WordPress Sites That
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Dubai’s #1 WordPress studio. 90+ sites shipped for Emaar, Jumeirah, Aster, Dubai Chambers & Al Tayer Group. Custom themes, WooCommerce, headless WP + Next.js, Arabic RTL — AED 20K starter, 2-4 week delivery.
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The #1 WordPress Development Company in Dubai, UAE
Dubai runs on WordPress. 43% of all websites on the internet run WordPress — and in Dubai, that share is even higher. Emaar Properties, Jumeirah Group, Aster DM Healthcare, Dubai Chambers, Al Tayer Group, Khalifa Fund, Dubai SME — these are the brands whose WordPress sites we’ve built and maintained. The UAE ecommerce market is worth AED 28 billion in 2025, growing 18% YoY, and WordPress + WooCommerce powers a significant share of it. WordPress development in Dubai is the most cost-effective, most flexible, most SEO-friendly way to launch a website for an SME, a corporate, or a government entity — and Burj Code is the studio that builds them. We’ve shipped 90+ production WordPress sites, with a 4.8★ average client rating and a 2–4 week median delivery time.
What makes a Dubai WordPress site different? Three things: native Arabic RTL (via WPML — the gold standard for multilingual WordPress, with full CSS mirroring for icons, layouts, animations, forms), UAE-specific integrations (Stripe, Tap, Network International, Magnati, Paytabs for payments; Aramex, DHL, Emirates Post for shipping; Tabby, Tamara for BNPL; Mailchimp, HubSpot, Zoho for CRM; SAP, Odoo, Zoho Inventory for ERP), and PDPL-compliant hosting (AWS Middle East / me-central-1 region for UAE data residency, Cloudflare CDN, Wordfence + iThemes security). A freelancer from Upwork cannot pass Dubai Municipality review. A templated Wix site cannot scale to 50K SKUs. Burj Code does both — we are Dubai-based WordPress engineers who have shipped enterprise WordPress for the brands that define the city.
Our WordPress engineers are not generalists. Our team includes three WordPress core contributors, two WooCommerce-certified developers, one WPML-certified translator, and a Google-certified SEO specialist. We’ve built on every major WordPress stack: custom themes with theme.json + ACF Pro blocks (no bloated page builders), headless WordPress + Next.js storefronts (for sub-1s loads and edge caching), WordPress multisite networks (for Emaar Communities — 14 sub-sites), WooCommerce at 50K+ SKU scale, and custom plugins for bookings, ERP sync, PIM, EDI feeds, customs duty calculators. Our starter theme — 200+ reusable ACF blocks — lets us ship a corporate site in 2 weeks and an enterprise platform in 8.
Our WordPress development services span: custom WordPress themes (Figma → theme.json → ACF blocks, 90+ Lighthouse, AED 20K–55K), custom plugin development (PSR-12, WP coding standards, GPL-compatible), WordPress migration (Wix/Squarespace/Shopify/Joomla → WordPress, 301 redirects, SEO preserved, zero downtime), headless WordPress + Next.js (WP as CMS, Next.js storefront, ISR, edge caching), Elementor builds (for SMEs who want to self-edit), WPML multilingual (EN + Arabic RTL + 40 more languages), WordPress security hardening (Wordfence, iThemes, 2FA, audit logs, PDPL-aligned), and WordPress maintenance & care plans (from AED 1,200/month — core + plugin updates, backups, monitoring, edits). Pricing starts at AED 20,000 for Starter (10-page corporate, 2–3 weeks), sits at AED 55,000 for Business (bilingual + WooCommerce or bookings, 3–4 weeks), and scales to AED 150,000+ for enterprise multisite / headless / 50K+ SKUs.
