E-commerce platforms, customer portals, enterprise web applications, and B2B platforms built for UAE businesses — using React, Next.js, Node.js, and .NET with Arabic RTL support.
There is a meaningful difference between a website and a web application. A website presents content. A web application does work — it manages customers, processes orders, handles inventory, routes approvals, and generates reports. Most UAE businesses that come to Softaxis need a web application, not a website — even if they initially describe it as 'we need a website'. The distinction matters because they require different technical architecture, different development skills, and different cost and timeline expectations.
The most common UAE web application categories we build: e-commerce platforms with Arabic RTL and UAE payment gateways (Network International, Tabby, Tamara); B2B customer portals where clients can place orders, track shipments, and access their account; internal management platforms replacing spreadsheets and manual processes; and booking and scheduling systems for service businesses. Each of these is a web application, not a website, and each requires full-stack engineering rather than a website template.
Softaxis builds web applications using modern, maintainable technology — React and Next.js frontends, Node.js and .NET backends, PostgreSQL or MySQL data layers — deployed to Azure UAE North (Dubai) for UAE data residency compliance. On this page we outline typical cost and timeline ranges for the UAE market, what drives pricing, and what you need to prepare before starting a web application project.
Full-stack web application development — from design through to deployment and ongoing support.
Custom e-commerce platforms with Arabic RTL, UAE payment gateways (Network International, Stripe, Tabby, Tamara), multi-currency pricing, VAT-compliant invoicing, and inventory integration — built for UAE buyers and UAE merchants.
B2B portals where customers can place orders, track deliveries, download invoices, and access their account data in real time — connected to your ERP or backend systems.
Real-time management dashboards, business intelligence tools, and reporting platforms that pull data from your ERP, CRM, and operational systems into a single view for management decision-making.
Online booking systems, application portals, multi-step quote generators, and approval workflows built as web applications — replacing email, WhatsApp, and manual processes.
Full bilingual (Arabic/English) web applications with proper RTL layout, Arabic content management, language switching, and text rendering — not just CSS mirroring, but properly engineered Arabic-first or bilingual user experiences.
Web applications built for speed — Core Web Vitals optimisation, server-side rendering with Next.js, structured data (JSON-LD), technical SEO, and Cloudflare CDN configuration for UAE users.
A process that delivers working software — not months of wireframes followed by a big reveal.
Define user journeys, feature scope, integration requirements, performance targets, and Arabic language requirements. We produce a functional specification — agreed by both parties — before any development begins.
Responsive wireframes and high-fidelity designs for all key screens, including Arabic RTL variants. Designs are reviewed and approved in Figma before development starts. Changes at this stage are cheap; changes in development are expensive.
Parallel frontend (React/Next.js) and backend (Node.js/.NET) development in two-week sprints. You receive a working preview at the end of every sprint and can provide feedback before the next sprint begins.
Third-party integration testing (payment gateways, ERP connections, email providers), cross-browser and mobile responsiveness testing, performance benchmarking, and security review.
Production deployment to Azure UAE North or Cloudflare Pages, DNS migration, SSL setup, and launch monitoring. We remain available for the first two weeks post-launch to resolve any production issues.
Web application pricing depends on scope, design complexity, and integration requirements. These are typical ranges for UAE market engagements.
A high-quality marketing website or lead generation landing page — fast, well-designed, technically sound, and connected to your CRM.
A multi-feature web application: e-commerce platform, customer portal, booking system, or internal management tool.
A complex, high-traffic web platform: marketplace, B2B portal with multi-tenancy, or enterprise application requiring high availability.
Prices are indicative for UAE market web development. Ongoing hosting costs (Azure, Cloudflare, domain registration) are separate from development fees. Most web applications require AED 500–3,000/month in cloud hosting depending on traffic.
Modern, maintainable technologies with strong Arabic RTL support and UAE payment ecosystem integration.
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Web development costs in the UAE range from AED 15,000 for a professional marketing website to AED 200,000+ for a complex enterprise web platform. A typical business web application — customer portal, e-commerce site with ERP integration, or internal management tool — costs AED 40,000–120,000 and takes 8–16 weeks. The primary cost drivers are scope (number of features), integration complexity, and Arabic RTL design requirements.
Yes. We build fully bilingual web applications with proper Arabic RTL layout — not just mirrored CSS, but correctly engineered Arabic interfaces including RTL text, mirrored navigation, Arabic date/number formatting, and bilingual content management. Many UAE web applications need to serve both Arabic-speaking and English-speaking users equally well, and we treat both as first-class requirements, not afterthoughts.
We integrate with the full UAE payment ecosystem: Network International (UAE's primary card acquirer), Stripe, PayTabs, Telr, Tabby (BNPL), and Tamara (BNPL). For B2B web applications, we also integrate with UAE banking systems for direct bank transfer and collection workflows. The right payment gateway depends on your customer profile, transaction volume, and whether you need BNPL options.
A marketing website or landing page takes 4–6 weeks. A standard business web application (e-commerce site, customer portal, booking system) takes 8–16 weeks. An enterprise web platform with high traffic, multi-tenancy, or complex integrations takes 14–20 weeks. We use 2-week sprints throughout — you receive a working preview every two weeks rather than waiting for a final delivery.
Yes. We offer managed hosting on Azure UAE North or Cloudflare Pages, with monthly retainers for ongoing maintenance, feature development, and technical support. We also offer a handover model where we deploy to your own Azure or cloud account and provide documentation for your internal team to maintain. Most product-based businesses choose a retainer because web applications always need iteration after users start using them.
