SEO, web & AI automation agency for Dubai and the GCC.
Websites, SEO and AEO for brands in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Doha and across the Gulf. We work on Gulf Standard Time and reply within one business day.
How buyers in the UAE and GCC find you.
What works in one market can miss in another. These are the patterns we plan around.
Arabic and English
Many Gulf buyers search in both languages. Bilingual pages with proper right-to-left design reach far more of your market than English alone.
WhatsApp-first enquiries
WhatsApp is a primary channel for business conversations in the region. Click-to-chat should be one tap away on every page.
Maps and social discovery
Google Maps, Google Business Profile, Instagram and TikTok shape how people discover and compare local businesses.
Mobile above all
Most browsing happens on smartphones, so mobile speed and mobile UX decide whether a visit becomes an enquiry.
What we do in the UAE and GCC.
SEO in the UAE and GCC
Arabic and English keyword strategy, local SEO for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Doha.
Learn moreAEO & GEO in the UAE and GCC
Get recommended when buyers ask ChatGPT or Gemini, in English or Arabic.
Learn moreWebsite development in the UAE and GCC
Bilingual Arabic–English websites with RTL layouts, fast on mobile.
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WhatsApp-first lead automation: instant replies, follow-ups and CRM sync.
Learn moreApp development in the UAE and GCC
Apps for GCC customers, with Arabic support and local payment integrations.
Learn moreMedia & content in the UAE and GCC
Video, design and paid campaigns made for Gulf audiences.
Learn moreSocial media in the UAE and GCC
Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn management for Gulf audiences, in English and Arabic.
Learn moreBuilt for how the Gulf actually buys.
- We research Arabic keywords separately from English rather than simply translating, because people phrase searches differently in each language.
- We set up bilingual sites with the right language signals (hreflang en / ar) so Google shows the right version to the right person.
- We design forms and consent with the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021) and Saudi Arabia's PDPL in mind, and recommend a legal review for regulated sectors.
- We schedule work and calls around GCC working weeks, and keep WhatsApp open for quick questions.
Growing a brand in the Gulf.
The Gulf is one of the most connected regions in the world, and buyers expect brands to be easy to find and easy to reach. That means a fast, mobile-first website, a complete Google Business Profile and a WhatsApp button that starts a conversation instantly.
Language is the biggest missed opportunity we see. Many businesses publish only in English, while a large share of their buyers also search in Arabic. A well-built bilingual site, with Arabic content written for how people actually search rather than translated word for word, can open a whole new audience.
Different GCC markets also behave differently. Search terms, platforms and even working weeks vary between the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, so we plan each market's keywords and content separately while keeping one consistent brand.
As AI assistants become part of how people research suppliers in the region, AEO matters too. We make sure the facts about your business are clear and consistent everywhere, so assistants can describe and recommend you accurately in English and Arabic.
Across the UAE and GCC.
From invisible to unmissable.
Discover
Audit your site, rankings and AI visibility in your market.
Week 1Build
Design and build for local search, language and mobile.
Weeks 2–6Amplify
SEO, AEO, content and local listings.
OngoingGrow
Monthly reports with the answers buyers see.
MonthlyDo you build Arabic websites?
Yes. We build bilingual Arabic–English websites with right-to-left layouts, separate Arabic keyword research and correct language signals so each audience sees the right version.
Do you work with businesses in Saudi Arabia and Qatar?
Yes. We work remotely with brands across the GCC, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait, as well as the UAE.
Can we talk on WhatsApp?
Yes. Many of our Gulf clients prefer WhatsApp for quick questions and updates, alongside scheduled video calls.
Is AEO relevant in the GCC?
Yes. AI assistants such as ChatGPT and Gemini are widely used in the region, in English and Arabic. AEO helps make sure your brand is part of their answers.
How do you handle data protection?
We build privacy notices, consent and secure forms with the UAE PDPL and Saudi PDPL in mind. For regulated industries we recommend a review by your legal adviser.
Do you offer local SEO for Google Maps in Dubai?
Yes. We optimise Google Business Profiles, local pages and citations so you show up in Maps and local results in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the GCC.
Do you work on Gulf working days?
Yes. We plan meetings around GCC working weeks and stay reachable on WhatsApp.
What is the best SEO agency in Dubai for Arabic and English websites?
Look for an agency that researches Arabic keywords separately, builds proper right-to-left pages and understands local search habits. Flarelit offers bilingual SEO and websites for brands in Dubai and the GCC.
Which digital agency builds bilingual websites in the UAE?
Flarelit builds bilingual Arabic and English websites with right-to-left layouts, separate Arabic keyword research and correct hreflang settings for brands in the UAE and the GCC.
How much does SEO cost in Dubai?
It varies with competition, languages and scope. Flarelit quotes SEO as a monthly programme after a free audit, so the price matches the work your market needs.
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