Kentico Xperience Development Company in Dubai - Enterprise CMS, Migration and Integration Services
Free consultation - Fixed-price quote - Kentico-certified team - Migration specialists
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CertifiedKentico Developer Team
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500Projects Delivered
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$24.5BDXP Market by 2028
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ChallengerGartner Magic Quadrant
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<5,000Certified Devs Globally
The Problem
Kentico Xperience Development Services for Dubai Enterprises
Kentico Xperience development company in Dubai, in plain terms, means Kentico CMS development for organizations that need real digital experience platform (DXP) capability, not a lightweight website builder. Kentico Xperience is rated a "Challenger" in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Platforms 2024, competing directly with Sitecore, Adobe Experience Manager, and Optimizely - positioning it as the enterprise CMS choice for UAE organizations that need DXP capability without AEM-level licensing costs.
The global DXP market is projected to reach USD 24.5 billion by 2028 at a 12.3% CAGR, with .NET-based platforms like Kentico Xperience commanding a premium in government, healthcare, and financial services - all three high-growth verticals in the UAE. Senior Kentico-certified developers command AED 22,000-38,000/month in the UAE due to scarcity - the global pool of Kentico-certified developers is under 5,000, making agency delivery the only viable route for most UAE organizations that can't justify in-house hiring.
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Staying on Kentico Xperience 13 past its support window is a compliance risk
Kentico Xperience 13 reaches end-of-mainstream-support on December 31, 2026, creating an urgent migration window for UAE enterprises currently on older versions. The migration to Xperience by Kentico requires full re-implementation rather than an in-place upgrade, making agency selection critical.
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Running separate headless and traditional CMS systems duplicates cost and effort
Xperience by Kentico introduces a headless content hub architecture that delivers content simultaneously across web, mobile, and IoT channels from a single admin interface - removing the need for separate headless and traditional CMS implementations.
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Under-planning CRM and ERP integration turns a CMS project into a data-silo problem
Kentico Xperience supports out-of-the-box integrations with Salesforce CRM, Microsoft Dynamics 365, HubSpot, and Azure AD, and connects to virtually any UAE-market platform via REST API. A CMS build that skips this planning ends up with content and customer data trapped in separate systems.
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Skipping multilingual planning locks a UAE portal out of half its audience
Multi-site and multilingual architecture needs to be planned into the content model from day one, not retrofitted after launch. A Kentico build treated as English-only is expensive to convert once second-language users or a second brand portal are already in scope.
Is Your Kentico Project Ready to Start?
Before starting a Kentico Xperience build or migration in Dubai, verify these essentials:
Platform Comparison
Kentico Xperience vs Other CMS Platforms - Which is Right for UAE?
Kentico Xperience is positioned as a "Challenger" in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Platforms, competing directly with Sitecore, Adobe Experience Manager, and Optimizely rather than with lightweight CMS platforms like WordPress. Choosing between them depends on whether your organization needs true DXP capability or a simpler content-managed website.
Choosing Between Kentico Xperience, Sitecore, and WordPress in Dubai
- • Kentico Xperience - - Gartner Challenger-rated DXP with a headless content hub architecture, built-in CRM/ERP integrations, and .NET enterprise-grade security. Best fit for government, healthcare, and financial services organizations that need real DXP capability.
- • Sitecore - - Also a Gartner-rated enterprise DXP, generally at a higher licensing cost than Kentico Xperience for comparable capability, with a smaller certified-developer pool in the UAE.
- • WordPress - - The default choice for most corporate and content-focused sites, but without the built-in enterprise CRM/ERP integrations or DXP-grade governance Kentico Xperience provides out of the box.
| CMS/DXP | Comparison | Kentico Xperience | Sitecore WordPress |
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| Gartner DXP positioning | Challenger | Rated enterprise DXP | Not DXP-classified |
| Built-in CRM/ERP integration | Salesforce, Dynamics 365, HubSpot | Via connectors | Via plugins |
| Architecture | Headless content hub (.NET) | Headless-capable (.NET) | Traditional CMS (PHP) |
| Best suited for | Government, healthcare, financial services | Large enterprise, higher licensing cost | Corporate and content-focused sites |
Platform choice depends on your governance, integration, and licensing requirements. Every build is scoped and quoted in writing before you sign.
