Pricing Guide
How Much Does Mobile App Development Cost in Dubai?
Mobile app development costs in Dubai range from AED 12,000 for a simple utility app to AED 500,000+ for a complex two-sided marketplace. This guide breaks down real costs by project type so you can plan your budget accurately.
Breakdown
Pricing by Project Type
Simple Utility App (iOS or Android)
Cost Range
AED 12,000 – AED 30,000
Timeline
4 – 8 weeks
A single-purpose app with minimal backend requirements — appointment booking, menu display, event app. Cross-platform React Native or Flutter. Basic authentication and payment integration.
Cross-Platform App MVP (iOS + Android)
Cost Range
AED 25,000 – AED 70,000
Timeline
8 – 14 weeks
A market-ready MVP with user authentication, core feature set, API backend, UAE payment integration (Telr, PayTabs), and App Store + Google Play submission. React Native or Flutter.
Two-Sided Marketplace App
Cost Range
AED 70,000 – AED 200,000
Timeline
14 – 24 weeks
A marketplace connecting buyers and sellers, service providers and clients, or drivers and passengers. Includes dual user roles, in-app payments, real-time tracking, push notifications, and admin dashboard.
AI-Enhanced Mobile App
Cost Range
AED 40,000 – AED 120,000
Timeline
10 – 18 weeks
A mobile application with AI features — LLM chatbot, AI recommendations, document processing, or voice interface. Includes React Native UI, AI backend integration, and Arabic language support.
Enterprise Mobile App
Cost Range
AED 120,000 – AED 500,000+
Timeline
20 – 40 weeks
Enterprise-grade mobile application with SSO/SAML authentication, ERP/CRM integration, offline functionality, device management (MDM), security compliance, and multi-language support.
FAQ
Common Questions on Cost
Is it cheaper to build one app for iOS and Android or two separate native apps?
One cross-platform app (React Native or Flutter) is typically 40–60% cheaper than two separate native apps (Swift for iOS, Kotlin for Android). The quality difference for most business applications is negligible, and you get a single codebase that is easier to maintain.
Why are Dubai app development costs higher than Pakistan?
App development rates in Pakistan (where our development team is based) are significantly lower than Dubai-based agencies — while delivering the same technical quality. Our hybrid model gives you Dubai-standard project management with Pakistan-based engineering costs, making our prices competitive globally.
Are there ongoing costs after app launch?
Yes. Plan for: Apple Developer Account ($99/year), Google Play Developer Account ($25 one-time), cloud hosting (€30–€200/month depending on traffic), and maintenance (€299/month with WORKFLOX). App Store updates are required when iOS/Android releases breaking changes.
How long does app development take in Dubai?
A focused MVP takes 6–10 weeks. A full-featured market-ready app takes 12–18 weeks. Enterprise apps take 20–40 weeks. Timeline is largely determined by feature scope and the number of third-party integrations, not by geography.
Get an Exact Quote
Get a Fixed-Price Proposal
Tell us what you're building and we'll give you a detailed, milestone-based proposal with fixed pricing. No hourly billing, no surprises.
Contact Us
Have A Project?
Let’s Build ItHave a project in mind? Tell us what you're building and we'll get back to you within 12–24 hours with a clear plan.
🔒
100% Confidential
⚡
12–24 Hr Response
🛡️
60-Day Bug Fix
✅
Free Consultation
💬
Start Your Project
Fill in the details below or book a call