The verdict in three sentences
In Doha, a dental practice website from a local agency costs, as a 2026 ballpark, 5 000 to 40 000+ USD, and roughly 2 000 to 10 000 USD with a freelancer, with Arabic and English versions, booking integrations and multi-branch clinics pushing quotes to the top. Kolonell charges a fixed 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD, with native English copy, a project manager in your time zone and 3 months of support included (6 on Premium). The gap is large for an English-first site; if your patients expect a full Arabic version, budget for the Arabic translation on top, supplied by you or quoted separately.
This guide is for dentists and clinic managers in Doha who are comparing quotes before they sign.
What do Doha agencies and freelancers charge in 2026?
Doha is a high-cost Gulf market, and bilingual Arabic and English delivery is common in local quotes. The ranges below are prudent ballparks based on public rate cards of Gulf agencies, Clutch.co profiles listing minimum project sizes and freelance rates on Upwork. Quotes in riyal are expressed here in USD. Scope moves the price more than anything.
| Criterion | Freelancer in Doha | Doha agency | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 to 20 page clinic site | 2 000 to 10 000 USD | 5 000 to 40 000+ USD | 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD, fixed |
| Arabic version | sometimes, variable quality | usually included in the quote | Arabic supplied by you or quoted separately, layout ready for right-to-left |
| English copywriting | usually supplied by you | often included | native English copy included |
| Time to launch | variable | 6 to 12 weeks is common | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 weeks |
| Online booking | link to your system | embed, custom work quoted | link or embed of your existing tool, custom integration quoted |
| Support after launch | case by case | annual maintenance contract | 3 months, 6 on Premium |
| Ownership | check the contract | check the contract | domain in your name, all access handed over |
Kolonell is paid by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % at delivery. The team is based in Senegal (GMT), three hours behind Doha, so your Sunday to Thursday afternoons overlap with our working day. Plans are detailed on our international website offer.
For a real reference in the Gulf, Kolonell built Orven Properties (orvenproperties.com), an off-plan real estate advisory in Dubai: a trilingual French, English and Arabic site with project pages, investor guides and instant messaging enquiries. It is not a dental project, but it shows we deliver right-to-left Arabic layouts.
What each plan covers for a Doha dental clinic
| Item | Starter 2 900 USD | Growth 4 900 USD | Premium 8 900 USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment pages | main treatments grouped | one page per treatment offered | detailed pages and in-depth content |
| Doctors | team page | profile per dentist with specialty | detailed profiles and backgrounds |
| Booking | link to your current system | embed of your existing module | existing embed, custom integration quoted |
| Insurance and payment | short section | dedicated page | dedicated page and first-visit guide |
| Languages | English | English, Arabic structure ready | bilingual English and French, Arabic supplied or quoted |
| Branches | one location | one location | several branch pages |
| Support | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
Patient portals, a custom booking back office or dashboards are quoted on request, as is ongoing search work and maintenance after the support period.
What a dental clinic website needs in Doha
Patients in Doha come from many countries, so clarity beats style. Show only the treatments you actually offer (check-ups and hygiene, implants, orthodontics and clear aligners, whitening, emergency dentistry, paediatric dentistry), each dentist's specialty and qualifications, opening hours including the weekend schedule, the exact location with parking, and an emergency number, all matching your Google Business Profile.
The insurance page is a frequent source of calls: list the insurers or networks you work with, whether you bill directly, and payment options, factually and without promising cover. Arabic is expected by many patients; English reaches the large expatriate community, and French can help with francophone families and diplomatic staff. Kolonell writes natively in English and French only: Arabic is supplied by you or quoted separately.
Compliance: health facilities in Qatar are licensed by the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), and health advertising may require approval; your clinic must check its copy, any reviews it shows and any before and after images, published only with consent. Personal data, especially health data from forms, falls under Qatar's PDPPL, so forms need a suitable provider. This is general information, not legal advice.
What will you pay over 3 years?
Same illustrative assumption for every option: 120 USD a month of hosting and light care after any included support. Kolonell maintenance after the support period is quoted, and your figures will differ.
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| Item (illustrative) | Doha agency, mid range | Freelancer | Kolonell Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build, English and Arabic structure | 18 000 USD | 6 000 USD | 8 900 USD |
| Arabic translation | included | 1 000 USD | 1 500 USD, external translator |
| Support included | none | none | 6 months |
| Hosting and care, 3 years | 4 320 USD (36 months) | 4 320 USD (36 months) | 3 600 USD (30 months) |
| Total over 3 years | 22 320 USD | 11 320 USD | 14 000 USD |
Before signing anything, ask for a free quote and compare page lists, languages and ownership terms line by line.
Mini case study
Illustrative example: Dr Rana manages a two-branch dental clinic in Doha, in West Bay and Al Waab. A local agency quotes 24 000 USD for an English and Arabic site plus 200 USD a month. Over 3 years: 24 000 + (200 x 36) = 31 200 USD. With Kolonell Premium at 8 900 USD, an external Arabic translation at 1 800 USD and the same 200 USD a month from month 7: 8 900 + 1 800 + (200 x 30) = 16 700 USD, a difference of 14 500 USD. She keeps the local agency's Arabic copywriter on a fixed fee for translation only.
FAQ
How much does a dental clinic website cost in Doha?
As a 2026 ballpark, 5 000 to 40 000+ USD with a Doha agency and 2 000 to 10 000 USD with a freelancer. Kolonell is fixed at 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD.
Do you deliver the Arabic version?
We build the right-to-left layout; the Arabic text is supplied by you or quoted separately, since Kolonell writes natively in English and French. Our Orven Properties site in Dubai runs in 3 languages including Arabic.
Who handles MOPH advertising approval?
The clinic does. We write factual copy with no clinical promises and flag sensitive content, and your team submits whatever needs approval before launch.
Can one site cover several branches?
Yes, branch pages are part of the Premium plan at 8 900 USD, with the exact scope written in the quote.
How long does it take?
3 to 4 weeks for Starter and Growth; Premium has a written schedule, usually 4 to 6 weeks.
Let's scope your project. Share your branches, treatments, booking system and languages, and we will propose a plan with a fixed price and a 3 to 6 week launch. 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.
