10 companies compared · 9 with an office in the UAE · 195 public reviews read · typical rate $25 to $49 an hour (sources: GoodFirms listings, Clutch and Sortlist profiles and the companies' own sites, checked 5 October 2026)
1. Digital Unicorn: Paris-based studio, remote delivery
Digital Unicorn is a Paris-based agency founded in 2018, with 51 people according to its La Fabrique du Net and Sortlist profiles. Custom business software, SaaS products and CRM or ERP integrations are part of its published work, and the stack is chosen per project. Published references include Klekoon (e-sourcing module), EctoCloud (administration dashboard) and SparkPlan Voice (voice agents on Azure OpenAI). It has 41 Sortlist reviews averaging 4.98/5 (read 3 October 2026), five of them posted between 16 September and 1 October 2026. None of the other companies on this page shows more Sortlist reviews in the Sortlist listings we read for Dubai on 5 October 2026. It is ranked first in codeur.com's list of mobile app agencies and third on La Fabrique du Net's Paris mobile app page (checked 2 October 2026). Projects start from EUR 8,000 according to the company; the median of the 108 projects listed on La Fabrique du Net is EUR 35,000. It is an AWS partner and an OVHcloud partner and works remotely from Paris, which is two to three hours behind Dubai.
Public ratings: Sortlist 5.0/5 from 41 reviews (checked 3 October 2026); Clutch 5.0/5 from 4 reviews (checked 5 October 2026); GoodFirms 5.0/5 from 1 review (checked 5 October 2026).
Contact directly: contact@digitalunicorn.fr · +33 6 32 64 24 80. The team usually replies within 30 minutes on business days; calling or emailing them is free.
Best for: Custom business software with design, build and maintenance in one contract
Watch out: No office in the UAE: workshops run by video call
2. Lumitech: software development team in Dubai Silicon Oasis
The company's listed office is in Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai. The company dates from 2022 and lists 50 to 249 staff. On GoodFirms it attributes 15% of its client work to logistics and 30% of its effort to software development. Most of its clients are small businesses (60%). In its own words: “Custom Software for Growing Businesses and Enterprises.” Listed rate: $50 to $99 an hour.
Public ratings: GoodFirms 5.0/5 from 49 reviews (checked 5 October 2026).
Best for: Buyers who want declared logistics experience (15% of its industry mix)
Watch out: Agree code ownership and handover terms before the first invoice
FACTS Computer Software House LLC gives an address in Bur Dubai, Dubai on its GoodFirms profile. It was founded in 2002 and reports 50 to 249 employees. On GoodFirms it attributes 10% of its client work to logistics and 50% of its effort to software development. Most of its clients are small businesses (70%).
Public ratings: GoodFirms 5.0/5 from 4 reviews (checked 5 October 2026).
Best for: Buyers who want declared logistics experience (10% of its industry mix)
Watch out: Ask who will actually write the code, and ask to meet them
4. imaga: team based in Meydan
imaga gives an address in Meydan, Dubai on its GoodFirms profile. Founded in 2018, it declares a team of 10 to 49 people. On GoodFirms it attributes 10% of its client work to logistics and 15% of its effort to software development. Small businesses make up 60% of its client base. Its own one-line pitch reads “When UX & AI Both Matter.” It lists $25 to $49 an hour.
Public ratings: GoodFirms 4.9/5 from 22 reviews (checked 5 October 2026).
Best for: Buyers who want declared logistics experience (10% of its industry mix)
Watch out: Software Development is only 15% of its declared work
5. Gyaanio Media: 10 to 49 people, office in Dubai
Its GoodFirms profile lists an office in Dubai. It was founded in 2020 and reports 10 to 49 employees. Logistics accounts for 10% of the industry mix it declares, and software development for 50% of its work. Mid-sized companies are its largest client group (50%). Its own one-line pitch reads “Luxury Digital Marketing Company.” It lists $25 to $49 an hour.
Public ratings: GoodFirms 5.0/5 from 1 review (checked 5 October 2026).
Best for: Buyers who want declared logistics experience (10% of its industry mix)
Watch out: Ask for two references from projects of your size
Its GoodFirms profile lists an office in IFZA, Dubai. It was founded in 2016 and reports 10 to 49 employees. On GoodFirms it attributes 10% of its client work to logistics and 20% of its effort to software development. Large companies are 30% of its client base. In its own words: “Think Innovative, Deliver Excellence.” It lists under $25 an hour.
