How Much Does Website Design Cost in Saudi Arabia in 2026?

Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest-moving digital markets in the region. Customers search, compare and buy on their phones, expect to see prices and contact options in Arabic, and increasingly pay online with mada cards, Apple Pay or buy-now-pay-later services. A website that worked for a company five years ago, often English-only and built for desktop, now loses enquiries to competitors with a fast, bilingual, mobile-first site.

The most common question we hear from Saudi businesses is simple: how much will a new website cost? The honest answer is that it depends on what the site needs to do. This guide breaks down the cost drivers, gives indicative price ranges in US dollars and Saudi riyals, and lists the Saudi-specific points to get right before you sign.

What kind of website do you need?

Most business websites in the Kingdom fall into one of these groups:

• Landing page. A single page for one campaign, product or service, often used with Google or Snapchat ads.
• Company profile site. Five to ten pages explaining who you are, what you offer and how to contact you. Common for contractors, consultancies, clinics and B2B suppliers.
• Lead-generation site. Service pages, city pages for Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and other areas you cover, conversion tracking, WhatsApp and call buttons, and SEO foundations.
• E-commerce store. Product catalogue, Saudi payment gateway, delivery zones, VAT-inclusive pricing and order notifications.
• Custom portal or booking system. Member areas, bookings, quotations or integrations with your ERP or CRM.

What drives the cost?

• Languages. A proper Arabic and English site is more than a translation. It needs a right-to-left (RTL) layout, Arabic typography, separate URLs for each language and hreflang tags so Google shows the right version.
• Number of pages and templates. Each unique page design adds work. Many similar pages, such as products or branches, share one template.
• Content. Writing, translating and reviewing Arabic copy, photography and product data are often underestimated.
• Features. Payment gateways, booking, multi-branch store locators, quotation forms and CRM integration all add cost.
• Platform. WordPress, Shopify, Salla, Zid or a custom build each have different set-up and running costs.
• Performance and SEO. Fast loading on mobile networks, clean structure, schema markup and on-page SEO take time but pay back in rankings and conversions.

Typical starting prices in Saudi Arabia

Local agencies in Riyadh and Jeddah often charge more than the ranges below. Our team works remotely from India for clients across the Gulf, so we can keep prices lower without cutting the scope. We quote in US dollars. The riyal figures are approximate, at the fixed rate of SAR 3.75 to US$1:

These are indicative ranges, not fixed prices. Your final price depends on your requirements and is confirmed in a written quotation after a free requirement call. See how our pricing works for what affects your quote.

Which platform: WordPress, Shopify, Salla or custom?

• WordPress suits company profile and lead-generation sites. It handles Arabic and English well with a good multilingual set-up and gives you full control over SEO.
• Shopify is a strong choice for stores that sell across the Gulf or internationally, with a large app ecosystem.
• Salla and Zid are Saudi e-commerce platforms with local payment and shipping integrations built in. They are quick to launch, though design and SEO flexibility can be more limited.
• Custom builds make sense for portals, bookings and complex integrations, but cost more to build and maintain.

We recommend the platform after understanding your products, team and growth plans, not before.

Saudi-specific points to get right

• VAT. Saudi VAT is 15%. Show VAT-inclusive prices to consumers where required and make sure invoices meet ZATCA rules, including e-invoicing (Fatoora) obligations if your business is in scope.
• Payments. Customers expect mada, Apple Pay and major cards. Buy-now-pay-later options such as Tabby and Tamara are popular in fashion, electronics and furniture. Gateways such as HyperPay, Moyasar, PayTabs and Tap support these methods.
• Personal data. The Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) has been enforced by SDAIA since September 2024. Forms need a clear privacy notice, a lawful basis for processing and care with transferring data outside the Kingdom. See our Saudi PDPL direct marketing guide.
• E-commerce rules. The E-Commerce Law requires online stores to show who they are, how to contact them and clear terms for orders, delivery and returns.
• Domain. A .sa or .com.sa domain can build local trust. Registration through SaudiNIC usually needs Saudi business documents.
• Arabic SEO. Arabic search behaviour differs from English, with dialect spellings and different keywords. Plan Arabic pages from keyword research, not just translation. Read our Arabic SEO guide for Riyadh.

This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Check your obligations with a qualified Saudi adviser.

Running costs to budget for

Beyond the build, plan for a domain, hosting, an SSL certificate (often included with hosting), paid plugins or apps, payment gateway fees and ongoing updates. Our website care plans start at US$49, US$99 or US$199 per month for updates, backups, security monitoring and small content changes.

Questions to ask before you sign

• Will the Arabic version have its own URLs, RTL layout and hreflang tags?
• Who writes and reviews the Arabic content?
• Which payment gateway and delivery partners will be integrated?
• Do I own the domain, hosting, website files and all accounts?
• What is included after launch, and what does support cost?
• How will you protect my rankings if this is a redesign of an existing site?

Red flags in website proposals

• A fixed price with no list of pages, features or languages.
• Arabic "added later" with no RTL design or separate URLs.
• The agency registers the domain or hosting in its own name.
• No mention of mobile speed, SEO basics or analytics.
• No written timeline or sign-off stages.

How long does it take?

A starter landing page can go live in days. A company profile site typically takes two to four weeks, and a bilingual lead-generation site or e-commerce store takes longer, depending on content, translations and integrations. Getting the Arabic content and product data ready early is the best way to stay on schedule.

Get a custom quote

Tell us about your business, the cities you serve, the languages you need and any features such as online payments or bookings. We will reply with an itemised quote in USD, with the SAR equivalent, and no obligation. Get a custom quote, or message us on WhatsApp at +91 88274 09728. Learn more about our website design services, or see how we handle e-commerce marketing in Saudi Arabia.

Not ready for a full project? Start with our Starter landing page for US$299 (one-time, paid in advance). Need more? Get a custom quote. See how our pricing works for what affects your price.

Prices shown are indicative ranges in US dollars and exclude taxes and third-party charges (such as Meta or carrier fees, billed at cost) unless stated. Your price depends on your requirements; get a custom quote for an exact figure. This article is general information, not legal advice, and reflects our understanding as of October 2026.