OTT App Development Company in UAE

SISGAIN builds custom OTT platforms for businesses in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and across the UAE — AI-powered recommendations, multi-device streaming, DRM-protected video delivery, subscription billing, and cloud infrastructure that holds up under real traffic. If you're planning to launch a streaming platform, this is where the build starts.

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  • Government of Dubai Licensed
  • 17+ Years Experience
  • 250+ Digital Products Delivered
  • Cloud Native Architecture
  • NDA Available
Smart TV full-screen streaming player with content rows Smart TV
Mobile app vertical layout with watchlist and continue watching Mobile
Tablet grid-based content browser Tablet
Analytics screen showing viewer engagement, churn rate and watch time Analytics
Subscription dashboard with active plans, MRR and renewal rate Subscriptions

We Build Solutions Trusted By

AkosMD
Avino
CMC Limited
GSS
Health Neutron
i-Billed
IndieChain
Mahindra
Maxcare Health
Pyxis
Royal Jet
Model Craft Group
Niros Restaurant
Tawuniya
Akos
Avino
CMC Limited
GSS
Health Neutron
i-Billed
IndieChain
Mahindra
Maxcare Health
Pyxis
Royal Jet
Model Craft Group
Niros Restaurant
Tawuniya

Why Businesses in UAE Are Investing in OTT Platforms

The UAE isn't a market you have to convince to watch video online — it already is one. Internet penetration sits at 99%, among the highest in the world, and the country runs the fastest median mobile internet speeds globally at over 600 Mbps. That's not a background stat. It's the reason buffering, low-quality streams, and clunky apps aren't tolerated here the way they might be elsewhere — UAE audiences have every technical reason to expect a platform that just works.

Smartphone penetration has crossed 95%, and mobile is now the primary screen for video consumption across the region. Add near-universal 5G rollout and rising smart TV ownership in UAE households, and you get a population that's ready to stream — on whatever device is nearest.

The numbers back this up at a regional level too. The Middle East & Africa video streaming market was valued at over $42 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach roughly $51 billion in 2026, with the UAE and wider GCC leading that growth. Globally, the OTT streaming market is expanding at close to 20% CAGR year over year, driven by mobile-first viewing, personalized content, and 5G-enabled delivery.

For a business in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Sharjah, that translates to one thing: the audience is already there, already connected, already watching. The question isn't whether to build an OTT platform. It's whether you own the platform they watch on, or whether YouTube does.

Person streaming video content on a mobile device in the UAE
99%Internet penetration
600+ MbpsMedian mobile speed
$51BMEA streaming market, 2026

Challenges Businesses Face Without a Custom OTT Platform

Most businesses don't set out to build on YouTube. It just happens — it's free, it's fast to start, and nobody plans past the first upload. Then the platform starts working against them.

Revenue sharing with YouTube — up to 45% of ad revenue goes to the platform, not you

Limited branding — your content sits inside someone else's app, someone else's UI, someone else's ads

No customer ownership — you never get viewer emails, viewing habits, or the ability to re-target

No subscription control — you can't set your own pricing, plans, or paywall logic

Weak analytics — YouTube Studio tells you what happened. It won't tell you why, or what to fix

Piracy — no DRM, no watermarking, no way to stop your content from being ripped and reuploaded

None of these are edge cases. They're what happens by default when video lives on someone else's infrastructure.
Our OTT experts solve these challenges.

Our OTT App Development Services

As a leading OTT app development company in the UAE, SISGAIN delivers end-to-end streaming solutions that help businesses launch, scale, and monetize digital content across mobile, web, Smart TVs, and connected devices with enterprise-grade security, cloud infrastructure, and exceptional user experiences.

OTT Platform Development

OTT Platform Development

Build a fully customized OTT platform designed for your business goals with scalable architecture, secure video delivery, intuitive admin dashboards, subscription management, and multi-device compatibility. We create future-ready streaming ecosystems that maximize engagement, revenue, and long-term business growth.

