Digital Arab Agency builds and maintains websites and web applications for businesses in Dubai, the UAE and Qatar. We handle the code, CMS, integrations, hosting setup and security, so your site stays fast, safe and easy to update. Website development starts from AED 250, and maintenance from AED 500 a month.
OUR PROCESS
Most website problems don’t show up on launch day. They show up months later, when the site slows down under real traffic, breaks after an update, or can’t take a new feature. We plan for that from the start.
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We agree the features, integrations, hosting and CMS before coding starts, so there are no surprises halfway through.
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WordPress, Shopify, Laravel, React, Next.js or Node.js, picked for what your site needs to do, not for what’s easiest for us.
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We test on real phones and browsers, and check forms, payments, speed and security, before anything goes live.
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We launch with SEO, analytics and backups in place, train your team on the CMS, and stay on for updates and new features.
This page covers the technical side of your website. For layout and look, see web design, and for user experience, see UI/UX design. For online stores, see e-commerce development.
Features, user roles, integrations and performance targets written down before a developer starts, with a clear quote and timeline.
WordPress, Shopify or a custom build, chosen for your budget, your team and how the site needs to grow.
Database structure, hosting setup and code organisation planned so the site can handle more traffic and features later.
Websites and web apps built in Laravel, React, Next.js or Node.js when off-the-shelf tools can't do what you need. Need a mobile app too? See mobile app development.
Custom themes, plugins and Elementor builds that your team can update without calling a developer.
CRM, payment gateways, booking systems, ERPs, WhatsApp and marketing tools connected to your site. For AI features and chatbots, see AI development.
Faster hosting, caching, image optimisation and code clean-up to improve Core Web Vitals and SEO. See our SEO services.
Updates, backups, malware scans, uptime monitoring and small fixes every month, from AED 500.
Moving your site to a new host, domain or platform with redirects and SEO checks, so you keep your traffic and rankings.
PRICING
| Service | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter Website | One-page website, mobile-friendly, contact form and WhatsApp button | AED 250 |
| Custom Features and Integrations | CRM, payment gateway, booking system or API connected to your site | From AED 3,000 |
| Website Migration | Move to a new host, domain or platform with SEO-safe redirects | From AED 1,500 |
| Website Maintenance | Updates, backups, security, uptime monitoring and small changes | From AED 500 / month |
| Custom Web Application | Portals, dashboards and platforms built from scratch | From AED 25,000 |
Prices for full business and corporate websites are on our web design page.
COMPARISON
| Web design | Web development | |
|---|---|---|
| What it covers | Layout, look, user journey and content structure | Code, CMS, database, integrations and hosting |
| Main question | Is the site clear and easy to use? | Is the site fast, secure and working properly? |
| Typical work | Wireframes, page designs, mobile layouts | Building, integrating, testing and maintaining |
| When you need it | A new site or an outdated design | Custom features, integrations or ongoing care |
Most projects need both. See our web design service.
PLATFORMS
| WordPress | Shopify | Custom build | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Business and content websites | Online stores | Portals, platforms and unique features |
| Starting cost | Lowest | Low, plus monthly Shopify fees | Highest |
| Time to launch | Fast | Fast | Slower |
| Flexibility | High, with plugins | Medium, limited by apps | Full control |
| Updates by your team | Easy | Easy | Most changes need a developer |
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance plans start from AED 500 a month.
Web design is how the site looks and how people use it. Web development is the code, CMS, database and integrations behind it. Most projects need both.
A starter website costs AED 250. Custom features and integrations start from AED 3,000, migration from AED 1,500, maintenance from AED 500 a month and custom web applications from AED 25,000.
A business website usually takes 3 to 4 weeks and a corporate website 6 to 8 weeks. Custom web applications usually take 2 to 4 months, depending on features.
WordPress, Shopify, Laravel, React, Next.js, Node.js and other major stacks. We pick the one that fits each project.
Yes. Every site launches with SSL, secure hosting settings, updated software and backups, and our maintenance plans keep it that way.
Yes. We audit the code, plugins, hosting and security first, fix anything urgent, then take over updates and development.
Yes. Maintenance starts from AED 500 a month and covers updates, backups, security scans, uptime monitoring and small changes.
