Apex IT Solutions builds custom software, web and mobile applications, and DevOps infrastructure for Dubai-based businesses — delivered remotely from our Rawalpindi, Pakistan engineering hub. Dubai's economy runs on real estate, trade and logistics, financial services, and a fast-growing tech and e-commerce scene across mainland and free zones like DIFC, DMCC, and Dubai Internet City. We give UAE companies senior engineering capacity, near-full working-day overlap, bilingual English/Arabic delivery, and contracts and data residency built for the region.
What we build for UAE companies
- Custom software and SaaS platforms — B2B products, internal tools, and customer portals on modern stacks (Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL)
- Web applications and company sites — including bilingual English/Arabic and right-to-left (RTL) builds
- Mobile apps — iOS, Android, Flutter, and React Native
- DevOps and cloud engineering — CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and managed cloud on AWS (incl. the Bahrain region), Azure, and GCP
- 3D modeling and animation — property visualization and marketing animation
Why Dubai companies work with a Pakistan-based team
Senior capacity at a sustainable cost. Pakistan's senior engineering talent costs significantly less than a comparable Dubai onshore team while delivering the same modern-stack work. For a regional comparison we've written an honest Pakistan vs UAE development company piece.
One hour apart, not nine. Pakistan is only 1 hour ahead of the UAE, so unlike US- or UK-offshore arrangements we share almost the entire working day. Calls, demos, and pairing happen at any point in your business hours.
Built for the region. Bilingual English/Arabic and RTL interfaces, data residency in the AWS Bahrain (Middle East) region where required, and familiarity with mainland and free-zone (DIFC, DMCC) company structures.
Paperwork that protects you. Mutual NDA before any technical discussion, Singapore arbitration as the default jurisdiction for foreign clients, full IP assignment, and AED or USD invoicing through Wise or Stripe. Details on our trust and security page.
How an engagement runs
- Discovery: a scoping conversation and written proposal — free, no commitment
- Fixed-scope project: agreed deliverables and timeline, 50/50 payment terms
- Time & materials or retainer: for evolving scope and ongoing product work, Net-30 monthly invoicing
- Dedicated team: named engineers working as an extension of yours
Engagement models are described on our pricing page; recent delivery work is on the case studies page.
Industries we serve for Dubai clients
- Real estate, proptech & logistics — listing platforms, tracking, and operations systems
- Fintech — payment integrations and compliance-aware builds for DIFC firms
- E-commerce & retail — bilingual storefronts and headless commerce
- SaaS — product engineering for B2B subscription software
- Healthcare — patient-facing portals and clinic systems
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have an office in Dubai?
No. Our headquarters and entire engineering team are in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, and we are open about that. Work for Dubai clients is delivered remotely, and we work with UAE mainland companies and free-zone entities (DIFC, DMCC, Dubai Internet City) alike.
How do you handle the time difference with the UAE?
Pakistan is only 1 hour ahead of the UAE, so we share almost the entire working day. Calls, demos, and pairing can happen at any point in your business hours with no follow-the-sun gap.
Can you build in Arabic and keep data in the region?
Yes. We build bilingual English/Arabic and right-to-left (RTL) interfaces, and for data residency we can deploy to the AWS Bahrain (Middle East) region or other UAE-compliant cloud regions. A mutual NDA and full IP assignment are standard, with Singapore arbitration as the default jurisdiction for foreign clients. More on our trust and security page.
How do payments work from the UAE?
AED or USD invoicing via Wise or Stripe. Fixed-bid projects are typically 50% at kickoff and 50% at delivery; retainers and dedicated-team engagements run on Net-30 monthly invoices.
How do your rates compare with Dubai development agencies?
We don't publish a fixed price list because every engagement is scoped individually, but senior Pakistan-based engineering generally costs significantly less than a comparable Dubai onshore team or agency. See our pricing page for how engagements are structured, then request a quote for real numbers against your scope.
Ready to talk? Get a free consultation with an Apex IT Solutions engineer, or request a project quote. See also our UAE software development overview.