About Proud Lion Studios
Dubai's studio for AI, Web3, apps and games
We are a custom software development company in Dubai. Since 2021 our UAE team has designed, built and launched AI platforms, blockchain products, mobile apps and games for startups and enterprises worldwide.
Amal
Sheharyar
Theo
KaterynaWho we are
From one launch to 50+ products
Proud Lion Studios is a Dubai-based software development company specialising in AI agent development, Web3 and blockchain solutions, mobile app development for iOS and Android, game development and SaaS platforms. With 15+ specialists and over 35 years of combined experience, we build technology that delivers measurable results, from the heart of Dubai.
- 2021
Founded on a real launch
We started as a team of developers who launched Proud Lions Club, an NFT project on Ethereum that raised over $300,000, proving we could build, ship and scale from the ground up.
- Recognition
Backed by the Aptos Foundation
Multiple first-place hackathon wins and development grants from the Aptos Foundation made us one of the most recognised Web3 studios in the UAE and the wider Middle East.
- Big stage
Warner Bros Matrix NFT
We served as a key technical partner on the Warner Bros Matrix NFT, one of the most high-profile blockchain projects in entertainment.
- Scale
Enterprise-grade work
AAA multiplayer Unity games, AI automation platforms, DeFi protocols for global clients and end-to-end SaaS for startups across the region.
- Today
A full-service product studio
50+ products across 12 industries, and our own AI video platform, Leomen AI Studio, built and run by the same team that builds for clients.
What we build
Complete products, one team
Product strategy, UI/UX design and full-stack development under one roof, so nothing gets lost between agencies.
AI agents and chatbots
Assistants that answer, qualify and act inside your systems, in English and Arabic.
Explore →Blockchain and Web3
Smart contracts, dApps, tokenization and crypto payments on Aptos and EVM chains.
Explore →Mobile apps
iOS and Android apps with the admin back-office behind them, from idea to store.
Explore →Games
Unity and Unreal Engine 5 games for mobile, PC and Web3, from prototype to live ops.
Explore →SaaS platforms
Multi-tenant products with subscriptions, roles and admin consoles, built to scale.
Explore →AI video
Branded AI video, avatars and multilingual ads, made on our own platform.
Explore →Our process
How we work
Agile sprints, regular demos and transparent reporting, so you always know exactly where your project stands.
- 01
Discover
We learn your goals, users, requirements and competitors before any code is written.
- 02
Design
Product planning, UX and clickable prototypes you can test and approve.
- 03
Build
Agile sprints with regular demos and transparent reporting on progress.
- 04
Test
QA, security reviews and audits, so it works on real devices and under real load.
- 05
Launch and grow
Release, scaling and ongoing iteration as your long-term technology partner.
Our mission
To be the technology partner startups and businesses in the UAE rely on to build what's next.
Great technology should be accessible to organisations of every size. Whether you are building your first MVP or scaling complex enterprise infrastructure, you get the same dedication, technical depth and creative rigour. Being based in Dubai, a global hub for innovation, gives us a close view of the opportunities facing businesses across the UAE, the Middle East, Europe and North America.
Why Proud Lion Studios
Why teams choose us
100% UAE-based team
Not an outsourced agency. Our whole team works from Dubai, so communication is fast and accountability is clear.
End-to-end delivery
Strategy, design, development, launch and support, all under one roof.
Proven track record
50+ delivered products, Aptos Foundation awards and enterprise partnerships including Warner Bros.
Competitive rates
World-class engineering at UAE-competitive pricing, from USD 30 to 45 per hour.
Long-term partnership
We do not disappear after launch. We keep improving your product as it grows.
Industries we serve
Deep domain experience
Whether you are launching a startup or transforming an enterprise, we bring proven sector experience to every project.
Fintech and DeFi
Payment platforms, crypto wallets and financial automation
Real estate and proptech
Property systems, tokenised real estate and escrow
Gaming and entertainment
Multiplayer games, Web3 economies and interactive platforms
Healthcare and wellness
Patient apps, telemedicine and AI health analytics
E-commerce and retail
Storefronts, inventory systems and AI recommendations
Government and public sector
Smart city apps, digital identity and blockchain records
Meet the team
The people behind the work
A cross-functional Dubai team of engineers, designers and strategists: mobile, full-stack, smart contracts on Aptos and Ethereum, Unity, UI/UX and 2D and 3D art.
Amal Perera
20+ years building software products. Former project lead on the Warner Bros Matrix NFT. Has won multiple Aptos Foundation grants and hackathons and shipped products on Ethereum, Aptos and Solana. Leads the studio's vision, client strategy and product direction.
Full profile →Sheharyar Khan
15 years of full-stack engineering, specialising in blockchain architecture and DeFi protocols. Leads all technical delivery, so every system is built for performance, security and scale.
Theo Van-Leest
Drives strategic partnerships, enterprise client relationships and growth, with a background in enterprise SaaS, blockchain ventures and scaling products across the UAE and Europe.
Kateryna Hryshyna
Leads go-to-market strategy, brand positioning and growth campaigns, combining data-driven insight with creative execution across the UAE tech ecosystem.
