Real right-to-left Arabic
An Arabic page is more than translated text. Navigation, icons, forms and tables need to mirror correctly, and Arabic fonts must stay readable at small sizes on phones.
United Arab Emirates · Websites and e-commerce
Website development in the UAE, with sites your customers can read in Arabic and English
We build company websites and online stores that work equally well in both languages and take payments in dirhams. The team is based in Pakistan, one hour ahead of the UAE.
Website development: UAE
Website development in the UAE is usually bilingual from the start: an English site and an Arabic site that share the same structure, content and search setup, with Arabic shown right to left. Digihub designs and builds these as corporate websites, landing pages and e-commerce stores using WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, Odoo Website or custom code. We set up AED checkout through payment gateways that serve the UAE, consent for personal data, and page speed suited to mobile visitors.
What a UAE website has to handle
Visitors in the Emirates are multilingual, mobile-heavy and used to paying online, which shapes the build.
Separate URLs per language
Each language gets its own address and hreflang tags, so Google can show the Arabic page to Arabic searchers and the English page to everyone else.
Payments in AED
Online stores in the UAE need checkout in dirhams through a gateway that supports local cards and, often, wallets such as Apple Pay. We integrate the gateway your bank or provider supports.
Personal data and consent
Contact forms, newsletters and analytics collect personal data covered by the UAE PDPL. We add clear notices and consent options, and you confirm the wording with your legal adviser.
VAT on online sales
Prices shown to customers, tax invoices and order emails should reflect 5% VAT correctly. Stores connected to Odoo can pass orders straight into accounting.
Website development
Bilingual corporate websites
Company sites with matching Arabic and English pages, editable by your team in a content management system.
E-commerce stores
WooCommerce, Shopify or Odoo stores with AED pricing, VAT-inclusive display, shipping options and gateway checkout.
Landing pages for campaigns
Focused pages for Google or social campaigns in either language, with tracking set up for leads and sales.
Speed and mobile performance
Optimized images, caching and clean code so pages load quickly on mobile connections.
Integrations
Website forms and orders connected to Odoo, a CRM, WhatsApp click-to-chat or your email marketing tool.
How a remote web build works with a UAE team
Websites are reviewed in the browser, so remote delivery feels much the same as working with a local studio.
Staging site from the start
You review designs and pages on a private staging link in both languages and leave comments directly on each page.
Content in two languages
We agree early who writes and checks the Arabic content. We can prepare structure and English copy, and your team or translator approves Arabic text.
Same-week feedback
With a one-hour time difference and the same working days, review rounds fit inside your normal week.
How a project runs
Brief and sitemap
Goals, audiences, languages and the page list agreed in a short written brief.
Design
Layouts for desktop and mobile in English and Arabic, approved before development.
Build
Pages, store and integrations developed on a staging site you can check at any time.
Content and testing
Content loaded in both languages, then forms, payments and right-to-left layout tested on real devices.
Launch and handover
Go-live, search setup, training for your editors and full admin access handed to you.
What it costs
Fixed-price packages with the scope written down, paid stage by stage. Your project goes live once it's fully paid.
Related services
Sources and further reading
Official documentation and guidance if you want to read more about this topic.
Questions we hear most
Do we need separate Arabic and English websites?
Usually one website with two language versions is best. Each page has an Arabic and an English URL linked to each other, which keeps management simple and helps search engines show the right language.
Which payment gateways can you integrate for AED?
We integrate gateways that support AED and UAE cards, such as those offered by Stripe, Checkout.com, Telr or your bank, depending on which one approves your business. The choice of gateway and its fees are agreed directly between you and the provider.
Can you write the Arabic content?
We can structure the pages and prepare English copy. Arabic text should come from your team or a translator you choose, and a native speaker should approve it before launch.
Can our website connect to Odoo?
Yes. Odoo Website can run the site directly, or a WordPress or Shopify store can send orders and contacts into Odoo through an integration, so stock and invoices stay in one place.
Who owns the website after launch?
You do. You receive admin access, hosting details and any custom code, and the domain should always be registered in your company's name.
Next step
Plan your bilingual website
Share your current site, the languages you need and whether you sell online. We will suggest a platform and a sensible first version.