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Mobile App Development Company in Dubai and the UAE

CodeStan is an app development company that builds iOS and Android apps for businesses in Dubai and across the UAE, working remotely from our team in Egypt with a two-hour time difference or less. We build bilingual English and Arabic apps with Apple Pay and local gateways such as Network International or Telr, plus an admin panel. Most projects take 10–20 weeks. Start with a free consultation or WhatsApp.

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Arabic & English
You own the code and accounts
Weekly demos

A Dubai app usually serves a mixed audience: Emirati customers, Arabic-speaking residents and a large English-speaking expat community, often on recent iPhones. That means the app must feel equally natural in English and Arabic, handle both directions without broken layouts, and match the polish of the global apps people already use. Many businesses also have to fit the app into existing booking, POS or CRM systems rather than starting from zero.

We begin with a short discovery on video, then design the app in both languages side by side and share a clickable prototype on a private staging link before development. Your team tests it on real phones and approves the flow. We build in sprints with a weekly demo, connect payments and your existing systems, and publish on the App Store and Google Play under your company's own developer accounts, so the app and its data stay yours.

What your UAE app project includes

Native-quality iOS and Android apps

Flutter for one codebase across both platforms, with Swift or Kotlin modules for features such as advanced camera, wearables or background location.

True English and Arabic support

Layouts that mirror correctly between left-to-right and right-to-left, professionally written copy in both languages, and room for another language your customers use.

UAE payment options

Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards through gateways such as Network International, Telr or Checkout.com, plus Tabby or Tamara instalments where they fit.

UAE Pass and system integrations

Integration with UAE Pass can be built where your organisation is eligible and approved for it, alongside connections to your CRM, booking, POS or ERP.

Backend and admin panel

A Laravel backend with a web admin panel for bookings, orders, memberships, content, promotions and reports, with staff roles and audit logs.

Maps, bookings and live tracking

Location search, delivery or service zones across emirates, appointment booking with time slots, and live tracking for drivers or technicians.

Notifications, analytics and growth tools

Segmented push notifications by language and location, in-app campaigns, event analytics and crash reporting.

Store launch and ongoing maintenance

Bilingual store listings, App Store and Google Play publishing under your accounts, and a support plan with an SLA.

How we deliver apps for Dubai businesses

Discover and research
1 week
Video workshops to define your audience mix, languages, competitors and the first measurable goal. You receive a scope summary and prioritised feature list.
Strategy and integrations plan
1 week
We decide Flutter or native, the payment gateway, UAE Pass or system integrations, and where data is hosted. You get a written plan and delivery range.
Bilingual design and prototype
2–4 weeks
English and Arabic screens designed together in Figma, then a clickable prototype on a private staging link that your team tests and approves before development.
Development with weekly demos
6–12 weeks
App, backend and admin panel built in sprints with a weekly demo, installable test builds, code review and automated QA on every change.
Launch on the App Store and Google Play
1–2 weeks
Device testing in both languages, App Store review preparation, bilingual listings and publishing under your company accounts.
Growth and support
Ongoing
SLA-based support, monitoring, analytics reviews and a roadmap for loyalty, new emirates or new services.

Typical app timelines in the UAE

Project scope	Typical timeline
First version of a bilingual customer app (iOS + Android) with Apple Pay and admin panel	10–16 weeks
Booking app for clinics, salons, gyms or home services with time slots, payments and staff app	12–20 weeks
Delivery or marketplace app with customer, driver and vendor apps across emirates	16–26 weeks
App connected to an existing CRM, POS or ERP, or a rebuild of a legacy app	10–20 weeks

These ranges are typical and are confirmed after a short discovery call, after which we quote the price for your exact scope.

Technology behind our UAE apps

Flutter
Swift
Kotlin
Laravel
Node.js
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Redis
AWS
Docker
Terraform
Figma

Flutter delivers polished iOS and Android apps from one codebase and handles bidirectional English and Arabic layouts well. Swift and Kotlin cover deep device features. Laravel or Node.js with PostgreSQL and Redis power APIs and integrations, deployed with Docker and Terraform on AWS or the provider and region your compliance team prefers.

