Website designer in Doha, Qatar
Website designer in Doha for Arabic-first sites that hold up in English
As your website designer in Doha, I bring my team to Arabic and English websites for Qatari companies, planning the Arabic version first and keeping both in step in one CMS. I'm Maniruzzaman Jubayer, based in Dhaka and three hours ahead of Doha, and since Qatar and Bangladesh both rest on Friday and Saturday, we work the same five days.
Qatari law puts the Arabic name first, so I put the Arabic page first.
Free 30 min intro call in Doha time · One fixed quote · No retainer
Companies in finance, property and health work with me
- Years leading a design team
- 3+
- Products shipped
- 20+
- Behance gallery features
- 22
- Clutch rating
- 5.0
Product designer and design lead, with a senior team behind me
Website design in Doha: four problems Qatari companies bring me
Qatar launched its Digital Agenda 2030 in February 2024, and the QFC passed 4,700 registered firms in June 2026. More buyers, partners and officials now judge your company by its website first, in Arabic and in English.
Problem 01
The Arabic site is a copy that drifts
Many Doha sites added Arabic later as a translated copy, so every update is made twice and the two versions slowly fall out of step. I design Arabic and English together and build one CMS where each page holds both versions side by side.
Problem 02
The law asks for Arabic, not an afterthought
Law No. 7 of 2019 asks public bodies, and private institutions of public interest, to use Arabic in their publications, and trade names must show Arabic more prominently. I design the Arabic page as the primary one, with Arabic names and logos given proper weight.
Problem 03
Right to left breaks the layout
Menus, sliders, forms, icons and maps built for English look backwards or broken in Arabic. I mirror navigation and components properly, test Arabic type at every size, and keep phone numbers, prices and dates readable in both directions.
Problem 04
Contact forms that ignore the PDPPL
Qatar's Law No. 13 of 2016 expects consent before personal data is processed and explicit consent before direct marketing. I design enquiry forms, cookie choices and newsletter sign-ups that ask clearly and separately, so your marketing lists stay clean and defensible.
Website work picked for Doha
A website and product screens for an AI property advisor, a website and identity for a real estate law firm, and a product website for a fintech SaaS, designed by my team. They cover three sectors at the centre of Doha's economy: property, legal services and finance.
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Fintech SaaS website
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Marhaba, let's talkWhat you get from your Doha website project
Six deliverables in every scope, so Arabic, privacy and speed are planned from the start rather than patched after launch.
Arabic-first page design
Every template designed in Arabic first and mirrored to English, with Arabic headings, names and logos given the prominence Qatari readers and the law expect.
One CMS for both languages
Each page holds its Arabic and English versions side by side in Webflow, Framer or Next.js, so editors update both at once.
Bilingual SEO
Separate, linked Arabic and English URLs with hreflang, Arabic titles and descriptions written rather than translated, and Arabic search terms researched, not guessed.
PDPPL-ready forms
Enquiry forms, cookie choices and marketing sign-ups that ask for consent clearly and send each lead straight to your team or CRM.
Accessible in both scripts
Contrast, focus states, keyboard paths and readable Arabic and Latin type that meet WCAG AA in both reading directions.
Fast pages on every phone
Optimised images and video, light code and a speed check on mid-range phones over mobile data before the site goes live.
My website process for Doha companies
Four steps that fit inside a Qatari working week, adapted from my website design service for Arabic and for layered approval chains.
- 01
Free 30 minute intro call
A video call in Doha hours. Show me the current site, who approves it and the pages your management cares about most, and you get a straight answer on whether my team suits the job.
- 02
Written scope and one fixed quote
Each page and template in both languages, the CMS, forms, integrations and approval rounds go into one document, priced once for the whole site. No retainer follows.
- 03
Design and build sprints
Arabic and English pages designed together and built in weekly sprints on a staging link, with one consolidated feedback round per stage for your approvers.
- 04
Launch and handover
Redirects, bilingual SEO checks, analytics and speed tests, then CMS training for your Arabic and English editors and a calm launch day.
Working with me from Doha: the details
- Languages
- the site leads in Arabic and your translators approve every word; we meet in English
- Overlap
- Doha sits 3 hours behind Dhaka, which leaves 7 hours of your day in common
- Working week
- Sunday to Thursday, with a Friday and Saturday weekend in Qatar and in Bangladesh alike
- Platforms
- Webflow, Framer or Next.js, chosen for whoever edits the site
- Contact
- video calls set in Doha time, plus one Slack channel for the whole project
Industries Doha is building, and what their websites need
Qatar National Vision 2030, launched in 2008, sets out a diversified, knowledge-based economy. These are sectors where that shows. Every image is from our own portfolio in that field, never from a Qatari client.
Finance and fintech
The QFC calls itself Qatar's leading onshore business and financial hub, and QDB's Qatar FinTech Hub has graduated seven waves of startups. Their sites need bilingual disclosures, plain product pages and trust shown before any form.
Tourism and hospitality
Qatar Tourism counted 5.1 million visitors in 2025. Hotel, event and travel sites need Arabic and English booking paths, large imagery that still loads fast, maps and event calendars editors can update themselves.
Real estate
Law No. 16 of 2018 opened areas such as West Bay and The Pearl to freehold ownership by non-Qataris. Property sites need bilingual listings, floor plans, area guides and enquiry forms that reach a sales agent quickly.
Legal and professional services
Consulting and professional services firms were among the top QFC registrations in the first half of 2026. Their websites need bilingual practice pages, partner profiles and a short, private path to a first consultation.
Healthcare
Health sits in the human development pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030. Clinic and health tech sites need Arabic-first service pages, doctor profiles, booking links and forms that respect the PDPPL's stricter rules for health data.
