Android App Developers · Dubai

Android App
Development in Dubai.

We engineer robust, scalable native Android apps for Dubai's most ambitious brands, in Kotlin & Jetpack Compose.Fixed packages from AED 4,999 • Play Store ready • 100% code ownership

0%Native Kotlin
0wMVP Launch
0%Code Ownership
Trusted by UAE Founders & Brands

Kotlin & Jetpack Compose • Play Store Ready • Secure

JBC Express — Logistics app built by Control Shift
Salamah Drivers — Mobility app built by Control Shift

Get an Android App Quote in 24 Hours.

Tell us about your app. A senior Android engineer — not a salesperson — reviews your brief and sends a scoped, fixed-price proposal within one business day.

  • Fixed packages from AED 4,999 — no hourly surprises
  • Native Kotlin & Jetpack Compose, built for scale
  • Google Pay, Tabby, Tamara & Telr integration included
  • Full Google Play submission + 100% code ownership

Get Your Android App Quote

TRUSTED BY FOUNDERS

Chosen by Founders Who Ship,/Scale,/Operate

Partnering with early-stage and scaling startups to build systems that define the next generation of industry leaders.

Native Android Engineering

Android App Developer in Dubai, Building in Kotlin & Jetpack Compose

Control Shift is a specialist Android app developer in Dubai building fast, secure native apps in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. From the first wireframe to a live listing, we own the full Google Play submission process — app signing, target-API and data-safety compliance, and staged rollout — so your app passes review and launches without surprises.

Every Android app ships with the payment rails UAE users expect: Google Pay, Tabby and Tamara buy-now-pay-later, Telr, PayTabs and Stripe — all integrated natively and PCI-compliant. We build for phones, tablets and foldables, harden every release with R8 obfuscation and encrypted storage, and hand you 100% of the source code plus your own Google Play account. No lock-in, ever.

Wondering about budget? Native Android apps start from AED 4,999 for a starter app (custom MVPs from AED 25,000) — see our full app development cost in Dubai guide for a detailed breakdown, or get a fixed quote in 24 hours.

How It Works

From Idea to Install

A streamlined development process designed for transparency, speed, and quality.

01

Design Audit & Setup

We analyze your Figma files, standardizing tokens for colors, typography, and spacing to ensure a consistent design system before a single line of code is written.

02

Component Extraction

Your UI is broken down into reusable React Native or Flutter components. We mirror your Figma component naming in the codebase for easy collaboration.

03

Logic & Integration

We breathe life into the static screens by integrating APIs, state management, and navigation flows, turning your prototype into a functional app.

04

QA & Handoff

Rigorous testing across multiple devices. We finally deliver the clean source code with full ownership documentation and deployment guides.

Why ControlShift

Dubai's Most Trusted App Partner

We don't just build apps. We build businesses.

Proof in the Stores

Apps we built — JBC Express, Salamah Drivers, NxVoy — are live on the App Store and Google Play today. Download and judge the work yourself.

85+ Clients Served

Startups, SMEs and enterprise teams across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the wider GCC.

Fixed Timeline, Fixed Price

Scope, milestones and delivery dates agreed in writing before we write a line of code.

IP Protection

Strict NDAs, secure development practices, and full code ownership transfer.

Agile Methodology

Weekly sprints, continuous feedback, and transparent project management.

Post-Launch Support

3 months of post-launch support included for bug fixes, with optional maintenance plans after.

Selected Work

Real Products.
Impact Driven Systems.

We collaborate with ambitious founders to turn complex challenges into high-performance digital systems.

OUR TECH STACK

Modern Tools for Modern Startups

We use proven, scalable technologies to build systems that are fast, secure, and ready for growth.

Mobile Apps

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Swift
Swift
UI Kit
UI Kit
RxSwift
RxSwift
Combine
Combine
MVVM
MVVM
Alamofire
Alamofire
Core Data
Core Data
Kotlin
Kotlin
MVVM
MVVM
RxJava
RxJava
Java
Java
Retrofit
Retrofit
Jetpack
Jetpack
Swift
Swift
UI Kit
UI Kit
RxSwift
RxSwift
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Combine
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MVVM
Alamofire
Alamofire
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Core Data
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Kotlin
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MVVM
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RxJava
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Java
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Retrofit
Jetpack
Jetpack
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Swift
UI Kit
UI Kit
RxSwift
RxSwift
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Combine
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MVVM
Alamofire
Alamofire
Core Data
Core Data
Kotlin
Kotlin
MVVM
MVVM
RxJava
RxJava
Java
Java
Retrofit
Retrofit
Jetpack
Jetpack

Web Platforms

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React
React
Next.js
Next.js
Vue.js
Vue.js
Angular
Angular
TypeScript
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Tailwind CSS
Node.js
Node.js
Express
Express
NestJS
NestJS
GraphQL
GraphQL
REST API
REST API
React
React
Next.js
Next.js
Vue.js
Vue.js
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Angular
TypeScript
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Tailwind CSS
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Node.js
Express
Express
NestJS
NestJS
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GraphQL
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REST API
React
React
Next.js
Next.js
Vue.js
Vue.js
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Angular
TypeScript
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Tailwind CSS
Node.js
Node.js
Express
Express
NestJS
NestJS
GraphQL
GraphQL
REST API
REST API

