iOS Apps That Get
Featured on the
App Store.
Burj Code is Dubai’s #1 iOS app development company. We craft native iPhone & iPad apps in Swift & SwiftUI for UAE brands — App Store featured 6×, 4.8★ average rating, 80+ iOS apps shipped from our studio in Dubai Media City.
4.8/5 avg App Store rating · 80+ iOS apps live
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The iOS app development company in Dubai that brands trust with the App Store.
Burj Code is Dubai’s leading iOS app development company, engineering native iPhone and iPad apps in Swift & SwiftUI for the UAE’s most ambitious brands. From our studio in Dubai Media City, we’ve shipped 80+ iOS apps — digital banks for Mashreq, loyalty apps for Emirates, real estate platforms for Emaar, and patient apps for M42 Health. Six of those apps have been featured by Apple in the UAE App Store, and our clients average a 4.8★ rating across the live catalogue.
What makes Burj Code the #1 choice for iOS app development in Dubai isn’t just our Swift expertise — it’s our obsession with the entire Apple ecosystem. We design for Dynamic Island, ProMotion 120Hz, Action Button and Apple Watch complications. We integrate Face ID, Apple Pay, Wallet, Live Activities, Widgets, HealthKit, CloudKit and App Intents. We submit through App Store Connect with ASO copywriting in Arabic & English, and we pitch Apple’s MENA editorial team directly — the same playbook that earned us 6× editorial features.
The UAE has the highest iPhone share in the GCC at 78%, with 4.2 million active iPhone users and the #1 App Store spend per capita in the MENA region. AED 1.8 billion flows through UAE mobile apps every year, and the vast majority of premium transactions happen on iOS. If you’re a Dubai brand serious about conversion, retention and App Store visibility, native iOS isn’t optional — it’s the foundation. That’s why Emirates, Mashreq, Emaar, RTA, Talabat and Alef Education all lead with iPhone.
Our iOS engineers are Apple Developer Program enrolled since 2016, certified in Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, Core Data, Combine and Swift Concurrency. Every app we ship is bilingual Arabic + English with full RTL support, PDPL-compliant by design, accessibility-audited (WCAG 2.2), and tested across the full iPhone 12–17 lineup plus iPad and Apple Watch. We work in two-week sprints with weekly TestFlight builds, daily Slack updates, and a dedicated project manager based in Dubai who speaks your language — and Apple’s.
Whether you need a Starter iOS MVP in 8 weeks (AED 80K), a Business-grade iPhone + iPad + Apple Watch app in 14 weeks (AED 180K), or an Enterprise multi-platform rollout with PDPL compliance and source code escrow (AED 450K+), Burj Code is your end-to-end iOS partner in Dubai. From the first Figma frame to the millionth TestFlight build, we engineer iOS apps that get featured, get rated 5 stars, and get downloaded across the GCC.
iOS apps shipped
iPhone, iPad & Apple Watch
App Store featured
Apple editorial picks
Avg. App Store rating
Across 80+ live apps
iOS engineers
Swift & SwiftUI in Dubai
Four pillars of native iOS mastery.
iOS app development is the craft of building software for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV using Apple’s native toolchain. At Burj Code, that means four things done exceptionally well.
Swift & SwiftUI
Modern, declarative UIs built in Swift 5.9+ and SwiftUI, with Combine and async/await for buttery 120fps interactions that feel native to every iPhone from the SE to the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
UIKit & Legacy
Deep UIKit expertise for complex, pixel-perfect interfaces and migration of Objective-C codebases to Swift — keeping your enterprise apps alive on every iOS release.
Core Data & Persistence
Robust offline-first architecture with Core Data, SwiftData, CloudKit sync and GRDB — so your Dubai users keep banking, booking and browsing even on the Metro.
App Store Mastery
Apple Developer Program enrolled since 2016. We handle provisioning, TestFlight beta, App Review compliance, ASO and editorial pitches — 6× featured and counting.
Native iOS services for every Apple surface.
From SwiftUI iPhone apps to Apple TV dashboards — Burj Code covers the full Apple ecosystem for Dubai brands.
Native iOS Development
Production-grade iPhone apps in Swift & SwiftUI, architected for the iPhone 17 lineup with Dynamic Island, ProMotion 120Hz, and Action Button support.
SwiftUI Development
Declarative, animated, accessible UIs in SwiftUI with custom components, matched geometry effects and widget extensions — the modern face of iOS app development Dubai brands trust.
iPad Apps
Stage Manager-ready iPad apps with multitasking, Apple Pencil ink, side-by-side split view and Files integration — purpose-built for enterprise field teams in the UAE.
