Building material prices in UAE

Emirates Steel rebar

Rebar 12–32 mm (B500B), Emirates Steel (EMSTEEL) official ex-works list price, before volume discounts and size or grade extras, delivery excluded

Imported rebar

Imported rebar 12–32 mm, Dubai dealer price, delivery excluded

Conares rebar

Deformed rebar B500B to BS 4449, 12–32 mm, Conares (Jebel Ali mill); Dubai dealer price, 12 m straight bars, delivery excluded

Welded steel mesh A193

Welded steel fabric to BS 4483, type A193 (7 mm at 200 mm both ways), 4.8 × 2.4 m sheets; UAE reference price per m², supply only

Omani rebar

Imported Omani deformed rebar B500B (BS 4449), 12–32 mm, from mills such as Jindal Shadeed or Sohar Steel; Dubai trader price, delivery excluded

Hamriyah Steel rebar

Deformed rebar B500B to BS 4449, 12–32 mm, Hamriyah Steel (Sharjah); Dubai dealer price, delivery excluded

Emirates Steel rebar 8 mm

Deformed rebar B500B (BS 4449), 8 mm, Emirates Steel (EMSTEEL); Dubai dealer price including the size extra over 12–32 mm, delivery excluded

Binding wire 1.6 mm

Black annealed tie wire 1.6 mm (16 gauge) for fixing rebar, sold in 10 kg coils; Dubai dealer price per kg

Square hollow sections (SHS)

Black mild-steel square tubes 40×40 to 100×100 mm, 1.6–4 mm wall, 6 m lengths (grade not stated by the source); UAE price per ton converted from per-piece prices, delivery excluded

Steel equal angles

Hot-rolled equal angles 50×50×5 to 75×75×8 mm, mill finish (grade not stated by the source); UAE reference price per ton, delivery excluded

Rectangular hollow sections (RHS)

Black steel rectangular hollow sections 40×20 to 150×50 mm, 1.5–4 mm wall, EN 10219 S235/S275, 6 m lengths; Dubai stockist price, delivery excluded

Steel channels UPN/PFC

Hot-rolled channels UPN 80–300 or PFC, S275JR, 12 m lengths; Dubai stockist price, delivery excluded

Steel plate 3–6 mm

Hot-rolled steel plate 3–6 mm, S275JR, standard mill sheet sizes; Dubai stockist price, cutting and delivery excluded

Steel plate 8–20 mm

Hot-rolled steel plate 8–20 mm, S275JR or S355JR, standard mill sheet sizes, for base plates and connections; Dubai stockist price, cutting and delivery excluded

Galvanised steel sheet

Hot-dip galvanised steel sheet 0.5–1.2 mm, Z120–Z275 coating, 1.22×2.44 m sheets or slit coil; Dubai stockist price per ton

Pre-painted profiled roofing sheet

Pre-painted galvanised (PPGI) trapezoidal profiled sheet 0.5 mm, polyester coated, cut to length; Dubai supplier price per m², supply only

Ordinary Portland cement

OPC 42.5, 50 kg bag, Dubai dealer price

Cement 50 kg bag, Dubai dealer average

Ordinary cement, 50 kg bag, average dealer price, monthly survey of Dubai building-material dealers; VAT, delivery and payment terms not stated

Sulphate-resisting cement

Sulphate-resisting cement, 50 kg bag, Dubai dealer price

Bulk cement

OPC 42.5N bulk, per ton, silo delivery

Bulk sulphate-resisting cement

Sulphate-resisting cement (ASTM C150 Type V or equivalent), bulk, per ton, silo delivery

White cement

White Portland cement, 50 kg bag, imported (JK White) or RAK White Cement; Dubai retail price including VAT

RAK Cement OPC

Ordinary Portland cement 42.5N (CEM I / ASTM C150 Type I), 50 kg bag, RAK Cement Company, Ras Al Khaimah; Dubai dealer price

Portland cement 52.5

High-strength Portland cement CEM I 52.5N for precast and high-grade concrete, bulk, per ton delivered by silo tanker in Dubai

Aggregate 20 mm

Crushed gabbro aggregate 20 mm, single-sized, screened; UAE reference price per m³, delivery basis not stated

