Birbal AI

Hire developers in the UAE

Hire developers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, matched in 48–72 hours.

Vetted developers for AI, web, mobile, data and cloud, onsite at your office anywhere in the UAE or remote. Every developer is based in the UAE, prices start at AED 20,000 a month, and there are no recruitment fees.

  • From AED 20,000 a month onsite
  • Matched profiles in 48–72 hours
  • Every developer based in the UAE

Kafaa · Shortlist

Matched in 48–72 h
RASenior full-stack developerAbu Dhabi · onsite94%
ReactNode.jsTypeScriptAWS
MKSenior full-stack developerRemote · in the UAE91%
ReactNode.jsTypeScriptAWS
Video assessment passedInterview this week
Example matched profiles

Authorized vendor to

  • Ministry of Finance
  • Ministry of Interior
  • DGE Abu Dhabi
  • Etihad Aviation
  • EDGE Group

Delivered for

  • Hindustan Unilever
  • Nokia
  • Linde
  • USA Today
  • JSL

Procurement-ready

  • Emirati national company
  • National ICV certificate
  • Abu Dhabi Government Procurement Gate
  • UAE Ministry of Finance, federal procurement
  • Registered ADNOC vendor

Hire by skill

Developers for every part of your product

Each page shows the skills, prices and questions for that role.

Why Birbal AI

What you get when you hire developers through us

What you getBirbal AIWhy it matters
Where they workEvery developer is based in the UAE: at your office in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or elsewhere in the UAE, with visas handled, or remotelyUAE working hours, and on-site access when your systems need it
The priceShown upfront: from AED 20,000 a month onsite and from USD 3,000 remote, with no recruitment feesYou know the budget before the first call
SpeedMatched profiles in 48–72 hours; developers usually start within a week of selectionProjects start on time
VettingOur assessment platform checks technical skills, problem-solving and communication before you meet anyone, and you interview before you commitOnly strong candidates reach you
If it is not workingPerformance monitoring, and a replacement developer if the fit is not rightLess risk than hiring directly
A UAE companyAn Emirati national company with a National ICV certificate, registered for Abu Dhabi and federal government procurementSimpler contracts and procurement for UAE organizations

How it works

Hire developers in four steps

  1. 01

    Share your needs

    Tell us the skills, seniority, time zone and start date you need.

  2. 02

    Meet matched profiles

    Within 48–72 hours, review vetted profiles with their video assessments.

  3. 03

    Interview and choose

    Interview your shortlist. We arrange the calls and any technical tests.

  4. 04

    Start and scale

    Engineers usually start within a week. We handle contracts, onsite visas and replacements.

Sample profiles

What a matched profile looks like

These cards show the format, not real engineers. Within 48–72 hours you receive real profiles like these, matched to your brief, with video assessments, and you interview before you commit.

Sample profile

Senior full-stack developer

  • React
  • Node.js
  • TypeScript
  • PostgreSQL
  • AWS

Typical work: Web applications and APIs from design to release.

Level
Senior
Start
Usually within a week
Where
Based in the UAE, onsite or remote
Monthly rate
AED 35,000–45,000 onsite · USD 5,000–8,000 remote
Sample profile

Mid-level Python developer

  • Python
  • Django
  • FastAPI
  • PostgreSQL

Typical work: Back ends, APIs and data pipelines.

Level
Mid-level
Start
Usually within a week
Where
Based in the UAE, onsite or remote
Monthly rate
AED 20,000–35,000 onsite · USD 3,000–5,000 remote
Sample profile

Senior AI engineer

  • Python
  • LLMs
  • RAG
  • Vector search
  • Evaluation

Typical work: Assistants and AI features that answer from your own data.

Level
Senior
Start
Usually within a week
Where
Based in the UAE, onsite or remote
Monthly rate
AED 35,000–45,000 onsite · USD 5,000–8,000 remote
Sample profile

Mid-level mobile app developer

  • React Native
  • Swift
  • Kotlin
  • REST APIs

Typical work: iOS and Android apps with Arabic and English layouts.

Level
Mid-level
Start
Usually within a week
Where
Based in the UAE, onsite or remote
Monthly rate
AED 20,000–35,000 onsite · USD 3,000–5,000 remote

Pricing

Transparent monthly rates

One monthly fee per engineer, with no recruitment fees.

Onsite in the UAE

Junior to mid-level
AED 20,000–35,000
Senior and specialized
AED 35,000–45,000

Per month. Includes local benefits, visa processing and onsite support.

