Mobile app development in Dubai and the UAE
MotionPexels builds iOS, Android and cross-platform mobile apps for startups, SMEs and enterprises in the UAE and the wider GCC. We start with the smallest version that proves the idea, then scale it.
iOS, Android and cross-platform
We build native iOS apps in Swift, and cross-platform apps when one codebase makes more sense for your budget and timeline.
The right choice depends on what the app needs to do. Apps that rely heavily on device features, or that must feel fully native, lean toward native. Apps with straightforward screens and a tight budget often suit a shared codebase.
We recommend an approach after we understand your users, your features and your plans for growth.
Types of apps we build
These are the kinds of mobile products that appear in our portfolio.
Marketplaces
Apps that connect buyers and sellers or customers and service providers, with listings, profiles and payments.
Healthcare
Patient-facing and care-team apps that handle sensitive information and need clear permissions and audit trails.
Fintech and trading
Apps for investors, traders and customers who manage money, where reliability and security matter most.
Booking and scheduling
Apps for travel, appointments, shifts and staffing, with calendars, notifications and confirmations.
On-demand services
Apps that match customers with people who do the work, such as contractors or personal services.
Operations apps
Mobile tools for field teams and managers who need to log work, track tasks and see status on the move.
In-app payments and Apple Pay
Payments are where many mobile apps lose customers. Apple Pay, cards with 3DS2, local methods such as Mada, and buy now, pay later options each behave differently in an app.
Our founder has about nine years in payments, including as Director of Solutions Engineering at Checkout.com. We build payment flows that handle failures, retries and pending states properly, not just the happy path.
- Apple Pay and Google Pay in-app and on the web
- Card payments with 3DS2 authentication
- Local methods for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman
- Buy now, pay later providers
See our payments page for the full list of what we integrate and how we work.
MVP first, then scale
Most apps do not need every feature on day one. We help you decide what goes into the first release and what waits, so you can launch, learn from real users and invest where it pays off.
When the app proves itself, the same team can grow into a larger delivery setup. Our MVP development page explains how that works.
How a mobile project runs
- 01
Understand the business problem
We start by identifying what you are trying to validate, automate, improve, or scale, and what success should look like.
- 02
Choose the right delivery model
We recommend whether the project needs a lean product squad, a structured enterprise team, or a phased approach that starts small and scales later.
- 03
Define the scope and roadmap
You get a clear plan for what to build first, what can wait, what integrations are needed, and how delivery will be structured.
- 04
Build with regular visibility
We deliver through clear milestones, regular demos, testing, and practical communication so you can see progress before launch.
- 05
Launch, support, and improve
We support go-live, production issues, documentation, handover, and future improvements as the product or platform grows.
What drives the cost of a mobile app
Two apps that look similar on the surface can need very different effort. These are the factors that move the estimate.
- Platforms: iOS only, Android only, or both, and whether they share a codebase
- Features: logins, profiles, search, notifications, chat, maps, media upload
- Backend and admin: the server, database and dashboard that sit behind the app
- Integrations: payments, CRMs, analytics, third-party APIs
- Design: a standard interface or a fully custom one with animation
- Compliance and security needs for the data the app handles
We use these factors to scope the first release and to separate what ships now from what can wait. You see the scoped estimate before work starts.
Launch and life after launch
Launch day is the start of the app’s real life. Operating-system updates, store policy changes and user feedback all arrive after release.
We plan for this from the beginning: crash and error reporting, a release process you can repeat, and a clear way to prioritize the next version. After go-live we can stay on a retainer or hand over with documentation.
Mobile app case studies
Below are mobile projects from our portfolio, including cross-platform and native builds.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to build a mobile app?
Cost depends on the number of screens and features, whether you need iOS, Android or both, backend and admin tools, integrations such as payments, and how polished the design needs to be. After a discovery call we send you a scoped estimate.
Should I build a native app or a cross-platform app?
Native apps suit products that depend on device features or need a fully native feel. Cross-platform apps share one codebase across iOS and Android, which can reduce cost and speed up delivery. We recommend one after we understand your requirements.
How long does it take to build a mobile app?
It depends on scope. A focused first version takes much less time than a full product with an admin panel, payments and several integrations. We agree milestones with you before we start.
Can you publish the app to the App Store and Google Play?
Yes. Store submission is part of getting an app live, including preparing listings, builds and the information each store asks for. Review decisions are made by Apple and Google, so we plan time for that.
Do you maintain the app after launch?
Yes. We support go-live and production issues, and we can continue with a retainer or a dedicated team for updates, new features and operating-system changes.
Ready to talk it through?
Book a 30-minute call. We’ll listen, ask the right questions, and tell you honestly whether and how we can help.