NFT & Metaverse Development 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 builds NFT and metaverse products in Dubai: NFT collections and marketplaces, utility and membership NFTs, composable game items and 3D virtual worlds. We are an Aptos Foundation-backed team and also build on Ethereum and other EVM chains.
Our work in this space goes back to the early days of Web3, including NFT projects with Warner Bros. Since then we have launched our own collections and worlds: Proud Lions Club with holder profit sharing, Ethernal Cubs with composable AI characters, and Lionverse, a 3D world with customisable avatars.
We focus on NFTs with real utility and on onboarding that works for mainstream users, with email and social login, sponsored gas fees and clear rules for what ownership unlocks. For Dubai projects we also consider VARA requirements from the start.
NFT and metaverse development in Dubai
Why companies choose Proud Lion Studios
We have been building NFT collections, marketplaces and virtual worlds since the early days of Web3, including technical work alongside Warner Bros on NFT projects. Today our Dubai team focuses on NFTs and metaverse experiences with real utility: ownership that unlocks something, games people want to play and platforms that work for mainstream users.
- NFT collaboration with Warner Bros and our own launched collections
- Aptos Foundation-backed team, also shipping on Ethereum and EVM chains
- Composable NFTs, on-chain randomness and keyless wallet onboarding
- 3D worlds and avatars built by our in-house artists
What we build
NFT collections
Art generation, smart contracts, minting sites, allowlists and reveal mechanics.
NFT marketplaces
Listing, bidding, royalties and collection pages, or integration with existing marketplaces.
Utility and membership NFTs
Access passes, loyalty rewards and revenue sharing tied to ownership.
Composable and game NFTs
Characters and items built from parts that can be combined, traded and used in games.
Metaverse worlds
3D spaces with avatars, events and social features, on web and in Unity.
Real-world asset NFTs
Tokenised property, art and luxury items with verification and investor portals.
Our work
Ethernal Cubs
Customisable AI NFT characters built from chests of parts, with ERC-721 and ERC-1155 contracts on Robinhood Chain.
View the case study →Proud Lions Club NFT
Our flagship NFT collection with holder profit sharing, minting and staking.
View the case study →Lionverse Metaverse
A 3D Web3 world in Unity with VRM avatars and an on-chain token.
View the case study →Tokenify
A real-world asset tokenization platform for fractional ownership of property, art and luxury items.
View the case study →How we work
Utility and economics
We define what ownership unlocks and model the supply, pricing and royalties before any art is made.
Art and world design
Characters, traits, 3D assets and the world or site where the NFTs live.
Smart contracts
Contracts for minting, trading and utility, tested on testnet and reviewed for security.
Launch
Minting site, allowlist, marketplace listing and launch monitoring.
After launch
Holder benefits, new drops, events and ongoing development.
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.
NFT collection launch
Contracts, art pipeline, minting site and marketplace listing.
About 4 to 8 weeksUtility NFT platform
Membership, rewards or revenue sharing with a holder dashboard.
About 2 to 4 monthsMetaverse world or marketplace
A 3D world or a full marketplace with trading, royalties and avatars.
About 4 to 8 monthsBuilt for the UAE
In Dubai, virtual asset activity is regulated by VARA, so we check early whether your NFTs could count as virtual assets or investment products, and design the utility, marketing and sales flow accordingly. For regulated cases we work alongside your legal advisers and prepare the technical documentation they need.
More questions
How much does NFT development cost in Dubai?
A collection launch typically takes 4 to 8 weeks and a utility platform 2 to 4 months, at our rate of USD 30 to 45 per hour. We confirm a fixed price after discovery.
Which blockchain should we launch on?
We build on Aptos, Ethereum and other EVM chains. We recommend a chain based on fees, your audience's wallets and the marketplaces you want to reach.
Do NFTs need a VARA licence in Dubai?
It depends on what the NFT does and how it is sold. We flag regulatory questions early and work with your legal advisers on anything that could be a regulated virtual asset.
Can users buy NFTs without a crypto wallet?
Yes. We build onboarding with email or social login and wallets created in the background, so mainstream users can take part.
Can you build a metaverse in Unity?
Yes. Lionverse is our Unity-based 3D world with customisable avatars and on-chain ownership.
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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