[ UK born, UAE based ]
Create Circus is a web design and branding agency based in Dubai, UAE. We design, develop, and brand digital experiences for ambitious businesses across the UAE and GCC.
A Global Digital Studio
For Ambitious Brands.
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[About Us]
Our senior team of designers, strategists, and engineers partners with e-commerce brands and growth-stage businesses across Dubai and the GCC — building websites, brand identities, and digital products that perform as well as they look.
[About Us] Our senior team of designers, strategists, and engineers partners with e-commerce brands and growth-stage businesses across Dubai and the GCC — building websites, brand identities, and digital products that perform as well as they look.
[ Dawn Jackson,
CEO of Brand Like a Woman ]
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[ OUR SERVICES ]
What we do?
Design, development, and brand — built as one connected system for the brands we work with.
Branding & Identity
From core positioning to the full visual system, we create assets your team can use across web, packaging, and campaigns without losing coherence.
Brand strategy and positioning
Brand refreshes and rebrands
Logo design and identity suite
Typography and colour system
Brand guidelines and usage rules
Packaging design
Marketing collateral
Digital product design
Web Design
Research, structure, and craft — we design websites and digital experiences that guide people naturally from first impression to action. Built for Dubai businesses that want to stand out and convert.
Discovery and positioning
UX audit and user journey
Information architecture
Wireframes for key pages
Design systems
Landing pages for campaigns
Accessibility and usability
Design QA support
Web Development
Fast, reliable builds on Shopify and modern stacks — engineered for performance and built for the scaling demands of UAE and GCC e-commerce brands.
Shopify Store builds
Custom sections and templates
Shopify migrations
Integrations: CRM, booking, etc
Content architecture for scale
App setup and clean integration
Speed optimisation
Ongoing feature development
Optimisation & Support
Momentum without the stop-start. Our retainers keep your site improving every month — a clear roadmap, measurable wins, and a dedicated team that works across time zones so your business never stands still.
Technical SEO
CRO and user testing
Speed tuning
GA4 and Tag Manager setup
Roadmap planning
Ongoing support
Marketing
Growth marketing that turns traffic into revenue — clear messaging, channel strategy, and performance tracking built around what actually matters to your business.
Brand positioning
Landing page strategy
Creative direction for ads
Email marketing design
Design-led content systems
Ecommerce content design
Analytics and tracking setup
Conversion rate optimisation
Projects Delivered
[ OUR TEAM ]
Diliara Zainashova
CEO
Andre Santoro
Creative Director
Oliver Green
CGO
Elmira Ikhsanova
Account Manager
Kean Gonzales
Project Manager
Julia Ross-Dzhonson
Marketing Specialist
Asan Ashimov
Senior QA Specialist
Abdul Ahad
Creative Designer
Kate Kulishkina
Accounts Assistant
[ AWARDS & RECOGNITION ]
[ Insights That Drive Performance]
Typography in 2026 is moving away from “neutral by default.” The strongest brand and web work is still clear and readable, but it is also more specific and intentional. The goal is not to chase novelty. The goal is a type system that feels designed on purpose.
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Typography in 2026 is moving away from “neutral by default.” The strongest brand and web work is still clear and readable, but it is also more specific and intentional. The goal is not to chase novelty. The goal is a type system that feels designed on purpose.
[ Your questions, answered ]
FAQs
How much does a website cost in Dubai?
Every project is scoped individually, so the honest answer depends entirely on what you actually need — a focused marketing site is a very different investment from a custom Shopify build or a full brand and website engagement.
What shapes the cost most is scope, complexity, and how clearly defined the brief is at the start. The best way to get an accurate picture is a 30-minute discovery call — we'll ask the right questions and give you a clear, honest proposal from there.
How long does a project take?
Every project is different, so we scope timelines individually rather than giving ranges that rarely reflect reality. What shapes duration most is the scope of the work, how clearly the brief is defined at the start, and content readiness on your side.
A focused brand identity moves very differently to a full e-commerce build or a product design engagement. We'll map out a realistic schedule during the discovery phase and commit to it — so you know exactly what to expect and when, before anything begins.
Do you work in Arabic and English?
Yes — and it's something we plan for from the start, not bolt on at the end. We design and build bilingual websites that work in both English and Arabic, including right-to-left (RTL) layout, Arabic typography systems, and localised content structure.
If you're building for audiences across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, or the wider GCC, getting the Arabic experience right is just as important as the English one. We treat both with equal care.
How do I choose the right web design agency in Dubai?
Look for three things: senior involvement, strategic thinking, and honest communication. Senior involvement means the people who present to you are the people who actually do the work — not a bait-and-switch where the pitch team hands off to a junior after you sign.
At Create Circus, every project is led by a senior member of the team from brief to launch. Strategic thinking means the agency asks questions before it starts designing.
A good agency wants to understand your business, your customers, and your goals — not just your preferred colour palette. Honest communication means clear timelines, transparent pricing, and a team that tells you when something isn't the right approach rather than just saying yes to everything. Portfolio and awards are useful signals, but those three things will tell you more than any case study.
Do you work with e-commerce and Shopify brands?
Yes — it's one of the things we do most, and something we've built a lot of experience around. We design and build Shopify stores for e-commerce brands across the UAE and GCC — from first-launch stores to full migrations and theme rebuilds for brands that have outgrown their existing setup.
We work across the full scope: UX strategy, custom theme development, product and collection page design, performance optimisation, and integrations with payment gateways, CRM systems, and analytics tools. If you're building or scaling an e-commerce brand in the Gulf, we'd like to hear about it.