Remote

Junior to mid-level
USD 3,000–5,000
Senior and specialized
USD 5,000–8,000

Per month. Engineers work remotely from the UAE. Includes project management and quality assurance.

Final pricing depends on expertise, project duration and requirements. We send a detailed proposal once we understand your needs.

Where they work

Onsite anywhere in the UAE, or remote

Every developer is based in the UAE, so onsite work needs no relocation.

Dubai

Developers onsite at your office in Dubai, with visas handled.

Abu Dhabi

Developers onsite at your office in Abu Dhabi. Our office and development center are in Al Zahiya.

Rest of the UAE

Onsite anywhere else in the UAE, such as Sharjah or Al Ain, with visas handled.

Remote from the UAE

One developer or a whole team working remotely from the UAE, in UAE working hours.

Engagement models

Hire the way that suits your project

Dedicated engineers

Full-time engineers on a monthly contract who work as part of your team, in your tools and hours.

Fixed-price project

A defined scope delivered by our team for an agreed price, with a project manager and milestones.

Team augmentation

Add one or more specialists to your existing team to close a skills gap or speed up delivery.

Dedicated development center

A team in our development center in the UAE that works only on your projects.

Track record

Trusted by UAE government entities and global brands.

Authorized vendor to five UAE government entities, with projects delivered for Hindustan Unilever, USA Today, Nokia and Linde.

Startups and enterprises served by our engineering teams
150+
Startups and enterprises served by our engineering teams
Average rating on Clutch, Trustpilot and Glassdoor
4.9/5
Average rating on Clutch, Trustpilot and Glassdoor
Client satisfaction rate
98%
Client satisfaction rate
UAE government entities we are an authorized vendor to
5
UAE government entities we are an authorized vendor to

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    E-commerce
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    E-commerce

Why Birbal AI

Hiring that is fast and safe

Vetted by assessment

Our assessment platform evaluates technical skills, problem-solving, communication and project experience before you meet anyone.

Fast matching

Matched profiles in 48–72 hours. Engineers usually start within a week of selection.

Based in the UAE

Every engineer is based in the UAE and works onsite at your premises, with visas handled, or remotely.

Managed for you

Project management support, performance monitoring and replacement if an engineer is not the right fit.

Hire developers

Get matched developer profiles

Tell us the skills, seniority and start date. We send matched profiles with their video assessments and the monthly price, and you interview before you commit.

  • Matched profiles in 48–72 hours
  • From AED 20,000 a month onsite
  • Replacement if it is not the right fit

4.9/5 average rating · 98% client satisfaction · 150+ clients served

Request developer profiles

We only use your details to reply to you. Arabic or English, as you prefer.

FAQ

Questions buyers ask

How much does it cost to hire a developer in Dubai?

Onsite in the UAE, from AED 20,000 a month: AED 20,000–35,000 for junior to mid-level and AED 35,000–45,000 for senior developers, including local benefits, visa processing and onsite support. Remote developers cost USD 3,000–5,000 or USD 5,000–8,000 a month, including project management and quality assurance. There are no recruitment fees.

How fast can I hire a developer in the UAE?

You get matched profiles within 48–72 hours, and developers usually start within a week of selection.

Where are your developers based?

In the UAE. We are based in Al Zahiya, Abu Dhabi, and every developer works onsite at your office or remotely from the UAE.

Can developers work onsite in Dubai?

Yes. Developers work onsite at your office in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or anywhere else in the UAE, with visas handled.

Which skills can I hire?

AI and machine learning, Python, full-stack, React, Node.js, Next.js, Go, DevOps, mobile apps, data science, data analytics, big data, ChatGPT and LLMs, prompt engineering and Stable Diffusion.

How do you vet developers?

Our AI-powered assessment platform evaluates technical skills, problem-solving, communication and project experience, followed by video assessments and technical interviews for the skills you need.

Can I hire a whole team?

Yes. Hire one developer or several, or set up a dedicated team at our development center in Al Zahiya, Abu Dhabi, with no minimum team size and the option to take the team in-house later.

Do you handle contracts and visas?

Yes. We handle the contracts, the visas for onsite work and any replacement, so you do not hire directly.

What if a developer is not the right fit?

We monitor performance and replace a developer if the fit is not right.

Who owns the code?

Code ownership is agreed in your contract before work starts, and we sign NDAs as standard.

Hire your next developer in the UAE

Tell us the skills you need and get matched profiles in 48–72 hours.

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