Our OTT Development Process

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Discovery

We analyze your business objectives, target audience, content strategy, monetization model, compliance requirements, and supported devices to create a strategic OTT development roadmap that minimizes risks, accelerates development, and maximizes long-term platform success.

Enterprise OTT Platform Features

User Features

  • User Profiles — multiple profiles per account, each with its own history and recommendations
  • Watchlist — save-for-later across every device
  • Offline Download — download and watch without a connection
  • Continue Watching — pick up exactly where a viewer left off, on any screen
  • Recommendations — AI-driven content suggestions based on real viewing behavior
  • Multi-language — UI and content localization for Arabic, English, and other languages
  • Search — fast, filterable search across your entire content library
  • Subtitle Support — multiple subtitle tracks per video
  • Casting — Chromecast and AirPlay support from mobile to TV
  • Ratings — viewer reviews and star ratings on content

Admin Features

  • CMS — upload, tag, and organize content without touching code
  • Analytics — watch time, drop-off points, device breakdown, and geographic data
  • Revenue Dashboard — real-time view of subscription, ad, and PPV revenue
  • Content Scheduling — set publish dates for series episodes or live events in advance
  • Coupons — discount codes and promotional pricing tools
  • Subscription Plans — build and edit pricing tiers without a developer
  • Notifications — push and email alerts for new releases or renewals
  • Reports — exportable reports for stakeholders and investors
  • Role Management — permission levels for editors, admins, and support staff
  • Video Approval — moderation workflow before content goes live

How Your OTT Platform Can Generate Revenue

Owning the platform means owning the pricing model. We build support for whichever revenue structure fits your content — or a mix of several.

SVOD

(Subscription Video on Demand) — recurring monthly or annual subscriptions, the Netflix model

AVOD

(Ad-Supported Video on Demand) — free access funded by pre-roll, mid-roll, and display ads

TVOD

(Transactional Video on Demand) — pay-per-title rental or purchase

Hybrid

Combine subscriptions with ads or one-off purchases for maximum reach

PPV

(Pay-Per-View) — one-time payment for live events, matches, or premieres

Freemium

Free tier to build an audience, paid tier to unlock premium content

Membership

Exclusive community or content access tied to a membership fee

Advertisement

Direct ad sales and programmatic ad integration for standalone or supplementary revenue

Solutions We Develop

Netflix Clone / General Entertainment Streaming platform Netflix Clone / General Entertainment Streaming
Sports streaming platform Sports Streaming Platforms
Education OTT platform for online classes Education OTT Platforms
Healthcare OTT platform for telehealth video Healthcare OTT Platforms
Corporate training platform video sessions Corporate Training Platforms
Fitness OTT platform for workout streaming Fitness OTT Platforms
Religious streaming platform for events Religious Streaming Platforms
Kids OTT platform with animated content Kids OTT Platforms
Movie streaming platform Movie Streaming Platforms
Music streaming platform Music Streaming Platforms
News OTT platform with live broadcast News OTT Platforms
Events streaming platform for live shows Events Streaming Platforms

Industries We Build OTT Platforms For

Healthcare
Education
Media
Entertainment
Corporate
Fitness
Religion
Government
Hospitality
Sports

Technology We Use to Build Your OTT Platform

Frontend

React logoReact
Angular logoAngular
Next.js logoNext.js
Flutter logoFlutter
Swift logoSwift
Kotlin logoKotlin

Backend

Node.js logoNode.js
Python logoPython
Java logoJava
.NET logo.NET

Database

PostgreSQL logoPostgreSQL
MongoDB logoMongoDB
MySQL logoMySQL
Redis logoRedis

Cloud

AWS
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform logoGoogle Cloud Platform