Built for Dubai and the UAE

The UAE has a high iPhone share and one of the most international audiences in the region, so we treat iOS polish and multilingual support as basics, not extras. English and Arabic are standard, and we can add another language your customers rely on. Apple Pay is expected at checkout, and we connect cards and wallets through gateways such as Network International, Telr or Checkout.com, with Tabby or Tamara for instalments, under your own merchant agreement.

Personal data is handled with the UAE Personal Data Protection Law, Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021, in mind: consent, purpose limits and secure storage. If you operate in a free zone with its own data rules, such as DIFC or ADGM, we follow the requirements your legal team confirms, including where data is hosted. UAE Pass login can be added where your organisation is approved for it. We serve Dubai and the other emirates remotely from Egypt, with a two-hour time difference or less.

Why UAE businesses choose CodeStan

Bilingual done properly

We design English and Arabic together, so both directions look intentional and neither language feels like an afterthought.

See it before you pay for the build

A clickable prototype on a staging link lets your team test the app and approve the flow before development starts.

Close time zone, fast replies

With two hours or less between us, weekly demos, calls and WhatsApp updates fit inside your working day.

Full ownership

Source code, App Store and Google Play accounts, cloud hosting and data are registered to your company, not to us.

Frequently asked questions

How much does mobile app development cost in Dubai?

The cost depends on your scope, not a fixed package. The main drivers are the number of apps (customer, staff, driver, vendor), payment and booking logic, integrations with UAE Pass, CRM or POS, the number of languages and the level of design polish. We send a fixed quote after a short discovery call and can phase the work so the first version launches sooner.

Can the app work in English, Arabic and other languages?

Yes. We build English and Arabic as standard, with layouts that switch correctly between left-to-right and right-to-left, and we can add other languages your customers use. Each language gets its own reviewed copy rather than machine translation, and store listings can be published in several languages.

Which payment gateways do you integrate in the UAE?

We integrate Apple Pay, Google Pay and card payments through gateways such as Network International, Telr and Checkout.com, and add Tabby or Tamara for buy-now-pay-later. Your company holds the merchant account, and we connect it to the app, the admin panel, refunds and reporting.

Can users log in with UAE Pass?

UAE Pass integration can be built where your organisation is eligible and has been approved to use it, because access is granted to the business, not to the developer. We handle the technical integration once you have the credentials. Until then, users can sign in with phone number, email, Apple or Google accounts.

Is my app compliant with UAE data protection law?

We build with the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021) in mind: consent screens, minimal data, access controls and secure hosting. Companies in DIFC or ADGM follow those free zones' own data rules. Final legal compliance sits with your company, so we work with the requirements your legal adviser confirms.

Do you have an office in Dubai?

No. We serve Dubai and the rest of the UAE remotely from our team in Sheikh Zayed, Egypt, through video calls, WhatsApp and a shared staging link where you can follow progress at any time. The time difference is two hours or less, so meetings fit your day, and a visit can be arranged when the project needs it.

Who owns the app and the code?

Your company does. The source code is handed over to you, the app is published under your own App Store and Google Play developer accounts, and servers and data sit in cloud accounts you control. You can continue with us for support or move to another team at any time.

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Building an app for Dubai or the UAE?

Send us a WhatsApp message or book a free consultation. We reply within one business day, set up a short video call, and share a proposed first release, languages, integrations and timeline.

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CodeStan at a glance

Company: CodeStan (Code Stan, كودستان) — software, website and app development company
Based in: Sheikh Zayed City, Giza (Greater Cairo), Egypt
Markets: Egypt, Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah), UAE (Dubai) and the GCC
Services: Website design & development, E-commerce stores, Mobile apps (iOS & Android), Custom ERP & business systems, AI integration & automation, UI/UX design
Languages: Arabic and English (Arabic/RTL-first)
Process: Discover → Research → Strategy → Design → Development → Launch → Growth
Ownership: You own the code, domain and app-store accounts
Contact: +20 106 054 7671 · hello@codestan.com

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