Painting a single room in Dubai typically costs AED 400 to AED 900 in 2026. A full apartment ranges from about AED 400 to AED 700 for a studio to AED 1,200 to AED 2,200 for a three-bedroom, and villa interiors usually start around AED 2,000 and can pass AED 8,000. Most prices include basic wall prep and two coats.
Key takeaways
- A single room usually costs AED 400 to AED 900 to repaint.
- Apartments are priced by size, from studios to three-bedroom flats.
- Dark colours, damaged walls and ceilings add to the total.
- Check whether paint, prep and moving furniture are included before you compare quotes.
Dubai walls take a beating from sun, AC dust and humidity, and most tenants and owners repaint every few years or when they move. Before you book, it helps to know what a fair price looks like. At AH Technical we paint apartments and villas across the city every week. This guide sets out wall painting prices in Dubai for 2026 per room, apartment and villa, and explains what changes the total.
Wall painting prices in Dubai at a glance
These ranges are for interior walls in a standard colour, including paint, basic prep and two coats, unless stated.
| Property | Typical price (AED) | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Single room | 400 – 900 | Depends on room size and whether the ceiling is included. |
| Studio | 400 – 700 | Usually done in one day. |
| 1-bedroom apartment | 550 – 900 | Usually done in one day. |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 800 – 1,500 | Usually one to two days. |
| 3-bedroom apartment | 1,200 – 2,200 | Usually two to three days. |
| 2 to 3-bedroom villa (interior) | 2,000 – 3,500 | More wall area and higher ceilings than an apartment. |
| 4 to 5-bedroom villa (interior) | 3,000 – 8,000+ | Depends heavily on size, ceilings and stairwells. |
| Exterior walls | 10 – 30 per m² | Needs exterior-grade paint and often scaffolding. |
Want an exact price for your home? Send us the property size and number of rooms and we will confirm a fixed price.
WhatsApp the detailsHow much does it cost to paint a room?
Most painters in Dubai charge AED 400 to AED 900 for one room. A small bedroom with light walls sits at the bottom of the range. A large living room, a room with a high ceiling, or a change from a dark colour to a light one sits at the top. If the ceiling needs painting too, ask for it to be priced as a separate line.
Painting one room on its own costs more per square metre than painting a whole flat, because the painter still has to set up, protect the floor and clean up. If you plan to repaint more than one room in the next year, booking them together usually works out cheaper.
Apartment and villa painting prices
For a whole home, painters price by the number of bedrooms because it is a quick guide to wall area. A studio or one-bedroom flat is usually finished in a day, while a three-bedroom flat takes two to three days.
Villas cost more because they have more rooms, higher ceilings and stairwells that need ladders or a small platform. A two to three-bedroom villa interior usually costs AED 2,000 to AED 3,500, and larger villas can go well past AED 8,000 if every room, ceiling and stairwell is included.
What changes the price of a paint job?
Colour change
Going from a dark wall to white or a light colour often needs an extra coat, and sometimes a primer, so it costs more than repainting in the same shade.
Wall condition
Small cracks and nail holes are covered by basic prep. Damp patches, peeling paint or water damage need repair first, and are priced separately.
Paint brand and finish
Premium paints, washable finishes and special effects cost more than a standard emulsion. Ask which brand and finish is in the quote.
Ceilings, doors and trims
Ceilings, doors, frames and skirting boards are often extras. If doors or frames need repair before painting, our carpentry work can be booked in the same visit.
Empty or furnished
An empty flat is quicker to paint. In a furnished home, the painters need time to move and cover furniture.
What a standard paint job includes
A fair quote for a repaint in Dubai normally includes:
- covering floors and furniture with dust sheets and masking edges;
- wiping down walls and filling small cracks and nail holes;
- two coats of paint in your chosen colour;
- cleaning up and removing waste at the end.
How we price a painting job
Our painting services in Dubai follow the same four steps on every job.
- Call or WhatsAppTell us the property size, rooms and colours.
- Free on-site quoteA painter checks the walls and gives you a fixed price.
- Work gets doneOur in-house painters prep, paint two coats and clean up.
- Final walk-throughWe check every wall with you before we leave.
We have worked in Dubai for 5+ years, and every quote states the paint, the number of coats and any extras, with no hidden add-ons.
Wall painting price FAQs
How much does it cost to paint a room in Dubai?
Painting one room in Dubai typically costs AED 400 to AED 900 in 2026, including paint, basic prep and two coats. Large rooms, high ceilings and dark-to-light colour changes cost more.
How much does it cost to paint a 2-bedroom apartment in Dubai?
A 2-bedroom apartment usually costs AED 800 to AED 1,500 to repaint in a standard colour. The job normally takes one to two days.
How long does it take to paint an apartment in Dubai?
A studio or one-bedroom flat is usually finished in one day. A two-bedroom flat takes one to two days, and a three-bedroom flat two to three days.
Does the painting price include paint?
Most package prices in Dubai include a standard paint in your chosen colour. Premium brands, extra colours and special finishes are often charged on top, so check the quote.
Where we work in Dubai
Our office is in Al Satwa, Bur Dubai, and our painters cover apartments, villas and offices across the city, including:
- Bur Dubai
- Al Satwa
- Downtown Dubai
- Business Bay
- Dubai Marina
- JLT
- JVC
- Al Barsha
- Al Quoz
- Jumeirah
- Palm Jumeirah
- DIFC
- Discovery Gardens
- Mirdif
Get a fixed price for your repaint
Tell us the property size and number of rooms, and request a painting quote with a fixed price before any work starts.