Mobile App Development Company in Dubai

We design and build iOS, Android and cross-platform apps for businesses in the UAE. Booking, delivery, shopping or a tool for your own team, we take it from the first sketch to the App Store and Google Play, and support it after launch.

  • iOS Apps
  • Android Apps
  • Flutter & React Native
  • UI/UX Design
  • Arabic & English
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What we build

Most app projects need more than one of these. Open any item to see what it covers.

iOS apps

Apps for iPhone and iPad, built to Apple’s guidelines so they get through App Store review without surprises.

Android apps

Apps that run smoothly on the many Android phones and tablets people use here, not just the latest flagships.

Cross-platform apps

One codebase for iOS and Android, built with Flutter or React Native. Quicker to launch and cheaper to maintain.

App design (UI/UX)

Wireframes and a clickable prototype you can try on your own phone before we write any code.

Backend, APIs and admin panels

The parts users don’t see: a secure backend, APIs and a web admin panel where your team manages users, content, orders and reports.

Maintenance and support

Updates for new iOS and Android versions, bug fixes, monitoring and new features after launch.

Mobile apps designed and built by MainStream in Dubai

An app people keep using

Plenty of apps get deleted after a few uses. Whether yours is for booking, shopping, delivery or managing a service, it has to be simple for customers and practical for your team.

Talk through your app idea
01

Start with what matters

We build the features your users need first, instead of an overloaded first version that takes a year to ship.

02

Connected to your business

Customer screens link to your booking, stock, payment or operations systems where it makes sense.

03

Ready to improve

Analytics and a simple update process are set up from the start, so the app gets better with real feedback.

What UAE users expect

Two languages, quick payments and live updates on their order. We build these in from the start rather than adding them later.

Arabic and English

Both languages, with a proper right-to-left Arabic layout.

In-app payments

Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and UAE payment gateways.

Secure login

OTP, Face ID, fingerprint or social sign-in.

Push notifications

Targeted alerts and offers that bring users back.

Maps and live tracking

Locations, routes and real-time order or driver tracking.

In-app chat

Chat, WhatsApp links and support tickets inside the app.

Analytics

Installs, behaviour and conversions tracked from day one.

App store launch

Listings, screenshots and submission to the App Store and Google Play.

Native or cross-platform?

It depends on your features, your users, your budget and how quickly you need to launch. This is how we usually help businesses decide.

Native iOS (Swift)

Best for: Premium consumer apps where performance and Apple features matter most.

  • Best speed and smoothness
  • Full access to iPhone features
  • Apple-standard look and feel

Keep in mind: Separate build needed for Android

Most popular

Cross-platform (Flutter / React Native)

Best for: Most businesses that want iOS and Android quickly, on one budget.

  • One codebase for both platforms
  • Faster launch, lower cost
  • Easier long-term maintenance

Keep in mind: Very device-specific features may need native work

Native Android (Kotlin)

Best for: Apps focused on Android users or deep device and hardware integration.

  • Best performance on Android
  • Full access to Android features
  • Flexible distribution options

Keep in mind: Separate build needed for iOS

Not sure which one fits? Ask us for a free recommendation

How an app project runs

Four steps, with regular demos so you can see progress on your own phone.

  1. Plan

    We agree who the app is for, which features come first, the platforms and the budget, and map out the main user journeys.

  2. Design

    Wireframes, screen designs and a clickable prototype you can try before development starts.

  3. Build and test

    Development in short sprints with regular demos, tested on real devices for speed, security and bugs.

  4. Launch

    We submit the app to the stores, set up analytics, then keep supporting and updating it after go-live.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions we hear most often on first calls. If yours isn’t here, just ask us.

How much does it cost to build an app in Dubai?

It depends on the features, the number of screens, which platforms you need and what the app connects to, such as payments, maps or your existing systems. After a free call we give you a fixed quote with the scope and milestones agreed upfront.

How long does it take to build an app?

A simple app usually launches in about 8 to 12 weeks. Apps with complex features, admin panels and integrations take longer. We agree a realistic timeline with milestones before development starts.

Native or cross-platform: which should I choose?

Native apps (Swift for iOS, Kotlin for Android) give the best performance and full access to device features. Cross-platform apps built with Flutter or React Native use one codebase for both, so they’re quicker and cheaper to build. We’ll recommend one based on your features, budget and timeline.

Do you build apps for both iOS and Android?

Yes. iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets, either as separate native apps or as one cross-platform app that runs on both.

Will you publish my app on the App Store and Google Play?

Yes. We prepare the store listings, screenshots and compliance details, and handle submission and review for both stores.

Can my app be in Arabic and English?

Yes. We build apps in both languages, with a proper right-to-left Arabic layout, translated content and a language switch.

Can you build an admin panel for the app?

Yes. A secure web admin panel lets your team manage users, content, orders, bookings, notifications and reports without touching code.

Do you support the app after launch?

Yes. We handle updates for new iOS and Android versions, bug fixes, security, monitoring and new features.

Free 30-minute call

Tell us about your app idea

Even if it’s just a rough idea. On a free call we’ll talk through the features, suggest native or cross-platform and give you a rough timeline.

  • Free quote
  • Clickable prototype before code
  • Support after launch
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