How much does software or AI cost in Dubai? A benchmark estimator

Scope is the biggest driver: the number of screens, user roles and business rules. After that come integrations with ERP, CRM or payment systems, Arabic and right to left support, compliance evidence, hosting requirements and how fast you need it delivered.

Arabic is more than translation. Layouts must mirror, typography and numerals need care, content must be written or reviewed by native speakers, and every screen has to be tested in both directions. AI features also need Arabic prompts and evaluation data.

Each integration with an ERP, CRM, payment gateway or government service adds design, build, testing and error handling work. Older systems with thin documentation or no sandbox environment add more, so list every system you need to connect before asking for a quote.

Yes. Regulated data means access controls, audit logs, data processing records and security testing, plus the written evidence an auditor will ask for. Building this in from the start costs far less than retrofitting it after launch.

In-region cloud regions can carry slightly higher running costs, and a disaster recovery setup adds a second environment to build and test. For many regulated buyers, keeping data in region is a requirement rather than a choice, so plan for it early.

The ranges come from published market benchmarks, so they show what the Dubai and Riyadh market typically charges for a similar scope. A real price depends on your exact requirements, which is why we give a fixed quote only after a short scoping conversation.