Website prices in Saudi Arabia range from a few thousand riyals to several hundred thousand, and quotes for the “same” website can differ wildly between agencies in Jeddah and Riyadh. This guide explains what you should expect to pay in 2026 for each type of website, what makes the price go up, and what you will pay every year after launch.
All prices are in SAR and exclude 15% VAT. They are planning ranges; a fixed quote follows a short scoping call.
Quick answer: website cost in Saudi Arabia (2026)
A professional bilingual company website typically costs SAR 12,000 – 40,000 at Saudi agency rates. Online stores and web portals cost more. Whetstonez prices sit about 20% below those typical market rates.
| Website type | What it usually includes | Typical market price | Whetstonez price | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landing page | One page for a campaign or product, contact or lead form | SAR 5,000 – 12,000 | SAR 4,000 – 9,600 | 1–2 weeks |
| Company website | 5–10 pages, Arabic and English, mobile-first design, SEO setup, easy content editing | SAR 12,000 – 40,000 | SAR 9,600 – 32,000 | 3–6 weeks |
| Online store on Salla or Zid | Store setup, custom design, payment and shipping setup | SAR 5,000 – 15,000 | SAR 4,000 – 12,000 | 2–4 weeks |
| Custom online store | WooCommerce or custom build, integrations with ERP, stock or delivery systems | SAR 20,000 – 100,000 | SAR 16,000 – 80,000 | 6–12 weeks |
| Web app or customer portal | User accounts, dashboards, bookings, custom workflows | SAR 40,000 – 120,000 | SAR 32,000 – 96,000 | 2–4 months |
What affects the price of a website?
1. Number of pages and templates
Price depends less on the page count and more on how many different page layouts need to be designed. Ten service pages that share one layout cost less than five pages that are all different.
2. Arabic and English
A bilingual site needs right-to-left layouts, Arabic fonts that read well, and separate SEO for each language. Most Saudi businesses need both, so plan for it from the start.
3. Custom design vs a template
A ready-made theme is quicker and cheaper; a custom design built around your brand and customers costs more but usually converts better and stands out from competitors.
4. Features and integrations
Booking systems, online payments (mada, Apple Pay, STC Pay), CRM or ERP connections, WhatsApp integration and customer accounts all add development and testing time.
5. Content
If you provide finished text and photos, the project moves faster. Copywriting, translation, photography and video are extra work and should be budgeted separately.
6. SEO and speed
A website that loads fast on mobile and is set up correctly for Google (structured data, clean URLs, sitemaps, Search Console) costs a little more to build but brings in customers for years. Read our technical SEO checklist to see what good setup involves.
The yearly cost of running a website
- Domain name: a .com or .sa domain usually costs about SAR 50 – 300 per year.
- Hosting: from about SAR 500 per year for a small company site to several thousand riyals for busy stores and portals.
- Maintenance and support: plan for around 15–20% of the build cost per year for updates, security, backups and small changes.
- Store platform fees: Salla and Zid charge monthly subscriptions, plus payment gateway fees on each sale.
WordPress, Salla or a custom build?
- WordPress suits most company websites and content-heavy sites. Your team can edit pages easily and there is a large pool of developers who can support it.
- Salla or Zid are a fast, affordable way to start selling online in Saudi Arabia, with local payments and shipping built in.
- A custom build (for example with React or Next.js) makes sense for web apps, portals and stores with complex workflows or high traffic. See our comparison of React vs WordPress.
Why are Whetstonez prices lower? We are a Jeddah-based team that has built websites for Saudi businesses since 2012, with design, development and SEO in-house. Our prices are set about 20% below typical Saudi agency rates for the same scope.
How to get an accurate website quote
Before you contact agencies, write down your goals, the pages you need, the languages, any features such as bookings or payments, and a few websites you like. Compare quotes on the same brief, and ask each agency what is included after launch. Our guide on how to choose a web design company in Jeddah has a full checklist. You can also read our guides to app development costs and custom software costs.
Need a website quote?
Tell us about your business and the website you need, and we will send a clear price and timeline. Learn about our website development services or get a free consultation.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a company website cost in Saudi Arabia?
A professional bilingual company website with 5–10 pages typically costs SAR 12,000 – 40,000 at Saudi agency rates. At Whetstonez the same scope usually costs SAR 9,600 – 32,000, excluding VAT.
How much does an online store cost in Saudi Arabia?
A store on Salla or Zid with a custom design typically costs SAR 5,000 – 15,000 to set up. A custom WooCommerce or bespoke store usually costs SAR 20,000 – 100,000 depending on integrations.
How long does it take to build a website?
A landing page takes 1–2 weeks, a company website 3–6 weeks, and a custom store or web portal 6 weeks to 4 months.
What are the yearly costs of a website?
Budget for the domain, hosting and maintenance. For most company websites that means a few thousand riyals per year, with maintenance at around 15–20% of the build cost.
Do these prices include VAT?
No. All prices in this guide exclude 15% VAT and are planning ranges. A fixed quote is given after a scoping call.