Gabbro aggregate 10 mm

Crushed gabbro 5–10 mm (3/8 in) to BS EN 12620, washed, from Fujairah or Ras Al Khaimah quarries; Dubai market price

Dune sand for filling

Dune sand, medium grade, for backfilling and levelling; UAE reference price per m³, delivery basis not stated

Road base (aggregate base course)

Graded crushed gabbro 0–40 mm, as-crushed, for aggregate base course; UAE reference price per m³, delivery basis not stated

Limestone aggregate 20 mm

Crushed limestone aggregate 20 mm single-sized, screened, for blocks and non-structural concrete; Dubai reference price per m³

Recycled aggregate

Crushed recycled concrete aggregate 0–40 mm graded, as crushed, for sub-base and fill; Dubai reference price per m³

Ready-mix concrete C30

Grade C30 (30 MPa cube), OPC mix with 20 mm aggregate, delivered within Dubai, pump excluded

Ready-mix concrete C50

Ready-mix concrete C50/60, OPC; UAE reference price per m³, pump excluded, delivery basis not stated

Ready-mix concrete C15 (blinding)

Grade C15 (15 MPa cube) blinding concrete under footings, SRC or OPC mix, delivered within Dubai, pump excluded

Washed sand

White building sand, price per truckload in the Dubai market; truck size and delivery terms not stated

Ready-mix concrete C60

Ready-mixed concrete grade C50/60 (60 MPa cube), OPC mix, Dubai; pump excluded

Self-compacting concrete C50

Self-compacting ready-mixed concrete grade C40/50 (50 MPa cube), for congested reinforcement, Dubai; pump excluded

Solid block 8 in

Solid concrete block 400×200×200 mm, Dubai factory price, delivery excluded

Hollow block 8 in

Hollow concrete block 400×200×200 mm, Dubai factory price per block when bought by the truckload (1,080 blocks), VAT added at checkout, delivery terms not stated

Price per block for a full truckload; single blocks from retailers cost more.

Solid block 6 in

Solid concrete block 400×150×200 mm, Dubai factory price per block when bought by the truckload (960 blocks), VAT added at checkout, delivery terms not stated

Hollow block 6 in

Hollow concrete block 400×200×150 mm, Dubai factory price per block when bought by the truckload (1,296 blocks), VAT added at checkout, delivery terms not stated

Price per block for a full truckload; single blocks from retailers cost more.

Solid block 4 in

Solid concrete block 400×100×200 mm, Dubai factory price per block when bought by the truckload (1,320 blocks), VAT added at checkout, delivery terms not stated

Thermal block 8 in

Insulated (thermal) block 400×200×200 mm, Dubai factory price per block when bought by the truckload (1,080 blocks), VAT added at checkout, delivery terms not stated

Price per block for a full truckload.

Thermal block 10 in

Insulated (thermal) block 400×250×200 mm with 60 mm insulation insert, for external walls; Dubai factory price per block when bought by the truckload (900 blocks), VAT added at checkout, delivery terms not stated

Price is for the block with 60 mm insulation; the 110 mm insulation version is about AED 10.15.

Hollow block 12 in

Hollow concrete block 400×200×300 mm, for boundary and retaining walls; Dubai retail price per single block, delivery excluded

Retail price for single blocks; factory truckload prices are usually lower.

Non-shrink cementitious grout

Free-flowing non-shrink cementitious grout for base plates and anchor bolts (ASTM C1107), 25 kg bag, leading brands such as Fosroc or Sika; Dubai dealer price

SBR bonding agent

Styrene-butadiene latex bonding agent and mortar admixture, 20 L or 25 L pails; Dubai dealer price per litre

Formwork release agent

Chemical release agent (mould oil) for timber, plywood and steel formwork, in 200 L drums (20 L pails dearer per litre); Dubai dealer price per litre

Per-litre price in a 200 L drum; the 20 L pail works out at about AED 8.25 per litre.

Polymer repair mortar

Polymer-modified, fibre-reinforced cementitious repair mortar for concrete, class R3/R4 (EN 1504-3), 25 kg bag; Dubai dealer price

PU joint sealant

One-part polyurethane elastomeric joint sealant for movement and façade joints, 600 ml sausage; Dubai dealer price

Silicone sealant

Neutral-cure silicone sealant for glazing and sanitary joints, 300 ml cartridge, leading brands; Dubai dealer price

Chemical anchor resin

Injection resin for anchoring rebar and threaded rods in concrete, epoxy or hybrid, cartridge of about 400 ml; Dubai dealer price per cartridge

Price excludes 5% VAT; 390 ml epoxy cartridge, mixer nozzle and gun extra.