AI

TensorFlow logoTensorFlow
PyTorch logoPyTorch
Custom recommendation models

Analytics

Google Analytics logoGoogle Analytics
Mixpanel logoMixpanel
Custom BI dashboards

Payment

Stripe logoStripe
PayTabs
Telr
PayPal logoPayPal

Streaming

HLS
MPEG-DASH
WebRTC logoWebRTC

CDN

Amazon CloudFront
Akamai logoAkamai
Cloudflare logoCloudflare

DevOps

Docker logoDocker
Kubernetes logoKubernetes
Jenkins logoJenkins
CI/CD pipelines

DRM

Widevine
FairPlay
PlayReady
Users
CDN
Video Server
Cloud Storage
CMS
AI Recommendation Engine
Analytics
Payment Gateway

Every request a viewer makes runs through this pipeline in milliseconds — from the moment they hit play to the moment their watch history updates and their subscription renews. This is the architecture we build behind every OTT platform we ship.

OTT Projects We've Delivered

AkosMD

AkosMD

Developed a unified healthcare platform combining EMR, telemedicine, and remote patient monitoring to streamline patient care. Doctors can access real-time medical records, vitals, and treatment history from a centralized database while providing 24/7 telehealth services.

  • Centralized Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
  • 24/7 video & chat telemedicine consultations
  • Real-time patient vitals monitoring
  • Secure doctor-patient data access
  • Treatment history tracking across visits
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HealthNeutron

HealthNeutron

Built a comprehensive digital health platform integrating telemedicine, mobile lab services, and preventive health screening. Patients can consult doctors through video, voice, or chat while also scheduling home lab sample collection.

  • Video, voice & chat doctor consultations
  • On-demand home lab sample collection
  • Preventive health screening programs
  • Digital health records management
  • Appointment scheduling & reminders
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Tawuniya

Tawuniya

Developed a telemedicine platform integrated with the insurance ecosystem, allowing members to access virtual healthcare directly through their insurance policies while automating claims processing and policy management.

  • Insurance-integrated virtual healthcare access
  • Automated claims processing workflows
  • Policy management dashboard for members
  • Direct provider-insurer data sync
  • Faster reimbursement turnaround
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AvinoHealth

AvinoHealth

Created a cross-platform Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) application enabling continuous vitals tracking through cellular-enabled medical devices. Clinicians receive real-time alerts when patient readings cross risk thresholds, enabling faster medical intervention.

  • Continuous remote vitals tracking
  • Cellular-enabled medical device integration
  • Real-time clinician risk alerts
  • EHR system synchronization
  • Cross-platform mobile & web access
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RAK Hospital

RAK Hospital

Designed a comprehensive Hospital Information System (HIS) to unify clinical, operational, and administrative workflows across departments. The platform integrates modules for patient records, lab management, pharmacy, billing, scheduling, and inventory.

  • Unified clinical & administrative workflows
  • Lab, pharmacy & billing module integration
  • Centralized patient records system
  • AI-powered resource utilization insights
  • Department-wide scheduling & inventory
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adMedic

adMedic

Developed an advanced Remote Patient Monitoring platform integrated with OxiTone devices enabling continuous health tracking with automated alerts for abnormal readings.

  • OxiTone device integration
  • Continuous vitals health tracking
  • Automated abnormal reading alerts
  • Patient health history dashboard
  • Secure cloud-based data storage
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MaxHealth CRM

MaxHealth CRM

Built a customized CRM platform to manage business projects, sales pipelines, and client relationships in a centralized system. The solution replaced fragmented spreadsheets with real-time dashboards and automated workflows.

  • Centralized sales pipeline management
  • Real-time performance dashboards
  • Automated lead & proposal tracking
  • Client communication logs in one place
  • Milestone & project tracking tools
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ReDiscover TV

ReDiscover TV

Developed an OTT streaming platform bringing live TV and on-demand content into a single interface supporting Smart TVs, mobile apps, and Android devices.

  • Live TV & on-demand content in one app
  • Smart TV, mobile & Android support
  • Personalized content recommendations
  • Multi-device synced viewing experience
  • Scalable cloud streaming infrastructure
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TELUS TV

TELUS TV+

Created a scalable OTT platform delivering live TV, on-demand content, and third-party streaming integrations across multiple devices with cloud-based architecture.

