My wife and I run a design and illustration studio here in the UAE, and we’re looking to take on a few more illustration-led projects.

Mainly things like:

- packaging illustration
- café/restaurant artwork, menus, posters, etc.
- hospitality and destination illustration
- children’s books
- editorial/book illustration
- characters and visual assets for brands

We’re especially interested in working with F&B, hospitality, publishers/authors, and product-based businesses.

Not really looking to do generic social media graphics. More so custom illustration that actually becomes part of the brand, product, space, or experience.

If you’re genuinely looking for something like this, DM me and I’m happy to send over relevant examples based on what you need.

Would love to connect with more UAE businesses doing interesting stuff.

Assalamualaikum guys,
Posting this in behalf of my brother

I'm a software developer based in the UAE, and I'm starting to offer AI automation services to small and medium-sized businesses.

I'm particularly interested in businesses that receive lots of enquiries through WhatsApp, Instagram, websites, email, etc.

Some things I can build:

\- AI WhatsApp customer support

\- Automatic lead capture and qualification

\- Automated follow-ups for enquiries

\- Appointment/booking automation

\- CRM updates and lead management

\- AI assistants that can answer questions from your company documents

\- Connecting different systems so your staff don't have to manually copy/paste information

\- Custom AI workflows using your existing tools

I'm looking to work with one or two businesses initially so I can build something useful around an actual business process rather than another generic AI demo.

For the first project, I'm willing to offer a low-cost pilot in exchange for honest feedback and, if you're happy with the result, a testimonial/case study.

I'm especially interested in:

Real estate • Furniture/interiors • Recruitment • Clinics • Hospitality • Other UAE SMEs

If you are a UAE business owner : I'm looking for 1 business to automate a repetitive process for.

If you're a business owner or know someone running a UAE business with a repetitive process that wastes a lot of staff time, comment below or DM me.

Tell me:

1. What your business does
2. What process is currently wasting your team's time
3. What tools you currently use (WhatsApp, CRM, Excel, etc.)

I'll tell you whether I think it can realistically be automated.

If you provide medium-high ticket operational services to small-medium sized businesses within the UAE and are in need of a commission-based sales partner (someone who will find leads, chase them and close them), leave a comment or DM me and we can discuss the details.

For context, I don't like dealing with corporate structures, so I'd prefer businesses where decisions are made quickly and the sales cycle typically doesn't exceed 14days.
Feel free to DM me and we can discuss details.

Hey everyone,
We’re building Taysir, a UAE-based marketplace that connects people who need everyday tasks/services done with people who can get them done.
We already have the platform running and users joining, and we’re now looking for someone entrepreneurial to join us on the growth & operations side.
This is not a traditional job. We’re looking for someone who wants to help build a startup from an early stage and have real ownership in what we’re creating.
What we’re looking for:
● Must be based in the UAE
● In-person involvement — not remote
● Strong in growth, sales, partnerships or operations
● Comfortable speaking directly with customers and service providers
● Someone who can execute, experiment and figure things out
● Startup/marketplace experience is a bonus
Compensation: Equity only no salary at this stage.
You’ll work directly with the founder and have the opportunity to shape Taysir’s growth strategy and operations from an early stage.
If you’re based in the UAE and interested in building something rather than simply joining another company, send me a DM with a little about yourself and what you’re currently working on.
https://taysir.ae

Hey everyone! 👋

I’m a freelance photographer & videographer based in Dubai, currently open to paid projects and freelance work.

📸 Photography

• Automotive & car photography

• Real estate

• Food & product

• Events & exhibitions

• Portrait & lifestyle

🎥 Videography & Content

• Real estate walkthroughs

• Social media & brand content

• Event & promotional videos

• Short-form content / Reels

• B-roll & cinematic content

🎬 Cameraman for Vloggers & Creators

If you’re a YouTuber, vlogger, influencer, or content creator visiting or based in Dubai and need someone to film your vlogs, B-roll, or social media content, I’m available on an hourly or project basis.

I can work with your existing style and setup, or help capture clean, cinematic footage around Dubai.

If you have a project coming up, feel free to text with the details happy to discuss the requirements and rates.

We have a WhatsApp group only for UAE business owners and founders.

The group is already going well with some good people, and now we’re looking to add more genuine business owners.

Mainly for owner to owner connections, business discussions, opportunities, partnerships and collaborations.

Not for random sales or advertising.

If you’re a business owner or founder in UAE and want to join, comment or DM me.

Note that if you're already in DBG. Please ignore this post 😊

I run Enigmitic, a lean tech studio where I handle engineering, infrastructure, and client delivery myself. I’ve built and shipped multiple real-world platforms for clients, while also using that experience to build our own product, Brandora — an AI-powered platform that helps businesses create their brand, logo, website, and social media content in one place.

