The verdict in three sentences
An international arbitration and corporate law firm in Dubai is chosen by general counsel, boards and sometimes states on partner reputation, the seats and institutions it works with, languages and sector experience. A local agency commonly charges 40,000 to 120,000 AED (roughly 10,900 to 32,700 USD) for an English and Arabic site, while the Kolonell grid runs from 2,900 USD (Starter) to 8,900 USD (Premium, the multilingual tier). The item that moves the budget most is the Arabic version: legal translation, right-to-left layout and review by a partner.
What a general counsel comes to check
Before instructing a firm, a group general counsel rarely reads more than 4 or 5 pages. They want to know who will argue the case, which institutions the firm regularly appears before (ICC, LCIA, SIAC, HKIAC, ICSID, or the regional centres), in which languages, and in which sectors: construction, energy, insurance, infrastructure.
| Page | Question it answers | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Partner profiles | Who leads the matter, what qualifications, which languages? | Generic biographies with no seats or sectors |
| International arbitration | What kinds of disputes, which institutions, which seats? | A list of institutions with no context |
| Corporate | M&A, joint ventures, onshore, DIFC or ADGM structuring | Pages too thin, no examples of issues handled |
| Sectors | Construction, energy, banking, insurance | Client logos published without consent |
| Insights | Recent analysis, notes on rule changes | Latest article dated 2023 |
| Contact and conflicts | How to submit a matter without exposing sensitive information | A form asking for too much detail |
| Legal notices and privacy | Entity, applicable data regime | A policy copied from another country |
Golden rule: never invent matters, rankings or awards. Lawyer advertising is regulated, and the applicable rules depend on where the firm and its lawyers practise; check them with your partners. On data, Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on personal data protection generally applies, while the DIFC and ADGM have their own regimes. This is not legal advice.
Budgets side by side
| Provider | English only | English and Arabic | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai freelancer | 10,000 to 30,000 AED (roughly 2,700 to 8,200 USD) | Right-to-left rarely mastered | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Mid-sized local agency | 40,000 to 80,000 AED (roughly 10,900 to 21,800 USD) | 60,000 to 120,000 AED (roughly 16,300 to 32,700 USD) | 2 to 4 months |
| Premium local agency | 150,000 to 350,000 AED (roughly 40,800 to 95,300 USD) | Included, with brand strategy | 4 to 6 months |
| Kolonell Starter | 2,900 USD | Multilingual version: Premium tier | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Kolonell Growth | 4,900 USD | Multilingual version: Premium tier | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Kolonell Premium | 8,900 USD | The multilingual tier, languages and right-to-left scope set in the quote | 4 to 6 weeks |
Local amounts are 2026 ballparks drawn from typical Dubai agency quotes; the AED to USD conversion is approximate. Every tier includes a project manager reachable in your time zone, native English or French copywriting and 3 months of support. Details on the international offer.
Hidden costs and three-year total
Three items catch firms out: Arabic legal translation (a third-party provider, often billed per word), partners' time to review their biographies, and the secure client extranet, priced on quote whoever the provider.
| Item (3 years) | Local agency, English and Arabic | Kolonell Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Design and build | 90,000 AED (roughly 24,500 USD) | 8,900 USD |
| Arabic legal translation, 12,000 words (third party) | Often included: 0 USD | 12,000 words at 0.25 USD, market assumption: 3,000 USD |
| Partner portraits (third party) | 6,000 AED (roughly 1,600 USD) | 6,000 AED (roughly 1,600 USD) |
| Maintenance after the included period | 1,500 AED per month, market assumption, 36 months (roughly 14,700 USD) | On quote; market assumption of 400 USD per month, 33 months: 13,200 USD |
| Client extranet | On quote | On quote |
| Indicative total excluding extranet | roughly 40,800 USD | roughly 26,700 USD |
Arithmetic: 24,500 + 1,600 + 14,700 = 40,800 USD; 8,900 + 3,000 + 1,600 + 13,200 = 26,700 USD. Maintenance and translation lines are market assumptions, not rates.
When the local agency wins, and what to ask it
A Dubai agency has the edge if you want in-person workshops with the partners, an in-house Arabic-speaking team writing directly in legal Arabic, or a broader brand campaign around an office opening. It also has the edge if your firm belongs to an international network that imposes its suppliers.
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Questions to ask: who translates and who reviews the Arabic version? How is the right-to-left layout tested on mobile? Does the contact form avoid collecting confidential information before the conflict check? Can partners update their insights themselves? Where is the site hosted, given the applicable data regime?
Mini case study
*Illustrative example.* Al Noor Hale Partners, 9 partners, construction and energy arbitration, offices onshore and in the DIFC. The managing partner compares a local quote of 95,000 AED (roughly 25,900 USD) with Kolonell Premium at 8,900 USD plus 3,000 USD of third-party Arabic translation. The gap: 25,900 − 11,900 = 14,000 USD, part of which she assigns to the client extranet priced on quote. Timeline cut from 3 months to 6 weeks.
FAQ
How much does an arbitration firm website cost in Dubai in 2026?
With a local agency, 40,000 to 120,000 AED (roughly 10,900 to 32,700 USD) for English and Arabic, more with a premium agency. With Kolonell, 2,900 USD to 8,900 USD depending on the tier, extranet on quote.
Is the Arabic version included?
Premium is the multilingual tier: languages and right-to-left scope are set in the quote. Legal translation is a third-party cost, often around 0.20 to 0.30 USD per word on the market.
Can we cite our matters and rankings?
Only what is public, accurate and permitted by your clients and by the rules that govern your practice. Many firms describe types of disputes rather than names.
Which data regime applies to the website?
It depends on the entity: Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 generally, with separate DIFC and ADGM regimes for entities established there. Have the privacy policy approved by your partners.
How long until launch?
3 to 4 weeks on Starter or Growth, 4 to 6 weeks on Premium, plus 1 to 2 weeks of partner review.
Let's scope your project. An English and Arabic site on the Premium tier, with partner profiles and institution pages, delivered in 4 to 6 weeks. See the international offer or request a free quote: detailed reply within 48 hours.
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.
