The most expensive mistake in software is building the full product first and finding out later that users wanted something else. An MVP fixes that. Digital Arab Agency builds minimum viable products for startups and businesses in Dubai, the UAE and Qatar. We find the one thing your product must do well, build it fast, put it in front of real users and help you decide what to build next.
OUR PROCESS
Most products that fail were built on guesses. Teams spend months on features nobody uses, then run out of time or money before they find what works. An MVP is not a cheap version of your product. It is the smallest version that proves your idea, built well enough that users give you honest feedback.
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We start with the problem. Who has it, how do they solve it today, and what is the smallest set of features that proves your product is better? Discovery takes one to two weeks and ends with a clear product brief and feature list.
02
We design the key user flows as clickable screens and test them with real users before any code is written. Changes at this stage cost hours, not weeks.
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We build in two-week sprints and show you a working demo after each one. The scope stays tight, but the quality does not drop. A buggy MVP gives you bad feedback.
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We launch with analytics and feedback tools in place, then help you read the data and plan the next version. The goal is to know what to build next, not to guess again.
From the first idea to the second version, we cover the whole MVP journey for startups and established companies testing a new product. Design is handled by our UI/UX team, and web and mobile builds by the same developers behind our website development, mobile app development and software development work.
We test the problem, the users and the business model before anything is built. You get a product brief, user journeys and a short feature list your whole team agrees on.
Every feature gets a clear definition and a priority. We pick the right stack for now and for later, so you avoid rebuilding when the product grows. This is what stops scope creep.
Clean, simple screens focused on your core value. We build clickable prototypes you can test with users or show to investors before development starts.
Web MVPs built on stacks that can grow with you, with clean code, proper security and room to add features quickly once real feedback comes in.
iOS and Android MVPs when your product needs to live on the phone. For a faster, cheaper first test, we also build no-code MVPs in Bubble, FlutterFlow or Webflow.
A backend sized for your MVP, not for a million users, but built so it can scale without a rewrite. We connect payments, maps, messaging and any third-party API you need.
We test the main user journeys, performance and the devices and browsers most used in the UAE. The goal is a stable product, so users judge your idea, not your bugs.
In-app analytics, short surveys and user interviews set up before launch. After launch, we help you separate real needs from one-off requests.
After launch, we help you decide what to build next, keep each release focused and grow the MVP into a full product. Iteration plans start from AED 4,000 per month.
PRICING
| Package | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Sprint | Problem and user research, feature list, user flows and tech plan | AED 3,500 |
| Clickable Prototype | Designed screens you can test with users or show to investors | From AED 6,000 |
| No-code MVP | Working MVP built in Bubble, FlutterFlow or Webflow | From AED 9,000 |
| MVP: Single Platform | Custom web app or one mobile app with backend | From AED 16,000 |
| MVP: Web and Mobile | Web app plus iOS and Android apps with a shared backend | From AED 45,000 |
| Complex MVP | Fintech, marketplaces and regulated products | From AED 120,000 |
| Post-launch Iteration | New features, fixes and monthly product reviews | From AED 4,000 / month |
Every quote is fixed after the discovery sprint. Arabic and English versions, payment gateways and third-party licences are scoped in the quote.
COMPARISON
| What it is | Cost | Time | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prototype | Clickable screens, no working code | From AED 6,000 | 2 to 3 weeks | Testing ideas, pitching investors |
| No-code MVP | Working product on a no-code platform | From AED 9,000 | 3 to 6 weeks | Testing demand quickly on a small budget |
| Custom MVP | Working product with custom code | From AED 16,000 | 8 to 12 weeks | Products that need to scale or have custom logic |
| Full product | Complete feature set, ready to grow | AED 100,000+ | 4 to 9 months | After the MVP has proven demand |
TIMELINE
| Phase | Duration | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 1 to 2 weeks | Product brief, feature list and tech plan |
| Design | 2 to 3 weeks | Clickable prototype tested with users |
| Build | 4 to 8 weeks | Working product, demoed every two weeks |
| Testing | 1 to 2 weeks | Bug fixes, device and browser testing |
| Launch | 1 week | Go-live, App Store and Play Store submission, analytics |
Total: about 8 to 12 weeks for most custom MVPs.
UAE LAUNCH
| Item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Arabic and English (RTL) | Many UAE users expect Arabic. Planning RTL from the start costs far less than adding it later. |
| Local payments | Stripe, Network International, and buy-now-pay-later options like Tabby and Tamara. |
| UAE data protection (PDPL) | Consent, privacy policy and secure data storage from day one. |
| App Store and Play Store approval | Store reviews can take days. We plan for them in the timeline. |
| Analytics | Track sign-ups, activation and retention so every decision is based on data. |
| Investor demo | A stable demo build and clear metrics if you are raising funds. |
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A no-code MVP starts from AED 9,000 and a custom single-platform MVP from AED 16,000. An MVP with both a web app and a mobile app starts from AED 45,000, and complex products like fintech or marketplaces from AED 120,000.
Most MVPs take 8 to 12 weeks from discovery to launch. A no-code MVP usually takes 3 to 6 weeks.
A prototype is a clickable design with no working code, used to test ideas or pitch investors. An MVP is a working product that real users can sign up for and use.
No-code is faster and cheaper, and works well for testing demand. Custom code costs more but scales better and gives you full control. We help you choose based on your product and budget.
Yes. We start with a technical review of the code, architecture and security, fix what needs fixing, then continue development.
Code ownership, hosting and access are set out in the contract before the project starts.
We track how users behave, collect feedback and help you plan the next version. Iteration plans start from AED 4,000 per month.