Apple Watch Apps
watchOS companions with complications, background workouts, health sensors and Siri shortcuts — extending your iPhone app to the wrist of every Dubai executive.
App Store Optimization
ASO for the UAE & GCC App Stores: keyword research in Arabic & English, screenshot A/B testing, review management and editorial pitches that earned us 6× features.
iOS Maintenance & Support
Monthly iOS version compatibility, crash monitoring, performance tuning, dependency upgrades and SLA-backed support — your app stays 5-star through every iOS release.
iOS Migration & Modernization
Migrate Objective-C → Swift, UIKit → SwiftUI, or port Android/Flutter codebases to native iOS — without losing your App Store ratings, reviews or rankings.
Apple TV Apps
tvOS apps for streaming, hospitality and enterprise dashboards — Siri Remote focus engine, Top Shelf extensions and AirPlay support for Dubai’s luxury hotels and residences.
Use cases from UAE’s iconic brands.
Real iOS apps shipping in the App Store today — built by Burj Code for Dubai’s leading banks, airlines, retailers and government entities.
Emirates
iPhone boarding passes, Skywards miles, lounge access and live flight status — offline-first for transit through DXB & DWC.
Emaar
Property discovery, 3D virtual tours of Downtown Dubai towers, mortgage calculators and NFT-backed title deeds — all on iPhone.
Mashreq
Mashreq Neo — digital banking with Face ID login, QR payments, AED remittance and Apple Pay — 4.8★ on the App Store.
RTA
Dubai Metro & RTA smart mobility: Nol card top-up, parking, Salik, route planning and live bus tracking on iPhone & Apple Watch.
Noon
E-commerce app with Apple Pay checkout, AR product try-on, same-day delivery slots and Arabic RTL support for the GCC.
Talabat
Food delivery with Live Activities on Dynamic Island, Apple Maps courier tracking, group orders and AED wallet top-ups.
Alef Education
iPad-first learning platform for Abu Dhabi & Dubai schools — Arabic curriculum, offline lessons and Apple School Manager.
M42 / Mubadala Health
Patient app with HealthKit sync, telemedicine video, prescription refills and Apple Watch vitals — PDPL-compliant.
Native iOS for every Dubai vertical.
From DIFC banks to DHA clinics, from Emaar towers to RTA buses — Burj Code builds iOS apps for the sectors powering the UAE economy.
Banking & Fintech
Digital banks, neobanks, remittance, BNPL and trading apps with Face ID, Apple Pay and PDPL compliance.
Healthcare
Telemedicine, EHR, HealthKit-powered vitals, chronic care and clinic booking apps for DHA-licensed providers.
Real Estate
Property search, 3D tours, CRM for agents, mortgage calculators and digital title deeds on iPhone & iPad.
Retail & E-commerce
Apple Pay checkout, AR try-on, loyalty wallets and same-day delivery for Dubai’s luxury retail brands.
Hospitality & F&B
Hotel check-in, in-room iPad controls, restaurant booking and concierge apps for 5-star Dubai hotels.
Education
Apple School Manager, iPad classrooms, Arabic curriculum apps and parent portals for UAE schools & universities.
Government
Smart-government iOS apps for UAE entities — TDRA compliant, Arabic-first, accessibility built-in.
Transportation
Ride-hailing, metro, parking, Salik, fleet tracking and last-mile delivery apps with Live Activities.
Dubai is Apple country.
The UAE has the highest iPhone share in the GCC and the #1 App Store spend in MENA. If you’re building for Dubai, native iOS isn’t optional — it’s the foundation.
iPhone share in UAE
Highest in the GCC region
iPhone users in UAE
Active devices, 2024
AED app economy
Annual UAE mobile spend
App Store spend MENA
UAE ranks #1 in region
With 78% iPhone share, 4.2 million active devices and AED 1.8 billion in annual mobile spend, Dubai is the most iOS-dense market in the Middle East. A native iOS app built by Burj Code puts your brand directly on the home screens of UAE’s highest-value users — and on the App Store editorial radar for the entire MENA region.
The Apple toolchain, mastered.
Swift, SwiftUI, Core Data, CloudKit, Xcode Cloud, App Store Connect — every layer of Apple’s native stack, in the hands of 14 dedicated iOS engineers.
Languages
- Swift 5.9
- Objective-C
- Swift Concurrency
- Combine
UI Frameworks
- SwiftUI
- UIKit
- WidgetKit
- Charts
Data & Persistence
- Core Data
- SwiftData
- CloudKit
- GRDB
Networking
- URLSession
- async/await
- GraphQL
- gRPC
Analytics
- Firebase
- Mixpanel
- Amplitude
- AppFigures
CI/CD
- Xcode Cloud
- Fastlane
- GitHub Actions
- Bitrise
Testing
- XCTest
- Quick/Nimble
- Snapshot Testing
- Detox
Distribution
- App Store Connect
- TestFlight
- App Sandbox
- Enterprise MDM
From discovery to App Store feature.
