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Installed works rates prices in UAE today
Market prices for Installed works rates in UAE (Dubai): one price per item, with its specification, unit, VAT and check date.
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- 9 November 2026
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| Item | Unit | VAT | Price (AED) | USD | Week | Details for |
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| Machine excavation in normal soilBulk 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 | m³ | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Interior wall painting, labour rateNewInterior wall painting rate per m² of wall, standard repaint; published rate excl. 5% VATFrom the QSM Database, collected from the market on 17 October 2026Source · | m² | Excl. 5% VAT | 15 | — | — | |
| Backfilling and compactionBackfilling with approved excavated material in 250 mm layers, watered and compacted to 95% MDD; Dubai subcontract rate per m³, labour and plant | m³ | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Slab formworkFormwork to suspended slab soffits up to 3.5 m high, plywood on steel props, fixing and striking; Dubai subcontract rate per m², labour and formwork materials | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Steel fixingCutting, bending and fixing rebar of all diameters to drawings, binding wire included, rebar by others; Dubai subcontract rate per ton, labour only | ton | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Concrete placingPlacing, vibrating and curing ready-mix concrete in foundations, columns and slabs, concrete and pump by others; Dubai subcontract rate per m³, labour only | m³ | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Blockwork 200 mm, supply and build200 mm hollow concrete blockwork in cement mortar, blocks, mortar and joint reinforcement included; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and build | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Internal cement plasterInternal cement–sand plaster 15–20 mm in two coats, mesh at joints and corner beads included; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and apply | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| External cement plasterExternal cement–sand plaster 20–25 mm in two coats with mesh, beads and grooves, scaffolding excluded; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and apply | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Floor tiling, labour onlyNewFixing 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 onlyFrom the QSM Database, collected from the market on 11 October 2026Source · | m² | No VAT | 55 | — | — | |
| Internal emulsion paint systemInternal 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 | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| External paint systemExternal walls: alkali-resistant primer and two coats exterior acrylic emulsion (Jotun or National Paints), scaffolding excluded; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and apply | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Gypsum board false ceilingNewSuspended gypsum board ceiling 12.5 mm on galvanised MF frame, joints taped and finished ready for paint; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and installFrom the QSM Database, collected from the market on 30 October 2026Source · | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | 97.50 | — | — | |
| Torch-applied membrane waterproofingTorch-applied SBS-modified bitumen membrane 4 mm, one layer on primer, laps sealed, upstands included; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and apply | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Sand–cement floor screedSand–cement floor screed 50–75 mm, levelled to receive floor finishes; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and apply | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Mineral fibre tile ceiling 60×60 cmSuspended mineral fibre tile ceiling 600×600 mm on exposed 24 mm T-grid, edge trims included; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and installFrom the QSM Database, collected from the market on 23 October 2026Source · | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | 75 | — | — | |
| Imported fill, placed and compactedApproved imported sweet sand or fill, placed in 250 mm layers and compacted to 95% MDD, material included; Dubai subcontract rate per m³ | m³ | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Disposal of surplus materialLoading and carting away surplus excavated material or debris to an approved Dubai Municipality dump, tipping fees included; Dubai subcontract rate per m³ | m³ | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Anti-termite soil treatmentPre-construction anti-termite treatment of soil under slabs and foundations with an approved termiticide, warranty certificate included; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and apply | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Column and wall formworkFormwork to columns and walls, plywood or steel panels, fixing and striking; Dubai subcontract rate per m², labour and formwork materials | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Blockwork 150 mm, supply and build150 mm hollow concrete blockwork in cement mortar, blocks, mortar and joint reinforcement included; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and build | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Blockwork laying, labour onlyLaying concrete blocks 100–200 mm in cement mortar, blocks and mortar materials by others; Dubai subcontract rate per m², labour only | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Cement plastering, labour onlyInternal or external cement–sand plaster in two coats, materials by others; Dubai subcontract rate per m², labour only | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Wall tiling, labour onlyNewFixing ceramic or porcelain wall tiles with adhesive, grouting and trims included, tiles and materials by others; Dubai subcontract rate per m², labour onlyFrom the QSM Database, collected from the market on 11 October 2026Source · | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | 70 | — | — | |