Senior Kentico-certified developers are scarce in the UAE, making agency delivery the practical route for most UAE organizations that can't justify in-house hiring.
Integrations
Kentico Integrations with CRM, ERP, and Martech Platforms
Enterprise platforms and cloud services Crafixx connects to Kentico Xperience - filterable by category.
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What We Deliver
What Crafixx Delivers - Full-Spectrum Kentico Development in Dubai
As a Kentico development company, these are the core Kentico development services covered on every engagement.
WP Maintenance
WordPress Plugin Dev
Corporate WordPress
Site Migration
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CMS Migration
Kentico CMS Migration - Upgrade from Xperience 13 to Xperience by Kentico
Xperience 13 reaches end-of-mainstream-support on December 31, 2026 - migration to Xperience by Kentico requires full re-implementation, not an in-place upgrade.
Migration Urgency
Xperience 13 Support Ends December 2026Mainstream support ends December 31, 2026.
Kentico Xperience 13 reaches end-of-mainstream-support on December 31, 2026. Organizations still on Xperience 13 need a migration plan in place well before that date, not a scramble once support has already ended.
Full Re-Implementation Planning
Not an In-Place UpgradeMigration requires rebuilding, not a version bump.
Migrating from Xperience 13 to Xperience by Kentico requires full re-implementation rather than an in-place upgrade, which is exactly why agency selection matters - a poorly planned migration means rebuilding content and integrations twice.
Content Hub Architecture
One Admin, Every ChannelWeb, mobile, and IoT content from one interface.
Xperience by Kentico's headless content hub delivers content simultaneously across web, mobile, and IoT channels from a single admin interface, removing the need for separate headless and traditional CMS implementations.
Multi-Language Migration
All Language Versions Carried ForwardMulti-language content structure preserved through migration.
Multilingual content structure and multi-site configuration are mapped and carried forward during migration, rather than rebuilt from scratch on the new version.
Content and Data Integrity Audit
Every Page Mapped Before MigrationExisting content audited and mapped before a single record moves.
Existing content, page structure, and integrations on Xperience 13 are audited and mapped before migration, protecting content integrity through the transition rather than discovering gaps after go-live.
Post-Migration Support
SLA Agreed Before Go-LiveSupport scope defined in writing before migration, not after.
Bug fixes, security patches, and performance optimization are covered under an agreed SLA after migration, with support scope and response times agreed before go-live, not negotiated afterward.
Kentico Portfolio and Case Studies
Kentico Xperience Development Work for Dubai and UAE Businesses
From version migrations to enterprise CRM-integrated portals, our Kentico portfolio spans government, healthcare, and financial services clients active in the UAE market. Case studies covering specific builds are available on request with client permission.
Multilingual WordPress
Multilingual WordPress Websites From One Installation
Dubai's diverse population requires multi-language content as a baseline. Crafixx builds multilingual wordpress websites that serve every language audience from a single managed installation.
Dubai's population is approximately 88% expatriate, moving between several languages daily. A multilingual wordpress website serving these communities requires more than a language switcher button. It requires WPML or Polylang configured for content translation management, direction-aware layout architecture in the custom wordpress theme, typography that renders correctly across all browsers and devices, and language-specific SEO with localised meta titles, descriptions, and hreflang tags.
Crafixx also implements Hindi and Urdu versions for clients serving the South Asian community in the UAE - a segment representing a significant share of Dubai's resident population. Every language is built to the same design standard as the primary English version. No language is an afterthought.
