Plasterer

Plasterer in the UAE: pay, plastering rates and what to put in your request

Updated 31 October 2026

A plasterer in Dubai earns about AED 2,068 a month and in Abu Dhabi about AED 2,335, according to salary figures published in October 2026. Plastering is priced per square metre, and one cost analysis puts the total rate at about AED 238 per m², with materials making up about AED 75 of it. For current offers, describe the job on BlaBlaPrice and compare replies in one chat.

Approximate figures, October 2026:

Licences and freelance work

Plaster work done on someone else's property in the UAE needs a licence, so a plasterer who takes private jobs should check that the trade is covered. Abu Dhabi offers a freelance licence and residence visa package for plastering and carving, designed for craftsmen who want to work for themselves. Ask any contractor you hire to show the licence that covers the work.

Season and working hours

Summers from May to September are very hot, and plaster sets and dries fast in the heat. Exterior work is therefore usually planned for November to March, when the weather is mild. Interior jobs run all year. Ask the crew about the schedule, because outdoor work is hard in the midday heat of summer.

How the work is priced and bought

Plastering is quoted per square metre. Ask whether the rate includes materials, since materials make up about a third of the cost in the analysis above. Measure walls and ceilings in m², and state whether you want new plaster, a repair or a decorative finish.

What to put in your request

Say what type of work you need, such as plaster, gypsum ceilings, repairs or a decorative finish, and the city. Give the area in m², your schedule and whether you want employment or a contract. If you are hiring, state the monthly pay you offer in AED and the experience you need, and mention any equipment you supply, such as scaffolding.

Describe the job in your own words in the BlaBlaPrice chat, and add a photo of the wall if you have one. The AI asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. See construction and finishing works or start a request on the home page.