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Steel products and rebar in the UAE: prices and what to specify

Updated 31 October 2026

Rebar and other steel products cost roughly AED 18 to AED 475 in the UAE, depending on diameter, steel grade and length. Listings in October 2026 show 10 mm rebar at about AED 86 and 16 mm structural bar at about AED 118. For a figure that fits your job, create a request on BlaBlaPrice and sellers who work in your area can reply with their own offer.

Rules and standards to check

Most UAE construction projects follow internationally recognised standards such as ASTM A615 and BS 4449, so ask the supplier which standard the bars meet and keep the mill certificate. Steel bar for concrete reinforcement is covered by Cabinet Decision No. 121/2023 on the UAE Scheme for Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement, so ask whether the bar is supplied under that scheme. The federal product safety law also applies to goods brought into the country, and consumer protection rules require sellers to honour the warranty they advertise.

Season and site timing

The UAE has very hot summers from May to September and mild winters from November to March. October sits in the milder shoulder period, which suits concrete pours and bending work on site. In summer, steel left in direct sun heats up quickly, so ask for early-morning delivery and store bars off the ground under cover.

How steel is bought and delivered

Sizes are metric: diameters in millimetres, lengths in metres and bundle weights in kilograms. The listings above are per bar or per length, so compare the same length before you accept a price. Ask whether the quoted price includes the 5% UAE VAT, and whether delivery to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman or Al Ain is included.

What to put in your request

Name the product (rebar, round bar, flat bar or ground stakes), the diameter in millimetres, the steel grade, any coating such as epoxy for damp or corrosive locations, the total length or quantity, the delivery address with the emirate, and your budget. Sellers usually ask for these details first, so a complete request gets a useful answer sooner.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the job in your own words, in a chat, and you can add a photo. The assistant reads the request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE, then shows the prices it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and answer in the chat with their price, terms and delivery. Your contact details stay hidden until you decide to exchange them. Related categories: Building & renovation, Timber and Bricks / concrete / blocks.