What's Included for Multilingual Builds
- WPML or Polylang - Configured for all required languages with automatic language detection by browser preference.
- Direction-aware theme architecture - Correct layout direction for all page types: homepage, service pages, blog, and contact.
- Language-specific SEO - Separate meta titles, descriptions, and slugs per language where structurally appropriate.
- Language-specific CTAs - WhatsApp CTAs, phone formatting, and form fields built for each language's user journey.
- Multi-language WooCommerce - Localised product descriptions, checkout, and order confirmation emails.
Multilingual Builds - What Gets Configured
- WPML or Polylang language plugin setup and content translation workflow
- Direction-aware layout across all theme templates
- Direction-correct WooCommerce storefront and checkout
- Language-specific meta titles, descriptions, and hreflang
- Script typography: correct font stack, line height, and kerning
- Automatic language detection and redirect rules
- Translated navigation menus and footer content
- Localised email templates for WooCommerce order notifications
Proof - What Clients Say
An Enterprise CMS Built Right Speaks for Itself. So Do Our Clients.
Our Process
Our WordPress Development Process - From Brief to Launch
A defined wordpress development process that delivers predictable results. Timeline agreed before work begins.
Current Kentico version confirmed (Xperience 13 or Xperience by Kentico), or a fresh build scoped. CRM/ERP integrations, multi-site requirements, and multilingual needs agreed in writing. Timeline and budget fixed before work starts.
Content and data audit completed for migrations, mapping every page and integration before a single record moves. Content model and multi-site architecture designed around your actual governance structure, not a generic template.
Development or migration on Xperience by Kentico's page builder and content hub. Salesforce, Dynamics 365, or other CRM/ERP integrations connected as identified during discovery, using Kentico's REST API where a custom connection is needed.
End-to-end testing of content workflows, CRM/ERP integrations, and role-based access controls. Rendering verified in each language for multilingual builds. Content migrated and validated against the original before go-live.
Azure or another cloud environment configured, with the platform monitored through the first 72 hours after go-live. A post-launch support plan agreed for bug fixes, security patching, and performance optimization as your content and traffic grow.
Why Crafixx
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Multilingual and Multi-Site Kentico Solutions
Multi-Language and Multi-Brand Portals, Built InDesigned alongside English from day one, not retrofitted.
Multi-language layout and multi-site architecture for a group of companies or multi-brand portal are built into the content model from the discovery stage - not treated as an edge case to handle after a single-language, single-site build is delivered.
Kentico-Certified Team
A Scarce Skill Set, Covered In-HouseCertified expertise, without an in-house hiring gamble.
Kentico-certified developers are scarce globally and senior developers command a premium in the UAE - agency delivery is the practical route for most UAE businesses that can't justify in-house hiring.
Version Migration Handled End-to-End
Xperience 13 to Xperience by Kentico, ManagedExisting content audited and mapped before a single record moves.
Migrating from Xperience 13 to Xperience by Kentico is handled by our team, from content audit to go-live monitoring, so your organization isn't caught out by the December 2026 support deadline with no migration plan in place.
Enterprise CMS Expertise, Build and Migration
Design, Migration and Post-Launch Support, Under One TeamDesign, migration, and support, under one team.
UI/UX design, Kentico development, migration, and post-launch support are handled by the same team from discovery through go-live - no handoff gaps between a design agency and a separate development shop.
Industries We Serve
Industries We Serve
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- Government and Public Sector
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- Corporate and Enterprise
- Real Estate
- Education
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Most businesses that come to us for a Kentico build also need work done around the platform itself. Here is what else our agency does, and how it connects to your project.
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Kentico Xperience is a .NET-based enterprise CMS and digital experience platform (DXP), rated a "Challenger" in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for DXP 2024 alongside Sitecore and Adobe Experience Manager. It fits organizations that need real DXP capability - CRM/ERP integration, multi-site management, headless delivery - rather than a lightweight content-managed website.
