Bermuda vs Paspalum Grass in Dubai: Which Should You Choose?
Should I choose Bermuda or Paspalum grass for my Dubai lawn?
Quick answer
Bermuda grass is from AED 70 per sqm and Paspalum from AED 85 per sqm, both supplied and installed, with no minimum area. Both are warm-season grasses that want full sun. Paspalum is well known for salt tolerance, while Bermuda is the lower-priced option and generally copes less well with shade.
Key takeaways
- Bermuda grass is from AED 70 per sqm and Paspalum is from AED 85 per sqm, supplied and installed, with no minimum area.
- Both are warm-season grasses and both do best in full sun.
- Paspalum's tolerance of salt is well documented, which matters in the UAE where irrigation water and soil can be salty.
- Bermuda is generally less tolerant of shade than most other lawn grasses, so a heavily shaded spot is a poor fit for it.
- Final prices are confirmed after a free site visit, and extra work such as soil preparation or irrigation changes is quoted separately.
If you've decided on a natural lawn, the next question is usually which grass. Bermuda and Paspalum are the two we install, and both are warm-season grasses that handle Dubai heat. They differ in price, texture and how they cope with salt and shade. This page sets them side by side so you can pick the one that fits your garden, your budget and the way you use the lawn.
The recommendation
Choose Bermuda if you want the lower price and your lawn is in full sun. Choose Paspalum if your water or soil is on the salty side, or you want a finer, denser look and are happy to pay a little more per sqm. Neither is a good fit for a spot that stays in shade most of the day. If you're not sure, we look at the garden during a free site visit and tell you which suits it.
Bermuda grass vs Paspalum at a glance
| Bermuda grass | Paspalum | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (supplied and installed) | From AED 70 per sqm | From AED 85 per sqm |
| Minimum area | None | None |
| Sun | Warm-season grass, does best in full sun | Warm-season grass, does best in full sun |
| Shade tolerance | Generally less tolerant of shade; thins out where light is poor | Also prefers sun; a heavily shaded area is a poor fit for any lawn grass |
| Salt tolerance | Handles heat well; ask us to check the soil and water if salinity is a concern | Salt tolerance is well documented, a reason it's often chosen where water or soil is salty |
| Appearance | Familiar, hard-wearing lawn look | Typically a finer, denser look |
| Water needs | Needs regular irrigation in the Dubai climate; water early morning or evening | Needs regular irrigation in the Dubai climate; water early morning or evening |
| Best suited to | Sunny family lawns where price matters | Sunny lawns with salty water or soil, or where a finer look is wanted |
Pricing depends on your site conditions and the size of the area involved. Get a free, no-obligation quote.