Pricing · Per square foot
Painting Price Per Square Foot in Dubai (2026)
Wall painting in Dubai is typically AED 3–8 per square foot for interior walls including paint and labour. Basic emulsion is AED 2–3.5/sqft, mid-range brands AED 3.5–5.5, and premium Jotun or Dulux AED 5.5–8+.
Price per sqft — key facts
- Basic emulsion: AED 2–3.5 / sqft
- Mid-range (Berger/Asian): AED 3.5–5.5
- Premium (Jotun/Dulux): AED 5.5–8+
- Rate covers paint + labour, 2 coats
Rate by paint tier
| Tier | Brands | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Basic / budget | Local economy emulsion | AED 2 – 3.5 |
| Mid-range | Berger, Asian Paints | AED 3.5 – 5.5 |
| Premium | Jotun, Dulux | AED 5.5 – 8+ |
How the area is measured
Painters measure the actual wall area painted (height × length of each wall), not the floor area. Ceilings, if included, are measured separately. This is why per-sqft pricing is fairer than a flat per-room guess.
What the rate includes
A proper per-sqft rate covers surface prep, primer where needed, two coats and clean-up. A suspiciously low rate usually means one thin coat and no prep — which peels fast in Dubai. Compare with our full cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
How is painting measured per square foot in Dubai?
Painters measure the actual wall area painted — height times length of each wall — not the floor area. Ceilings are measured separately if included.
What is a fair per-sqft painting rate in Dubai?
AED 3–8 per square foot for interior walls including paint and labour is normal. Under AED 2–3 usually means budget paint, a single coat, or no surface prep.
Is per-sqft or per-room pricing better?
Per-sqft is more accurate because it reflects the actual area painted. Most painters quote per-sqft, then give a single fixed price for the room or property.
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