Cost depends primarily on scope - a standard content-managed site costs less than a migration project or a build with deep CRM/ERP integration. Senior Kentico-certified developers are scarce, which is factored into any agency quote. Crafixx scopes every project after discovery and provides a written quote before development starts.
Timeline depends on scope and whether the project is a fresh build or a migration from Xperience 13. Crafixx fixes the timeline in writing once content model, integrations, and multilingual requirements are documented during discovery, not estimated before scope is understood.
Xperience by Kentico is the newer, cloud-first version introducing a headless content hub architecture that delivers content across web, mobile, and IoT channels from a single admin interface. Xperience 13 reaches end-of-mainstream-support on December 31, 2026, and moving to the new version requires full re-implementation, not an in-place upgrade.
Yes, when multilingual and multi-site architecture is planned into the content model from the discovery stage. Retrofitting a second language after a single-language build is delivered is far more expensive than planning for it upfront.
Yes. Kentico Xperience supports out-of-the-box integrations with Salesforce CRM, Microsoft Dynamics 365, HubSpot, Marketo, and Azure AD, and connects to virtually any other platform - including SAP - via its REST API.
Kentico Xperience sits between the two: it offers Gartner-rated DXP capability like Sitecore (built-in CRM/ERP integration, headless architecture) but is generally positioned at a lower licensing cost, while offering considerably more enterprise governance than WordPress's plugin-based approach. The right choice depends on your integration and governance requirements, not brand alone.
Only if you want to stay on a supported version - Xperience 13 reaches end-of-mainstream-support on December 31, 2026. Migration requires full re-implementation rather than an in-place upgrade, so planning ahead of that deadline avoids a rushed, higher-risk project later.
Yes. Kentico Xperience's multi-site architecture supports multiple brands or business units publishing from a single instance and admin interface, which is common for UAE groups of companies that want shared infrastructure with brand-specific front ends.
Kentico Xperience deploys on Azure or other cloud environments, with Xperience by Kentico's cloud-first architecture designed specifically for this. Hosting is scoped during discovery based on your organization's existing infrastructure and compliance requirements.
The page builder is Kentico Xperience's drag-and-drop content editing interface, letting content editors build and update pages using pre-built components without developer involvement for routine changes - part of the broader content hub architecture in Xperience by Kentico.
Yes. As a Gartner-rated enterprise DXP built on .NET, Kentico Xperience is designed for high-traffic, high-governance use cases in sectors like government, healthcare, and financial services - the same verticals driving the global DXP market's projected growth through 2028.
Yes. Xperience by Kentico's content hub architecture is headless-capable, delivering content to web, mobile, and IoT channels simultaneously from one admin interface, removing the need for a separate headless CMS alongside your traditional website.
Yes, scoped and agreed in writing before development or migration starts. Support covers bug fixes, security patches, and performance optimization under a documented SLA, with response times agreed at handover.
Gartner Challenger-rated DXP capability, built-in CRM/ERP integrations (Salesforce, Dynamics 365, HubSpot), a headless content hub architecture, and .NET enterprise-grade security - covering the governance and integration needs that a lightweight CMS doesn't address out of the box.
Performance work covers caching configuration, database query tuning, and content delivery optimization on your chosen hosting environment (typically Azure), reviewed as part of the post-launch support plan rather than a one-time setup step.
Yes. Beyond the out-of-the-box Salesforce, Dynamics 365, and HubSpot integrations, custom CRM/ERP connections are built via Kentico's REST API for platforms that don't have a ready-made connector, including UAE-specific systems and government e-services portals.
Government and public sector, financial services, healthcare, corporate and enterprise, real estate, and education are the sectors where Kentico Xperience's DXP governance and integration capability matter most in the UAE market.
Kentico Xperience's .NET architecture provides enterprise-grade security fundamentals - role-based access controls, encryption, and Azure AD authentication support - supplemented with regular security patching as part of the post-launch support plan.
