Why Getting Cabling Right Matters
Cabling stays in your walls for 15 to 20+ years. Getting it wrong means expensive, disruptive recabling. Here is what to install.
The Three Options
Cat6: 1Gbps up to 100m. AED 150 to 250 per point installed. Best for general office use.
Cat6A (Recommended): 10Gbps up to 100m. AED 220 to 350 per point installed. Recommended for all new Dubai office installations in 2026.
Fiber Optic: 10Gbps to 100Gbps. AED 500 to 2,000 per run. Use for backbone between floors and buildings, not for end-point connections.
Recommended Architecture
Small office (1 floor, up to 30 users): Cat6A horizontal cabling to all desks and APs.
Medium office (multiple floors, 30 to 100 users): Cat6A per floor + multi-mode fiber backbone between floors.
Enterprise / multi-building: Single-mode fiber between buildings + Cat6A per floor.
Cabling Costs in Dubai (2026)
| Type | Cost (AED) |
|---|---|
| Cat6 installed per point | 150 to 250 |
| Cat6A installed per point | 220 to 350 |
| Complex runs (concrete) | 300 to 500 |
| Multi-mode fiber per run | 500 to 1,200 |
| Single-mode fiber per run | 800 to 2,000 |
5 Things to Demand from Your Cabling Contractor
1. Cable test certificate from Fluke or Ideal tester for every point
2. Labelled patch panel and wall sockets
3. Proper cable management in trunking
4. Cable schedule document
5. Manufacturer warranty registration
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