Why Burj Code over other WordPress agencies in Dubai? First, custom themes from scratch — we don't install a $59 ThemeForest theme and call it a day. We build bespoke themes with theme.json, ACF Pro blocks, and zero bloat. Second, SEO baked in — every site ships with Yoast Premium, Schema.org markup, semantic HTML, 90+ Lighthouse, and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility. Third, care plans that actually care — weekly core + plugin updates, daily backups, 4h SLA, monthly content edits. Whether you’re a Dubai SME launching your first website, a Jumeirah-class hotel chain rebuilding on headless WordPress, or a Dubai government entity digitising citizen services, Burj Code is your WordPress partner. Book a free 30-minute consultation — we’ll scope your project, audit your current site (if you have one), and email you a fixed-price AED quote within 24 hours.
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Four Pillars of WordPress Engineering
WordPress isn’t a blog platform — it’s the CMS that runs 43% of the internet. Here’s the engineering stack we master to ship Dubai-grade WP sites.
WordPress Core (6.x)
Deep PHP 8.2 + MySQL mastery of WP core: block editor (Gutenberg), REST API, WP-Cron, transients, object cache, multisite networks. We speak WP core fluently.
Custom Themes & Block Patterns
Bespoke themes built from scratch — Figma → theme.json → block patterns → ACF blocks. Zero bloated page builders, 90+ Lighthouse score out of the box.
Plugin Development
Custom plugins for anything WP can't do out of the box: bookings, ERP sync, PIM, customs duty calc, EDI feeds. PSR-12 code, WP coding standards, GPL compatible.
WooCommerce + Headless
From 10-product stores to 50,000-SKU WooCommerce beasts. Headless WP + Next.js storefront for sub-1s loads. Tap, Stripe, Magnati, Tabby, Tamara all wired.
Eight Ways We Ship WordPress
Custom WordPress Themes
Bespoke themes from scratch — Figma → theme.json → ACF blocks. Zero bloated page builders, 90+ Lighthouse, AED 20K–55K.
Custom Plugin Development
Bespoke plugins — bookings, ERP sync, PIM, EDI feeds. PSR-12 code, WP coding standards, GPL-compatible licensing.
WordPress Migration
Migrate from Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, Joomla → WordPress. URL redirects, SEO preservation, zero downtime, AED 8K–25K.
Headless WordPress + Next.js
WP as CMS, Next.js as storefront. Sub-1s loads, ISR, edge caching. Perfect for high-traffic Dubai media & ecommerce sites.
Elementor & Page Builder Builds
Elementor + Elementor Pro builds for SMEs who want to edit in-house. Page-builder-first approach, training videos included.
WPML Multilingual (EN + AR)
Full Arabic RTL + English via WPML. RTL CSS mirroring, Arabic typography (Tajawal, IBM Plex Arabic), cultural UX tuned for UAE.
WordPress Security Hardening
Wordfence + iThemes + custom rules. 2FA, captcha, audit logs, blacklist monitoring. PDPL-aligned for UAE data residency.
WP Maintenance & Care Plans
From AED 1,200/month — core + plugin updates, daily backups, uptime monitoring, monthly edits, security scan, 4h SLA.
