Dubai & UAE

For Gulf founders

Product development for Dubai & UAE startups — fast, local-hours, premium

Dubai agencies quote big and move slow. We’re a senior product studio just 1.5 hours behind Gulf time — we build your AI, Web3 or e-commerce product in about 8 weeks at 30–50% of local agency rates, with a Western-grade portfolio. AED invoicing, WhatsApp-first comms, and 100% code ownership.

Built for the Gulf

What you get

Local-hours, local comms

Near-full overlap with the UAE/KSA workday and WhatsApp-first communication — we work Sun–Thu when you do.

AED-friendly

Invoicing in AED or USD, flexible terms, NDA standard.

Premium, proven

We design and build like a top studio — see The Maleta and Axiom — at a fraction of Dubai agency prices.

Questions

Gulf founder FAQ

Can we meet on WhatsApp?

Yes — it’s our default for Gulf clients. Voice notes and calls welcome, Sun–Thu.

What does it cost?

Websites from $500, Shopify stores from $1,900, MVPs $8k–$18k. Full pricing.

Do we own the code?

100% — in your repositories, from day one.

By the DappaSol team — 100+ products shipped since 2020. Last updated June 2026.