Tent Rental Cost Calculator
Choose what the tent is for, how many guests and how long, and get an instant price range based on our recent jobs, with every line itemised and what is and is not included.
Prices updated 6 October 2026 · Prices exclude 5% VAT
Your estimate
Estimated cost, before VAT: AED 13,200 – AED 16,500
+ 5% VAT
AED 13,860 – AED 17,325 including VAT
Includes estimated rates. Some lines use our estimated rates, so the range is wider. Your quote confirms the exact price.
Breakdown
| Tent, 80 m² × 2 days | AED 10,350 |
| Air conditioning, 6 tonsestimate | AED 1,650 |
| Majlis seating × 20estimate | AED 1,200 |
| Base total (before VAT) | AED 13,200 |
| VAT 5% | AED 660 |
Included
- Aluminium frame structure
- Installation and dismantling
- PVC roof and your chosen sides
- Lighting and electrical work
- Flooring and carpet
- Inner lining (roof and sides)
- Air conditioning, sized for the season
Not included
- Generator / power
- Diesel for the generator
- Decor, chandeliers, entrance styling
- Catering, staff and cleaning
- Installing on concrete or paving (needs weights, quoted after a site visit)
- Authority permit fees (we can apply for you; fees confirmed in your quote)
Assumptions
- Level ground where the tent can be fixed with ground nails
- 2 days hire, setup and dismantling included
- Site in Dubai
- AC sized at about 1 ton per 15 m² for February
- Prices in AED, based on our recent jobs. Market rates change, so your quote confirms the final price
Prices updated 6 October 2026
Estimate (+ 5% VAT)
AED 13,200 – AED 16,500
How tent rental pricing works in the UAE
There are two ways tents are priced. Event, Ramadan and wedding tents are priced per event, based on a 2-day hire with installation and dismantling included. Each extra day adds less than the first two, so a full month of Ramadan costs far less per day than a single night.
Long-term tents, such as storage and warehouse tents, dining halls and site offices, are priced per square metre per month, with a minimum of 1 month. The bigger the total area, the lower the rate per m².
Small tents cost more per m² because transport, crew and installation cost about the same whatever the size. A furnished 5×5 m tent works out at about AED 154 per m², while a 20×25 m tent falls to about AED 90 per m².
All prices on this page are in AED, before 5% VAT, and based on invoices from our recent jobs. Where we have no recent invoice for an item we use our own estimate, mark it "estimate" and widen the range.
Typical tent prices (2026–2027)
Event tents: 2-day hire in Dubai, 3 sides closed, no furniture. The furnished package includes flooring, carpet and inner lining.
| Size | Furnished | Shade only | Furnished + AC (winter) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 × 5 m (25 m²) | AED 3,850 – AED 4,300 | AED 2,300 – AED 2,900 | AED 4,400 – AED 5,500 |
| 8 × 10 m (80 m²) | AED 10,350 – AED 11,600 | AED 6,200 – AED 7,750 | AED 12,000 – AED 15,000 |
| 10 × 20 m (200 m²) | AED 22,000 – AED 27,500 | AED 13,200 – AED 16,500 | AED 25,850 – AED 32,300 |
| 20 × 25 m (500 m²) | AED 45,000 – AED 56,250 | AED 27,000 – AED 33,750 | AED 54,350 – AED 67,950 |
Long-term tents: price per m² per month by total area and fit-out level. Tent only runs from AED 22 to AED 35 per m² per month.
| Area (AED / m² / month) | Tent only | Standard | Full fit-out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 m² | AED 35 | AED 57.75 | AED 82.65 |
| 1,000 m² | AED 29.33 | AED 48.4 | AED 80.62 |
| 2,000 m² | AED 25.67 | AED 44.37 | AED 74.35 |
| 4,000 m² | AED 22 | AED 36.3 | AED 61.83 |
Furniture and equipment:
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Chair | AED 16.5 per event |
| Table with cover | AED 82.5 per event |
| Majlis seating (mattress + arm rest), per guest | AED 60 per event |
| Air conditioning, per ton | AED 275 per event |
| Generator 100 kVA (diesel extra) | AED 330 per day |
| Generator 250 kVA (diesel extra) | AED 550 per day |
| Generator 500 kVA (diesel extra) | AED 880 per day |
| Generator 1000 kVA (diesel extra) | AED 1,375 per day |
| Chair, long-term | AED 33 per month |
| Table, long-term | AED 55 per month |
| Bed, long-term | AED 86 per month |
| Cooling / rest unit 25 m² (AC, 10 chairs, 2 tables) | AED 8,250 per month |
What size tent do I need?
Floor space depends more on how guests are seated than on the guest count. We add 15% for walkways where the figure doesn't already include them. A majlis needs far more room than tables, because guests sit on floor seating around the walls.
| Layout | m² per guest | For 100 guests |
|---|---|---|
| Standing / reception | 0.8 | 81 m² |
| Theatre / prayer rows | 1 | 98 m² |
| Banquet (round tables) | 1.3 | 127 m² |
| Banquet + dance floor | 1.8 | 184 m² |
| Majlis (floor seating) | 4 | 400 m² |
| Dining hall with serving area | 2 | 200 m² |
| Sleeping / accommodation | 6 | 600 m² |
Example: 100 guests at round tables need about 127 m², so a 10×15 m tent. A majlis for 30 guests needs about 120 m². Add 9 m² for each buffet or drinks station and 18 m² for a stage. The calculator suggests the size from your guest count.
