Aluminium Cladded Cabin Costs UAE: Affordable Prefab Breakdown

Aluminium cladded cabin costs UAE remain competitive in 2026 at AED 21,500-50,000 per 20-40ft module, offering 50-year durable exteriors for site offices, security posts, and workforce housing versus traditional concrete builds costing 3x more.

These bolt-together units with ACP panels deliver rapid deployment (24 hours) and zero maintenance, ideal for Dubai construction sites and Abu Dhabi oilfields.

Cost Components Breakdown
Base Module (20ft Security Cabin): AED 21,500 inc. VAT

Aluminum cladding (4mm ACP): AED 8,000

Galvanized frame + floor: AED 7,500

Windows/doors + insulation: AED 4,000

AC electricals: AED 2,000

Office Cabin (40ft, 2 rooms): AED 48,900 inc. VAT—includes pantry, partitions.

Pricing Tiers Table (2026 UAE Market)
Cabin Type Size Base Cost (AED) Add-Ons Total Installed
Security Post 12ft 21,500 AC + CCTV 25,000
Site Office 20ft 26,900 Pantry + Desk 35,000
Manager Cabin 40ft 48,900 Bathroom + Kitchen 60,000
Cluster (10 units) – 450,000 Utilities Hub 500,000
Savings vs. Alternatives
Traditional Build: AED 150,000+ for equivalent office (60-day construction).
Steel Clad: 25% higher transport + 15% faster aluminum assembly.
Lifecycle: Zero recoats saves AED 10k/decade vs. painted steel.

Hidden Cost Reducers
No Foundation: Steel skids on gravel pads (AED 2k/site).
Relocatable: 80% resale value after 5 years.
Bulk Orders: 15% discount over 10 units; free crane delivery Jebel Ali.
VAT Reclaim: Construction firms recover 5% immediately.

2026 UAE Market Factors
Inflation Stable: Aluminum prices flat post-2025 China supply normalization.
Subsidies: Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030 offers 20% grants for prefab camps.
Lead Time: 2-week factory to site vs. 3 months custom builds.

Financing Options
Lease: AED 2,500/month (36 months, 0% interest via ADCB).

Installments: 6 months 0% via prefabuae.com partners.

Trade-In: Old containers offset 30% new cabin cost.

Pro Buying Tips
Verify SFBE: Fire-rated A2 cladding mandatory for camps.