Question 1

What is The Codx and where are you based?

Accepted Answer

The Codx is a Dubai-based software and digital agency with the tagline "Built to Scale." We specialise in mobile app development, web platform development, marketplace apps, SaaS platforms, and digital marketing for businesses across UAE, India, UK, and US. Our team brings 15+ years of combined technology experience across iOS, Android, React Native, React, Node.js, and Django.

Question 2

How many projects has The Codx delivered?

Accepted Answer

The Codx has delivered 350+ projects across UAE, India, UK, and the US. Our live products include car rental aggregators, salon booking apps, laundry marketplace platforms, food delivery apps, hospital management systems, and custom SaaS platforms. Every project is built to scale from day one.

Question 3

Does The Codx work with startups or only established businesses?

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We work with both. For startups, we specialise in MVP development — getting a working product to market fast without over-engineering. For established businesses, we build scalable platforms that handle growth. Clients range from first-time founders in Dubai to multi-location enterprises across UAE and India.

Question 4

What industries does The Codx serve?

Accepted Answer

We have built production apps for: on-demand delivery and logistics, food and restaurant tech, healthcare and clinic management, automotive and car rental, beauty and salon booking, laundry and home services, real estate, and e-commerce. If your business operates in UAE, we understand your market and compliance requirements.

Question 5

Can The Codx build an iOS and Android app for my business in Dubai?

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Yes. We build native iOS apps in SwiftUI, native Android apps in Jetpack Compose, and cross-platform apps using React Native — a single codebase that runs on both iOS and Android. For most Dubai SMEs and startups, React Native is the right choice: faster to build, cheaper to maintain, and virtually identical in performance to native for most use cases.

Question 6

How much does it cost to build a mobile app in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

App development costs in Dubai range from AED 15,000 for a simple MVP to AED 150,000+ for a full marketplace platform. The main variables are: number of user roles (customer, vendor, admin), backend complexity (real-time tracking, payments, notifications), and whether you need both iOS and Android. We provide a fixed-scope quote after a free discovery call — no ambiguous hourly billing.

Question 7

How long does it take to build a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

A focused MVP with 2–3 core features takes 6–10 weeks. A full marketplace app with vendor, customer, and admin panels typically takes 12–20 weeks. Timeline depends on scope clarity, feedback speed, and third-party integrations (payment gateways, maps, SMS). We use agile sprints so you see working builds every 2 weeks — not just a final delivery months later.

Question 8

Does The Codx build React Native apps?

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React Native is our primary cross-platform framework. We have shipped multiple production React Native apps on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store — including a car rental aggregator (DriveHub), a salon booking app (Mantis Salons), and a food management system (Zabehaty). We use Expo SDK for rapid development and bare React Native for performance-critical builds.

Question 9

Can you build a marketplace app like Deliveroo or Talabat for the UAE?

Accepted Answer

Yes — marketplace apps with multi-vendor management, real-time order tracking, delivery logic, and UAE payment gateway integration (Stripe, Tap Payments, PayFort) are a core strength of The Codx. We have built Zomato-style food ordering apps and Uber-style on-demand service platforms. We handle the full stack: iOS app, Android app, vendor dashboard, and backend API.

Question 10

What web technologies does The Codx use?

Accepted Answer

Our standard stack for web platforms: React or Next.js for the frontend, Node.js or Django (Python) for the backend API, PostgreSQL or MongoDB for the database, and AWS EC2 with Nginx for hosting. For e-commerce, we also build on Shopify and WooCommerce. We choose the stack based on your scale requirements — not our comfort zone.

Question 11

Can The Codx build a SaaS platform for my business?

Accepted Answer

SaaS platform development is one of our specialities. We have built multi-tenant SaaS tools with role-based access, subscription billing via Stripe, white-label capabilities, and analytics dashboards. Whether you are productising an internal tool or launching a B2B SaaS in the UAE market, we architect it for multi-tenant scale from the start.

Question 12

Do you build e-commerce websites in Dubai?

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Yes. We build e-commerce on Shopify (fastest to launch), WooCommerce (content-heavy stores), and fully custom React + Node.js storefronts (for high-traffic or complex catalogue requirements). All our UAE e-commerce builds include Arabic RTL support, UAE payment gateway integration, and VAT-compliant checkout flows.

