Freelance
Web Developer for UAE
Hi, I'm Abin Antony — a freelance web developer with 8+ years of experience delivering projects for clients in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and across the UAE. I build custom Laravel applications, ERP systems, WordPress/WooCommerce stores, and more — fully remote, at significantly lower cost than UAE-based developers.
Why UAE businesses hire me as their freelance web developer
UAE companies increasingly hire remote developers from India for one simple reason: 40–60% cost savings without any compromise on quality. India is home to some of the world's best software talent — and as a senior developer based in Kochi, I bring that quality directly to your project, without the agency markup.
Timezone advantage: IST (India Standard Time) is only 1.5 hours ahead of Gulf Standard Time (GST). That means our working hours overlap substantially — you can reach me during your morning, and I can turn around same-day responses throughout the UAE business day.
I work directly with clients — no agencies, no middlemen, no inflated rates. You communicate with the developer actually writing your code. I've delivered projects for clients in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ajman — from e-commerce stores and ERP systems to custom web applications.
Serving clients across all UAE emirates
I work fully remote with clients across the UAE. Wherever you're based, I can deliver.
Web development services — delivered remotely
Full-stack web development, ERP systems, e-commerce, and API integrations — all built to UAE and international business standards.
Laravel Development
Enterprise-grade Laravel applications
Custom Laravel systems — ERP, HRMS, CRM, SaaS — built on clean architecture and documented REST APIs, so your...
PHP / CodeIgniter Development
100+ CodeIgniter apps delivered
Practical business applications on CodeIgniter 3 and 4 — quick to build, inexpensive to run, and simple enough...
WordPress & WooCommerce
Custom themes, custom plugins, real performance
WordPress that loads fast and stays secure — custom themes and plugins shaped around how you actually work, in...
School Website Development
CBSE, ICSE & State Board schools — from ₹9,999
Websites built for how schools actually work — admission enquiries that reach the office, a gallery parents wa...
ERP Software Development
10+ ERP products in production
ERP platforms for schools, hospitals and legal firms — replacing scattered spreadsheets and paper registers wi...
E-commerce Development
Secure, conversion-optimised storefronts
Stores built to sell — payment gateways, live inventory and a mobile-first checkout, so the traffic you alread...
Technical SEO
Rank, get cited by AI, convert
Technical SEO that search engines and AI assistants both read — schema, Core Web Vitals and on-page fixes aime...
Hosting & Server Management
100+ sites under active management
VPS setup, migrations, SSL, backups and monitoring — so your site stays up, and when something breaks there is...
Android App Development
5+ apps live on Play Store
Native Android apps that put your business system in your team's hands — attendance, delivery, inventory and a...
Case studies — built for real clients
A sample of what I've shipped. Each is a real project with measurable results, delivered on time.
Aleph Talk — a 60-Day Hebrew Course on iOS and Android
A Hebrew course with an end date: 60 numbered days from the aleph-bet to conversation, explained in Malayalam, Hindi or Sinhala rather than...
Multi-Branch ERP for a Heavy Equipment Spare Parts Distributor
A single ERP replacing separate billing, stock and accounting tools for a multi-branch spare parts distributor — GST-compliant invoicing, 8,...
Web & Mobile Platform · Matrimony / Community PlatformMatrimony Platform and Admin CRM for a Faith Community
A faith-specific matrimony platform — public site, member mobile app and a full back-office CRM — covering registration, photo and ID verifi...
Web Platform & Ordering System · Health & Nutrition / Food DeliveryDiet Meal Delivery Platform with Corporate Subscriptions
A dietitian-led meal delivery business running three different sales models from one system — à la carte ordering from a 203-item menu, mult...
ICSE School Website for Mother Theresa School, Arunachal Pradesh
A complete website for an ICSE-affiliated English medium school in Kharsang, Arunachal Pradesh — admissions enquiries, principal's message,...
ERP System · EducationSchool ERP Platform for 7+ Institutions in Kerala
Full-featured school management platform with 75+ modules serving 7+ Kerala institutions across CBSE, ICSE, and state syllabus, with an Andr...
Transparent pricing for UAE clients
Local UAE web development agencies typically charge AED 15,000–50,000+ for a custom web application. As a direct-hire freelancer based in India, I deliver the same quality at a fraction of the cost — with a fixed quote upfront, no hidden fees, and no billing surprises.
Know the full cost before work begins. No hourly billing ambiguity.
Pay in stages tied to project milestones — not upfront in full.
Easy bank wire, Wise, or Payoneer — standard for UAE to India payments.
5.0★ average across 50+ client reviews
"Working with Abin has been transformative. Expertise, attention to detail, timely delivery, exceptional quality — clear communication throughout. Highly recommended for any serious web project."
Founder · Kerala School Federation
"The custom e-commerce platform exceeded all expectations. Deep PHP understanding, tailored solutions, seamless process, and a robust, scalable result that continues to perform beautifully."
CEO · Kochi Organic Foods
"Delivered ahead of schedule with clean, well-organised code. Always available for questions and the final product was exactly what we envisioned. Will definitely engage again."
Managing Partner · Nair & Associates Legal
Common questions from UAE clients
How does the project process work from start to finish?
Every project follows 5 phases:
- Discovery — we discuss requirements, goals, and timeline.
- Proposal — fixed scope, price, and delivery date in writing.
- Build — regular milestone demos so you never wait weeks to see progress.
- Testing — I test every feature across devices before handover.
- Launch & support — deployment, training, and 30 days of free bug fixes.
How long does a typical project take?
Simple websites: 1–3 weeks. Custom Laravel applications: 4–8 weeks. ERP platforms: 2–4 months. All projects are delivered within 60 days unless scope genuinely requires more.
Do you work with clients outside Kerala / India?
Yes — more than half my clients are international (US, UK, UAE, Australia). I work in your timezone during key sync meetings and am available via WhatsApp, Zoom, or Google Meet.
How do we communicate during the project?
Whichever channels work best for you — WhatsApp, Email, Zoom, or Google Meet. You get progress updates at each milestone and I'm available for quick questions throughout. No disappearing mid-project.
What do you need from me to get started?
A clear idea of what you want (even if rough), any existing designs or references, and access to your domain/hosting if relevant. I handle everything else.
Which PHP framework do you recommend — Laravel or CodeIgniter?
Laravel for new builds, complex business logic, and anything you want to grow for 5+ years. CodeIgniter when you need something fast, lightweight, or when you're extending an existing CI codebase. I'm fluent in both.
Will my website be mobile-friendly and SEO-optimised?
Yes — every site I ship is fully responsive, passes Core Web Vitals, and includes proper on-page SEO (semantic HTML, meta tags, schema markup, sitemap, robots.txt). AI SEO files (llms.txt) are standard on 2026 builds.
Can you build a REST API for my mobile app?
Absolutely. I've built dozens of Laravel and CodeIgniter APIs powering Android and iOS apps — authentication, push notifications, file uploads, payments, real-time updates.
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7 min readReady to start your project with a UAE-ready developer?
Describe your project and I'll send you honest feedback and a fixed quote within 24 hours. UAE timezone-friendly — I'm available during your working day.