Website development in Saudi Arabia typically costs between SAR 8,000 and SAR 80,000+ in 2026. A focused business website runs roughly SAR 8,000–20,000, a custom WordPress or bilingual site SAR 20,000–45,000, and a custom e-commerce store, booking platform, or web application SAR 45,000–80,000 or more. The final price depends on the number of pages, custom features, whether the site is bilingual in Arabic and English, and the integrations required, such as Mada, STC Pay, Tabby, and ZATCA-compliant e-invoicing. Most standard business websites are delivered within four to eight weeks.
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Website development cost in Saudi Arabia at a glance (2026)
The table below is the fastest way to understand where your project is likely to sit. Prices are indicative ranges in Saudi Riyals (SAR) for a professionally built, mobile-first website.
| Website type | Typical cost (SAR) | Timeline | Best for |
| Landing page / one-pager | 4,000 – 9,000 | 1–2 weeks | Campaigns, lead capture |
| Standard business website (5–8 pages) | 8,000 – 20,000 | 4–6 weeks | SMEs, clinics, agencies |
| Custom WordPress / bilingual site | 20,000 – 45,000 | 6–10 weeks | Arabic + English brands |
| E-commerce store (Salla, Zid, WooCommerce, Shopify) | 25,000 – 60,000 | 8–14 weeks | Online retailers |
| Booking/reservation platform | 35,000 – 70,000 | 8–16 weeks | Hotels, clinics, tour operators |
| Custom web application | 50,000 – 80,000+ | 12+ weeks | Portals, marketplaces, SaaS |
A small business in a regional city such as Buraydah, Tabuk, or Khamis Mushait usually sits at the lower end of each band, while enterprises in Riyadh sit higher.
What actually drives the price of a website in Saudi Arabia
Two websites with the same page count can differ in price by a factor of five. The cost is driven by scope and complexity, not by the city you are in.
Number of pages and unique templates. Unique page designs cost more than repeated templates.
Bilingual in Arabic and English. A true bilingual website needs right-to-left (RTL) layouts that mirror correctly, Arabic-friendly fonts such as Cairo, and hreflang tags. Building Arabic in from the start typically adds 20–35% but is essential where most customers search and buy in Arabic.
Custom design versus templates. A bespoke, brand-led design builds more trust and converts better in competitive sectors like retail, hospitality, and professional services.
E-commerce and payments. Selling online adds product pages, cart and checkout, product schema, and payment integration: Mada, STC Pay, Tabby, often HyperPay, plus ZATCA-compliant e-invoicing.
Custom functionality. Booking engines, portals, dashboards, and integrations are the single biggest cost driver, where a SAR 20,000 site becomes a SAR 70,000 platform.
Performance and SEO foundations. A site engineered for Core Web Vitals, clean semantic markup, valid schema, and fast mobile loading costs a little more upfront and saves far more later.
Website cost by platform in Saudi Arabia
WordPress is the most flexible option for content-led business websites, with full design control, strong SEO foundations, and easy bilingual management.
Salla and Zid are Saudi-built e-commerce platforms with native Mada, STC Pay, and Tabby support and ZATCA-compliant invoicing.
Shopify and WooCommerce suit brands that need international or GCC-wide flexibility, larger catalogues, or specific third-party apps.
Ongoing website costs to budget for
Budget for hosting (typically SAR 500–3,000 per year), a domain (SAR 40–80 per year), SSL (often included), and maintenance and support covering security updates, backups, and content changes.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a basic website cost in Saudi Arabia?
A basic professional business website in Saudi Arabia costs roughly SAR 8,000 to SAR 20,000 in 2026, depending on the number of pages, the design, and whether it is bilingual. This range covers a mobile-first, SEO-ready site suitable for most small and medium businesses.
How much does an e-commerce website cost in Saudi Arabia?
An e-commerce website in Saudi Arabia typically costs between SAR 25,000 and SAR 60,000, depending on the platform, the number of products, and the payment and invoicing integrations. Stores built on Salla or Zid can sit lower because Mada, STC Pay, Tabby, and ZATCA invoicing are built in.
How long does it take to build a website in Saudi Arabia?
A standard business website is usually built within four to eight weeks, while a custom e-commerce store, booking platform, or web application can take eight to sixteen weeks or more. The timeline depends mostly on how quickly content, branding, and product data are provided.
Is it cheaper to use a template or build a custom website?
A template is cheaper upfront but offers less design control and weaker differentiation, while a custom build costs more but converts better and reflects your brand. For competitive sectors, the higher conversion rate of a custom site usually outweighs the savings.
Do Saudi websites need to be bilingual?
Most Saudi businesses benefit from a bilingual Arabic and English website because the majority of customers search and buy in Arabic, while English serves expatriate, tourism, and international audiences.
Reviewed by the Digital Wasfa web development team — senior bilingual developers based in Al Malaz, Riyadh, serving businesses across Saudi Arabia. Last updated June 2026.
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