  • Live TV with on-demand content library
  • Third-party streaming app integrations
  • Cloud-based scalable architecture
  • Cross-device playback continuity
  • High-availability content delivery
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CareCloud

CareCloud

Developed a cloud-native healthcare ecosystem integrating EMR, telemedicine, patient engagement, remote monitoring, and AI-powered clinical insights to improve care coordination and operational efficiency.

  • Cloud-native EMR & telemedicine suite
  • AI-powered clinical insights engine
  • Remote patient monitoring tools
  • Improved care coordination workflows
  • Patient engagement portal
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Nexora Analytics

Nexora Analytics

Built an AI-driven business intelligence platform that consolidated enterprise data from multiple sources, enabling predictive analytics, automated reporting, and real-time decision-making across departments.

  • Multi-source enterprise data consolidation
  • AI-powered predictive analytics
  • Automated reporting workflows
  • Real-time decision-making dashboards
  • Department-wide data visibility
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StratusOne

StratusOne

Designed and deployed a scalable multi-cloud infrastructure with automated provisioning, disaster recovery, monitoring, and security controls to support business-critical applications with high availability.

  • Multi-cloud scalable infrastructure
  • Automated provisioning & deployment
  • Disaster recovery & failover systems
  • 24/7 infrastructure monitoring
  • Enterprise-grade security controls
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Optivance

Optivance

Implemented an intelligent operations management platform leveraging AI and workflow automation to streamline processes, reduce manual intervention, and improve organizational productivity.

  • AI-powered workflow automation
  • Reduced manual process intervention
  • Operations performance dashboards
  • Cross-team productivity tracking
  • Streamlined process management
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Velora Finance

Velora Finance

Developed a secure digital banking and fintech solution featuring automated KYC, fraud detection, payment processing, AI-based risk assessment, and cloud-hosted infrastructure for seamless scalability.

  • Automated KYC verification
  • AI-based fraud detection engine
  • Secure payment processing
  • AI-driven risk assessment models
  • Cloud-hosted scalable banking infra
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Transitra

Transitra

Created an end-to-end logistics and supply chain management platform with route optimization, fleet tracking, warehouse automation, predictive demand forecasting, and real-time operational visibility.

  • AI-driven route optimization
  • Real-time fleet tracking
  • Automated warehouse operations
  • Predictive demand forecasting
  • End-to-end supply chain visibility
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DatumEdge

DatumEdge

Implemented a centralized data lake and analytics platform enabling organizations to collect, process, and visualize large-scale business data while supporting AI and machine learning initiatives.

  • Centralized enterprise data lake
  • Large-scale data processing pipelines
  • Interactive data visualization dashboards
  • ML & AI model integration support
  • Scalable cloud data architecture
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ConversaAI

ConversaAI

Created an AI-powered customer support ecosystem featuring conversational chatbots, automated ticket management, sentiment analysis, and omnichannel communication to improve service delivery.

  • AI conversational chatbot support
  • Automated ticket routing & management
  • Real-time sentiment analysis
  • Omnichannel customer communication
  • Faster service resolution times
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CareLynk

CareLynk

Designed a telehealth platform combining virtual consultations, electronic prescriptions, remote patient monitoring, AI-assisted triage, and secure cloud hosting for healthcare providers.

  • Virtual doctor consultations
  • Electronic prescription management
  • AI-assisted patient triage
  • Remote patient monitoring tools
  • Secure cloud-hosted infrastructure
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CyberNexus

CyberNexus

Established an enterprise cybersecurity framework incorporating identity management, threat monitoring, vulnerability assessments, compliance controls, and cloud security governance.

  • Identity & access management
  • 24/7 threat monitoring
  • Regular vulnerability assessments
  • Regulatory compliance controls
  • Cloud security governance framework
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FactoryPulse

FactoryPulse

Built a smart manufacturing solution integrating IoT devices, production monitoring, predictive maintenance, inventory optimization, and AI-driven operational analytics.

