms. Al Marri is Head of Communications at a Dubai group of 5 subsidiaries (construction, real estate, energy, services). She invests 135,000 AED in a multi-subsidiary EN/AR/FR platform, delivered in 13 weeks, with maintenance at 4,400 AED/month. The new site unifies brand image, cuts the time to publish news by 60 % (thanks to the workflow) and doubles international traffic via the English version. For a group where a single won tender can reach tens of millions of AED, the credibility gained amply justifies the investment.
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Why does Arabic RTL cost more?
Right-to-left reading requires rethinking the entire layout (menus, icons, alignments) and testing every component. It is not a simple translation: it is a second version of the interface, hence the premium.
Is a governance CMS essential for a group?
Yes. Once several subsidiaries and several approvers publish, the multi-level workflow prevents sensitive communication errors for the group's image. It is a non-negotiable item beyond 3 subsidiaries.
How long to deliver a multi-subsidiary platform?
Expect 12 to 14 weeks. The limiting factor is often coordinating content across subsidiaries, more than the technical development itself.
Can subsidiaries be added later?
Yes, if the platform is designed for it. That is precisely the advantage of a multi-site architecture: adding a subsidiary space becomes a framed few-day operation instead of a new project.
What is the minimum budget for a true premium group site?
Below 70,000 AED you stay on a simple corporate site. For a multilingual multi-subsidiary platform with governance, the realistic budget starts around 120,000 AED.
Let's scope your project. Tell us the number of subsidiaries, target languages and deadlines: we will price a single site or a governed multi-subsidiary platform. 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.
