“How much does a website cost in Saudi Arabia?” is one of the first questions every business owner asks, and the honest answer is: it depends on what the website has to do. A simple company profile and a store connected to your warehouse and payment gateways are very different projects. This guide explains the main types of websites, indicative price ranges in the Saudi market, what drives the cost up or down, and the yearly costs many people forget.
Website types and indicative costs in Saudi Arabia
The ranges below are indicative for the Saudi market in 2026 and vary by provider, scope and quality. Use them to plan a budget, then ask for a fixed quote based on your actual requirements.
| Website type | What you get | Indicative cost (SAR) | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Template company website | 5 to 8 pages built on a ready theme, Arabic and English, contact form | 3,000 to 10,000 | 2 to 4 weeks |
| Custom-designed company website | Original design, bilingual content, SEO setup, CMS your team can edit | 10,000 to 40,000 | 4 to 8 weeks |
| E-commerce store | Products, mada and Apple Pay, shipping, ZATCA-ready invoices | 20,000 to 100,000+ | 6 to 12 weeks |
| Web platform or portal | Customer accounts, bookings, dashboards, integrations with your systems | 60,000 and above | 3 to 6 months |
What affects the cost of website design?
- Custom design vs template: an original design built around your brand takes more time than adapting a ready theme, but it sets you apart from competitors.
- Arabic and English: a properly bilingual site needs right-to-left layouts, translated content and separate SEO for each language, not just a translation plugin.
- Number of pages and content: writing, translating and photographing content often takes longer than building the pages.
- Features: bookings, customer accounts, quotation forms, live chat and calculators each add development and testing time.
- Integrations: connecting to payment gateways, your CRM or ERP, shipping companies or ZATCA e-invoicing adds scope.
- Speed and SEO: a site that loads fast on mobile and is structured for search engines needs deliberate work, and it pays back in traffic.
Yearly costs to plan for
- Domain: a .com or .sa domain, renewed every year.
- Hosting: from basic shared hosting to managed cloud hosting, depending on traffic and speed needs.
- SSL, backups and security: often included with good hosting, but check.
- Maintenance: updates, fixes and small changes, usually as a monthly or yearly support plan.
- Content and marketing: new pages, articles and campaigns to keep the site working for you.
Template or custom website: which one do you need?
A template website is enough when you need a professional online presence quickly and your content is simple. A custom website makes sense when the site is a key sales channel, when you need features or integrations a theme cannot handle, or when your brand needs to stand out. Many companies start with a smaller custom site and add features in phases.
How to get an accurate quote
- List the pages and features you need, and mark what is essential for launch.
- Collect examples of websites you like and explain why.
- Say which languages you need and who will write the content.
- Mention any systems the website must connect to.
- Ask for a fixed scope, price and timeline, and what is included after launch.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a simple company website cost in Saudi Arabia?
A simple template-based company website usually costs a few thousand riyals, while a custom-designed bilingual website costs more. The final price depends on pages, content and features.
How long does it take to build a website?
A template website can be ready in two to four weeks. A custom company website usually takes four to eight weeks, and online stores or platforms take longer.
Do I need an Arabic version of my website?
For most businesses in Saudi Arabia, yes. Many customers search in Arabic, and a proper Arabic version helps you appear in Arabic search results and builds trust.
Is maintenance included in the price?
It depends on the provider. Ask what support is included after launch and what a yearly maintenance plan costs, so there are no surprises.
Planning a new website? Whetstonez designs and builds fast, bilingual websites and online stores for Saudi businesses from Jeddah. See our web development services or read our guide to creating an online store. Book a free consultation and get a fixed scope and price.
