Bespoke web applications, system integrations, and enterprise platforms engineered for UAE businesses — built by a DET-licensed Dubai development team with real delivery experience.
Off-the-shelf software solves generic problems for generic businesses. If your business has specific workflows — a trading company that needs landed cost calculations across 14 currencies, a logistics firm that needs to integrate with the Customs Authority portal, a healthcare provider that needs a patient management system compliant with HAAD requirements — you need software built to your exact specification.
Custom software development means your team uses tools designed around the way you actually work, not the way a US or European vendor thinks you should work. It means no per-seat licensing fees that grow every year, no vendor lock-in to a product roadmap you don't control, and no workarounds for features the platform doesn't support.
Softaxis has delivered custom software for UAE businesses since 2019 — trading platforms, ERP integrations, workflow automation engines, customer portals, and internal management tools across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. On this page you'll find an honest overview of what custom development costs in the UAE, how long projects take, and what you need to have prepared before starting.
End-to-end delivery — from requirements and architecture through to deployment and ongoing support.
Structured discovery to translate business requirements into a technical specification. Includes user story mapping, process flow documentation, and a scoped delivery plan with fixed milestones.
We design the data model, API contracts, module structure, and infrastructure architecture before writing a line of code. Good architecture decisions made early are the single biggest factor in long-term software quality.
Full-stack development using proven technologies: React or Next.js frontend, Node.js or .NET backend, PostgreSQL or MySQL data layer, RESTful APIs, and role-based access control.
Connecting your new software to existing systems — ERP, CRM, payment gateways (Network International, Stripe), banking APIs, government portals (MOHRE, FTA, GOSI), logistics providers (Aramex, DHL), and third-party data sources.
Production deployment to Azure UAE North (Dubai), AWS Middle East (UAE), or your own infrastructure. CI/CD pipelines, containerisation with Docker and Kubernetes, automated testing, and monitoring.
Post-launch support, bug fixes, performance optimisation, and feature development. Most clients stay on a monthly retainer for ongoing iteration — because good software is never finished.
A structured delivery process with clear milestones, fixed-price phases, and working software at every stage — not documentation and promises.
We map your workflows, define user personas, document edge cases, and produce a functional specification. This is the phase most clients skip — and the primary reason most software projects fail or go over budget.
We design the system architecture, data model, API contracts, and infrastructure plan. Security, scalability, and UAE compliance requirements (data residency, VAT reporting) are addressed here, not retrofitted later.
Two-week sprint cycles with working software delivered and reviewed at the end of every sprint. You see real progress throughout the project, not a reveal at the end. Requirements can be adjusted between sprints.
Automated testing, manual QA, performance testing, and structured user acceptance testing with your team. We do not go live on a system your users haven't validated.
Production deployment, data migration if required, user training, and go-live support. We remain available for the first two weeks post-launch to resolve any issues immediately.
Custom software cost is driven by scope, complexity, and the number of integrations required. These ranges reflect typical UAE engagements delivered by Softaxis.
A focused, well-scoped application: a customer portal, internal workflow tool, reporting dashboard, or minimum viable product to validate a business idea.
A multi-module business platform replacing manual processes or consolidating fragmented systems. Most UAE business software projects fall in this range.
Complex enterprise systems with high transaction volumes, multi-tenant architectures, real-time data requirements, or regulatory compliance needs.
Prices are indicative ranges based on typical Dubai and UAE market engagements. Final project cost is agreed after a discovery engagement, which is provided free of charge. Ongoing support retainers are separate from project delivery costs.
We select technologies based on your project's requirements — not on what's trending. These are the tools we use day-to-day across client projects.
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Custom software development in the UAE typically ranges from AED 50,000 for a focused MVP or internal tool to AED 500,000+ for a complex enterprise platform. Most UAE business applications — a customer portal, workflow management system, or multi-module business platform — fall in the AED 120,000–280,000 range and take 12–24 weeks to deliver. The primary cost drivers are scope (number of modules), integration complexity, Arabic/bilingual requirements, and ongoing support requirements.
Timelines vary with scope. A focused single-module tool or MVP takes 6–12 weeks. A multi-module business platform typically takes 12–24 weeks. An enterprise platform with complex architecture, high transaction volumes, or regulatory compliance requirements takes 6–12 months. We use 2-week agile sprints, meaning you see working software every two weeks throughout the project — not just at the end.
Yes. All source code, database schemas, and documentation produced during the project are assigned to you at project completion. Softaxis retains no licence over your software. We strongly recommend establishing a code repository under your own GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps account from the start of the project.
Yes. Integration is a core part of most custom software projects. We integrate with common UAE business systems including Odoo, SAP Business One, Microsoft Dynamics 365, QuickBooks, Salesforce, and custom in-house databases. We also integrate with UAE-specific systems: FTA's eTax portal, MOHRE, GOSI, WPS payment systems, Network International, and major logistics providers.
We offer three post-launch models: a monthly retainer (most common) for ongoing feature development and bug fixes; a time-and-materials arrangement for occasional changes; or a fixed SLA support contract for maintenance-only work. Most product-based businesses choose a retainer because software always needs iteration after real users start using it.
