Cost to build a villa in Dammam in 2026

A villa with a standard finish in Dammam costs roughly SAR 1,595 to 2,464 per built square metre, including shell, finishing and a 10% contingency, excluding the land. The table gives ready examples and the calculator works out your exact area.

Example villa build costs in Dammam

Built area	Level	Estimated cost	per m²
300 m²	Economy	380,000 – 574,000 SAR	1,265 – 1,914
300 m²	Standard	479,000 – 739,000 SAR	1,595 – 2,464
300 m²	Luxury	710,000 – 1,201,000 SAR	2,365 – 4,004
400 m²	Economy	506,000 – 766,000 SAR	1,265 – 1,914
400 m²	Standard	638,000 – 986,000 SAR	1,595 – 2,464
400 m²	Luxury	946,000 – 1,602,000 SAR	2,365 – 4,004
500 m²	Economy	633,000 – 957,000 SAR	1,265 – 1,914
500 m²	Standard	798,000 – 1,232,000 SAR	1,595 – 2,464
500 m²	Luxury	1,183,000 – 2,002,000 SAR	2,365 – 4,004

A planning estimate, not a quote. Actual prices depend on the structural drawings, specifications, contractor and timing, and exclude the land. Prices last updated: October 2026

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Building permits in Saudi Arabia are issued online through the Balady platform and need drawings approved by a licensed engineering office, usually with a soil report. Setbacks, plot coverage and the number of floors vary by municipality and district, so check them before you finalise the plan.

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Does the price include the land?

No. The calculator covers building costs only: shell, finishing and foundations, plus design, supervision and contingency if you select them.

Why a range and not one number?

Contractor and material prices vary a lot. The range uses the low and high ends of published sources; the final figure comes from a bill of quantities based on your structural drawings.

What is the difference between shell and finishing?

The shell is the structure: excavation, foundations, columns, slabs and walls. Finishing is everything after it: plaster, electrics, plumbing, floors, paint, doors, windows, kitchens and bathrooms.