| Large-format tiling, labour onlyUpdatedFixing large-format porcelain tiles 60×120 cm and larger with adhesive and levelling clips, tiles and materials by others; Dubai subcontract rate per m², labour onlyFrom the QSM Database, collected from the market on 11 October 2026Source · | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | 77.50 | — | −0.6% | |
| Marble and granite flooring, labour onlyLaying 2 cm marble or granite floor tiles or slabs in mortar or adhesive, stone and materials by others; Dubai subcontract rate per m², labour onlyFrom the QSM Database, collected from the market on 24 September 2026Source · | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | 160Stale | — | — | |
| Epoxy flooring, supply and applyEpoxy floor coating system on prepared concrete, primer and two coats, about 300–500 microns; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and apply | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Interlock paving, supply and layInterlocking concrete pavers 60–80 mm on compacted sand bed, joints sanded, kerbs excluded; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and lay | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| External texture coatingTextured acrylic finish to external walls (Terraco Terracoat type): primer and one texture coat, scaffolding excluded; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and apply | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Drywall partitionDrywall partition: 70 mm metal studs with one layer of 12.5 mm gypsum board each side, joints finished, insulation excluded; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and install | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Cementitious waterproofingTwo coats of polymer-modified cementitious waterproofing to wet areas, balconies or tanks; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and apply | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Roof waterproofing and insulation systemInverted roof: screed to falls, 4 mm membrane, 50 mm XPS insulation, geotextile and protection screed or tiles; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and apply | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Lighting point wiringLighting point: PVC conduit, 1.5 mm² wires from the board, back box and switch, light fitting excluded; Dubai subcontract rate per point, supply and install | point | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| 13 A socket outlet pointSocket point: PVC conduit, 2.5 mm² wires from the board, back box and 13 A switched socket; Dubai subcontract rate per point, supply and install | point | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Plumbing point per fixtureWater supply (PPR, hot and cold) and drainage (uPVC) point per sanitary fixture to the nearest riser or stack, fixture excluded; Dubai subcontract rate per point, supply and install | point | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Split AC installationInstalling a wall split AC up to 2 TR with up to 3 m copper piping, insulation, drain pipe and outdoor bracket; unit supplied by others; Dubai rate per unitFrom the QSM Database, collected from the market on 4 October 2026Source · | unit | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | 700 | — | — | |
| GI ductworkRectangular galvanised steel ductwork to SMACNA, 0.6–1.0 mm sheet, fabricated and installed with supports; Dubai subcontract rate per m² of duct surface, supply and install | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Foundation formworkFormwork to sides of footings, raft edges and grade beams, fixing and striking; Dubai subcontract rate per m², labour and formwork materials | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Blockwork 100 mm, supply and build100 mm hollow concrete blockwork in cement mortar, blocks and mortar included; UAE subcontract rate per m², supply and build | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Bitumen coating to substructureTwo coats of bitumen-based coating to concrete in contact with soil (footings, neck columns, grade beams); Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and apply | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Demolition of reinforced concreteBreaking out reinforced concrete with hydraulic breakers, loading and disposal off site included; Dubai subcontract rate per m³ | m³ | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Polythene sheet under slabs1000-gauge (0.25 mm) polythene sheet laid under ground slabs with 150 mm laps; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and lay | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Gypsum plaster to wallsSingle-coat gypsum plaster to internal blockwork walls, ready for paint; UAE subcontract rate per m², supply and apply | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Marble floor grinding and polishingGrinding, polishing and crystallising marble floors after installation; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and apply | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Skirting fixing, labour onlyFixing tile, porcelain or marble skirting with adhesive, grouting included, materials by others; Dubai subcontract rate per linear m, labour only | linear m | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Enamel paint to metal or timberAlkyd enamel to new steelwork: one primer and two finishing coats; UAE subcontract rate per m², supply and apply | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Duct insulation 25 mmClosed-cell elastomeric or fibreglass insulation 25 mm to supply ducts, with foil tape and finishing; Dubai subcontract rate per m², supply and install | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Pre-insulated panel ductworkPre-insulated panel ductwork, small ducts up to 400 mm, fabricated and installed with supports; UAE subcontract rate per m², supply and install | m² | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Site hoarding 2.4 mTemporary site hoarding 2.4 m high, GI sheet on steel frame; UAE subcontract rate per linear m, supply and erect | linear m | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
| Removing asphalt paving by mechanical breaker, including cart awayAsphalt pavement, priced per m³ of asphalt (source unit) — Breaking and cart away | m³ | VAT not statedIf the price excludes VAT, add 5%. | No data yet | — | — | |
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