Independent design studio in Dubai, UAE
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7+
Years designing in Dubai
85+
Projects delivered
40+
Brands worked with
100%
Custom design, no templates
A little about the studio
I founded Shie Design to bring strategy, design and development together. Based in Dubai, I work with businesses across the UAE and beyond to create websites that feel like their brand and are easy to use.
Shie Design ✦ Dubai Studio
A few of the teams I've worked with
A few recent projects
Fintech · UI/UX
A trading dashboard for a DIFC fintech, designed to make live market data easier to scan. The shared design system also gives the product team a clearer starting point for new features.
+64%
feature activation
4.9★
user satisfaction
What I do
Good design should look right, work well and make things easier for people.
I research how people use your product, map the main tasks and design clear screens in Figma. The result is a practical interface your team can build on.
I design and build responsive websites with Next.js and React. Each project includes a clear content structure, thoughtful motion where it helps and checks for accessibility and load speed.
A visual identity that feels consistent wherever people meet your business. This can include a logo, color palette, type choices and a short guide for using them.
I help make your site easier to understand and find. This may include technical SEO, structured data, useful FAQ content and a local search setup for Dubai and nearby areas.
If your current site no longer fits the business, I will review what is working and what is not, then plan a redesign and rebuild around your goals.
What to expect
We talk about your business, your audience and what you want the project to do. I will also review the current site and a few relevant competitors.
I map the pages and main user journeys, then share a short brief and visual direction for us to agree on.
I create the main screens in Figma and refine them with you. We agree on two rounds of feedback before moving on.
When motion suits the project, I prototype transitions and small interactions so we can review the experience before it is built.
I build the approved designs, then check the site across common screen sizes and browsers. Accessibility and search basics are part of the build.
We launch the site together and make sure everything is working. After launch, I review the analytics with you and suggest useful next steps.
See the full process on the Services page.
Client feedback
“The website gives guests a feel for our hotel before they arrive. Direct bookings doubled in one quarter, and our OTA commissions have gone down.”
Good to know
Starter projects begin at AED 1,000 for a website, AED 1,000 for brand identity, AED 1,200 for UI/UX and AED 1,200 for a redesign. Search setup starts at AED 750. Each price covers a clearly agreed starter scope; I will confirm the deliverables and send a fixed quote before work begins.
Most projects take 3 to 8 weeks. A landing page may take about 3 weeks, while a larger marketing site or online store can take 4 to 8 weeks. I will share a timeline before we start and keep you updated as the work progresses.
A typical website project covers content and UX planning, design in Figma, development with Next.js, checks across screen sizes and basic on page SEO. The scope varies by project, so I will confirm the deliverables and support period in your quote.
Yes. I can help with the technical foundations, including page structure, metadata, structured data, useful FAQ content and local business details. These can make information easier for search engines and AI tools to understand, but no one can guarantee a particular ranking or mention.
Yes. I can plan separate English and Arabic layouts, including right to left support and Arabic typography, rather than simply translating the English design. We can discuss the content and language requirements at the start of the project.
I usually work with Next.js and React for development, Tailwind CSS for styling, GSAP for motion and Figma for design. The tools depend on the project, and I can also work with an existing platform when that makes more sense.
Yes. Ongoing support can be arranged after launch. Monthly care plans start at AED 300 and can include updates, uptime checks and small content changes. We can talk through the right level of support for your site.
I am based in Dubai and work with clients across the UAE, the GCC and further afield. We can meet in Dubai or work together remotely. For international projects, I can arrange calls around overlapping time zones.