Technology startups
Technology firms led QFC registrations with 544 new companies in early 2026, and QSTP and the TASMU Accelerator support founders. Startup sites need a clear product story in two languages, fast pages and demo forms that work.
How I work with your team in Doha
Remote from Dhaka, on the same week as Qatar and close to your approvers.
You talk to me and the makers
Nobody stands between you and the work. Your comments come straight to me and to the people designing and coding your site, who sit in the same channel.
One working week, three hours apart
Qatar's week runs Sunday to Thursday and our weekends fall on the same two days. With Dhaka three hours ahead, we have 7 hours of your day together, mostly your morning and early afternoon.
Written and tracked for your approvers
Figma holds the designs and a decision log holds the reasons, with a progress note every two days and a call each week, so every manager who signs off can see what changed and why.
I know Qatar's rules and readers
Law No. 7 of 2019 on Arabic, the PDPPL, bilingual SEO, Arabic typography and the expectations of government and enterprise buyers are in my brief from the first call.
Your Doha website: me, an in-house team or a freelancer
All three can work. This is how they stack up for a bilingual Qatari site, row by row.
| What you get | With me | In-house hire | Freelancer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic and English designed together from the first page | Yes | Sometimes | Sometimes |
| No need to recruit a designer and a developer first | Yes | No | Yes |
| Design, build and bilingual SEO from one team | Yes | Sometimes | No |
| Arabic prominence and PDPPL consent written into the scope | Yes | Sometimes | Sometimes |
| One CMS that keeps both languages in step | Yes | Sometimes | Sometimes |
| A single price for the full site, agreed up front | Yes | No | Sometimes |
| Based in your Doha office | No | Yes | Sometimes |
Who I help in Doha
Four kinds of organisation come to me from Qatar. If one of them is yours, the intro call is the fastest way to check the fit.
Startups setting up in Doha
You have just registered at the QFC or joined an accelerator, and investors will look you up tonight. I design a bilingual site that explains the product clearly and books demos from the first day.
Growing companies replacing an old site
Your business has outgrown a site built years ago in one language. I rebuild it Arabic-first with a CMS your team can run, and protect your search rankings during the move.
Enterprise and government-linked organisations
Large organisations need Arabic-first publications, layered approvals and careful data handling. I plan reviews around your sign-off chain, document every decision and design forms your compliance team can approve.
Regional firms entering Qatar
If your company comes from Dubai, Riyadh or further away, a Qatari site needs your name in Arabic, local proof and Doha contact paths. I adapt your global site without splitting it into two that drift.
More services for Doha companies
A new website often comes with landing pages, a mobile app or a product.
What clients say about working with me
Working with Jubayer and the team has been a blast. Their creativity has honestly taken our platform to new heights. Incredibly professional and so proud to work with, we’re over the moon with their results, and we can’t wait to team up with them again.
I highly recommend Jubayer for any design project. He quickly grasps complex concepts, excels in standard design practices, and responds promptly.
Working with Jubayer on our website was fantastic from start to finish. He took the time to understand our vision and provided valuable insights.
Website designer in Doha: frequently asked questions
What Qatari marketing and communications teams ask me most, answered briefly.
What does a website designer in Doha cost?
The scope decides it. Page templates, whether both Arabic and English are designed and built, the CMS, integrations such as booking or a CRM, and the number of approval rounds are what change the figure. A free 30 minute call comes first; then you receive a written scope and a single fixed price for the entire site, without a retainer.
Does Qatari law require an Arabic website?
Law No. 7 of 2019 requires ministries and public bodies to use Arabic in their publications and announcements, and extends this to private institutions of public interest and state-funded bodies. It also asks for trade names in Arabic, with Arabic more prominent than any other language. Ask your lawyer how it applies to you; I design the Arabic page as the primary one either way.
Can one website hold Arabic and English together?
Yes. I design both languages together and build one CMS where every page holds its Arabic and English versions side by side, with separate, linked URLs for search engines. Editors update both at once, so the two never drift apart. For the layout side, read my notes on right to left interfaces.
Which platform suits an Arabic website?
Webflow, Framer and Next.js all handle Arabic and right to left layouts when the site is built for them. I choose by who edits the site and what it connects to: Webflow or Framer for marketing teams that publish on their own, Next.js for heavy integrations or portals. My comparison of Framer, Webflow and Next.js goes deeper.
How does the PDPPL affect our contact forms?
Qatar's Law No. 13 of 2016 expects consent before you process personal data, explicit consent before direct marketing, and special care with sensitive data such as health records. I design forms, cookie choices and newsletter sign-ups that ask clearly and separately, and link each one to a privacy notice. The legal wording stays with your counsel.
Will the site rank in Arabic searches?
It can, if Arabic is treated as a site in its own right. I research the Arabic terms people in Qatar actually search, write Arabic titles and descriptions instead of translating the English ones, and set up hreflang between the two versions, so each language can rank on its own.
How do approvals work with a large Qatari organisation?
I plan reviews around your approval chain: one consolidated round of feedback per stage, every decision written down and dated, and a staging link managers can open in either language. Sign-off then follows your structure, and the launch date does not slip because one reviewer saw an old version.
Do we share working hours with Doha?
Yes, most of your day. Both countries keep a Friday and Saturday weekend, and Dhaka runs three hours ahead of Doha, which leaves 7 hours of your working day in common. I book every call in Doha time and plan launch dates around Ramadan and the Eid holidays with you.
What happens after the intro call?
I send a written scope: every page in both languages, the CMS, forms and integrations, the approval rounds and the dates, with one fixed quote for the whole site. If you agree, the work starts with the Arabic homepage and the templates behind it, because that is the page your Qatari visitors judge first.