What's included and what costs extra
Event tents always include the aluminium frame, PVC roof and your chosen sides, lighting and electrical work, installation and dismantling. The furnished package adds flooring, carpet and inner lining. AC is added as needed and priced by the ton.
Not included: generator diesel, decor and chandeliers, catering, staff and cleaning, installing on concrete or paving (needs weights, quoted after a site visit), and authority permit fees.
Long-term tents include transport, installation, maintenance with fault response within 4 hours, and at least 2 doors (4 above 300 m²). Standard fit-out adds AC and lighting; full fit-out adds a raised wooden floor with vinyl, plus fire extinguishers and exit signs.
Air conditioning: how many tons?
AC is usually the biggest cost after the tent itself. In summer one ton cools only about 8 m²; in winter it covers about 15 m². So a 200 m² tent needs about 25 tons in July but 14 tons in February.
| Month | m² per ton | Tons for a 200 m² tent |
|---|---|---|
| February | 15 | 14 |
| April | 10 | 20 |
| July | 8 | 25 |
Event AC costs about AED 275 per ton per event (2 days). Pick your event month in the calculator to size it correctly.
Permits by emirate
Any temporary tent that people use needs approval from the municipality and Civil Defence of the emirate it stands in; industrial and free zones may need extra approvals. Putting up a tent without a permit can lead to a fine and forced removal.
We prepare and submit the permit applications and technical drawings for you. Authority fees vary by emirate, area and hire period, so we confirm them in your final quote rather than in the calculator.
Ramadan peak season: book early
Ramadan 2027 is expected to start around 8 February 2027 (subject to moon sighting). Tents and AC units are close to fully booked in the last weeks before Ramadan, with the highest demand for mid-size tents for corporate iftars and hotel majlis.
Confirm at least 6–8 weeks ahead, earlier for large tents or a site that needs a new permit. Hiring for the whole month is cheaper per day than booking several separate events.
Storage tent vs renting a warehouse
A storage tent starts from about AED 22 per m² per month for large areas, with a 1-month minimum, and goes up on your own site within days. A warehouse usually means a yearly lease, deposits, fit-out and moving your goods to it.
A tent fits when you need the space for a limited number of months, next to a project site, or for bulky equipment. A warehouse suits permanent storage over years. Compare any warehouse offer against the calculator for the same area and period.
Worked examples
Real setups and their price ranges. Press "Load this setup" to change it in the calculator.
Home majlis for 20 guests, Sharjah
Furnished 8×10 m tent, majlis seating, 6 tons AC, 2 days
Estimate before VAT
AED 13,200 – AED 16,500
Load this setup →Corporate iftar for 150 guests, Dubai
Furnished 8×25 m tent, 150 chairs and 19 tables, 14 tons AC, 2 days
Estimate before VAT
AED 29,900 – AED 37,350
Load this setup →Hotel majlis for the whole of Ramadan, Abu Dhabi
8×30 m tent for 60 guests, majlis seating, 16 tons AC, 30 days
Estimate before VAT
AED 88,900 – AED 111,150
Load this setup →1,000 m² storage tent, Abu Dhabi
20×50 m, tent only, 3 months
Estimate before VAT
AED 88,000 – AED 98,550
Load this setup →Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a tent in the UAE?
A furnished 5×5 m event tent for 2 days starts at AED 3,850 before VAT, and a 20×25 m tent at AED 45,000. Long-term storage tents run from AED 22 to AED 35 per m² per month. Use the calculator for your exact setup.
How accurate is the calculator?
Prices come from invoices on our recent jobs. Lines we have invoices for give a narrow range; lines we estimate are marked "estimate" and widen the range. Your final quote confirms the exact price after we check the site and details.
Do the prices include VAT?
No. Prices are before 5% VAT; the calculator shows the total with VAT on its own line.
How much does a majlis tent cost for the whole of Ramadan?
Example: a hotel majlis for 60 guests (8×30 m) with AC and majlis seating for 30 days in Abu Dhabi: AED 88,900 – AED 111,150 before VAT.
How many tons of AC does my tent need?
About 1 ton per 8 m² in summer and 1 ton per 15 m² in winter. A 200 m² tent needs 25 tons in July and 14 tons in February.
What size tent do I need for 100 guests?
At round tables, about 127 m², so a 10×15 m tent. A majlis needs about 4 m² per guest.
Do you handle permits?
Yes. We submit the municipality and Civil Defence permit applications for you. Authority fees are confirmed in your quote because they vary by emirate, area and hire period.
When should I book a Ramadan tent?
At least 6–8 weeks before Ramadan starts, and earlier for large tents or sites that need a new permit.
Is it more expensive outside Dubai?
Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain are priced the same. Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah add about 7% to the tent price for transport, and Al Dhafra about 12%.
Want the exact price?
Send your setup on WhatsApp or request a quote. Our team confirms the final price, usually the same day.