  • IoT-connected production monitoring
  • Predictive maintenance alerts
  • Real-time inventory optimization
  • AI-driven operational analytics
  • Factory-wide performance dashboard
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Eduvora

Eduvora

Developed a modern learning platform featuring virtual classrooms, adaptive learning paths, AI-powered assessments, student analytics, and cloud-based content delivery.

  • Live virtual classroom sessions
  • Adaptive personalized learning paths
  • AI-powered student assessments
  • Detailed student performance analytics
  • Cloud-based content delivery
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EstateMatrix

EstateMatrix

Created a real estate management ecosystem supporting property listings, CRM, document management, AI-powered lead scoring, and analytics for enhanced sales performance.

  • Centralized property listings management
  • Built-in CRM for sales teams
  • AI-powered lead scoring
  • Digital document management
  • Sales performance analytics
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CivicFlow

CivicFlow

Implemented a digital transformation platform for public sector organizations, streamlining citizen services, workflow automation, document management, and cloud-based governance systems.

  • Streamlined citizen service delivery
  • Government workflow automation
  • Digital document management
  • Cloud-based governance systems
  • Improved public sector transparency
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PipelineX

PipelineX

Established a CI/CD-driven DevOps framework with automated testing, containerization, Kubernetes orchestration, infrastructure as code, and cloud deployment pipelines for faster software releases.

  • Automated CI/CD pipelines
  • Containerization & Kubernetes orchestration
  • Infrastructure as code (IaC) setup
  • Automated testing frameworks
  • Faster, reliable software releases
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IntelliCore AI

IntelliCore AI

Developed an enterprise AI platform enabling predictive analytics, generative AI integrations, intelligent document processing, and workflow automation across business functions.

  • Predictive analytics engine
  • Generative AI integrations
  • Intelligent document processing
  • Cross-functional workflow automation
  • Enterprise-wide AI adoption support
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Project Horizon

Project Horizon

Transformed legacy systems into scalable cloud-native applications using microservices architecture, API integrations, containerized deployments, and automated infrastructure management.

  • Legacy to cloud-native migration
  • Microservices architecture design
  • Seamless API integrations
  • Containerized application deployments
  • Automated infrastructure management
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Estimate What Your OTT Platform Could Earn

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AED 29
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AED 8
Projected monthly revenueAED 0
Projected annual revenueAED 0

Revenue kept — owned platform95%
Revenue kept — YouTube default split55%
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Why Choose SISGAIN for OTT App Development in UAE

Choosing the right OTT app development partner is critical to your platform's long-term success. At SISGAIN, we combine technical expertise, proven delivery experience, cloud-native architecture, and enterprise-grade development practices to build secure, scalable, and revenue-driven OTT solutions that help businesses across the UAE launch faster, grow confidently, and outperform the competition.

17+ Years of Experience

With over 17 years of software development expertise, we have successfully delivered enterprise-grade digital platforms across healthcare, government, media, and commercial industries, ensuring reliable execution, proven methodologies, and long-term business value.

Government of Dubai Licensed

SISGAIN operates under a Government of Dubai license, giving clients confidence in our legal compliance, professional standards, transparent business practices, and commitment to delivering trusted technology solutions across the UAE.

NDA Available

We safeguard your intellectual property, business strategy, content assets, and confidential information through legally binding Non-Disclosure Agreements, ensuring complete privacy and protection throughout every phase of your OTT development project.

Dedicated Project Manager

Every project is assigned a dedicated project manager who coordinates communication, tracks milestones, resolves challenges proactively, and ensures your OTT platform is delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

Agile Development

Our agile development methodology delivers rapid iterations, regular sprint reviews, continuous client feedback, and transparent progress updates, enabling faster releases while maintaining exceptional quality, flexibility, and development efficiency.

ISO Process

We follow structured ISO-aligned development processes with documented workflows, quality assurance checkpoints, risk management practices, and standardized testing procedures to consistently deliver secure, high-quality, enterprise-ready OTT applications.

