Blockchain Development Company in Dubai
Expert software development services in Dubai, UAE — delivered by Proud Lion Studios. Trusted by startups and enterprises across the Middle East and globally.
Proud Lion Studios is one of the UAE's most recognised blockchain development studios — backed directly by the Aptos Foundation and with a track record that includes serving as technical partner on the Warner Bros Matrix NFT project. We build production-grade blockchain platforms on Aptos, Ethereum, Solana, and other leading chains, covering DeFi protocols, NFT ecosystems, RWA tokenisation platforms, and enterprise blockchain infrastructure.
What We Build
DeFi protocols — lending, staking, and liquidity pool systems
NFT marketplaces and collection launch platforms
Real World Asset (RWA) tokenisation platforms
DAO governance and voting systems
Cross-chain bridge and interoperability solutions
Blockchain-based loyalty and rewards platforms
VARA-compliant crypto products for the UAE market
Web3 wallet integrations and onboarding flows
Our Blockchain Tech Stack
Move (Aptos), Solidity (Ethereum), Rust/Anchor (Solana), Hardhat, Foundry, IPFS, Chainlink, The Graph, ethers.js, wagmi, RainbowKit, OpenZeppelin, Polygon, BNB Chain.
Aptos Foundation Partnership
Proud Lion Studios has won multiple development grants and hackathons from the Aptos Foundation, establishing us as one of the leading Move and Aptos development studios in the Middle East. We bring direct ecosystem relationships, deep Move language expertise, and first-hand knowledge of Aptos's object model and parallel execution architecture.
UAE Regulatory Landscape
We understand the VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) framework and ADGM regulations that govern crypto and blockchain products in the UAE. We help clients structure products for regulatory compliance from day one — avoiding costly redesigns and delays later in the process.
Security and Auditing
Every smart contract we ship goes through an internal security review covering access control, reentrancy vulnerabilities, integer overflow, and economic attack vectors. For high-value protocols, we coordinate third-party audits from specialist security firms as an additional safeguard.
Pricing and Timelines
A smart contract suite with frontend integration typically takes 6–10 weeks starting from $20,000 USD. A full DeFi protocol or NFT marketplace takes 12–20 weeks. RWA tokenisation platforms with KYC and compliance layers typically take 16–24 weeks. All projects are fixed-price after discovery.
Blockchain projects we have shipped in the UAE
Our blockchain work is live, not theoretical. A few of the platforms our Dubai team has designed, built and launched:
Tokenify: a real-world asset tokenization platform for fractional ownership of property, art and luxury items, with Move smart contracts on Aptos.
Jungle Vault: a DeFi staking dApp on Aptos, with the staking contracts written in Move and a React front end.
Jungle Jackpot: a provably fair chest game that uses Aptos on-chain randomness, so every prize draw can be verified.
Ethernal Cubs: customizable AI NFT characters with ERC-721 and ERC-1155 contracts on Robinhood Chain, built with Hardhat and OpenZeppelin.
GlobalPay: a fiat-to-crypto on and off-ramp for instant global payments with stablecoins.
Industries we build blockchain products for
Real estate and property: tokenized ownership, investor portals and rental yield distribution.
Fintech and payments: wallets, crypto cards, stablecoin settlement and exchange integrations.
Gaming and loyalty: on-chain rewards, NFT items, play-to-earn economies and points programs.
Luxury and collectibles: provenance records, certificates of authenticity and NFT marketplaces.
How a blockchain engagement with us works
Every blockchain project starts with a short discovery phase where we choose the right chain for your use case, map the token and contract design, and flag any VARA or ADGM considerations early. We then build and test the contracts on testnet with your team, run an internal security review, coordinate a third-party audit for high-value contracts, and launch on mainnet with monitoring in place. After launch we stay on for upgrades, new features and support.
Our rates in Dubai
We charge between USD 30 and 45 per hour, which is about AED 110 to 165, depending on the work involved and the seniority of the team your blockchain project needs. That is competitive for an in-house team based in the UAE. After a short discovery call we turn the scope into a fixed quote with a clear timeline, so you know the full cost before we start. For a quick first estimate, try the Pride AI Estimator.
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Blockchain development in Dubai
Why companies choose Proud Lion Studios
We have built on blockchains since 2021 and ship production dApps, tokens and financial products from our Dubai studio. As an Aptos Foundation-backed team that also builds on Ethereum and EVM chains, we pick the chain for the product, not the other way round, and we design for real users: low fees, simple wallets and flows that make sense to people new to crypto.
