Pricing · UAE
What software development costs in the UAE
Typical market ranges in AED, the budget bands we work in, and what moves a project up or down — so you can plan before you ask for quotes.
Typical market ranges in the UAE
These ranges reflect what UAE businesses typically pay for app and software projects. They're a planning guide, not a quote; your scope sets the actual figure.
Focused MVP or internal tool
AED 55,000 – AED 150,000
A single core workflow, 5 to 10 screens, simple backend and sign-in.
Typical timeline: 8–12 weeks
Business application
AED 150,000 – AED 370,000
Payments, admin panel, integrations, and Arabic–English support.
Typical timeline: 3–6 months
Enterprise or regulated system
AED 370,000+
Several departments, complex integrations, or health and finance compliance.
Typical timeline: 6–12 months, phased
Pricing · UAE
Hakrosoft budget bands
When you contact us we ask which band you're planning for, so we can propose a realistic scope. Amounts are converted from our US dollar bands at the fixed rate of AED 3.6725 per dollar and rounded.
- Under AED 37,000
- AED 37,000 – AED 92,000
- AED 92,000 – AED 184,000
- AED 184,000 – AED 367,000
- AED 367,000+
Where common projects usually fall
- Company website with CMS
- Under AED 37,000
- Bilingual Shopify or WooCommerce store
- AED 37,000 – AED 92,000
- MVP mobile app or web application
- AED 37,000 – AED 184,000
- Business app with payments and integrations
- AED 92,000 – AED 367,000
- ERP/CRM modules or multi-department system
- AED 184,000 and above
What changes the price
Scope and number of platforms
A web app alone costs less than a web app plus iOS and Android apps.
Arabic and English
Planning both languages from the start typically adds 10–20% to design and development; retrofitting Arabic later costs considerably more.
Integrations
Each ERP, CRM, payment gateway, or government service adds discovery, development, and testing time.
Compliance
UAE PDPL, health-data, or financial regulation requirements add architecture, documentation, and testing work.
Timeline
A shorter deadline for the same scope needs a larger team and costs more.
Start with discovery
For anything beyond a simple website, a short discovery phase — typically AED 12,000 to AED 35,000 in the UAE market — produces a validated feature list, an architecture that accounts for local integrations, and a fixed estimate. It's the most reliable way to avoid budget overruns.
VAT and invoicing
Hakrosoft is not established in the UAE, so UAE VAT is generally not charged on our invoices. VAT-registered UAE businesses usually account for VAT on imported services through the reverse-charge mechanism. Your tax adviser should confirm the treatment for your company.
Budget for after launch
Plan for roughly 15–20% of the original build cost each year for maintenance, security updates, OS and browser changes, and small improvements, plus third-party costs such as hosting, app store accounts, and payment gateway fees.
FAQ
Cost questions from UAE businesses
Clear answers to common questions about working with Hakrosoft.
How much does custom software development cost in the UAE?
Typical market ranges are AED 55,000 to AED 150,000 for a focused MVP or internal tool, AED 150,000 to AED 370,000 for a business application with integrations, and above AED 370,000 for enterprise or regulated systems.
How much does it cost to develop a website in Dubai?
A company website with a CMS usually costs under AED 37,000 with us, depending on page count and whether it's bilingual. Websites with bookings, quotes, client logins, or online sales typically range from AED 37,000 to AED 184,000.
Why do quotes for the same project vary so much?
Quotes differ in what they include — discovery, design, testing, Arabic support, and post-launch support are often left out of the cheapest. Compare quotes on scope, team, and what happens after launch, not just the total.
Do you offer fixed prices?
Yes, for a defined scope — usually after discovery. Ongoing product development is better suited to a dedicated team or time-and-material model.
Planning a software project in the UAE?
Tell us what you're building. We'll reply within one business day with an honest assessment, a suggested first step, and an indicative AED budget range.
info@hakrosoft.com · We respond within one business day