Mobile App Development Company 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 builds custom iOS and Android mobile applications for startups and enterprises across the UAE and globally. From consumer apps and B2B platforms to fintech tools and game-integrated experiences, our mobile development team delivers end-to-end solutions — from product strategy and UI/UX design through App Store and Google Play submission.
Our apps are built using React Native and Flutter for cross-platform efficiency, and native Swift or Kotlin when performance demands it. Every app we build is engineered for scalability: clean architecture, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and cloud infrastructure that grows with your user base.
What We Build
Consumer and B2C mobile apps (iOS & Android)
B2B and enterprise mobile platforms
Fintech and payment apps
Health and wellness applications
E-commerce mobile storefronts
Real estate and proptech apps
On-demand service and booking apps
Social and community platforms
AI-powered mobile tools
Our Mobile Tech Stack
React Native, Flutter, Swift, Kotlin, Node.js, Firebase, AWS, Stripe, PayTabs, Telr, Twilio, Google Maps API, Apple Push Notifications, Firebase Cloud Messaging, App Store Connect, Google Play Console.
Our Delivery Process
Every mobile project follows a five-stage process. Discovery and scoping maps your user personas, core flows, and technical requirements before a line of code is written. UI/UX design delivers high-fidelity, interactive prototypes that your team can test and approve. Agile development ships working features in two-week sprints with demos at every milestone. QA and testing covers functional testing, performance benchmarking, security review, and compatibility across 20+ device configurations. Launch and submission handles App Store and Google Play submission, ASO optimisation, and post-launch monitoring.
Why UAE Businesses Choose Us
Building a mobile app in Dubai means navigating specific requirements — Arabic RTL language support, UAE payment gateway integrations (PayTabs, Telr, Network International), and PDPL data privacy compliance. Our team is Dubai-based and understands these requirements first-hand. We have delivered mobile apps for clients across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, and the United States.
Pricing and Timelines
A typical MVP on a single platform takes 8–12 weeks and starts from $15,000 USD. A full-featured dual-platform app with backend, admin dashboard, and third-party integrations typically takes 14–20 weeks. We provide fixed-price quotes after a free discovery call.
Mobile apps we have shipped
ANT Talent App: a two-sided talent marketplace for the MENA region, built in Flutter with Node.js, with portfolios, crew booking, in-app earnings and subscriptions.
Jungle Run: a Unity endless runner for iOS and Android with keyless blockchain login and token rewards.
Cardly Reminder: an app that tracks credit card due dates and reminds users to pay on time.
1010 Food Eat: a restaurant discovery and food ordering app.
HPA Members: a membership management app with profiles, events and benefits.
Native, Flutter or React Native?
We recommend the approach that fits your product, not the one we prefer. Flutter and React Native let one codebase serve iOS and Android and suit most business apps. Native Swift and Kotlin make sense for heavy use of device hardware, complex animation or games, where we also use Unity. We decide this with you during discovery, together with the admin panel, APIs and payment providers your app needs.
From idea to the App Store
A typical mobile project moves through discovery and UX design, a clickable prototype, development in two-week sprints with a test build you can install, QA on real devices, and submission to the App Store and Google Play. We handle store listings, review feedback and post-launch updates, and we build the admin dashboard your team uses to run the app.
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 mobile app 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.
Related guides from our team
Mobile app development in Dubai
Why companies choose Proud Lion Studios
Our Dubai team designs, builds and launches iOS and Android apps end to end: product design, the app itself, the admin back-office behind it and the store launch. We have shipped apps in fintech, talent management, food ordering, sport and gaming, so we plan for the parts that decide whether an app succeeds after launch: onboarding, payments, notifications and the tools your team uses to run it.
- Apps shipped to the App Store and Google Play across fintech, sport, food and gaming
- Flutter, React Native, native and Unity, chosen per project
- Admin dashboards and APIs built by the same team as the app
- Arabic and English with right-to-left layouts done properly
What we build
Consumer apps
Booking, ordering, community and content apps with smooth onboarding, push notifications and in-app payments.
Business and operations apps
Field, sales and staff apps that connect to your CRM, ERP and internal systems.
Fintech and wallet apps
Card, payment and crypto apps with secure login, KYC flows and transaction history.
Marketplace apps
Two-sided apps with profiles, listings, search, messaging, bookings and payouts.
Admin back-offices
The web dashboard your team uses to manage users, content, orders and reports.
App rescue and upgrades
Taking over an existing app to fix crashes, speed it up and ship the features that stalled.
Our work
Talent Management
A Flutter marketplace app for a Dubai talent agency, with portfolios, bookings and an operations portal behind it.
View the case study →Cardly Reminder
A fintech app that syncs your cards and reminds you of due dates and statement dates before late fees hit.
View the case study →Jungle Run
Our Unity game on iOS and Android with Google and Apple login and on-chain rewards.
View the case study →How we work
Discovery and scope
We turn the idea into user journeys, a feature list and a fixed quote, and agree what goes into version one.
UX and UI design
Clickable Figma prototypes you can try on your phone before a line of code is written.
Build in sprints
Two-week sprints with a test build on your own device at the end of each one.
QA on real devices
Testing on a spread of iPhones and Android phones, including mid-range models your customers actually use.
Launch and support
App Store and Google Play submission, analytics, crash monitoring and a support plan 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.
MVP app
One platform or cross-platform, core features, simple admin and store launch.
About 6 to 10 weeksBusiness app
iOS and Android, payments, notifications, integrations and a full admin back-office.
About 3 to 5 monthsPlatform app
Marketplace or fintech scale, several user roles, real-time features and high security.
About 5 to 9 monthsBuilt for the UAE
Apps for the UAE need Arabic and English with proper right-to-left layouts, local payment options such as cards, Apple Pay and regional gateways, and data handling that respects the UAE Personal Data Protection Law. We design all three in from the start, and we know the App Store and Google Play review rules that most often delay launches from the region.
More questions
Should we build with Flutter or native?
Flutter or React Native suit most business apps and save cost by sharing one codebase across iOS and Android. We recommend native when an app depends on heavy device features or top-end performance.
Who owns the code and the store accounts?
You do. The source code, designs and App Store and Google Play accounts are yours, and we hand everything over at the end of the project.
Can you also build the backend and admin panel?
Yes. The same team builds the API, database and admin dashboard, so the app and the tools behind it are designed together.
Do you offer support after launch?
Yes. We offer monthly support for OS updates, fixes, monitoring and new features.
Can you take over an app another agency built?
Yes. We start with a code and security review, fix the urgent issues, then plan the next releases with you.
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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Get a free quote from our Dubai-based team within 24 hours — or use the Pride AI Estimator for an instant cost breakdown tailored to your exact requirements.