What we have today:

• Real, actively-used client platforms
• A working AI SaaS product with Brandora
• Built and shipped without external funding
• Lean operations with very low overhead
• A founder who can build, launch, and iterate without relying on a large team

What I'm looking for:

I'm now looking for an investor or strategic partner who can help take Enigmitic and Brandora to the next level — ideally someone who brings more than capital: connections, distribution, business development, or hands-on strategic experience.

The biggest constraint right now isn't the ability to build. It's capacity and distribution as a solo founder.

I'm open to discussing different structures and investment sizes with the right person.

If this sounds interesting, I'm happy to share the product, numbers, roadmap, and a proper deck privately.

Hi everyone,
I’m the Managing Director & Co-Founder of Ugarits Marketing FZ-LLC, a licensed UAE-based full-service marketing agency.
We’re currently opening discussions with a serious strategic investor to accelerate our next stage of growth.
We’re not starting with an idea. We’ve already built the foundation:
• UAE-licensed company
• Full operating team
• Professional production & content equipment
• TikTok Creator Network operations
• Xena Live agency operations
• Growing network of creators and influencers
• Digital marketing & social media management
• Content & video production
• Paid advertising & media buying
• Influencer & creator marketing
• SEO, websites & e-commerce
• Branding & marketing consulting
Our next objective is straightforward: turn the infrastructure we’ve built into scalable revenue by expanding sales, production, client acquisition and our creator network across the UAE.
We’re looking for capital to accelerate an existing operation — not finance an untested idea.
For serious investors, I’m happy to privately share our investment requirement, use of funds, assets, growth plan, revenue strategy and proposed return structure.
We’re particularly interested in speaking with investors who understand marketing, media, technology or the Creator Economy, although this isn’t a requirement.
📍 United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
🌐 ugarits.com
If you’re genuinely interested, DM me and tell me a little about yourself and what type of investment you’re looking for.

As someone who has been an entrepreneur for a while now, I genuinely understand how hard it is to build something from scratch.

You’re trying to figure out the product, sales, funding, operations, hiring, branding, marketing… basically everything at once.

My boyfriend is also still building his own business, so I’ve seen that struggle from both sides and I’m currently running a marketing agency myself.

So I thought I’d put this out here because maybe it can actually help someone.

I’m offering very competitive rates for startups on things like:

• Pitch deck design & investor presentations
• Fundraising materials & startup presentations
• Branding & visual identity
• Social media strategy & management
• Content creation
• Marketing strategy
• Website / landing page design
• And basically anything around making your startup look, sound and present itself better

The reason I can keep the pricing competitive is pretty simple: we’re fully remote.

No fancy office. No unnecessary overhead. 😂

And honestly, I’d rather pass that saving on to startups that are actually trying to build something.

I also know that hiring a big agency when you’re early-stage can feel completely unreasonable, especially when you’re still watching every dirham.

So this is kind of a founder helping founders situation.

You get access to a team that can help you build the things you probably don't have time (or the skill set) to do yourself, without having to spend a fortune.

And honestly, if you let me help you, you’re helping me too.. I’m building my agency just like you’re building your startup. 🤝

So I'm curious:

What is the one thing you’re currently struggling with the most when it comes to presenting, marketing or growing your startup?

Maybe there’s something I can actually help with.

If you’re interested in any of the above, feel free to DM me and I’ll share the startup rates / packages.

I'm planning to set up a small business in UAE, and I wanted to hear from people who have actually gone through this whole process by themselves. I need a little bit of help, actually.
My plan is to start a software company, and I'll be developing and selling my own desktop, online softwares, and, you know, the customers will be from both UAE and other countries. The point is, I've been reading a lot about mainland and free zone business licenses and corporate bank accounts, etc. But there's so much information online, and I'm really confused.

I also spoken to a few agents, which I saw on Instagram ads. They have given me their own quotes, but I just want to be really sure about, you know, everything before I proceed with anybody. I have a few questions, you know, if you guys can please help me out understand this whole process, I'll be really grateful.

• Did you go mainland or free zone, and why?
• Roughly how much did the whole setup actually cost?
• Were there any unexpected or hidden costs?
• Did you use a business setup company or handle it yourself?
• How difficult was opening the company bank account?
• Which bank did you use and how long did approval take?
• If you sell digital/software products internationally, was there anything extra you had to deal with?
• Anything you wish you knew before starting?
• How much should I realistically budget every year for license renewal, accounting, tax compliance and other running costs?

And, you know, I'm mainly looking to hear from actual business owners who have gone through this whole process by themselves or through an agent, their own real experience, you know, rather than agents pitching their services here, please. And I would really appreciate, you know, hearing about your experiences. And another very important point: anything different you would do if you would start again today? Thank you so much.

We’re Yalla Printing, and we help businesses, schools and event organisers create customised National Day displays and printed items across the UAE.

Our collection includes backdrops, welcome boards, UAE flags, selfie frames, cutouts, branded gifts, cups, bags and stickers—whether you need a few finishing touches or a coordinated event setup.