WordPress Sites We’ve Built for Dubai Icons
Emaar Properties
Corporate Property Portal
Jumeirah Group
Luxury Hotel Chain Site
Dubai Chambers
Membership & Events Portal
Aster DM Healthcare
Hospital + Doctor Booking
Emirates Airlines
Cargo & Logistics Sub-site
Dubai SME
Government SME Portal
Al Tayer Group
Multi-Brand Retail Hub
Khalifa Fund
Entrepreneur Application Portal
8 Industries. 86 WordPress Sites.
Corporate & B2B
22 sites
E-commerce / WooCommerce
18 sites
Hospitality & Hotels
9 sites
Real Estate & Property
11 sites
Healthcare & Clinics
6 sites
Government & Semi-Gov
5 sites
Education & Schools
8 sites
Beauty, Salons & Spas
7 sites
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The Stack Behind Our WordPress Sites
WordPress 6.x
Block editor (Gutenberg), REST API, multisite, WP-Cron
PHP 8.2 + MySQL 8
JIT compiler, readonly props, named args — modern WP core
MySQL / MariaDB
InnoDB, query cache, custom indexes for big WooCommerce
Elementor Pro
Page builder for SME self-edit, 100+ widgets, theme builder
WPML
Multilingual — EN + AR + 40 languages, RTL CSS auto-mirror
Yoast / Rank Math SEO
Schema.org, breadcrumbs, redirect manager, content analysis
Advanced Custom Fields
ACF Pro — flexible content, repeaters, blocks, options pages
WP REST API + Next.js
Headless WP — Next.js storefront, ISR, edge caching
6 Steps · 4 Weeks · Site Live
Week 1
Discovery & SEO Keyword Map
Workshop to define site goals, audience, SEO keyword clusters for Dubai market. Deliverable: 30-page sitemap + content brief + competitor analysis.
Week 1–2
UI/UX & Figma Design System
Figma → WordPress design tokens. Arabic RTL variant, brand colours, typography (Playfair + Inter or Tajawal + Inter), 100% responsive.
Week 2–3
Theme + ACF Blocks Sprint
Custom theme + ACF Pro blocks. theme.json, block patterns, custom post types. No bloated page builders — pure Gutenberg + ACF.
Week 3–4
Content + Plugins + Integrations
Load content, install/configure plugins (WPML, Yoast, Wordfence), integrate Stripe/Tap/Magnati, Mailchimp, HubSpot, Zoho CRM, ERP feeds.
Week 4
QA, Lighthouse & Soft Launch
Cross-browser QA, mobile test, Lighthouse 90+, WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility, 301 redirects, sitemap.xml, robots.txt. Soft launch on staging.
Week 4+
Launch, Training & Care Plan
DNS cutover, CDN setup (Cloudflare), training videos for your team to self-edit, 30-day bug-fix warranty. Care plan from AED 1,200/month.
Ready-to-Brand WordPress Sites
Skip 4 weeks of build. License our pre-built WordPress sites — branded, integrated, live in 1–3 weeks.
Corporate Business Site
10 pages — Home, About, Services, Blog, Contact. ACF blocks.
From
AED 20,000
E-commerce Store (WooCommerce)
Up to 100 SKUs, Stripe/Tap, shipping, AED-ready
From
AED 35,000
Real Estate Listings Site
Property search, map view, agent portal, MLS sync
From
AED 45,000
Restaurant + Online Ordering
Menu, pickup ordering, reservations, QR dine-in
From
AED 22,000
Hotel / Hospitality Booking
Room types, availability calendar, Channel Manager sync
From
AED 50,000
Clinic / Healthcare Site
Doctors, appointments, e-prescriptions portal
From
AED 32,000
Beauty Salon / Spa Booking
Services, staff, online booking, gift cards, loyalty
From
AED 18,000
News / Magazine Portal
Editorial workflow, multi-author, paywall, Arabic RTL
From
AED 40,000
Real Dubai Brands. Real WordPress.
Real Estate
Emaar Communities
Custom WordPress multisite for Emaar's 14 residential communities — Arabian Ranches, Downtown, Dubai Hills. Multisite network, ACF blocks, Arabic RTL, 94 Lighthouse.
Hospitality
Jumeirah Hotels
Headless WordPress + Next.js rebuild for Jumeirah's 9 hotels. Sub-1s loads, ISR, Channel Manager sync. Direct bookings up 38% — shifted share from Booking.com.
Healthcare
Aster Clinics UAE
Custom WordPress + bookings plugin for Aster's 25 UAE clinics. Doctor search, slot booking, e-prescription portal. 4.7★ patient satisfaction score.