Cross Platforms

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React Native
React Native
Flutter
Flutter
Expo
Expo
Ionic
Ionic
Xamarin
Xamarin
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React Native
Flutter
Flutter
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Expo
Ionic
Ionic
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Xamarin
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React Native
Flutter
Flutter
Expo
Expo
Ionic
Ionic
Xamarin
Xamarin

Data base

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PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MySQL
SQLite
SQLite
MongoDB
MongoDB
Firebase
Firebase
Redis
Redis
Cassandra
Cassandra
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PostgreSQL
MySQL
MySQL
SQLite
SQLite
MongoDB
MongoDB
Firebase
Firebase
Redis
Redis
Cassandra
Cassandra
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MySQL
SQLite
SQLite
MongoDB
MongoDB
Firebase
Firebase
Redis
Redis
Cassandra
Cassandra

Cloud & DevOps

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AWS
AWS
Azure
Azure
Google Cloud
Google Cloud
Vercel
Vercel
Docker
Docker
Kubernetes
Kubernetes
Jenkins
Jenkins
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GitHub Actions
Git
Git
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AWS
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Azure
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Google Cloud
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Vercel
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Docker
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Kubernetes
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Jenkins
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GitHub Actions
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Git
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AWS
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Azure
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Google Cloud
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Vercel
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Docker
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Kubernetes
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Jenkins
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GitHub Actions
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Git
Client Stories

Trusted by Visionary Founders

Digital Strategy

"Control Shift has been instrumental in reshaping our digital strategy. Their commitment to excellence and deep industry knowledge set them apart."

Asif Shuja

Asif Shuja

FOUNDER GEOPOCONSULT

Custom Solutions

"The expertise and creativity at Control Shift have elevated our online presence. Their tailored solutions perfectly align with our business goals."

Hasan Dweik

Hasan Dweik

CEO ULTRATEC 3D

Innovative Execution

"Control Shift has delivered outstanding results for our brand. Their innovative approach and seamless execution have truly impressed us."

Yasir Arafeh

Yasir Arafeh

CEO ULTRATEC 4D

Digital Strategy

"Control Shift has been instrumental in reshaping our digital strategy. Their commitment to excellence and deep industry knowledge set them apart."

Asif Shuja

Asif Shuja

FOUNDER GEOPOCONSULT

Custom Solutions

"The expertise and creativity at Control Shift have elevated our online presence. Their tailored solutions perfectly align with our business goals."

Hasan Dweik

Hasan Dweik

CEO ULTRATEC 3D

Innovative Execution

"Control Shift has delivered outstanding results for our brand. Their innovative approach and seamless execution have truly impressed us."

Yasir Arafeh

Yasir Arafeh

CEO ULTRATEC 4D

Digital Strategy

"Control Shift has been instrumental in reshaping our digital strategy. Their commitment to excellence and deep industry knowledge set them apart."

Asif Shuja

Asif Shuja

FOUNDER GEOPOCONSULT

Custom Solutions

"The expertise and creativity at Control Shift have elevated our online presence. Their tailored solutions perfectly align with our business goals."

Hasan Dweik

Hasan Dweik

CEO ULTRATEC 3D

Innovative Execution

"Control Shift has delivered outstanding results for our brand. Their innovative approach and seamless execution have truly impressed us."

Yasir Arafeh

Yasir Arafeh

CEO ULTRATEC 4D

Control Shift is a mobile app development company in Dubai. Need an iOS app too? Explore cross-platform app development or the app development cost in Dubai guide. In the capital, the same engineers handle Android app development in Abu Dhabi.

FAQ

Common Questions

Starter Android apps in Dubai begin at AED 4,999 — a fixed-price cross-platform build that ships to both stores. Custom Android MVPs start from AED 25,000, full-featured apps run AED 60,000–150,000, and enterprise builds with custom integrations are AED 150,000+. You get a fixed, itemised quote within 24 hours — no hourly surprises.

We build native Kotlin with Jetpack Compose for the UI. This combination delivers the highest performance, stability and modern design, and keeps you aligned with the latest Google Play requirements.

Yes. We manage the full Play Store submission — signing, target-API compliance, data-safety declarations and staged rollout — so your Android app passes review and launches smoothly.

Absolutely. We specialise in migrating legacy Java apps to Kotlin, improving performance, and adding features to existing codebases without a full rewrite.

All the options UAE users expect: Google Pay, Tabby and Tamara buy-now-pay-later, Telr, PayTabs and Stripe — integrated natively and PCI-compliant.

We apply industry-standard practices — code obfuscation (R8), secure API communication (HTTPS/SSL) and encrypted local storage — and hand you 100% of the source code and your own Google Play account.

Build for the
Next Billion.

Create a native Android experience UAE users love.

Get in Touch

Tell us about your project

  • We respond within 12 hours
  • NDA available on request
  • Dedicated consultant specialists

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+971 54 483 2290

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