Hire a Web Developer in the UAE: 12-Point Checklist
TL;DR
Before hiring a UAE web developer, verify DET license, get 3+ live URLs, insist on fixed AED pricing, confirm Arabic RTL, lock in a 12-month care plan, and require App Store handling if apps are in scope.
The 12-point checklist
- DET license number on the vendor's website footer.
- VAT registration and TRN visible on invoices.
- 3+ live URLs you can visit — no mockups only. See our work.
- Fixed AED pricing — no "contact us" on standard packages. See ours.
- Arabic + English delivery, RTL layouts native.
- Scope + timeline in writing before payment.
- Design system (not a Figma dump).
- Testing & QA — automated + device lab coverage.
- Analytics & SEO included. See SEO packages.
- Post-launch care — monthly maintenance from AED 500.
- App Store handling if mobile is in scope — mobile services.
- AI readiness — can they embed chatbots, LLMs, vision?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What questions should I ask a Dubai web developer before hiring?+
Ask for their DET license, VAT TRN, 3+ live URLs, fixed AED pricing, Arabic RTL capability, written scope and timeline, testing coverage, and post-launch care plan.
How much should I pay upfront to a UAE web agency?+
Standard practice in the UAE is 40–50% upfront, 30–40% at midpoint, and 20% on launch. Auger Web offers milestone-based payment schedules on all fixed-price packages.
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