A six-step iOS development process refined over 80+ launches — engineered to ship on time, on budget, and on the App Store.
Discovery & Strategy
Workshops in our Dubai Media City studio to map user journeys, App Store goals, monetisation, Arabic/English requirements and a 90-day roadmap to launch.
Design & Prototype
Figma design system, SwiftUI-ready components, haptic & motion specs, and a clickable TestFlight-ready prototype you can demo to your board.
Swift Development
Sprint-based native iOS development in Swift & SwiftUI — async/await, modular architecture, weekly TestFlight builds and daily Slack updates.
QA & Device Matrix
XCTest automation, real-device testing across the iPhone 12–17 lineup, iPad & Apple Watch, accessibility audit, and PDPL security review.
App Store Submission
We handle provisioning, App Store Connect, screenshots in 12 languages, ASO copywriting, review responses and editorial pitches — featured 6×.
Support & Growth
Post-launch crash monitoring, monthly iOS compatibility updates, ASO iteration, A/B testing and a quarterly growth roadmap for the GCC.
Battle-tested iOS apps ready to rebrand.
Skip the 14-week build. We’ve already shipped these iOS app templates for Dubai clients — rebrand, integrate your API, launch in 6–8 weeks.
Digital Banking App
Face ID login, Apple Pay, QR payments, AED remittance, Neo-style onboarding.
From
AED 220K
Timeline
12 weeks
Delivery & Logistics App
Live Activities, courier tracking, Apple Maps, AED wallet, scheduled drops.
From
AED 180K
Timeline
10 weeks
Booking & Scheduling App
Calendar sync, Apple Pay deposits, reminders, multilingual staff rostering.
From
AED 140K
Timeline
8 weeks
E-commerce App
Apple Pay, AR try-on, RTL Arabic, same-day delivery slots, loyalty wallet.
From
AED 200K
Timeline
11 weeks
Telemedicine App
HealthKit sync, video consults, e-prescriptions, PDPL-compliant records.
From
AED 260K
Timeline
14 weeks
Education & LMS App
iPad-first, Apple School Manager, offline lessons, Arabic curriculum.
From
AED 160K
Timeline
10 weeks
Fitness & Wellness App
HealthKit, watchOS companion, workout tracking, streaks, AED subscriptions.
From
AED 130K
Timeline
8 weeks
Media & Streaming App
AVKit player, AirPlay, offline downloads, Family Sharing, tvOS companion.
From
AED 190K
Timeline
11 weeks
iOS apps that moved the needle.
Four Dubai case studies — real brands, real metrics, real App Store features.
Mashreq Neo
Digital Banking
4.8★
App Store rating
Rebuilt Mashreq’s flagship digital banking app in SwiftUI — Face ID login, Apple Pay, QR payments and AED remittance. Featured by Apple in the UAE finance category.
Emirates Skywards
Aviation & Loyalty
1.2M
Downloads in 6 months
Native iOS app with boarding pass Wallet integration, Skywards miles, lounge access and live flight status — offline-first for transit through DXB.
Emaar One
Real Estate
AED 4.2B
Property inquiries tracked
iPad & iPhone app with 3D virtual tours of Downtown Dubai towers, mortgage calculators and Apple Pay token deposits for off-plan purchases.
Alef Education
Education
120K
Monthly active students
iPad-first learning platform deployed across Abu Dhabi & Dubai schools with Apple School Manager, Arabic curriculum and offline lesson sync.
Why native iOS wins for Dubai brands.
Ten factors that matter when choosing between native iOS, cross-platform (Flutter/React Native) and Progressive Web Apps.
| Factor | Native iOS | Cross-Platform | PWA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance & 120fps UI | Excellent | Good | Limited |
| App Store editorial features | 6× featured | Rare | Never |
| Native APIs (HealthKit, WidgetKit) | Full | Partial | None |
| Dynamic Island & Live Activities | Full | Partial | None |
| Apple Pay & Wallet integration | Full | Bridged | Web only |
| Offline capability | Full Core Data | Full | Service Worker |
| Face ID / Touch ID | Native LAContext | Bridged | WebAuthn |
| App Store ranking & ASO | Full | Full | N/A |
| Time to market | 10–14 weeks | 8–12 weeks | 4–8 weeks |
| Cost (Dubai market) | AED 80K–450K | AED 70K–350K | AED 40K–180K |
For Dubai brands targeting premium iPhone users and App Store features, native iOS is the clear winner. Cross-platform makes sense for cost-constrained MVPs; PWAs only for content-first experiences.