- Aptos Foundation-backed, with multiple ecosystem grants
- Production dApps for staking, payments, tokenization and gaming
- Move and Solidity smart contracts, tested and reviewed before mainnet
- Keyless and social login so users do not need a seed phrase
What we build
Smart contracts
Tokens, NFTs, staking, vesting, escrow and governance contracts in Move and Solidity.
dApps and wallets
Web and mobile apps that connect to wallets, or create them in the background for mainstream users.
Tokenization platforms
Fractional ownership of property, art and other real-world assets with investor dashboards.
Crypto payments and ramps
Fiat on and off ramps, stablecoin payments and crypto checkout for businesses.
DeFi products
Staking vaults, reward pools and prize draws with on-chain randomness.
Blockchain games
Games with on-chain items, token rewards and verifiable fairness.
Our work
Tokenify
A real-world asset tokenization platform on Aptos for fractional ownership of property, art and luxury items.
View the case study →GlobalPay
A fiat-to-crypto on and off ramp dApp with card and bank transfers and stablecoin payments.
View the case study →Jungle Vault
An Aptos staking dApp where users stake tokens and NFTs to earn rewards, with live pool data.
View the case study →How we work
Product and token design
We define what lives on-chain and what does not, and model token supply, fees and incentives.
Chain and architecture
We choose the chain, wallets, indexing and off-chain services based on your users and costs.
Smart contract build
Contracts written with full test coverage on testnet, reviewed internally and prepared for external audit.
App and integrations
The web or mobile app, admin tools, payment providers and analytics around the contracts.
Mainnet launch
Staged deployment, monitoring and an upgrade and incident plan for after launch.
Technology we use
Cost and timeline
Our rates are USD 30 to 45 per hour (about AED 110 to 165), depending on the work and the seniority of the team. The ranges below are typical; you get a fixed quote after a short discovery call.
Smart contract or token
A token, NFT or staking contract with tests, deployment and a simple claim or mint page.
About 3 to 6 weeksdApp or payment product
A full web app with wallet login, contracts, admin tools and integrations.
About 2 to 4 monthsBlockchain platform
Tokenization, exchange-style or banking platforms with compliance flows and back-office.
About 4 to 9 monthsBuilt for the UAE
Dubai regulates virtual asset activity through VARA, and the wider UAE has its own rules in ADGM and under the Central Bank. We flag early whether your product could be a regulated activity, design KYC and AML flows where they are needed, and prepare the technical documentation your legal advisers and licensing process require.
More questions
Which blockchain should we build on?
It depends on your users, fees and the ecosystem you want to join. We build on Aptos and on Ethereum and EVM chains, and recommend one after discovery.
Do our users need a crypto wallet?
Not necessarily. We can use keyless or social login so a wallet is created in the background and users sign in with Google or Apple.
Do you audit smart contracts?
We test every contract thoroughly and review it internally, and for contracts that hold significant value we recommend and coordinate an independent external audit.
Do we need a VARA licence?
It depends on what the product does. Many blockchain products do not need one, while exchanges, custody and some token sales do. We help you find out early with your legal advisers.
Can you add blockchain to our existing app?
Yes. We often add wallets, tokens, NFTs or crypto payments to existing web and mobile products.
What is this service?
Proud Lion Studios delivers expert software development services from Dubai, UAE — covering mobile app development, blockchain, AI agents, game development, SaaS, and design. Each service is tailored to your exact business requirements, with no templates and no generic solutions. Our 15-member team has delivered 50+ projects for startups and enterprises across the UAE, Middle East, and globally.
Starting from
$5,000 USD
Hourly rate
$30–45 USD
Typical delivery
4–16 weeks
Based in
Dubai, UAE
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Why Proud Lion Studios?
We are a Dubai-based software development company with 15+ specialists, 50+ delivered projects, and direct backing from the Aptos Foundation. Unlike generic agencies, we combine deep business understanding with cutting-edge technical execution. We treat every project as if it were our own — no templates, no cookie-cutter solutions. Every engagement is built around your business DNA, your market, and your growth goals. Our hourly rates are competitive with the UAE market, and we offer flexible engagement models from fixed-scope projects to ongoing retainers.
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