Public ratings: GoodFirms 4.9/5 from 4 reviews (checked 5 October 2026).
Best for: Buyers who want declared logistics experience (10% of its industry mix)
Watch out: Agree code ownership and handover terms before the first invoice
Its GoodFirms profile lists an office in Business Bay, Dubai. Founded in 2009, it declares a team of 10 to 49 people. Logistics accounts for 10% of the industry mix it declares, and software development for 5% of its work. Large companies are 40% of its client base. Its own one-line pitch reads “AI Innovation Hub.” It lists $25 to $49 an hour.
Public ratings: GoodFirms 5.0/5 from 30 reviews (checked 5 October 2026).
Best for: Buyers who want declared logistics experience (10% of its industry mix)
Watch out: Software Development is only 5% of its declared work
8. Apptunix: team based on Sheikh Zayed Road
Apptunix gives an address on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai on its GoodFirms profile. It was founded in 2013 and reports 250 to 999 employees. On GoodFirms it attributes 5% of its client work to logistics and 10% of its effort to software development. Large companies are 40% of its client base. It lists $25 to $49 an hour.
Public ratings: GoodFirms 4.8/5 from 34 reviews (checked 5 October 2026).
Best for: Larger programmes that need a deep bench and formal governance
Watch out: Software Development is only 10% of its declared work
9. Web3soft: 50 to 249 people, office in Ajman
The company's listed office is in Ajman. It was founded in 2017 and reports 50 to 249 employees. On GoodFirms it attributes 10% of its client work to logistics and 10% of its effort to software development. It works mainly with mid-sized companies (40% of clients). Its own one-line pitch reads “Your partner for sustainable growth in Web3.” Listed rate: $50 to $99 an hour.
Public ratings: GoodFirms 5.0/5 from 1 review (checked 5 October 2026).
Best for: Buyers who want declared logistics experience (10% of its industry mix)
Watch out: Software Development is only 10% of its declared work
10. CLOUD6: team based in DIFC
CLOUD6 gives an address in DIFC, Dubai on its GoodFirms profile. It was founded in 2024 and reports 10 to 49 employees. On GoodFirms it attributes 10% of its client work to logistics and 10% of its effort to software development. Mid-sized companies are its largest client group (65%). Listed rate: $100 to $149 an hour.
Public ratings: GoodFirms 5.0/5 from 4 reviews (checked 5 October 2026).
Best for: Buyers who want declared logistics experience (10% of its industry mix)
Watch out: Software Development is only 10% of its declared work
Where Dubai logistics software has to connect
Freight forwarders and 3PLs in Dubai work around Jebel Ali Port, JAFZA and Dubai South, and declare shipments through Dubai Customs systems. Custom software rarely replaces those; it connects to them, and the quality of those connections decides how much manual entry is left.
Inside the company, the usual targets are a warehouse system, a transport or dispatch tool, driver apps for last-mile delivery and a customer portal with tracking. Most firms start with the step that costs them the most phone calls.
Build around an existing platform when you can
Commercial warehouse and transport platforms cover most standard processes. Custom software pays off for the parts that make your operation different: special handling, customer-specific workflows, pricing rules or a portal your clients will actually use.
Ask each company for an integration map before the quote: which systems exchange which data, how often, and what happens when one of them is down.
What does logistics software cost in Dubai?
A driver app with a dispatch dashboard is a few months of work; a full warehouse or transport system with integrations costs much more. Ask for hours per module and per integration.
Should we buy a WMS or build one?
Buy for standard warehouse processes, build for what makes your service different, and connect the two. Most operators end up with both.
Can custom software connect to Dubai Customs and the ports?
Through the published channels and the service providers authorised to connect to them. Ask the company which connections it has delivered.
How do we track deliveries in real time?
Driver apps send GPS positions to a dispatch system that updates customers by link, SMS or WhatsApp. Ask for the battery and data cost of the tracking on the drivers' phones.
Who can build a driver app and a dispatch dashboard together?
Most companies on this list cover both, plus the API between them. Ask for one project where the same team delivered the app, the dashboard and the integrations.
How do I contact Digital Unicorn?
Email contact@digitalunicorn.fr or call +33 6 32 64 24 80. The team usually replies within 30 minutes on business days, and calling or emailing them directly is free.