Epoxy bonding agent

Two-part epoxy bonding agent for joining new to old concrete (e.g. Mapei Eporip, Fosroc Nitobond EP), packed in kits; Dubai dealer price per kg

Polyethylene sheet 1000 gauge

Polyethylene damp-proof sheet 1000 gauge (about 250 microns) under ground slabs and footings, in rolls; Dubai dealer price per m², supply only

Worked out from a 4 × 25 m roll (100 m²), VAT included.

Self-adhesive bitumen membrane 1.5 mm

Cold-applied self-adhesive rubberised bitumen membrane 1.5 mm with HDPE carrier film, for foundations and basement walls; Dubai dealer price per m², supply only

SBS bitumen membrane 4 mm

Elastomeric SBS-modified bitumen membrane 4 mm, polyester reinforced, torch-applied; Dubai dealer price per m², supply only

Bitumen protection board 3 mm

Bitumen-impregnated protection board 3 mm over waterproofing membranes before backfill, 1×2 m sheets; Dubai dealer price per m²

Sold as 1 × 2 m sheets (2 m² each).

Bitumen primer

Solvent-based bitumen primer for membranes and coatings, in 20 L or 200 L packs; Dubai dealer price per litre

200 L drums run about 20% cheaper per litre than 20 L pails.

Flexible cementitious waterproofing

Two-part polymer-modified flexible cementitious waterproofing coating for wet areas, tanks and balconies, in kits; Dubai dealer price per kg

Basic slurries cost about AED 4/kg; premium elastic grades AED 8–9/kg.

Liquid PU waterproofing membrane

Liquid-applied polyurethane waterproofing membrane for roofs and podiums, in 18–20 L pails; Dubai dealer price per litre

Bitumen membrane 4 mm

Polyester-reinforced bitumen membrane 4 mm, supply only

Film-faced shuttering plywood 18 mm

Phenolic film-faced plywood for formwork, 1220×2440×18 mm, imported; Dubai dealer price per sheet

White wood (spruce) timber

Sawn spruce or pine, Russian or European, in common formwork sizes such as 2×4 in and 3×3 in, lengths 3.6–6 m; Dubai timber-yard price per m³

MDF board 18 mm

Medium-density fibreboard, plain, 1220×2440×18 mm; Dubai dealer price per sheet

Plain grade; moisture-resistant MDF costs about a third more.

Melamine-faced board 18 mm

Melamine-faced MDF or chipboard, both faces, plain colours, 1220×2440×18 mm, for joinery; Dubai dealer price per sheet

Price includes VAT; plain white China boards sell from about AED 95.

Meranti hardwood (dark red)

Kiln-dried dark red meranti sawn timber, mixed widths and lengths, for frames and joinery; Dubai timber-yard price per m³

Commercial plywood 18 mm

Commercial-grade hardwood plywood (MR glue), 1220×2440×18 mm, imported; Dubai dealer price per sheet

Chinese and Indian sheets are cheapest; Indonesian grade A costs about AED 255.

Commercial plywood 12 mm

Commercial-grade hardwood plywood (MR glue), 1220×2440×12 mm, imported; Dubai dealer price per sheet

Chinese or generic-origin commercial plywood; Indonesian grade A costs about double.

Moisture-resistant MDF 18 mm

Moisture-resistant (green core) MDF, 1220×2440×18 mm, for kitchens and wet-area joinery; Dubai dealer price per sheet

Aluminium casement window, double glazed

Thermally broken aluminium casement or tilt-and-turn window with 6+12+6 mm low-e double glazing, including hardware; supply and install per m² in Dubai

Aluminium sliding door, double glazed

Aluminium sliding balcony door with 6+12+6 mm double glazing, powder coated, including hardware; supply and install per m² in Dubai

Aluminium hinged door, glazed

Powder-coated aluminium hinged entrance door with tempered or double glazing, including standard hardware and closer; supply and install per m² in Dubai