Question 13

Does The Codx run Meta (Facebook and Instagram) ads for Dubai businesses?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We manage Meta Ads campaigns for UAE clients across food & beverage, healthcare, real estate, and e-commerce. Our service includes audience research, creative production, campaign setup, and weekly performance reporting. We also have a proprietary AI-powered campaign analysis tool that benchmarks your ads against competitors and generates optimised copy recommendations.

Question 14

Can you do SEO for a Dubai-based business?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our SEO service covers technical SEO (page speed, schema markup, structured data), on-page optimisation (keyword targeting, content clusters), and off-page authority building (directory listings, backlinks). For UAE businesses, we also optimise for Arabic search terms and Google Business Profile for local map pack rankings. We do not sell vanity rankings — we target keywords your actual customers search.

Question 15

What is AIEO and does The Codx optimise for AI search engines?

Accepted Answer

AIEO stands for AI Engine Optimisation — making your brand appear in answers generated by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google Gemini, and Claude when users ask about your industry. In Dubai, where ChatGPT usage is among the highest per capita globally, AIEO is becoming as important as traditional SEO. The Codx implements AIEO through structured FAQ content, schema markup, llms.txt, authoritative directory listings, and consistent brand mentions across the web — signals AI engines use to cite businesses.

Question 16

How does The Codx handle a new project from start to finish?

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Our process has four stages: (1) Discovery — we map your requirements, user flows, and tech stack in a paid discovery session that produces a full specification document. (2) Design — UI/UX wireframes and high-fidelity Figma designs, reviewed and approved before development starts. (3) Development — agile sprints with working builds shared every 2 weeks. (4) Launch & Support — deployment, App Store/Play Store submission, and a 30-day post-launch support window.

Question 17

Does The Codx offer post-launch support and maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. After launch we offer monthly retainer packages covering bug fixes, dependency updates, performance monitoring, and feature additions. For apps on the Apple App Store or Google Play, we handle re-submissions and OS compatibility updates as iOS and Android release new versions. You are never left alone after go-live.

Question 18

Can I hire The Codx as a dedicated development team?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Beyond project-based engagements, we offer dedicated team arrangements where our developers work exclusively on your product — ideal for funded startups or businesses with an ongoing product roadmap. You get direct Slack access, daily standups, and full code ownership. No agency mark-up games.

Question 19

Do you sign NDAs and who owns the code?

Accepted Answer

We sign NDAs before any discovery discussion. On project completion and final payment, you receive 100% ownership of all source code, design files, and deployment credentials. We do not retain any IP. All repositories are transferred to your GitHub or Bitbucket organisation.

Question 20

Can The Codx work with clients outside Dubai and UAE?

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Yes. While we are based in Dubai, we work with clients across India, UK, and US. All project communication runs over Slack or WhatsApp, with weekly video calls. We have successfully delivered projects across time zones — our Dubai location actually makes us well-positioned for both European morning and Asian afternoon calls.

Question 21

Does The Codx offer fixed-price projects or hourly billing?

Accepted Answer

We primarily work on fixed-price, fixed-scope contracts — you know the cost before we start and it does not change unless scope changes. For ongoing product development with evolving requirements, we offer monthly retainers at a fixed team cost. We do not do open-ended hourly billing where the final number is a surprise.

Question 22

What is the minimum budget to work with The Codx?

Accepted Answer

Our minimum project size is AED 10,000 for web projects and AED 18,000 for mobile apps. Below that threshold, the scope is usually too thin to build something that will actually work in the market. We would rather advise you honestly on scope than take a small budget and deliver something that cannot scale.

Question 23

How do payments work for a project?

Accepted Answer

We split project payments into milestones: 30% to start, 30% at design sign-off, 30% at development completion, and 10% on final delivery. No single large upfront payment. Payments can be made via bank transfer (UAE or international), and we issue proper VAT-compliant invoices from our UAE trade licence.

Question 24

Where is The Codx office located in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

The Codx operates from Dubai, UAE. We serve clients across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and the wider GCC. For project discussions, we meet in person in Dubai or via Google Meet / Zoom for clients elsewhere. Contact us at thecodx.com or call +971 50 285 2701.

Question 25

How do I get a quote from The Codx?

Accepted Answer

The fastest way is to fill in the contact form on thecodx.com with a brief description of what you want to build. We respond within 4 business hours with either a direct quote for straightforward projects or a request for a discovery call for complex builds. No commitment required for the initial consultation.

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