From First Call to Live Product

A transparent, agile delivery model built around your outcomes. We align on goals before writing a single line of code, keep you informed every sprint, and hand over full IP when we are done.

Our Engagement Models

Choose How You Work With Us

Every project is different. We offer four engagement models so you can choose the one that fits your budget, timeline, and risk appetite.

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Fixed Price

Fixed Price

Defined scope, fixed cost. Best for well-scoped projects where requirements are clear. You know exactly what you'll pay before we start.

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Time & Materials

Time & Materials

Flexible scope, pay as you go. Ideal for evolving products where requirements change. You get full transparency on hours and spend.

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Dedicated Team

Dedicated Team

Your team, our engineers. A dedicated pod of senior engineers working exclusively on your product, scaling up or down as needed.

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Retainer

Retainer

Ongoing partnership. Monthly allocation of engineering hours for continuous improvement, support, and new features.

Our 6-Step Process

How Every Project Unfolds

From the first conversation to post-launch support, every engagement follows the same disciplined process — so you always know where you stand.

1
Discovery

Discovery

30-min call to map your goals, constraints, existing systems, and the highest-impact opportunities.

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Scoping

Scoping

We document requirements, create user stories, and define the technical architecture.

3
Proposal

Proposal

Fixed timeline, transparent pricing, technology recommendation. No surprises.

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Build

Build

Agile sprints. You see working software weekly. We adapt as you learn.

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QA & Launch

QA & Launch

Rigorous testing, staging environment, go-live checklist, and smooth deployment.

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Support

Support

Post-launch retainer, training handoff, or full ownership transfer — your choice.

Why Atlio?

Standards We Operate By

Six commitments we make to every client, on every project, without exception.

Mainland-Licensed in Dubai

Mainland-Licensed in Dubai

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We are a licensed mainland UAE company, not a free-zone or offshore entity. We can sign official government contracts and operate across all emirates.

Senior-Only Engineers

Senior-Only Engineers

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Every project is staffed with senior engineers. No juniors, no hand-off chains. The people you meet are the people who build.

Fixed Pricing Available

Fixed Pricing Available

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For well-scoped projects we offer a fixed price guarantee. Your budget is locked from day one — no hidden extras.

NDA & Full IP Transfer

NDA & Full IP Transfer

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We sign NDAs before discovery and transfer full intellectual property upon final payment. Your code, your product.

UAE Compliance Built-In

UAE Compliance Built-In

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All solutions are built to comply with UAE PDPL, TDRA, and relevant sector regulations from day one.

90-Day Warranty

90-Day Warranty

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Every delivery includes a 90-day post-launch warranty. Any bugs found after go-live are fixed at no charge.

Process FAQs

Your Questions Answered

What is your typical development process?
We follow a 6-step process: Discovery (aligning on goals), Scoping (requirements and architecture), Proposal (fixed timeline and pricing), Build (agile sprints with weekly demos), QA & Launch (rigorous testing and go-live), and Support (post-launch retainer or handoff). Every phase has clear deliverables and sign-off points so you always know what is happening.
Do you offer fixed-price contracts?
Yes. For well-scoped projects with clear requirements, we offer fixed-price contracts where your investment is locked from day one. For projects with evolving requirements, we recommend a Time & Materials or Dedicated Team model that gives you more flexibility. We discuss the best model for your project during Discovery.
How long does a typical project take?
A focused web project (custom website, Shopify store, or MVP) typically takes 4–8 weeks. A mobile app or complex web platform runs 10–16 weeks. Enterprise integrations and AI solutions range from 6–20 weeks depending on scope. We provide a detailed timeline in the proposal phase before any work begins.
What engagement models do you offer?
We offer four engagement models: Fixed Price (defined scope, locked cost), Time & Materials (flexible scope, transparent hourly billing), Dedicated Team (a pod of senior engineers working exclusively on your product), and Retainer (a monthly allocation of engineering hours for ongoing work). We will recommend the model that best fits your project during scoping.
Do you sign NDAs before starting?
Yes. We sign a mutual NDA before any discovery session or scoping discussion. Confidentiality is a baseline expectation for us, not an afterthought. Our standard NDA covers all information exchanged during the engagement and has no expiry for proprietary business data.
Who owns the intellectual property after the project?
You do. Full intellectual property — code, designs, data models, documentation — transfers to you upon final payment. We do not retain any license to your product. This is written into every contract with no exceptions.
What happens if the project goes over budget?
On Fixed Price contracts, cost overruns are our responsibility, not yours. If scope is unchanged, the price is unchanged. On Time & Materials projects, we flag any risk of overspend before it happens — you always approve additional investment before we proceed. We have never delivered a surprise invoice.
How do we communicate during the project?
You will have a direct WhatsApp or Slack channel with your lead engineer and a project manager. We run weekly sprint demos so you see working software every 7 days. All tasks, decisions, and blockers are tracked in a shared project board (Notion or Jira, your preference). You will never need to chase us for an update.

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