Aluminium curtain wall, double glazed

Stick-system aluminium curtain wall with 6+12+6 mm low-e double glazing, powder-coated or anodised; supply and install per m² in Dubai

ACP cladding 4 mm, fire-rated

Aluminium composite panel cladding 4 mm, fire-rated core (A2 or FR as required by UAE Fire Code), PVDF finish, on aluminium sub-frame; supply and install per m² in Dubai

Glass balustrade 12 mm with posts

Tempered 12 mm glass balustrade about 1.1 m high with stainless steel posts and handrail; supply and install per linear m in Dubai

ACP sheet 4 mm, fire-rated

Aluminium composite panel 4 mm (0.5 mm skins), fire-rated A2 or FR core, PVDF finish, 1220×2440 mm; Dubai dealer price per m², supply only

Double-glazed unit 6+12+6 mm, clear

Insulated glass unit 6 mm clear + 12 mm air space + 6 mm clear, sealed edges; Dubai processor price per m², supply only

Bitumen 60/70

Penetration-grade paving bitumen 60/70 (EN 12591 / ASTM D946), trader re-export price FOB Jebel Ali, packed; per ton

Interlock pavers 60 mm, grey

Precast concrete interlocking paving blocks 60 mm, grey, rectangular or I-shape, to BS EN 1338, for footpaths; Dubai factory price per m², delivery excluded

Interlock pavers 80 mm, grey

Precast concrete interlocking paving blocks 80 mm, grey, to BS EN 1338, for parking and vehicle areas; Dubai factory price per m², delivery excluded

Interlock paving 60 mm, laid

Grey 60 mm interlocking pavers laid on 50 mm sand bed, compacted and joint-filled, sub-base excluded; supply and install per m² in Dubai

Interlock pavers 60 mm, coloured

Precast concrete interlocking paving blocks 60 mm in red, yellow or charcoal, to BS EN 1338; Dubai factory price per m², delivery excluded

RAK Ceramics wall tile 30×60 cm

Glazed ceramic wall tile for bathrooms and kitchens, grade 1, 30×60 cm, 8–9 mm, RAK Ceramics; Dubai showroom or dealer price, supply only

RAK Ceramics porcelain 60×120 cm

Glazed porcelain floor and wall tile, grade 1, 60×120 cm, rectified, 9–10 mm, matt or polished, RAK Ceramics; Dubai showroom or dealer price, supply only

Indian glazed vitrified tile 60×60 cm

Imported Indian glazed vitrified tile (GVT or PGVT), grade 1, 60×60 cm, 8–9 mm, glossy or matt; Dubai dealer price, supply only

Wood-effect porcelain plank 20×120 cm

Wood-look glazed porcelain plank, grade 1, 20×120 cm, about 9–10 mm, rectified, imported or RAK Ceramics; Dubai dealer price, supply only

Retail price per m²; add about 10% for cutting waste.

Outdoor porcelain paver 60×60 cm, 20 mm

Anti-slip (R11) porcelain paver for terraces and pool decks, about 60×60 cm (59.2×59.2), 20 mm thick, rectified, imported; Dubai retail price, supply only

Ceramic floor tile 40×40 cm

Glazed ceramic floor tile, grade 1, 45×45 cm, about 8 mm, imported; UAE online tile retailer price (not an economy dealer), supply only

Flexible tile adhesive C2TE S1

Polymer-modified flexible cementitious tile adhesive, class C2TE S1 (EN 12004), for porcelain and large-format tiles, grey or white, 25 kg bag, leading brands (Mapei, Weber, Laticrete); Dubai dealer price

Cementitious tile grout

Polymer-modified tile grout CG2WA (Mapei Ultracolor Plus or equal), standard colours, 5 kg bag; Dubai online retail price

Engineered quartz slab 20 mm

Engineered quartz slab, about 93% quartz, 20 mm, standard colours, imported (Chinese or Indian make); Dubai dealer price per m² of slab, supply only

Quartz kitchen worktop, installed

Engineered quartz worktop 20 mm, 60 cm deep, standard colour, eased edge, with sink and hob cut-outs; supply and install in Dubai, per linear m

Special edges such as mitred aprons cost extra.

