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Swimming Pool Construction Cost Dubai 2026

Complete cost breakdown for building a new swimming pool at your Dubai villa. Concrete, fiberglass, overflow, infinity — every option priced transparently.

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Pool in Dubai?

A new swimming pool for a Dubai villa costs between AED 80,000 and AED 500,000+ depending on size, type, and features. The most common residential pool (6m x 3m concrete with mosaic tiling) costs approximately AED 120,000 to AED 180,000 fully installed including permits, filtration, and chiller.

Pool TypeSizeCost Range (AED)
Fiberglass (pre-formed)4m x 2.5m80,000 — 120,000
Concrete (standard)6m x 3m120,000 — 180,000
Concrete (large)10m x 4m180,000 — 280,000
Infinity/Overflow Edge8m x 4m250,000 — 400,000
Rooftop Pool5m x 3m300,000 — 500,000+

What's Included in Pool Construction?

ItemCost (AED)Notes
Excavation8,000 — 15,000Depends on soil condition and access
Structural concrete shell40,000 — 80,000Steel reinforced, engineered design
Waterproofing5,000 — 12,000Multi-layer membrane system
Mosaic/tile finishing15,000 — 40,000Glass mosaic to natural stone
Filtration system8,000 — 20,000Sand filter, pump, plumbing
Pool chiller12,000 — 25,000Essential in Dubai — keeps water below 30°C in summer
LED pool lighting3,000 — 8,000Underwater colour-changing lights
Coping and decking10,000 — 30,000Natural stone or porcelain surrounds
Safety compliance3,000 — 8,000Fencing, cover, alarm (DM requirement)
Municipality permit2,000 — 5,000Required for all new pools

Pool Renovation vs New Build

If you already have a pool that needs updating, renovation is significantly cheaper:

Renovation TypeCost (AED)
Re-tiling only25,000 — 50,000
New filtration system8,000 — 20,000
Add pool chiller12,000 — 25,000
Complete renovation (retile + equipment + decking)50,000 — 100,000
Pro Tip: A pool chiller is not optional in Dubai. Without one, your pool water reaches 38-42°C in summer — unusable. Budget AED 12,000-25,000 for a chiller and AED 300-600 per month for its electricity running cost.

Timeline: How Long to Build a Pool?

A standard concrete pool takes 8 to 12 weeks from excavation to first swim. Fiberglass pools can be installed in 4-6 weeks. Infinity pools with custom engineering: 12-16 weeks.

Permits Required

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