Many companies that set up in Dubai start from Saudi Arabia, or the other way round. The platform is the same: WordPress, Arabic-first UX and proper RTL. What changes is how you market, the wording and the speed of expectation.
Why is Dubai a different market? Dubai is a global financial, trade and tourism hub. Decisions move faster, competition on digital presence is sharper, and clients expect a site that matches European and American standards in speed and simplicity.
Do I need an English-only site? The vast majority of companies operating in the UAE need a strong English version, plus an Arabic version for local and Gulf clients. Arabic is a requirement here, not decoration.
What should the first screen show? Who you are and what you do, where you are based and which licences or partnerships you hold, and how to reach you. Long stories do not belong above the fold.
How much does a website in the UAE cost? A 5-10 page bilingual corporate site starts from a price range that depends on the level of customisation and the back-office system. We send a written range after a short discovery call, not a generic quote.