Frequently asked questions about web development in the UAE
Straight answers about pricing, timelines, design, SEO, hosting and UAE-specific requirements for websites and web applications.
General
Do you work alone or with a team?
I work directly with clients and bring in specialists, such as copywriters or photographers, when a project needs them. You always deal with me.
Which industries do you build for?
Real estate, healthcare, hospitality, retail, logistics, education, professional services and more. See the industry guides for how each is approached.
Which areas of the UAE do you cover?
All seven emirates. I am based in Dubai and work remotely or in person elsewhere. See the location guides.
Pricing and timelines
How much does a website cost?
It depends on scope. Typical ranges are listed in the cost guide and the calculator, and I fix the price in writing before starting.
How do payments work?
Projects are normally split into milestones, for example a deposit, a mid-project payment and a final payment before launch. Terms are written in the quote.
How long does a project take?
Landing pages one to two weeks, business sites three to eight, online stores five to twelve and custom platforms eight or more, depending on content and approvals.
Are hosting and domain included?
They are quoted separately so you own and control them. I can purchase and configure them in your name.
Design and content
Do you write the content?
I structure pages and can draft or edit copy with your input. Your expertise is what makes content valuable, so I guide rather than replace it.
Can you work with my existing logo and branding?
Yes. I can follow your guidelines, extend a partial identity or suggest a refined direction.
Will the site work on phones?
Yes. Every layout is designed mobile first and tested on real device sizes.
Can I edit the website myself?
Yes. An admin panel lets you edit pages, products and posts, and I provide training and documentation.
SEO and marketing
Will you guarantee first-page rankings?
No honest provider can. I build technical and content foundations and report on real measurements. See SEO services.
Do I need a page for each service and area?
Each service deserves its own page. Area pages help only when they contain genuinely useful local information, not copies of one page.
Can you help with Google Business Profile?
Yes. See local SEO for profile setup, citations and review workflows.
Do you run ads?
I build landing pages, tracking and integrations for campaigns. Ad management is best handled by your marketing team or agency.
Technical and hosting
Which technologies do you use?
PHP 8, Laravel, MySQL or MariaDB, React and Tailwind CSS, plus WordPress, WooCommerce or Shopify where they fit better.
Can the site run on cPanel hosting?
Yes. I build installable systems that run on standard cPanel hosting, and I recommend a VPS for larger applications.
Is my website secure?
I use prepared statements, validation, hardened sessions, security headers and regular updates, and recommend backups and monitoring through a maintenance plan.
Can you take over a site built by someone else?
Yes, after a short technical review so we both know what condition it is in.
UAE specifics
Which payment gateways do you integrate?
Telr, PayTabs, Network International, Stripe and Checkout.com, plus Tabby and Tamara for buy now pay later. See payment gateway integration.
Does my website need legal pages?
Yes. A privacy policy, cookie notice and clear business details are expected, and e-commerce sites need delivery and return policies. See the guide to website legal requirements in the UAE.
Can you build an Arabic version?
Yes. Right-to-left layouts, Arabic fonts, separate URLs and bilingual admin fields are all supported.
Can you integrate WhatsApp?
Yes. Click-to-chat buttons, lead alerts and official WhatsApp Business automations are available. See AI and WhatsApp chatbot integration.
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