Modernization & migration · Abu Dhabi
Application modernization services in Abu Dhabi
A long-term partner working almost your exact hours, with Arabic and English built in from the first screen.
Clarigo Infotech modernizes and migrates legacy applications so they are secure, fast and easy to change again: PHP upgrades and migrations to modern stacks, Java 8 to Java 17 or 21 with current Spring Boot, .NET Framework to modern .NET, and monoliths split into services where it genuinely helps. We migrate step by step behind a safety net of automated tests, so your business keeps running while the software underneath gets better.
UAE companies most often hire us for WhatsApp and voice AI, real estate and logistics platforms, and blockchain projects.
10+
Years of delivery
600+
Projects delivered
20+
Countries served
25-30
Days to a live MVP
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Trust, partnership and Arabic-first products
Businesses across the Gulf value a partner they can rely on for years, available in their working hours and comfortable with Arabic, local data rules and national transformation goals.
Your hours, not ours
The Gulf is only one and a half to two and a half hours behind India, so calls, demos and fixes happen in your working day.
Arabic and English
Right-to-left layouts, Arabic content and bilingual AI assistants on WhatsApp, web and voice.
Local data rules
Hosting in the region and design that follows national personal data protection laws.
A partner for the long term
One in-house team that stays with you after launch, aligned with digital transformation programmes such as Saudi Vision 2030.
What we modernize and migrate
PHP upgrades and migration
Old PHP 5 and 7 apps upgraded to PHP 8, or moved to Laravel, Symfony, Node.js or another modern stack.
Java modernization
Java 8 to Java 17 or 21, Spring to current Spring Boot, javax to jakarta, and old app servers to containers.
.NET modernization
.NET Framework and Web Forms to modern .NET, ASP.NET Core and cross-platform hosting.
Monolith to microservices
Split a large codebase into well-defined services, one piece at a time, only where it improves speed or scale.
Front-end modernization
jQuery, AngularJS and server-rendered pages rebuilt in React or Next.js with a modern, accessible UI.
Cloud-native refactoring
Containers, managed databases, queues and serverless, so the app scales and costs less to run.
How we approach Modernization & migration
Why modernize now
Unsupported language versions stop getting security fixes, hosting gets harder, and every new feature takes longer than it should. Modernizing removes that risk and makes the software cheaper to change, without throwing away the business logic that already works.
Rewrite or refactor?
A full rewrite is rarely the safest path. We assess the code and usually recommend an incremental approach: upgrade what can be upgraded, replace the parts that block you, and keep everything that still works. You get a clear recommendation and cost for each option.
No big-bang switchover
We put automated tests and monitoring around the existing system first, then migrate in small, reversible steps, often running old and new side by side. Your users keep working, and every step can be rolled back.
Documented and handed over
You get updated documentation, a CI/CD pipeline and a codebase your own team can maintain. The same engineers can stay on for support and new features.
Built for Abu Dhabi teams
Time-zone overlap
The Gulf is only one and a half to two and a half hours behind India, so our team works almost exactly your hours.
The UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
We follow UAE PDPL principles, host data in UAE or regional cloud regions when required, support Arabic interfaces, and sign NDAs before work starts.
Billing
Invoices in UAE dirhams (AED) or US dollars. Typical senior rates are $25 to $49 (USD) per hour, or a fixed price for a defined scope.
Built for Abu Dhabi's key sectors
Abu Dhabi organisations work with us on bilingual Arabic and English portals and apps, AI customer service and enterprise platforms, with a team that works almost exactly your hours.
Real estate
Developers sell off-plan property to international buyers online. Customer and field apps are where we usually start here.
Tourism and hospitality
Hotels and attractions compete for global bookings. Apps for customers, staff and partners, built on one codebase.
Logistics and trade
Re-export hubs depend on tracking, customs and warehouse software. We design and ship iOS and Android apps for teams in this sector.
Financial services
DIFC and ADGM fintechs build digital banking and payments. Customer and field apps are where we usually start here.
How the hours line up
Our team's hours, in Abu Dhabi time
08:30–18:00
Monday to Friday
Overlap with your working day
09:00–18:00
About 9 hours every day
Daily stand-up
09:30
Abu Dhabi time, plus written updates every evening
Built for how Abu Dhabi works
Messaging channels
Local payments
Languages
Data hosting
AWS Middle East (UAE) and Azure UAE North (Dubai), in your own cloud account, so data stays where your rules require.
How it works
1. Free assessment
We review your code, dependencies, infrastructure and data, then give you a written migration plan, risks and a fixed quote.
2. Plan and safety net
We add automated tests and monitoring around what exists today, so every change can be checked against the old behaviour.
3. Migrate in small steps
Module by module, with both versions running side by side where needed. You see progress in a demo every week.
4. Cut over and support
A planned switch-over with a rollback path, then the same engineers stay on to fix, tune and keep it current.
See what we've built
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Application modernization services: questions from Abu Dhabi
Do you work with companies in Abu Dhabi?+
Yes. Clarigo Infotech works with companies across Abu Dhabi, including Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Masdar City, as part of clients in 20+ countries. UAE companies most often hire us for WhatsApp and voice AI, real estate and logistics platforms, and blockchain projects. We work remotely from India with one in-house team.
What time-zone overlap do we get from Abu Dhabi?+
The Gulf is only one and a half to two and a half hours behind India, so our team works almost exactly your hours.
How do you handle the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)?+
We follow UAE PDPL principles, host data in UAE or regional cloud regions when required, support Arabic interfaces, and sign NDAs before work starts.
Which currency do you bill in, and what does it cost?+
We bill in UAE dirhams (AED) or US dollars. Senior engineers typically cost $25 to $49 (USD) per hour, and fixed-scope projects such as an MVP in 25 to 30 days are quoted after a free consultation.
Can you build in Arabic and English?+
Yes. We build interfaces and content in Arabic and English, including right-to-left layouts, and test them with native speakers before launch.
Where will our data be hosted?+
Usually in AWS Middle East (UAE) and Azure UAE North (Dubai), or wherever your data rules require. Everything runs in your own cloud account, so you stay in control.
Can you integrate Visa and Mastercard or Apple Pay?+
Yes. We regularly integrate local payment methods such as Visa and Mastercard, Apple Pay, Tabby, Tamara, Network International, alongside card payments and subscriptions.
Will our business be disrupted during the migration?+
No big-bang switchover. We migrate in small steps behind automated tests, often running old and new side by side, with a rollback plan for every change.
How long does a modernization project take?+
A focused upgrade (for example one PHP or Java application) often takes a few weeks to a few months, depending on size and test coverage. You get a timeline and fixed quote after a free assessment.
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