Limestone cladding 3 cm

Natural limestone for façade cladding (Jordanian, or Egyptian Galala), 3 cm, sawn or honed, standard sizes; Dubai dealer price per m², supply only, anchors excluded

Travertine, honed and filled

Turkish travertine, honed and filled, 2–3 cm, tiles 40×60 or 60×60 cm, for floors and walls; Dubai stone dealer price per m², supply only

Marble door threshold

Marble or granite threshold strip, 2 cm, 10–20 cm wide, polished, edges finished; Dubai stone dealer price per linear m, supply only

Jotun Fenomastic interior emulsion, matt

Jotun Fenomastic My Home Rich Matt interior acrylic emulsion, white, 18 L pail; Dubai retail price

National Paints interior emulsion, matt

National Paints Plastic Emulsion (800 white), smooth matt interior emulsion, 18 L pail; Dubai and UAE dealer price

Jotun Jotashield exterior emulsion

Jotun Jotashield Eterna smooth exterior acrylic emulsion, white, 18 L pail; Dubai retail price

Asian Paints interior emulsion, matt

Asian Paints Berger Royale Luxury Matt interior acrylic emulsion, white, 18 L pail; Dubai online retail price

National Paints exterior emulsion

National Paints Weather Resist Matt acrylic exterior emulsion (A161), white, 18 L pail; Dubai online retail price

Alkali-resistant primer

Water-based alkali-resistant primer for new plaster, interior and exterior, white, 18 L pail, Jotun or National Paints; Dubai dealer price

Acrylic wall putty

Ready-mixed acrylic stucco filler (wall putty) for interior walls, white, 18 L pail, National Paints or Jotun; Dubai online retail price

Synthetic gloss enamel

Alkyd gloss enamel for wood and metal, white, 3.6 L can, Jotun or National Paints; Dubai dealer or retail price

Moisture-resistant gypsum board 12.5 mm

Moisture-resistant (green) gypsum board 12.5 mm, 1.2×2.4 m, Gyproc, Knauf or Gypsemna; Dubai dealer price, supply only

Fire-rated gypsum board 12.5 mm

Fire-rated (type F) gypsum board 12.5 mm, 1.2×2.4 m, Gyproc, Knauf or Gypsemna; Dubai dealer price, supply only

Metal stud 70 mm

Galvanised steel C-stud (CW) 70 mm, 0.5 mm, 3 m length, Knauf, for drywall partitions; Dubai supplier price, supply only

Metal track 70 mm

Galvanised steel U-track (UW) 70 mm, 0.5 mm, 3 m length, Knauf, for drywall partitions; Dubai supplier price, supply only

Ceiling furring channel

Galvanised furring (hat) channel 68×35×22 mm, 0.5 mm, for suspended gypsum ceilings, 3 m length, Knauf; Dubai supplier price, supply only

Ready-mixed joint compound

Ready-mixed joint compound for taping and finishing gypsum board, Terraco Handycoat or USG (Sheetrock), 28 kg pail; Dubai online retail price

Vinyl-faced gypsum ceiling tile 60×60 cm

PVC-faced gypsum lay-in ceiling tile 600×600 mm, about 8–9 mm, white, for T-grid ceilings; Dubai dealer price per m², supply only

T-grid main tee 3.6 m

Exposed ceiling grid main tee 24 mm, 3.6 m, white, Armstrong, USG or local make; Dubai dealer price per piece

SPC vinyl click flooring 4–5 mm

Rigid-core (SPC) click vinyl plank, 4–5 mm with 0.3 mm wear layer and attached underlay, imported; Dubai dealer price per m², supply only

Laminate flooring 8 mm, AC4

Laminate flooring 8 mm, AC4, click system, European or Turkish make; Dubai dealer price per m², supply only, underlay excluded

Engineered oak flooring 14–15 mm

Engineered oak plank 14–15 mm with about 3 mm oak top layer, lacquered or oiled, imported; Dubai dealer price per m², supply only

Vinyl wallpaper roll

Vinyl wallpaper, standard roll about 0.53×10 m (about 5.3 m²), mid-range imported design; Dubai retail price per roll, supply only

Artificial grass 35–40 mm

Landscape artificial grass, 36–40 mm pile, UV-stabilised, rolls 2 m wide; Dubai retail price per m², supply only

Retail pre-cut 2 m wide rolls; bulk dealer rolls may be cheaper.