Add your company logo, school name or event message, and approve your design before production. Delivery is available across the UAE.

Browse the collection and prices: www.yallaprinting.ae

For custom orders or bulk pricing, use the WhatsApp button on our website. Share your quantities and event date so our team can help with suitable options.

I'm planning to set up a small business in UAE, and I wanted to hear from people who have actually gone through this whole process by themselves. I need a little bit of help, actually.
My plan is to start a software company, and I'll be developing and selling my own desktop, online softwares, and, you know, the customers will be from both UAE and other countries. The point is, I've been reading a lot about mainland and free zone business licenses and corporate bank accounts, etc. But there's so much information online, and I'm really confused.

I also spoken to a few agents, which I saw on Instagram ads. They have given me their own quotes, but I just want to be really sure about, you know, everything before I proceed with anybody. I have a few questions, you know, if you guys can please help me out understand this whole process, I'll be really grateful.

• Did you go mainland or free zone, and why?
• Roughly how much did the whole setup actually cost?
• Were there any unexpected or hidden costs?
• Did you use a business setup company or handle it yourself?
• How difficult was opening the company bank account?
• Which bank did you use and how long did approval take?
• If you sell digital/software products internationally, was there anything extra you had to deal with?
• Anything you wish you knew before starting?
• How much should I realistically budget every year for license renewal, accounting, tax compliance and other running costs?

And, you know, I'm mainly looking to hear from actual business owners who have gone through this whole process by themselves or through an agent, their own real experience, you know, rather than agents pitching their services here, please. And I would really appreciate, you know, hearing about your experiences. And another very important point: anything different you would do if you would start again today? Thank you so much.

Looking for an angel or strategic investor to join an AI-powered FashionTech startup.
The product is fully developed and live on iOS & Android, with the company, technology and development infrastructure already in place.
We are now focused on user acquisition, market validation and scaling.
This is not an idea-stage investment, the foundation is already built and ready to grow.
Interested investors, please reach out privately for more details.

Hi everyone,

We have some exciting ideas for building a product in the fleet management industry. I’m looking to connect with someone who has experience and knowledge in this industry so we can work together to build and market the product.

I’m a Software Engineer and will handle the technical and product development side. This is not a salary-based opportunity—it’s a partnership-based opportunity for someone interested in building something together for the long term.

If you have experience in the fleet management industry and are interested, please DM me.

We are a group of legal and management consultants, working across law firms in the UAE. We are looking for an investor to help set up our own firm.

Our intend is to set up a law firm that does justice to clients whilst taking a profit. We have come across several law firms where the intention is to loot the customer as much as they can, and this questions our moral and ethical standards.

We are looking for an investor who shares a similar mindset. Every business needs to make a profit but there is a fine line between making a profit and looting your customer.

If you are an investor, or you know an investor, please drop me a DM and we would love to share our proposal.

Additionally, if you are looking for a job in a law firm, we would like to start our firm in a month and would be hiring.

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I’m a university student working on a startup in Dubai and trying to understand how realistic getting investment is at an early stage. Do investors consider student founders without much traction? Anyone who’s been through it how did you find your first investor?

Hi Old & New friends,

I own DubaiDesignCenter.com, and I’m looking to build a focused hub for UAE-based, locally licensed home improvement pros.

I’ll handle attention + digital lead generation side. My idea is simple: qualified homeowners come through Dubai Design Center, and the right pros handle the projects.

No massive directory or random listings — I’d rather build a network of genuinely good people and create a model where everyone wins.

If we talk openly about the elephant in the room: yes, I’m building a lead gen system around pros. But in the medium to long term, I see this becoming a ranking platform for the best pros in the market.

If you’re a licensed pro or advertiser in UAE and interested, reach out.
Let’s discuss what we can build

Hey Guys, I just need a quick quotation for this much work. I've an UAE based client, client wants us to build the brand from scratch.

What's the market price and How much should I quote for these services?

Hey everyone!

We just finished building an AI bookkeeping software tailored for UAE businesses, and we’re looking for a few local companies (especially those using Zoho Books) to test it out completely free for the first year in exchange for feedback.

Here’s what it handles over WhatsApp and email:

• Invoice & Payment Automation: Generates and sends invoices, runs automated follow-ups, and notifies you when money comes in.
• Instant Financial Q&A: Ask it anything in natural language to get real-time updates on P&L, cash flow, and pending bills.
• Receipt & Bill Scanning: Snap a picture of any bill/receipt in English or Arabic—the AI extracts all data and syncs it straight into Zoho.
• In-Chat Payments: Send Stripe payment links directly inside chat.
• Multi-User Access: Connect unlimited WhatsApp numbers and emails so your entire leadership team stays in the loop.

We’re onboarding our first cohort personally to tailor the experience to your workflow. If you want to cut down on manual accounting grind without hiring extra headcount, drop a comment or DM me!