How to choose a web developer in Dubai

Plenty of Dubai businesses have been burned by a web project, locked out of their own site, ghosted after launch, or handed something pretty that brings in nothing. Here's how to choose well.

Ask: do I own everything?

Your domain, hosting, code, and accounts should all be in your name. If a developer keeps you locked out 'for convenience,' that's a red flag. Ownership is non-negotiable.

Ask: what happens after launch?

Launch is the start, not the finish. Ask who fixes things, who you call, and what support looks like in month six. A good partner is still reachable years later.

Ask: is it built to be found?

A site that isn't fast, mobile-first, and structured for search is a brochure nobody reads. Ask how they handle performance and SEO from day one, not as an afterthought.

Red flags to watch for

• No fixed quote, or pricing that keeps moving.
• Vague answers about ownership and access.
• All style, no questions about your business goals.
• No examples of work that actually performs.

A good web partner asks about your business before they talk about design, and hands you the keys when it's done.

I quote fixed, build fast, and set everything up in your name, start to finish. If you're weighing up a web project, a free audit will tell you what's worth keeping and what isn't.