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For commercial and industrial refrigeration projects (cold rooms, cold stores, process cooling) — not household fridges, home freezers or appliance repair. Results are planning estimates, not engineering design or safety advice; a qualified refrigeration engineer must confirm sizing before purchase.
Cold room cost calculator for the UAE (AED)
Enter volume, temperature and scope. The calculator applies the ColdMatch 2026 UAE cost reference and converts it at the 3.6725 AED/USD peg. It is a planning estimate, not a quotation.
Total range (AED)
AED 22,475,700 – AED 37,459,500
Per m³ (AED)
AED 2,240 – AED 3,746
Total range (USD)
6,120,000 – 10,200,000
Rate used
3.6725 AED/USD
Basis: the ColdMatch 2026 cost reference for the UAE (Gulf regional range × UAE factor for high-ambient design and free-zone compliance) — internal planning assumptions, not a quotation. Excludes land, building shell (turnkey), customs duty, VAT and freight. The dirham is pegged to the US dollar at 3.6725 AED per USD by the Central Bank of the UAE.
Take these figures to the RFQAssumptions and limits
- Gulf regional range × UAE factor; not a quotation or supplier price.
- Excludes land, building shell (in turnkey), customs duty, VAT, freight and permits.
- Ask every supplier for the same scope so proposals compare.
UAE rules to ask suppliers about
- UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice (Civil Defence) — fire safety of insulated panels and refrigeration rooms.
- Food safety authority of the emirate — Dubai Municipality food code / ADAFSA in Abu Dhabi — for food storage approval.
- Pharmaceutical storage: Ministry of Health and Prevention / Emirates Drug Establishment and emirate health authority GDP requirements.
- Green building rules: Al Sa'fat (Dubai) or Estidama Pearl (Abu Dhabi) where they apply to the building.
- UAE.S product conformity (Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology) for regulated equipment.
- Refrigerant restrictions under the UAE's Montreal Protocol obligations — confirm the chosen refrigerant's status.
References for the buyer to require from suppliers; applicability must be confirmed by a qualified engineer and the relevant authority.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cold store cost in the UAE?
It depends on volume, temperature and scope. Enter your figures to see an AED and USD range with the assumptions shown; final prices come only from written proposals.
Why AED 3.6725 per USD?
The UAE dirham is pegged to the US dollar at that rate.
Is VAT included?
No. Ask suppliers to show VAT, duty and freight separately.
Planning estimates, not engineering design or a quotation. ColdMatch is free for buyers, supplier-neutral and manually reviews industrial projects from USD 250,000: our team validates the request and contacts suitable suppliers on your behalf. Reviewed 12 Oct 2026.
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