Kids' Playhouse
A garden playhouse gives children their own little building to play in — shaded, safe and endlessly reconfigurable. This one is sized for a cosy play space with room for a couple of children, built from the same solid structure as a full shed.
AED 5,800 – 7,400
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
- 2 × 1.5 m · 7 × 5 ft
- Footprint
- 3 m²
- Size (W × D × H)
- 2 × 1.5 × 2.1 m
- Est. material weight
- ~834 kg
Why this size for a Kids' Playhouse
A playhouse should feel like a proper little room to a child while staying a small, safe footprint for the garden. Around 2 × 1.5 m gives two or three children room to sit, play and store toys without being so large it dominates the space or the budget. It's a size children grow into for years of use.
What to include
- check_circlePlenty of window openings and daylight for a bright, welcoming space.
- check_circleChild-friendly detailing — low door and window heights, planned into the layout.
- check_circleThe same solid framing and weather protection as a full shed, for year-round outdoor use.
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 2,295 |
| Timber Frame | AED 694 |
| Sheathing / Skin | AED 575 |
| Roofing | AED 452 |
| Fixings & Trims | AED 937 |
| Windows | AED 448 |
| Door & Hardware | AED 720 |
| Foundation | AED 486 |
| Total (materials) | AED 6,607 |
What you’ll need
- Cladding area
- 16.8 m²
- Framing timber
- 99.2 m
- Wall area
- 13.8 m²
- Roof / ceiling area
- 3 m²
- Estimated weight
- ~834 kg
Small Garden Shed Ideas for Patios and Balconies
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 size should a kids' playhouse be?
Around 2 × 1.5 m suits a couple of children with room to play and store toys, while staying a small garden footprint. Adjust the size and window layout in the planner to suit your children and space.
Is a timber playhouse safe for children?
Built well it is — smooth finishes, safe glazing, and door and window heights suited to children, all planned at the design stage. Use child-safe finishes and check for trap points. Adult supervision is always sensible.
Can a playhouse be used all year in the UAE?
With shade and good ventilation it's usable much of the year, though the peak summer heat limits midday use. Position it in shade and add window openings for airflow. Plan the openings in the planner.
Design your Kids' Playhouse
Open this configuration in the 3D planner — change the size, materials, doors, windows and extras, and watch the bill of materials update live.
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