Post-Launch Support

Our relationship continues after deployment with proactive maintenance, security updates, performance monitoring, technical support, feature enhancements, and ongoing optimization to keep your OTT platform competitive and running smoothly.

Scalable Architecture

We design scalable cloud architectures capable of supporting rapid user growth, increasing content libraries, high concurrent traffic, and evolving business requirements without compromising platform performance, availability, or security.

Cloud Native

Your OTT platform is built using modern cloud-native technologies with auto-scaling infrastructure, containerization, continuous deployment, and high availability, ensuring maximum reliability, flexibility, and operational efficiency from launch onward.

AI Integration

Enhance viewer engagement with AI-powered recommendations, personalized content discovery, audience analytics, predictive insights, and intelligent automation that continuously improve user experiences while increasing retention, watch time, and revenue opportunities.

"SISGAIN transformed our OTT platform idea into a production-ready streaming solution that exceeded our expectations. Their team delivered a seamless experience across mobile, Smart TV, and web while ensuring excellent performance during our live events. The project was completed professionally and with complete transparency."

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Omar Al NuaimiFounder, StreamWave Media, Dubai, UAE

"We were looking for an experienced OTT development partner capable of building a scalable subscription platform. SISGAIN provided an outstanding solution with intuitive UI, secure payment integration, and excellent post-launch support. Their technical expertise and responsiveness made the entire engagement smooth and successful."

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Ayesha RahmanManaging Director, VisionPlay Studios, Abu Dhabi, UAE

"Our educational streaming platform needed enterprise-level performance and scalability. SISGAIN developed a feature-rich OTT application with live classes, video-on-demand, and personalized recommendations. The platform has significantly improved user engagement and provides a premium viewing experience across devices."

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Rohan KulkarniCEO, EduStream Technologies, Bengaluru, India

"From architecture planning to deployment, SISGAIN demonstrated exceptional professionalism. Their cloud-native approach, secure video streaming infrastructure, and Smart TV applications helped us launch confidently. We appreciate their proactive communication and commitment to delivering a high-quality OTT solution."

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Fatima Al MazroueiOperations Head, Noor Digital Network, Sharjah, UAE

"SISGAIN built a modern OTT platform that perfectly matched our business model. The adaptive streaming quality, subscription management system, and AI-powered recommendations have enhanced user retention while simplifying content management. Their team consistently delivered beyond our expectations."

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Vikram DeshpandeCo-Founder, CineVista Entertainment, Mumbai, India

OTT App Development in UAE — Frequently Asked Questions

Cost depends on platform complexity, number of devices (mobile, web, Smart TV), and features like DRM or AI recommendations. A focused MVP starts lower; a full multi-platform build with live streaming and advanced analytics costs more. Book a free consultation and we'll scope an exact estimate based on your requirements.

A typical OTT platform takes a few months from discovery to launch, depending on scope. Multi-device builds (mobile + TV + web) with custom features take longer than a single-platform MVP. We give you a project-specific timeline after discovery.

Yes. We develop apps for Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV, in addition to mobile and web.

Yes. We integrate regional and global payment gateways including Stripe, PayTabs, Telr, and PayPal, along with subscription billing and dunning management.

Yes. We implement Widevine, FairPlay, and PlayReady DRM to protect your content from piracy, screen recording, and unauthorized redistribution.

Yes. Offline download is a standard feature we build into mobile apps, letting users download content and watch without an active connection.

Yes. We support SVOD, AVOD, TVOD, PPV, freemium, and hybrid monetization models — you choose the structure, or combine several.

Yes. We handle migration of existing video libraries, metadata, and user data from your current setup (including YouTube) into your new custom platform.

Yes. Netflix-style platforms — content rows, personalized recommendations, multi-profile support, adaptive streaming — are one of our core builds.

We build on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, choosing the platform that fits your budget, region, and scaling needs.

Yes. Post-launch support covers monitoring, bug fixes, security updates, and new feature development under an ongoing support agreement.

Yes. We architect platforms to support adding live streaming, new monetization models, or new device apps later, without a full rebuild.

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