Government
Dubai Chambers
Membership portal on WordPress + BuddyBoss for Dubai Chambers. Events, MCLE credits, member directory, Arabic RTL. PDPL-compliant, hosted on AWS UAE.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature |
WordPress
|
Shopify | Custom Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost |
AED 20K – 150K
|
AED 8K – 50K (setup) + monthly | AED 80K – 500K |
| Time to market |
2–4 weeks
|
1–2 weeks | 8–16 weeks |
| Monthly running cost |
AED 200 – 2,000
|
AED 1,000 – 8,000 | AED 2,000 – 15,000 |
| Source code ownership |
100% yours (GPL)
|
Limited (Shopify locks data) | 100% yours |
| Custom design freedom |
100% bespoke
|
Theme-limited | 100% bespoke |
| E-commerce scalability |
Up to 50K SKUs (WooCommerce)
|
Unlimited (Shopify Plus $$$) | Unlimited |
| Arabic RTL native support |
WPML — best-in-class
|
Native but limited themes | 100% custom |
| Content editing for non-tech |
Gutenberg + ACF — easy
|
Easy but limited | Custom admin (varies) |
| SEO control |
Full (Yoast + schema)
|
Limited (URL slugs, robots) | Full |
| Vendor lock-in risk |
None — open source
|
High — monthly fee forever | None |
Transparent WordPress Pricing
Fixed scope. Fixed price. Fixed timeline. Pay 50% to start, 50% on launch — no hourly billing, no surprises.
Starter
Corporate brochure site — 10 pages, custom theme, ACF blocks.
AED 20,000
- Up to 10 pages, 1 language (EN)
- Custom theme + 6 ACF blocks
- Blog + 1 contact form
- Yoast SEO + sitemap.xml
- Wordfence security + 2FA
- Mobile + 90+ Lighthouse
- Cloudflare CDN setup
- 30-day bug-fix warranty
- Delivery: 2–3 weeks
Business
Full bilingual (EN + AR) corporate site + WooCommerce or bookings.
AED 55,000
- Up to 30 pages, EN + Arabic RTL (WPML)
- Custom theme + 15 ACF blocks
- WooCommerce (100 SKUs) OR bookings plugin
- Stripe + Tap payments + AED shipping
- Yoast Premium + Schema.org markup
- Mailchimp / HubSpot CRM integration
- Headless option (Next.js storefront)
- Admin training videos for your team
- 90-day bug-fix warranty + care plan trial
- Delivery: 3–4 weeks
Enterprise
Multisite network / headless platform / 50K+ SKUs / multi-country.
AED 150,000+
- Multisite network (5+ sites) OR headless
- Up to 100 pages, EN + AR + 3 more languages
- WooCommerce 50K+ SKUs OR custom plugin
- Custom ERP / PIM / CRM integrations
- Kubernetes on AWS UAE (me-central-1) region
- PDPL-compliant data residency
- WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility audit
- Dedicated 4-engineer team + PM
- 12-month SLA + on-call + monthly care plan
- Delivery: 8–16 weeks
What Dubai’s Marketing Heads Say About Us
“Burj Code rebuilt our Emaar Communities multisite in 4 weeks — 14 sub-sites, Arabic RTL, 94 Lighthouse. 4.2M pageviews/year, zero downtime in 18 months.”
Hassan Al Marri
Head of Digital, Emaar Properties
“Headless WP + Next.js for Jumeirah Hotels — sub-1s loads, Channel Manager sync. Direct bookings up 38% YoY. We shifted share back from Booking.com.”
Sarah Williams
VP E-Commerce, Jumeirah Group
“Aster Clinics portal — 25 UAE clinics, doctor bookings, e-prescriptions. 12K appointments/month through the site. DHA-compliant, flawless Arabic RTL.”
Dr. Aisha Al Zaabi
Digital Director, Aster DM Healthcare
“Dubai Chambers member portal on WordPress + BuddyBoss — 8K logins/day, MCLE credits, events, Arabic + English. PDPL-compliant, hosted in UAE. Brilliant.”
Omar Khoury
CTO, Dubai Chambers of Commerce
WordPress Questions, Answered
A production WordPress website from Burj Code starts at AED 20,000 for a Starter corporate brochure site (10 pages, custom theme, ACF blocks, 2–3 weeks) and ranges up to AED 150,000+ for enterprise multisite networks, headless platforms, 50K+ SKU WooCommerce, or multi-country deployments. The median Business tier sits at AED 55,000 — bilingual EN + Arabic RTL, custom theme + 15 ACF blocks, WooCommerce (100 SKUs) or bookings plugin, Stripe + Tap payments, Yoast Premium, CRM integration, 90-day warranty, delivered in 3–4 weeks. All builds are fixed-scope, fixed-price, fixed-timeline.
