Garden Room
A garden room is a finished, insulated space you actually spend time in — a studio, a snug, a gym or a guest room at the bottom of the garden. This one is sized generously and specced for year-round comfort, with insulation, lining and power in the estimate.
AED 15,100 – 19,250
A planning guide from the live bill of materials — not a quote. Costs vary with materials and finish; our UAE team can review your design before quoting.
- Recommended size
- 3.6 × 3.6 m · 12 × 12 ft
- Footprint
- 13 m²
- Size (W × D × H)
- 3.6 × 3.6 × 2.4 m
- Est. material weight
- ~1,883 kg
Why this size for a Garden Room
A garden room is furniture-led, not storage-led, so it needs more floor than a utility shed. Around 3.6 × 3.6 m holds a sofa or a bed plus a clear circulation route and still feels like a room rather than a cabin. Below about 3 × 3 m it reads as a large shed; at this size it reads as a room.
What to include
- check_circleInsulation and internal lining for a comfortable temperature and a finished interior.
- check_circleElectrical first-fix for lighting, sockets and climate control.
- check_circleGuttering to manage roof runoff and keep the base and surrounds dry.
These options are reflected in the estimate above — add, remove or change them any time in the 3D planner and the cost updates live.
Cost breakdown
| Category | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Cladding | AED 5,625 |
| Timber Frame | AED 1,408 |
| Sheathing / Skin | AED 1,205 |
| Roofing | AED 1,237 |
| Fixings & Trims | AED 1,766 |
| Windows | AED 448 |
| Door & Hardware | AED 720 |
| Foundation | AED 1,623 |
| Extras & Finishing | AED 3,137 |
| Total (materials) | AED 17,169 |
What you’ll need
- Cladding area
- 45.6 m²
- Framing timber
- 201.1 m
- Wall area
- 32.6 m²
- Roof / ceiling area
- 13 m²
- Estimated weight
- ~1,883 kg
Garden Office and Workshop Sheds: Sizing and Layout
Building this in the UAE
A garden shed this size is often a minor structure, but rules vary by emirate and developer — check before you build. For the climate, choose heat- and humidity-tolerant materials and plan for ventilation and shade.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a garden room and a shed?
It's mostly specification. A garden room is insulated, lined, powered and finished for time spent inside; a shed is usually a bare structure for storage. This estimate starts from a garden-room spec, which you can refine in the planner.
Do I need permission for a garden room in the UAE?
It depends on your emirate, community and how the room is used. Habitable garden rooms attract more scrutiny than storage sheds, so always check locally before building. See our UAE permit guide, and our team can review your design.
Can a garden room be used year-round in the UAE?
Yes, with insulation, shading and air conditioning — all planned at the design stage. This build includes insulation and lining; add the AC and any glazing you want in the planner and the cost updates live.
Design your Garden Room
Open this configuration in the 3D planner — change the size, materials, doors, windows and extras, and watch the bill of materials update live.
Open in the 3D planner