How much does irrigation installation cost in Dubai?

Public prices reviewed in July 2026 commonly place small drip systems around AED 1,500–7,000, medium villa systems around AED 7,000–15,000, and large or smart systems around AED 15,000–35,000+. Area, zones, pressure, components and reinstatement drive the final quote.

Does Dubai irrigation get priced per sqm?

Some providers advertise per-sqm figures, while others price a designed system or property-size package. This calculator uses sqm as a starting point, then includes project minimums and explicit zone, site, controller and water-source adjustments.

Why separate drip and sprinkler zones?

Plant beds and lawn use different emitters, precipitation rates and schedules. Separating them helps maintain pressure and lets the controller deliver water according to each area's needs.

Free tool · reviewed 25 July 2026

Dubai Irrigation System Cost Calculator (2026)

Estimate a new drip, sprinkler or mixed villa system by irrigated area and zones, or switch to repair mode for valves, leaks, controllers, pumps and overhauls.

What do you need?

New installationRepair / overhaul

Irrigated area (sqm)

The model uses 10–2,000 sqm and shows an onsite route for large sites.

Number of zones

Keep lawn, trees, shrubs and differing sun exposures separate where practical.

System type

Separates plant beds and lawn into different hydraulic and scheduling zones.

Site condition

Controller

Water source and pressure

Adequacy still needs a pressure and flow test at the intended operating time.

Add 5% VAT because the written quote says VAT is excluded

Safety and buried-service flags

Water is pooling near a pump, controller or electrical connectionA mains cable, enclosure or pump connection is damagedExcavation route may cross unknown electrical, water or communication services

Installation planning range

AED 5,000–12,000

Based on 100 sqm, 3 zones and the selected site, controls and water-source scope.

Planning range only. Community approvals, unknown buried services, premium components, plant replacement and hardscape work beyond the selected scope may be extra.

Compare real irrigation quotes

Free to compare · No obligation · Compare the same layout and reinstatement scope

Area is only the starting point

Two 200 sqm gardens can need different budgets. Lawn, trees and shrubs have different delivery methods; available pressure and flow limit how many outlets can run together; finished paving changes trench routes and reinstatement.

What a proper design records

A measured site plan with planting, lawn, hardscape and utility routes.
Static and operating pressure plus available flow at the water source.
Separate zones for different plant and exposure requirements.
Pipe sizes, valves, filtration/regulation, controller and field wiring.
Coverage testing, programming, handover and exact reinstatement.

Design context: Rain Bird landscape irrigation design manual. Dubai conservation context: DEWA irrigation guidance. Bestimate does not design unseen systems or endorse cited providers.

What a proper design records

A measured site plan with planting, lawn, hardscape and utility routes.

Static and operating pressure plus available flow at the water source.

Separate zones for different plant and exposure requirements.

Pipe sizes, valves, filtration/regulation, controller and field wiring.

Coverage testing, programming, handover and exact reinstatement.