Warehouses in Jeddah: Construction, Fit-out and Cost
Jeddah is a major logistics hub thanks to its location and port, and demand for storage space keeps growing. But a successful warehouse is not just covered area — it is a design that serves goods movement and lowers operating cost.
Warehouse types
- Dry storage: the simplest and cheapest, focused on area and ventilation.
- Cold storage: requires tight insulation, refrigeration units and insulated doors.
- Industrial warehouses: tied to production lines, with higher loads and heights.
- Commercial warehouses: close to markets for fast distribution.
- Sandwich panel warehouses: a fast, economical option with excellent insulation.
Critical design decisions
| Element | Recommendation | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Clear height | 6 – 10 m | Each metre adds capacity without land |
| Aisle width | 3 – 4 m | Suits forklift movement |
| Column span | 18 – 25 m | Better clear space for racking |
| Loading door height | 4 – 4.5 m | Accommodates large trucks |
Flooring: the neglected essential
Warehouse floors carry high point loads from racking legs and continuous forklift traffic.
Reinforced concrete with a surface hardener is the standard, with attention to expansion joints and flatness. A poor floor means cracking within a year and downtime to repair it.
Indicative cost
Excludes concrete flooring, fire systems and racking.
| Type | Approx. rate per m² |
|---|---|
| Dry storage (sheeting) | SAR 550 – 750 |
| Sandwich panel warehouse | SAR 700 – 950 |
| Cold room inside an existing warehouse | By area and thickness |
| Full cold storage warehouse | SAR 1,200 – 2,000 |
Required safety systems
- Fire suppression matched to the goods stored.
- Clear emergency exits unobstructed by racking.
- Aisle-focused lighting at adequate illumination levels.
- Ventilation that prevents heat and humidity build-up.
- Signage and marked pedestrian routes inside the warehouse.
Areas we serve
AVORA is headquartered in Jeddah and delivers projects across Makkah, Taif, Madinah, Riyadh, Dammam and all regions of the Kingdom.
For projects outside Jeddah we arrange a site visit before issuing the quote, and transport costs are stated transparently within it.
Note: prices in this article are indicative and vary with specification, quantity and site conditions. For an exact figure for your project, request a free quote.
Frequently asked questions
What does building a warehouse cost in Jeddah?+
SAR 550 to 950 per square metre for standard warehouses, rising to SAR 2,000 for full cold storage, excluding flooring and safety systems.
What is the best warehouse height?+
Usually 6 to 10 metres clear, set by the racking system with space left above for fire systems and lighting.
Full cold warehouse or internal cold room?+
If only part of your activity needs refrigeration, building a cold room inside a standard warehouse is far cheaper and faster.
