The verdict in three sentences
For an oilfield services company with 300 employees in Dubai, a bilingual English and Arabic corporate website of 15 to 25 pages costs between 70,000 and 180,000 AED in 2026 (about 17,500 to 45,000 EUR), with 6 to 10 weeks of delivery. This site is not a brochure: it works as a prequalification document that buyers at national oil companies and international operators check before they even send a supplier questionnaire. HSE, ISO certification and in-country value pages matter far more than homepage animation.
What operator buyers check on your website
Before shortlisting a subcontractor, procurement and HSE teams at operators such as ADNOC, Dragon Oil or international majors spend 10 to 20 minutes on its website. They look for verifiable evidence, not slogans.
| Expected content | Indicator to publish | Update frequency | Weight in prequalification |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSE statistics | TRIR, LTIF, man-hours without lost-time injury | Quarterly | Very high |
| Certifications | ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 with dates and certifying body | At each audit | Very high |
| In-country value | ICV score, share of UAE nationals, local suppliers | Annual | High (ADNOC ICV programme) |
| Project references | Scope, location, duration, client unnamed if confidential | Twice a year | High |
| Assets | Vessel fleet, logistics yards, workshops | Annual | Medium |
| Governance | Anti-bribery policy, code of conduct, compliance contact | Annual | Medium to high |
| Downloads | Company profile, signed HSE policies in PDF | At each revision | Medium |
In-country value deserves its own page: ADNOC's ICV certificate directly affects bid scoring, and buyers need to find your score fast.
2026 budget: market ranges and the Kolonell grid
The figures below separate ranges observed on the Dubai market from the price grid Kolonell published on 11/10/2026.
| Item or offer | 2026 amount | Approx. EUR | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market: bilingual corporate site, 15 to 25 pages (Dubai agencies) | 70,000 to 180,000 AED | 17,500 to 45,000 EUR | 6 to 10 weeks |
| Market: specialist energy agency (London, Houston) | 250,000 to 450,000 AED | 62,500 to 112,500 EUR | 10 to 16 weeks |
| Kolonell Growth (site + blog + analytics) | 1,200,000 to 2,000,000 FCFA | 1,830 to 3,050 EUR | 3 to 5 weeks |
| Kolonell Premium (advanced animation, in-depth SEO, bilingual) | 2,000,000 to 3,500,000 FCFA | 3,050 to 5,340 EUR | 6 to 10 weeks |
| Kolonell Standard maintenance | 75,000 FCFA per month | 110 EUR per month | Recurring |
| Photo and video shoot on yard (Jebel Ali, Mussafah) | 15,000 to 35,000 AED (market) | 3,750 to 8,750 EUR | 2 to 4 days |
| Technical Arabic translation, 20 pages | 6,000 to 12,000 AED (market) | 1,500 to 3,000 EUR | 1 to 2 weeks |
For a company this size, the Premium tier fits best: it covers two languages, SEO on queries such as "offshore logistics UAE" and a page structure built for buyers. The on-site shoot is the most underestimated line: real photos of crews in full PPE reassure far more than stock images.
Bilingual content, security and hosting
Procurement works in English, but Arabic content signals local commitment and supports ICV positioning, which means right-to-left layouts must be planned from the design stage. On the technical side, require SSL, security headers (CSP, HSTS), CDN hosting for fast loads from Houston, Aberdeen or Abu Dhabi, and daily backups. A "Become a supplier" form and a "Capacity request" form make inbound contact easier.
Mini case study
Illustrative scenario: Omar, managing director of a 300-person offshore logistics and maintenance company in Dubai, answers 6 to 8 prequalifications a year. Buyers keep asking for the same documents (certificates, HSE stats, organization chart), which takes his QHSE manager about 3 days per file.
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With a Premium site at 3,200,000 FCFA, a shoot at 25,000 AED and maintenance at 75,000 FCFA a month, year-one investment is roughly 12,500 EUR. By publishing up-to-date documents in a downloads area, preparation drops to 1 day per file: 7 files x 2 days saved = 14 days of QHSE manager time a year. More importantly, a single maintenance contract won (often above 1,000,000 AED over 2 years) covers the site many times over.
FAQ
How much does an oilfield services corporate website cost in Dubai in 2026?
On the local market, budget 70,000 to 180,000 AED for 15 to 25 bilingual pages. Kolonell's Premium tier sits at 2,000,000 to 3,500,000 FCFA (about 3,050 to 5,340 EUR), excluding the photo shoot.
Should we publish our incident statistics?
Yes, if they are good or improving. TRIR and LTIF published quarterly, with man-hours worked, show a mature HSE culture and save 1 to 2 rounds of questions with buyers.
Can we name our operator clients?
Only with written consent, which is often refused. Describe the scope, field and duration instead (for example "maintenance of 4 platforms, 36 months").
What timeline is realistic?
Between 6 and 10 weeks in 2026, including 2 weeks to gather HSE content and certificates. The client usually slows the project, not the development.
Is maintenance really necessary?
Yes: certificates and statistics change every year. Standard maintenance at 75,000 FCFA a month covers security updates and routine content changes.
Let's scope your project. Send us your current company profile, ISO certificates and HSE indicators: we will scope the bilingual sitemap, the Premium budget and a 6 to 10 week schedule. 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.