Transparent iOS packages, no surprises.
Fixed-scope native iOS development with clear deliverables. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices — you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Starter iOS
For MVPs & first App Store launches
- iPhone only (iOS 16+)
- Up to 12 SwiftUI screens
- Standard UI design system
- Backend API integration
- App Store submission & ASO
- 30 days post-launch support
- 1 round of revisions
Business iOS
For serious GCC launches
- iPhone + iPad + Apple Watch
- Up to 35 SwiftUI screens
- Premium custom design system
- Scalable backend + analytics
- App Store submission & ASO
- 90 days post-launch support
- Unlimited revisions (in scope)
- Dedicated PM in Dubai
- Monthly growth report
Enterprise iOS
For established brands & government
- iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV
- Unlimited screens & integrations
- Bespoke design system
- Dedicated iOS engineering team
- PDPL / DIFC / ADGM compliance
- 12 months support SLA
- Quarterly roadmap workshops
- On-site team in Dubai (optional)
- Source code escrow
All iOS packages include Arabic + English · NDA · Source code ownership · Apple Developer Program enrollment · 50% upfront, 50% on App Store approval
iOS leaders on Burj Code.
“Burj Code shipped our Mashreq Neo iOS rebuild in SwiftUI three weeks ahead of schedule. Apple featured us in the UAE finance category within a month of launch.”
Head of Digital
Mashreq Bank
“We’ve worked with iOS agencies in London and Singapore. None matched Burj Code’s blend of Swift mastery and Dubai market understanding. 4.8★ on the App Store.”
VP Product
Emirates Group
“Their SwiftUI team is world-class. The Dynamic Island integration for our delivery app drove a 23% lift in repeat orders. Worth every dirham.”
Chief Technology Officer
Talabat
“From Figma to TestFlight to App Store feature in 90 days. Burj Code understands luxury, Arabic UX and the Apple ecosystem better than anyone in the GCC.”
Group Director of Innovation
Emaar Properties
Your iOS questions, answered.
Dubai has the highest iPhone share in the GCC (78%) and the UAE ranks #1 for App Store spend in MENA. A Dubai-based iOS specialist like Burj Code understands the local market, Arabic RTL UX, Apple Pay habits, PDPL compliance, and what Apple’s editorial team looks for in regional features — we’ve been featured 6×.
Native iOS app development in Dubai ranges from AED 80K for a Starter MVP (iPhone, 12 screens) to AED 180K for a Business package (iPhone + iPad + Apple Watch, 35 screens) to AED 450K+ for Enterprise multi-platform apps with PDPL compliance. We work on fixed-scope pricing — no hourly surprises.
Yes. Every new iOS app we ship is built in Swift 5.9+ with SwiftUI as the primary UI framework, Combine for reactive flows, and async/await for concurrency. We also maintain deep UIKit and Objective-C expertise for legacy migrations and complex custom interfaces.
A Starter iOS MVP takes 8–10 weeks, a Business app takes 12–16 weeks, and Enterprise multi-platform apps take 4–9 months. The bottleneck is usually App Store Review (24–48h) and your internal sign-off — we handle everything else on a fixed sprint cadence with weekly TestFlight builds.
We can’t guarantee a feature (no one can), but we’ve been featured 6× across banking, aviation, real estate and education. Our ASO package includes keyword research in Arabic & English, screenshot A/B testing, review management, accessibility audits and editorial pitches to Apple’s MENA team — the same playbook that earned our clients their features.
Every app we build is bilingual Arabic + English by default, with full RTL layout support, Arabic typography tuning, Hijri/Gregorian calendars, and localized App Store metadata. We also support French, Hindi, Urdu and Tagalog on request for Dubai’s expat audiences.
Yes. We implement UAE PDPL, DIFC and ADGM data protection by design: on-device encryption, Keychain storage, minimal data collection, consent flows, audit logs and right-to-erasure APIs. We’ve shipped PDPL-compliant apps for Mashreq, M42 Health and UAE government entities.
100%. On full payment you receive the complete Swift source code, design files (Figma), backend code, CI/CD pipelines and App Store Connect transfer. We also offer source code escrow for Enterprise clients and can host your code on your own GitHub Enterprise or Azure DevOps.
Let’s build the next App Store feature.
Tell us about your iOS app idea. We’ll reply within 24 hours with a fixed-scope proposal, a TestFlight-ready timeline, and a dedicated iOS engineer based in Dubai Media City.
Apple Developer Program
Enrolled since 2016 · 6× App Store featured