Homogeneous vinyl sheet 2 mm

Homogeneous vinyl flooring 2 mm for hospitals and schools, brand not stated; Dubai supplier price per m², supply only

LVT vinyl flooring, glue-down

Luxury vinyl tile or plank, glue-down or click, imported; Dubai supplier price per m², supply only

Wall-to-wall carpet

Broadloom wall-to-wall carpet, residential grade, fibre not stated; Dubai supplier price per m², supply only, underlay and fitting excluded

Underlay adds AED 15–55 per m².

RAK Ceramics close-coupled WC

Floor-mounted close-coupled WC with cistern, fittings and soft-close seat, white vitreous china, RAK Ceramics standard range; Dubai dealer price per set, supply only

Prices are for RAK's standard ranges (Liwa, Karla); premium RAK sets sell above AED 2,000.

RAK Ceramics wash basin with pedestal

Wall-hung wash basin about 55 cm with full pedestal, white vitreous china, RAK Ceramics standard range, mixer excluded; Dubai dealer price per set, supply only

Grohe single-lever basin mixer

Grohe single-lever basin mixer, chrome, entry range (such as Eurosmart or BauEdge), with pop-up waste; Dubai dealer price per piece, supply only

Electric water heater 50 L

Vertical electric storage water heater 50 L, enamelled tank, Ariston or Racold; Dubai dealer price per piece, supply only

Bidet spray (shattaf) set

Hand-held bidet spray with 1.2 m hose and wall holder, chrome, mid-range brand; Dubai dealer price per set, supply only

Stainless steel kitchen sink with drainer

Inset stainless steel kitchen sink, single bowl with drainer, about 80–86×50 cm, Teka entry range, with waste; UAE retail price per piece, supply only

Concealed cistern frame for wall-hung WC

WC support frame with concealed cistern, about 1.12–1.13 m high, Grohe Rapid SL or Geberit Duofix; flush plate excluded; UAE retail price per set, supply only

Economy basin mixer

Single-lever basin mixer, chrome-plated brass body, budget brand sold by Dubai sanitary dealers; Dubai dealer price per piece, supply only

Unbranded mixers sell for much less at some dealers.

Chrome angle valve 1/2 in

Chrome-plated brass angle valve 1/2×1/2 in with quarter-turn head, for basins and WCs; Dubai dealer price per piece, supply only

PPR pipe 20 mm

PPR supply pipe 20 mm PN20, 4 m lengths, local make (Cosmoplast or Union Pipes); Dubai dealer price per linear m

PPR pipe 32 mm

PPR supply pipe 32 mm PN20, 4 m lengths, local make (Cosmoplast or Union Pipes); Dubai dealer price per linear m

uPVC drain pipe 2 in

uPVC soil and waste pipe 2 in (50–55 mm), BS EN 1329, local make (Cosmoplast, Union Pipes or Hepworth); Dubai dealer price per linear m

uPVC underground drain pipe 6 in

uPVC underground drainage pipe 6 in (160 mm), orange, Cosmoplast, 5.8 m lengths; Dubai dealer price per linear m

PPR elbow 25 mm

PPR 90° elbow 25 mm PN25, local make (Cosmoplast or Union Pipes); Dubai dealer price per piece

PPR stop valve 25 mm

PPR concealed stop valve 25 mm with chrome handle, sold by UAE plumbing suppliers; UAE retail price per piece

uPVC drain bend 4 in

uPVC drainage 90° (87.5°) elbow 4 in (110 mm), solvent socket, Cosmoplast; Dubai dealer price per piece

The 45° bend 110 mm is about AED 5.5.

Copper wire 1.5 mm²

Ducab PVC-insulated single-core copper wire 1.5 mm², 450/750 V, 100 m coil; Dubai dealer price

Copper wire 2.5 mm²

Ducab PVC-insulated single-core copper wire 2.5 mm², 450/750 V, 100 m coil; Dubai dealer price

13 A switched socket outlet (MK)

BS 1363 13 A single switched socket outlet, white, MK Electric Logic Plus range; Dubai dealer price per piece, supply only

MCB single-pole 6–32 A

Miniature circuit breaker 1-pole, 6–32 A, B or C curve, 6–10 kA, Schneider Electric or ABB; Dubai dealer price per piece, supply only

Price is for the Easy9 range; Acti9 iC60N (10 kA) is about AED 24.

