Custom CMS & Plugin Development in Dubai

Stralya develops custom CMS modules and plugins with enterprise-grade security, clean code standards, and cloud-native performance—delivered with a project-first, fixed-price approach in Dubai.

Deliverables

What’s included in our custom CMS & plugin development

We build production-grade CMS features and plugins that match your business logic, editorial needs, and integration requirements. Every build is designed to be maintainable by teams, safe to update, and ready for scale in the UAE market.

Common custom features we develop

Custom post types, taxonomies, and structured content models
Advanced forms, lead capture, and workflow automation
Role-based access control, memberships, and gated content
Multilingual and multi-site content setups
Custom admin dashboards and editorial tools
Search, filters, and performance-optimised listings (e.g., real estate)
Integrations: CRM/ERP, payment gateways, marketing tools, SSO
Headless CMS endpoints and API-first content delivery

Optional add-ons for Dubai-based teams

Security audit & remediation for existing plugins and themes
Performance optimisation (Core Web Vitals, caching, database tuning)
Cloud-native deployment setup (CI/CD, staging environments)
Content migration and CMS restructuring
Ongoing maintenance & evolution under SLA
If you’re targeting highly competitive verticals in Dubai—such as real estate, corporate services, or construction—custom CMS features can be the difference between a good-looking site and a high-performing digital asset. We’ll help you build a platform that loads fast, scales safely, and supports your growth.

Built for modern website standards

Design-ready components
We implement CMS and plugin features that support modern UI patterns and consistent brand presentation—aligned with best website design expectations for Dubai audiences.
SEO-friendly structure
Clean URLs, structured data support, and content models that make it easier to publish and rank—without relying on heavy plugins.
Front-end performance focus
Optimised assets and efficient rendering to support fast experiences—especially important for listing-heavy sites such as real estate.
Enterprise-grade workflows
Approval flows, roles, audit trails, and content governance suitable for SMEs, large enterprises, and semi-government entities in the UAE.

How we work

A structured process that delivers production-ready plugins and CMS features

We don’t ship “quick fixes”. We deliver robust, testable, and maintainable custom CMS and plugin development that meets Dubai’s high standards for quality, security, and reliability.

We clarify your business goals, user roles, content model, and constraints (hosting, compliance, integrations). We define scope, success criteria, and a fixed-price delivery plan.
We design the architecture: data structures, APIs, permissions, plugin boundaries, and performance strategy. You get a clear technical blueprint before we build.
We implement features with clean, modular code, following platform best practices (WordPress standards when relevant) and secure development patterns.
We run functional testing, regression checks, security validation, and performance profiling. We also verify compatibility with your theme, stack, and deployment flow.
We deploy safely (staging → production), provide documentation, and train your team if needed. You receive maintainable code with clear ownership.
We keep your CMS and plugins stable with updates, monitoring, and improvements—so your platform remains secure and future-proof.

Popular Questions

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No. We build custom plugins and CMS features for WordPress, headless setups, and bespoke web platforms. If WordPress is the right fit, we follow WordPress coding standards and best practices; if not, we recommend an architecture aligned with your product goals.
Yes. We frequently handle project rescue in Dubai—auditing code, identifying security and performance issues, refactoring safely, and restoring reliable releases with proper documentation.
We implement secure-by-design patterns: strict input validation, capability checks, least-privilege access, nonce usage (where applicable), secure file handling, and dependency management. We also harden endpoints and review common vulnerability vectors.
It shouldn’t. We build with performance in mind: efficient database queries, caching strategies, optimised assets, and careful integration with your hosting stack. We also measure impact using real performance metrics.
Yes—our primary model is fixed-price, project-based delivery. After discovery and scope confirmation, we provide a transparent proposal with milestones and acceptance criteria.
Yes. We build and secure integrations with third-party systems via APIs (REST/GraphQL), webhooks, and SSO providers. We also handle data mapping, error handling, and monitoring for reliability.
Yes. We provide maintenance and evolution under SLA: updates, compatibility checks, security patches, monitoring, and feature enhancements as your business grows.

Case Studies

Real solutions Real impact.

These aren’t just polished visuals they’re real projects solving real problems. Each case study 
apply strategy, design, and development.

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Building a Monolithic Headless CMS with Next.js

A monolithic headless CMS, engineered with React and Next.js App Router to ship high-performance websites and product frontends fast, with clean content operations for non-technical teams.

6

weeks from first commit to production-ready CMS core.

3x

faster time-to-market for new marketing and product pages.

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Mandarin Platform Project Takeover and Recovery

Taking over a third-party Mandarin e-learning platform to secure, stabilise and structure critical cloud-native components for long-term growth.

6

weeks to stabilise and secure the core platform after takeover.

0

critical incidents in production after Stralya’s recovery phase.

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