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App Development Cost CalculatorDubai & UAE
Estimate what your mobile app will cost to build in Dubai and the UAE. Pick your platforms, design approach and features to see an indicative budget in AED and USD, a realistic timeline, and how the same scope compares at typical Dubai agency rates. No email required.
Methodology
How the app cost estimate is calculated
Every app starts with about 120 hours of foundations: project setup, core screens, build pipelines and app store release. Design adds 40 hours for a template-based approach or 120 hours for custom UX and UI. Each feature you select adds the typical hours a senior team needs to build and test it.
The total is then adjusted for platforms: cross-platform development with Flutter or React Native adds about 15 percent to cover two stores, while separate native apps add about 70 percent. A companion web app adds roughly 45 percent. Finally, 25 percent is added for quality assurance, project management and Strategic Discovery.
Hours are priced at USD 25 to 45 per hour, which reflects a senior hybrid team like ours. For comparison, the calculator also shows the same hours at USD 60 to 120, a typical range for agencies with all their staff in Dubai.
| Feature | Hours |
|---|---|
| User accounts & profiles | 40 |
| Push notifications | 20 |
| Online payments (cards, Apple Pay, COD) | 60 |
| Bookings or scheduling | 60 |
| In-app chat | 80 |
| Maps & live location tracking | 70 |
| Ratings & reviews | 30 |
| Admin dashboard (web) | 100 |
| Arabic + English (RTL) | 40 |
| ERP / CRM / third-party integration | 60 |
| Multi-vendor marketplace | 160 |
| Offline mode & sync | 60 |
| Analytics & reporting | 30 |
For a deeper breakdown read our guides on mobile app development cost in Dubai, building an MVP in Dubai and food delivery app costs, or see our mobile app development services in Dubai.
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