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Acoustic Design Requirements in United Arab Emirates
10 room-standard combinations across 10 room types. RT60 targets, background noise limits, and compliance costs.
WELL v2 Feature 74ISO 3382
Room Types with Acoustic Requirements
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Open Plan Office
Open plan workspaces, trading floors, collaborative offices
1 standard🤝
Meeting Room
Conference rooms, boardrooms, video conferencing spaces
1 standard⛪
Worship Space
Churches, mosques, synagogues, temples
1 standard🏫
Classroom
Primary and secondary school classrooms, lecture rooms
1 standard🏥
Hospital Ward
Patient wards, recovery rooms, consultation rooms
1 standard🍽️
Restaurant
Restaurants, cafes, bars, food halls
1 standard🎶
Concert Hall
Symphony halls, recital halls, performance venues
1 standard🎧
Home Studio
Home recording studios, podcast rooms, home offices
1 standard🎤
Recording Studio
Music recording studios, vocal booths, podcast rooms
1 standard🏋️
Sports Hall
Indoor sports halls, gymnasiums, swimming pools
1 standardAll Room-Standard Combinations in United Arab Emirates
| Room Type | Standard | RT60 | BGN Limit | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Plan Office | WELL v2 Feature 74 | ≤ 0.5s | ≤ 45 dBA | AED 180–AED 320/m² |
| Meeting Room | WELL v2 Feature 74 | ≤ 0.6s | ≤ 35 dBA | AED 8,000–AED 18,000 |
| Worship Space | ISO 3382 | 1.5–2.5s | NR-25 | AED 200–AED 450/m² |
| Classroom | WELL v2 Feature 74 | ≤ 0.6s | ≤ 35 dBA | AED 30,000–AED 48,000 |
| Hospital Ward | WELL v2 Feature 74 | ≤ 0.6s | ≤ 35 dBA | AED 35,000–AED 55,000 per 100m² |
| Restaurant | WELL v2 Feature 74 | ≤ 0.8s | 40–50 dBA | AED 100–AED 200/m² |
| Concert Hall | ISO 3382 | 1.8–2.2s | NR-15 | AED 1,200–AED 2,000/m² |
| Home Studio | ISO 3382 | 0.2–0.4s | NR-25 | AED 3,500–AED 15,000 total |
| Recording Studio | ISO 3382 | 0.3–0.5s | NR-15 | AED 550–AED 1,000/m² |
| Sports Hall | WELL v2 Feature 74 | ≤ 1.5s | ≤ 55 dBA | AED 60–AED 130/m² |
Frequently Asked Questions: United Arab Emirates Acoustics
What acoustic standards apply in United Arab Emirates?▾
United Arab Emirates uses WELL v2 Feature 74, ISO 3382. Requirements vary by room type and building use.
How many room types have acoustic requirements in United Arab Emirates?▾
There are specific acoustic requirements for 10 room types in United Arab Emirates, covering 10 room-standard combinations including classrooms, offices, hospitals, and performance spaces.
How much does acoustic treatment cost in United Arab Emirates?▾
Acoustic treatment costs in United Arab Emirates vary by room type. For example, Open Plan Office treatment costs AED 180–AED 320/m². Use the free calculator for project-specific estimates.
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