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Game Development Outsourcing in United Arab Emirates

As of 17 October 2026, 5 of the 533 verified game outsourcing studios in this directory are in United Arab Emirates, most often offering Game Design (4), Programming (4) and 3D Art (3). Compare portfolios, services, and engine coverage before you reach out.

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What United Arab Emirates studios offer

Counted across all 5 listed United Arab Emirates studios. A studio can appear in more than one row.

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Why Middle East?

Growing investment

Emerging talent

Unique perspectives

Government support

Typical rates in United Arab Emirates

Competitive, lower-to-middle of market rates

Studios in United Arab Emirates are known for solid quality at competitive rates, usually the lower-to-middle of the published ranges. Entry-level 2D art commonly runs $25-40/hour and mid-range programming around $60-120/hour, while senior specialists still reach the top bands for demanding work. Across the market, hourly rates run roughly $25-150 for 2D art, $30-200 for 3D art, $35-250 for programming, and $30-200 for audio, moving up with seniority. United Arab Emirates is a common middle ground: cheaper than North America or Western Europe, with a stronger game-dev tradition and easier collaboration than the lowest-cost markets. English proficiency and cultural alignment with Western clients are generally good.

These are general market ranges, not quoted studio rates. For a full breakdown by service and seniority, see the game outsourcing cost guide. Need a specific engine? Compare Unity and Unreal Engine studios.

All 5 game outsourcing studios in United Arab Emirates

Babil Games

MENA Strategy Games

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 51-200 people · Founded 2011 · Programming, Game Design, 2D Art · Unity

Khosouf Studio

UAE Console & VR Development

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 11-50 people · Founded 2013 · Programming, Game Design, 3D Art · Unreal Engine, Unity

Metaverse Gaming Studio (MGS)

Engine-ready 3D game art studio for AAA and indie teams, plus UEFN builds

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 11-50 people · Founded 2017 · 3D Art, Programming, Game Design · Unreal Engine, Unity

onlinetist

Onlinetist — Custom Website Development & AI Solutions for Dubai Businesses

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 1-10 people · Founded 2000 · Programming · Credits: onlinetist .com

metablockigaming

Gambling & iGaming Platform Development Company

dubai, United Arab Emirates · 51-200 people · Founded 2020 · Game Design · GameMaker

FAQ: game outsourcing in United Arab Emirates

How many game outsourcing studios are in United Arab Emirates?

As of 17 October 2026, we list 5 verified game development outsourcing studios in United Arab Emirates. The most common services across them are Game Design (4), Programming (4) and 3D Art (3). On engines, Unity (3) and Unreal Engine (2). The count updates as studios join the directory.

What do United Arab Emirates game studios specialize in?

Across the 5 United Arab Emirates studios listed here, the most common services are Game Design (4), Programming (4) and 3D Art (3). The platforms they cover most often are Android (3), iOS (3) and PC (3).

How much does it cost to outsource game development to United Arab Emirates?

We do not publish per-country rates, because we do not have reliable rate data for individual studios. As a general market reference, hourly rates run roughly $25-150 for 2D art, $30-200 for 3D art and $35-250 for programming, moving up with seniority. Ask two or three United Arab Emirates studios to quote against the same written brief; that comparison is far more useful than a country average.