If you are pricing a polycarbonate dome for a restaurant, a resort or a private garden, the first question is always the same: what does it actually cost, and what else will I have to pay for? This guide gives the model-by-model price, what is inside that number, and the four costs that sit outside it.
All figures are Celenest prices in US dollars, quoted EX-WORKS Suzhou and updated 26 July 2026. They move with the exchange rate and are confirmed in writing per project.
Polycarbonate dome prices by size
| Model | Floor area | Seats | Weight | Price (USD, EX-WORKS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 2.1 m | 3.3 m² | 2 | 120 kg | From US$1,094 |
| Round 2.5 m | 4.9 m² | 2–4 | 130 kg | From US$1,300 |
| Round 3.0 m | 7.1 m² | 4–6 | 160 kg | From US$1,445 |
| Round 3.5 m High | 9.6 m² | 6–8 | 180 kg | From US$1,692 |
| Round 4.0 m Low | 12.6 m² | 8–10 | 200 kg | US$1,341–1,754 |
| Round 4.0 m High | 12.6 m² | 8–10 | 240 kg | US$1,651–2,208 |
| Round 4.5 m | 15.9 m² | 10–12 | 260 kg | US$1,960–2,579 |
| Round 5.0 m | 19.6 m² | 12–16 | 290 kg | US$2,167–2,847 |
| Round 6.0 m | 28.3 m² | 16–20 | 370 kg | US$2,682–3,466 |
| Oval 3.5 × 5.5 m | 16.5 m² | Project-defined | — | From US$3,920 |
| Extended Oval | 23.5 m² | Project-defined | — | From US$4,745 |
What is included in the price
Fully configured means the solid Bayer polycarbonate shell and roof, the 6063 aluminium base profile, one aluminium door with a mechanical lock, one window, the LED light strip, the manual curtain system and all assembly hardware. It ships as a modular kit, labelled in assembly order, with a packing list.
The shell itself is what you are paying for: about 91% light transmission, impact resistance around 200 times that of glass and 30 times that of acrylic, a service range of −40 °C to 120 °C, a B1 fire rating, a level 14 wind rating and a 10-year warranty covering under 6% light-transmission loss and a yellowing index under 10.
The four costs outside the price
Freight. Quoted per destination, by sea, air or land. Send us your nearest port with an enquiry and the quotation will include a landed estimate rather than leaving you to guess.
Import duty and tax. Paid at the destination and set by your own customs authority; the rate varies by country and by tariff code. EX-WORKS means these are yours, not ours — we supply the documents your broker needs.
The platform. A flat, level, load-appropriate base: an existing patio, a timber deck or a concrete pad. We give you the base dimensions; a local professional designs and prices the platform, anchors and drainage for your soil and site.
Interior and services. Furniture, flooring, electrical work, any cooling equipment and local approvals sit outside the dome scope. Budget for them alongside the shell, not after it.
Installation itself is not a line item for most buyers: the dome is a bolt-together kit, and step-by-step installation videos are provided to every buyer, with our engineers answering assembly questions while you build. See the eight assembly steps.
Wholesale and distributor pricing
Two units or more are quoted at distributor terms. If you are reselling rather than installing, we quote a launch range, sample terms, spare parts and the sales material with it. Wholesale and distribution.
Which size do people actually buy?
For homes and gardens the practical range is 2.1–3.5 m; the 3.0 m is the most common choice because it takes a full family dining table. For restaurants selling seats, the 4.0–5.0 m sizes carry enough covers to pay for themselves. For resorts putting a bed inside, the 5.0 m and 6.0 m rounds and the oval formats are where the guest experience starts to work.
Compare all eleven models side by side on the dome collection page, see the home range on garden pods, or check what you are actually buying in clear tent vs bubble tent.
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