Pool prices in Makkah for 2026
These are our current prices for concrete pools built to the specification below. Excavation is not included and is priced after the site visit. An overflow system adds SAR 12,000 to the skimmer price of the same size.
| Size (length × width) | Water surface | Skimmer (SAR) | Overflow (SAR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 × 4 m | 12 m² | 45,000 | 57,000 |
| 3 × 5 m | 15 m² | 50,000 | 62,000 |
| 4 × 6 m | 24 m² | 65,000 | 77,000 |
| 4 × 7 m | 28 m² | 70,000 | 82,000 |
| 4 × 8 m | 32 m² | 75,000 | 87,000 |
| 5 × 10 m | 50 m² | 85,000 | 97,000 |
Per square metre of water the price falls as the pool grows: about SAR 3,750/m² for 3 × 4 m and about SAR 1,700/m² for 5 × 10 m, because the pump, filter and plant room cost almost the same whatever the size.
What the price includes
Every concrete pool we build follows this specification. Tiles and stone are chosen by the client from the ranges listed.
Structure, waterproofing and finishes
- Manual levelling of the pool area and removal of debris to skips
- Blinding concrete for the floor, at least 10 cm thick
- Outer pool walls built with 20×40 blocks
- Three layers of black membrane waterproofing, one liquid coat and two 160-grade torch-on rolls
- Floor and walls reinforced with 14 mm steel in two layers (bottom and top), 6 bars per metre
- Waterstop installed at the wall-to-floor joint
- Two skimmer openings and six return inlets with Gulf-standard pipes
- Vacuum line and main drain line with Gulf-standard pipes
- Floor and walls cast in sulphate-resistant concrete at 7 bags per cubic metre
- Manual hacking of walls and floor before plastering
- Spatter-dash coat with bonding agent and Sika, then screed points and guides to square the pool
- Resistant render with Plastcrete and Italian Rapido grout added
- Three coats of Spanish Plastic Smart cementitious waterproofing
- Water test of at least 48 hours to confirm there is no leak
- Natural stone pool deck chosen by the client, laid with Mapei S1 adhesive
- Spanish mosaic tiles chosen by the client, laid with Mapei P10 adhesive
- Greek grout sealer for tile and marble joints that resists algae and bacteria
15-year warranty from the contract date
Mechanical works
- Hayward 1.5 HP pump (USA)
- Hayward 24-inch fibreglass sand filter (USA)
- Four colour LED lights with remote control and four junction boxes
- 300 W transformer for the lights, 12 V output
- German 24-hour timer
- Fine and coarse filter sand
- Switches, wiring, valves, pipes and fittings for the pump room
- Return fittings, vacuum point and drain cover
- Three-step stainless steel ladder
2-year warranty on pumps, filters, pipes and lights
Skimmer or overflow?
A skimmer pool draws water through openings in the wall, with the water a few centimetres below the edge. It is the most economical system to build and run. In an overflow pool the water spills over the edges into a perimeter channel and a balance tank, so the surface sits level with the deck. It costs SAR 12,000 more at every size and suits luxury villas and palaces.
Local factors in Makkah
- Rocky ground: Many Makkah sites hit rock during excavation. Breaking it with heavy equipment is quoted separately and usually costs SAR 8,000–15,000, adding a few days to the dig.
- Wadi soils: Plots on old wadi beds need compaction before the blinding concrete, so the slab does not settle.
- Summer heat: We pour concrete in the early morning or late afternoon and keep it moist during curing.
- Narrow streets: Where trucks and cranes cannot reach the yard, a concrete pool built in place is the practical choice.
How we build your pool
- Site visit, measurements and ground check
- Design, size and circulation system, with a written quote
- Excavation, blinding concrete, blockwork and external membrane
- Reinforcement, pipework and sulphate-resistant concrete
- Render, three cementitious waterproofing coats and a 48-hour water test
- Tiles, stone, equipment, commissioning and handover