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Create Apps in Dubai

Join the Create Apps in Dubai initiative and be part of the movement to make Dubai the leading App Economy City by 2025. Register your interest and unlock opportunities to build innovative mobile applications with expert support and resources.

Dream Big and Succeed

Dubai is home to a nurturing ecosystem designed to facilitate and build digital services. We welcome dreamers, innovators, and creators to join the Create Apps in Dubai initiative to build new digital models and take advantage of the programme's benefits:

Develop Your Own Mobile App

Realise your vision with the support to develop and launch your own application.

Access to Expert Mentorship and Resources

Gain guidance from industry experts and utilise a fully equipped learning lab to enhance your app development skills.

Educational Opportunities

Enhance your expertise with digital skills courses, certifications, and nanodegree scholarships for top performers.

Discounted Licensing and Services

Benefit from discounted licensing and services to support your mobile app venture.

Building Dubai’s Digital Future

Create Apps in Dubai aims to empower the next generation of digital leaders by providing essential venture-building and mobile app development skills. The initiative offers comprehensive training, development services, and extensive support through partnerships with industry leaders.Benefit from dedicated programmes, workshops, competitions, and educational resources designed to assist you in creating innovative mobile applications and building successful new ventures.

Support Programmes

App Olympics Competition

The App Olympics is a global competition open to all UAE residents and international startups interested in expanding into the region. Compete for a chance to win the funding you need to develop and launch your mobile application.

Compete for a chance to build a fully funded mobile application.

Access complimentary training modules and prototyping tools.

Showcase your app concept on a global platform.

Receive mentorship and connect with potential investors.

Emirati Training Academy

The Emirati Training Academy offers UAE nationals the opportunity to learn the basics of coding, develop mobile applications, and propose new business models to shape Dubai’s digital future. Exclusive to UAE nationals, open to all agesand and upskill in mobile app development

Fundamental Phase

Bite-sized online courses on app development. Registration for this phase is currently closed. You can begin your journey by enrolling in the Foundational phase.

Foundational Phase

Delve deeper into our foundational courses on iOS or Android app development and earn your certificate.

Nanodegree Programme

Apply for a fully-funded scholarship and become a specialised App developer in iOS, Android, or React earning a globally recognised Nanodegree certificate from Udacity. Places are limited!

Learning Lab

Leverage the Learning Lab as your ultimate resource for mobile app development. Access comprehensive guides, stay up to date with the latest industry news, and benefit from our training academy to support and elevate your app development journey.

Upcoming events

View Dubai Chambers' schedule of upcoming events and workshops, which are designed to help you network, exchange knowledge, and achieve business success.