Tilers in the UAE: what tiling costs and how to ask for a quote
Labour-only tile fixing in the UAE costs about AED 25 to AED 55 per square metre, and a whole apartment is quoted at AED 12,000 to AED 65,000 in total, depending on size and tiles. A request on BlaBlaPrice with the room, the area and the tile you have chosen gets current offers from local tilers.
Approximate prices in United Arab Emirates, November 2026 (sellers' websites and cost guides)| Work | Price |
|---|
| Labour only, tile fixing | AED 25 – 55 per m² |
| Porcelain slab installation | about AED 80 – 100 per m² |
| All-in, basic ceramic or entry porcelain | AED 150 – 250 per m² |
| All-in, mid-range and large tiles | AED 250 – 500 per m² |
| Whole apartment, all-in | AED 12,000 – 65,000 |
What the price depends on
The gap between labour-only and all-in prices is the material, so ask whether the tiler supplies the tiles or only fixes them. Room complexity and the condition of the existing floor also change the figure. Ask for the quote per square metre and for the total, so that you can compare offers on the same basis.
Licences and warranty
A business doing tiling in Dubai needs a trade licence. On the mainland, one licensing guide puts the trade name at AED 620, the initial approval at AED 120 and the annual licence fee at AED 12,000 to 15,000, and free-zone licences are priced differently. Ask the tiler for the licence number and for the warranty period in writing, because the UAE consumer protection executive regulations require providers to state the warranty period upfront.
Season and when to book
The very hot summer runs from May to September, and the mild winter from November to March. Indoor tiling can go on all year, but booking now puts the work in the cooler months, which are more comfortable for the crew. Plan the start date around the mild season, and ask the tiler to confirm the working hours.
How tiling is quoted and delivered
Quotes are given per square metre, so measure the floor or wall in square metres and state the total room size. Name your city among Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain, so the tiler can quote for the right area. Say whether the tiler brings their own tools, whether the price includes the tiles, and whether the work is paid per job or per hour.
What to write in the request
Name the type of work (floor, wall, bathroom or kitchen), the area in square metres, the tile size and material, the pay or price you expect, the schedule, and whether the tiler works alone or with a team. Include a photo of the room if you have one, because it shows the condition of the surface.
BlaBlaPrice is free for the person who needs the tiling. Describe the job in your own words and add a photo, and the AI will ask for missing details such as the area and the tile size. It then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide. You can also compare offers from a painter or a plasterer for the same room.