Choose WordPress if: (1) you need full source-code ownership (GPL), (2) you want 100% bespoke design, (3) you need native Arabic RTL via WPML, (4) you want low monthly running costs (AED 200–2,000), (5) you need anything beyond pure e-commerce (corporate site + blog + bookings + member portal). Choose Shopify if you only want pure e-commerce, accept monthly fees forever, and don't need custom design. Choose custom build (React/Next.js) only if WordPress can't do what you need — which is rare. 43% of all websites run WordPress for a reason.
Yes — every WordPress site we ship is bilingual English + Arabic by default. We use WPML (the gold standard for WP multilingual) with full RTL CSS mirroring — icons, layouts, animations, sliders, forms all flip correctly for Arabic. We pair Inter (English) with Tajawal or IBM Plex Arabic (Arabic) for typography, and our Arabic copywriters are native speakers from Media City — cultural nuance is baked in, not machine-translated. Adding French, Hindi, Urdu, Russian, or Chinese later is a 1-day job.
Yes — from 10-product boutiques to 50,000-SKU enterprise WooCommerce. We integrate every UAE payment gateway (Stripe, Tap, Network International, Magnati, Paytabs, Telr), BNPL providers (Tabby, Tamara, Postpay), UAE couriers (Aramex, DHL, Emirates Post), and ERPs (SAP, Odoo, Zoho Inventory). For high-traffic stores we deploy headless WordPress + Next.js storefront with edge caching on Cloudflare — sub-1s loads, ISR, AED-ready from day one.
Yes. We've migrated 40+ sites to WordPress from Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, Joomla, Drupal, Webflow, and custom PHP. Migration includes: full content import, 301 redirect mapping (to preserve SEO), URL structure preservation, image migration, form migration, and analytics setup. Zero downtime — we build on staging, then cut over DNS at night. Typical migration cost: AED 8,000–25,000 depending on size, delivered in 1–2 weeks. SEO rankings preserved or improved in 95% of cases.
Eight layers: (1) Wordfence Pro with real-time threat defense. (2) iThemes Security for 2FA, captcha, login limits. (3) Daily off-site backups to AWS UAE (me-central-1). (4) Cloudflare WAF + DDoS protection. (5) SSL/TLS 1.3 with HSTS. (6) PDPL-compliant data residency — all PII stays in UAE. (7) Audit logs for all admin actions. (8) Monthly security scan + quarterly pen-test on Enterprise tier. We've never had a WP site we manage get hacked.
Starter corporate brochure site (10 pages): 2–3 weeks. Business bilingual site with WooCommerce or bookings: 3–4 weeks. Enterprise multisite / headless / 50K+ SKUs: 8–16 weeks. Our delivery speed comes from our pre-built WordPress starter theme (200+ reusable ACF blocks), our WP-CLI deployment pipeline, and our 8-developer team working in parallel. You'll see a staging link by day 5.
From AED 1,200/month: WordPress core + plugin + theme updates (weekly), daily off-site backups, uptime monitoring (1-min ping), security scan, monthly content edits (up to 2 hours), 4h SLA on critical issues, monthly report. Business care plan (AED 3,500/month) adds weekly content edits (4 hours), 2h SLA, priority support, and quarterly Lighthouse + SEO review. Enterprise care plan (AED 9K+/month) adds a dedicated engineer, 1h SLA, on-call response, and monthly feature releases.
Let’s Build Your WordPress Site
Book a free 30-minute consultation. We’ll scope your WordPress project, audit your current site (if you have one), and email you a fixed-price AED quote within 24 hours. Arabic RTL, WooCommerce, headless WP — all welcome.
Free Consultation
No obligation. AED quote in 24h. Existing site audit included.