LED downlight 12–18 W

Recessed round LED downlight 12–18 W, 4000 K, with driver, Philips or Opple; Dubai dealer price per piece, supply only

LED panel 60×60 cm

LED panel 600×600 mm, 36–40 W, 4000 K, for T-grid ceilings, Philips or Opple; Dubai dealer price per piece, supply only

1-gang light switch (MK)

1-gang 2-way 10 A plate switch, white, MK Electric Logic Plus K4871WHI; Dubai dealer price per piece, supply only

PVC conduit 20 mm

Heavy-gauge PVC electrical conduit 20 mm, BS EN 61386, 3 m length, local make; Dubai dealer price per length

Wall split AC 1.5 TR (18,000 BTU), inverter

Wall-mounted inverter split air conditioner 1.5 TR (about 18,000 BTU/h), T3-rated for high ambient, mid-range brands (Gree, Midea, LG or Samsung); Dubai dealer price per unit, supply only, installation excluded

Installation is extra; delivery within Dubai is about AED 50.

Wall split AC 2 TR (24,000 BTU), inverter

Wall-mounted inverter split air conditioner 2 TR (about 24,000 BTU/h), T3-rated for high ambient, mid-range brands (Gree, Midea, LG or Samsung); Dubai dealer price per unit, supply only, installation excluded

Wall split AC 1 TR (12,000 BTU), inverter

Wall-mounted inverter split air conditioner 1 TR (12,000 BTU/h), Midea Xtreme MST4AG-12HRN1; Dubai dealer price per unit, supply only, installation excluded

Ducted split AC 3 TR

Concealed ducted inverter split air conditioner 3 TR (36,000 BTU/h), Midea MTIT-36HWFN1A/MOTD30-36HFN1A; Dubai dealer price per unit, supply only, ductwork and installation excluded

Bathroom exhaust fan

Ceiling-mounted ventilating fan for bathrooms, 170 mm, KDK 17CUH; Dubai dealer price per piece, supply only

Ceiling cassette split AC 2 TR

Four-way ceiling cassette split air conditioner 2 TR (about 24,000 BTU/h), inverter, Midea (MCDT-24 series); Dubai dealer list price per unit incl. VAT, supply only

List price before the dealer discount; project orders are quoted lower.

Ducted split AC 5 TR

Concealed ducted split air conditioner 5 TR (about 60,000 BTU/h), mid-range brands (Super General, Midea or Hisense); UAE dealer price per unit incl. VAT, supply only

Inline duct fan 200 mm

Mixed-flow inline duct fan 200 mm (8 in), generic import, about 540 m³/h; UAE online price per piece, supply only

Dry powder fire extinguisher 6 kg

Stored-pressure ABC dry powder fire extinguisher 6 kg with bracket, UAE Civil Defence approved (such as NAFFCO); Dubai dealer price per piece

Pendent sprinkler head 1/2 in

Pendent sprinkler 1/2 in, K5.6, 68 °C, quick response, chrome or white, UL listed and FM approved (Viking, Tyco or NAFFCO); Dubai dealer price per piece

Conventional smoke detector

Conventional optical smoke detector with base, EN 54-7, UAE Civil Defence approved (such as NAFFCO); Dubai dealer price per piece

CO2 fire extinguisher 5 kg

Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher 5 kg with horn and bracket, UAE Civil Defence approved brand (such as Fireguard, Flametech or NAFFCO); Dubai dealer price per piece

Fire hose reel with cabinet

Manual swinging fire hose reel 30 m × 25 mm (1 in) with nozzle, plus recessed single-door MS cabinet, red powder coated, Civil Defence approved; Dubai dealer price per set (reel and cabinet bought separately)

Manual call point

Conventional manual call point, indoor, red, GST DC-9204E type, Civil Defence approved; Dubai dealer price per piece

Black steel pipe 1 in, Sch 40

Black steel pipe 1 in (25 mm), schedule 40, for sprinkler systems; UAE reference price per linear m, material only

