Mobile App Development Company in Dubai
iOS and Android apps built for the UAE market — customer-facing apps, field operations tools, and internal business applications. Arabic RTL and UAE payment integration as standard.
Softaxis Technologies LLC is a mobile app development company based in Dubai Investment Park — building iOS and Android applications for UAE businesses. We hold a Dubai Unified Licence (EU9732) issued by the Department of Economy & Tourism, Dubai.
We build three categories of mobile app for UAE clients: customer-facing consumer apps (eCommerce, services, loyalty, booking); field and operations apps (delivery tracking, site inspection, technician dispatch); and internal business apps (approval workflows, reporting dashboards, field data collection). Arabic RTL mobile UI is a standard capability.
Mobile app development in the UAE has local requirements that offshore teams consistently underestimate: Arabic RTL mobile UI design, UAE payment methods (Apple Pay UAE, Google Pay UAE, local payment gateways), UAE App Store and Google Play publishing requirements, and UAE regulatory compliance for healthcare, financial services, and government applications.
Mobile App Development Services in Dubai
Why Choose a Dubai-Based Mobile App Developer?
UAE mobile app development has local requirements that offshore teams consistently get wrong.
Arabic mobile UI expertise
Arabic RTL on mobile is not simply mirroring an English layout. Navigation direction, gesture patterns, text input, and icon placement all change. Our Dubai-based team has built Arabic mobile experiences across consumer and enterprise apps — it is a standard capability, not a project-by-project research exercise.
UAE App Store and Google Play publishing
Publishing apps in the UAE requires UAE developer accounts, compliance with UAE content regulations, and in some industries approval from UAE regulatory bodies (TDRA, DHA). We handle UAE app publishing as part of every project — including submission, metadata in Arabic and English, and App Store review management.
UAE payment integration
UAE consumers expect Apple Pay, Google Pay, and local payment options. UAE payment gateway APIs (Network International, Telr, Noon Pay) have local-specific implementations requiring UAE merchant accounts to access. Our team has live integrations with all major UAE payment providers and can advise on fee structures.
UAE regulatory compliance
Healthcare apps need DHA approval. Financial apps need CBUAE registration. Apps serving government entities need TDRA alignment. A Dubai-based development partner understands these regulatory requirements and can advise before you build — not after you submit for review.
How We Build Mobile Apps in Dubai
Define app concept, user journeys, platform requirements, and integration needs. Determine cross-platform vs. native approach based on your requirements and budget. Fixed-price proposal with AED cost.
Mobile UX design with Arabic/English layouts, interactive prototype for user testing, and design review. You approve designs before a single line of code is written.
App development in 2-week sprint cycles, backend API development, payment gateway integration, and regular demo builds for your review on real UAE devices.
App Store and Google Play submission, UAE regulatory compliance review where required, QA on UAE devices and OS versions, and supported launch with monitoring.
Mobile App Development in Dubai: Common Questions
How much does mobile app development cost in Dubai?
Mobile app development in Dubai typically costs AED 30,000–250,000. A cross-platform app (Flutter or React Native) with standard features costs AED 30,000–80,000. A consumer app with payment integration, Arabic language support, backend, and CMS costs AED 80,000–150,000. A complex enterprise app with custom integrations, offline capability, and advanced features costs AED 150,000–250,000+. Native iOS or Android development (single platform) costs 20–30% more than cross-platform for comparable features.
Should we build native or cross-platform (Flutter/React Native)?
For most UAE business apps, cross-platform development using Flutter is the right choice — it delivers native iOS and Android from one codebase at 60–70% of the cost of building two separate native apps. Native development is justified when you need deep platform integration (hardware sensors, custom camera, AR features) or when extreme performance is a primary requirement. For consumer apps, field ops apps, and internal business apps, Flutter delivers the performance and quality users expect.
Can you build Arabic apps for the UAE market?
Yes — Arabic RTL mobile apps are a standard part of our mobile development offering. This includes right-to-left layout, Arabic text rendering, Arabic keyboard input, bilingual language switching, and right-to-left navigation patterns. We design Arabic mobile experiences from the ground up — not by mirroring an English layout post-development.
How do you handle UAE App Store and Google Play publishing?
We manage the full UAE app publishing process: Apple Developer account setup, Google Play Console setup, compliance with UAE content regulations, app metadata in Arabic and English, screenshot production, and submission. For apps in regulated UAE industries (healthcare, financial services), we advise on TDRA, DHA, or CBUAE requirements before and during development — not as an afterthought at submission.
How long does mobile app development take in Dubai?
A straightforward cross-platform app (standard features, no complex integrations) takes 10–14 weeks. A consumer app with payment integration, CMS, and backend takes 14–20 weeks. A complex enterprise app takes 20–28 weeks. We develop in 2-week sprint cycles with regular test builds sent to your devices — you track progress continuously, not just at delivery.