Foam fire extinguisher 9 L

AFFF foam fire extinguisher 9 L, stored pressure, UAE Civil Defence approved (Fireking or Fireguard); UAE online price per piece

Machine excavation in normal soil

Bulk or trench excavation by machine in sand or normal soil to about 3 m deep, trimming and stockpiling on site; Dubai subcontract rate per m³, labour and plant

Blockwork 200 mm, supply and build

200 mm hollow concrete blockwork in cement mortar, blocks, mortar and joint reinforcement included; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and build

Internal cement plaster

Internal cement–sand plaster 15–20 mm in two coats, mesh at joints and corner beads included; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and apply

Floor tiling, labour only

Fixing porcelain or ceramic floor tiles up to 60×60 cm with adhesive, grouting included, tiles and materials by others; Dubai subcontract rate per m², labour only

Internal emulsion paint system

Internal walls and ceilings: one coat sealer, two coats putty and two coats emulsion (Jotun or National Paints); Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and apply

External paint system

External walls: alkali-resistant primer and two coats exterior acrylic emulsion (Jotun or National Paints), scaffolding excluded; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and apply

Gypsum board false ceiling

Suspended gypsum board ceiling 12.5 mm on galvanised MF frame, joints taped and finished ready for paint; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and install

Torch-applied membrane waterproofing

Torch-applied SBS-modified bitumen membrane 4 mm, one layer on primer, laps sealed, upstands included; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and apply

Formwork carpenter

Formwork carpenter, manpower supply day rate for a 9-hour day; labour only

Plasterer

Cement plasterer, manpower supply rate in Dubai, 8-hour day; visa, accommodation and transport by the supplier; overtime excluded; labour only

Electrician

Building electrician, manpower supply rate in Dubai, 8-hour day; visa, accommodation and transport by the supplier; overtime excluded; labour only

Plumber

Building plumber, manpower supply rate in Dubai, 8-hour day; visa, accommodation and transport by the supplier; overtime excluded; labour only

Painter

Building painter, manpower supply rate in Dubai, 8-hour day; visa, accommodation and transport by the supplier; overtime excluded; labour only

Helper, hourly manpower rate

Unskilled helper, manpower supply rate in Dubai per normal working hour; visa, accommodation and transport by the supplier; labour only

Skilled tradesman, hourly manpower rate

Skilled tradesman (mason, carpenter, steel fixer, tiler or similar), manpower supply rate in Dubai per normal working hour; visa, accommodation and transport by the supplier; labour only

Derived from a UAE monthly skilled manpower supply rate (208 hours a month).

Foreman

Civil works foreman, manpower supply rate in Dubai, 8-hour day; visa, accommodation and transport by the supplier; overtime excluded; labour only

Derived from a UAE monthly manpower supply rate (26 working days); varies with contract length and skill.

Backhoe loader (JCB 3CX class)

Backhoe loader of the JCB 3CX class with operator and fuel; Dubai hourly hire rate, minimum hours as quoted

Diesel generator 100 kVA

Silent diesel generator 100 kVA, delivered to site in Dubai, fuel and operator excluded; monthly rental

Skid-steer loader (Bobcat)

Skid-steer loader of the Bobcat class with operator and fuel; Dubai hourly hire rate, minimum hours as quoted

Minimum 5 hours; confirm operator and fuel with the hirer.

Wheel loader

Wheel loader with about 3 m³ bucket (CAT 950 class), with operator, fuel by the hirer, 8–10 hour day; Dubai daily hire rate

Vibratory roller 10 t

Single-drum vibratory roller about 10–12 t, machine only (operator and fuel excluded), 8–10 hour day; UAE daily hire rate

Machine only; an operator adds about AED 250–450 a day.

Tipper truck 20 m³

Tipper truck about 18–25 m³ (HOWO 4-axle class) with driver, 8–10 hour day; fuel per the hirer's terms; UAE daily hire rate

Water tanker 5,000 gallons

Water tanker about 5,000 gallons, salt (non-potable) water for construction, delivered to site within Dubai; rate per trip including water

Salt water for construction; sweet water in the same size is about AED 470–550.

Mobile crane 25 t

25 t mobile crane with operator, 8-hour day, mobilisation excluded; Dubai daily hire rate

Mobilisation to site is charged separately.