More than a tagline, this is how we
deliver digital transformation that lasts.

Agile. Progressive.
Precise.

At Alternative, these three pillars define everything we do, from the way we think, to the way we build...

Who we are

Alternative is a digital innovation agency with a two-decade legacy of delivering high-performance, secure, and scalable digital solutions across industries. Since 2005, we’ve partnered with leading brands and government entities to accelerate digital transformation through technology, design, and strategy. Our solutions are not only engineered for speed and resilience they’re crafted to empower people, optimize performance, and unlock long-term value.

Mission

To transform businesses through secure, high-quality, and fast digital solutions that are deeply human-centric. We partner with organizations to build smarter ecosystems that drive measurable impact—leveraging data, technology, and insight to streamline experiences and accelerate growth.

Vision

To be the strategic digital partner that empowers brands to leap ahead, by turning complex challenges into intelligent, future-ready solutions that redefine industry standards and user expectations.

Agile

We’ve thrived in the digital space for over two decades by staying relentlessly adaptive. With agile methodologies embedded into our delivery model, we respond to change faster, scale smarter, and launch solutions with speed, without sacrificing stability. Whether it’s developing interactive WebGL product experiences, deploying predictive marketing engines, or rolling out enterprise-grade CMS platforms, our agility ensures continuous iteration and measurable outcomes.

Progressive

We lead with innovation, because staying relevant means staying ahead. From AI-powered personalization and predictive analytics to immersive 3D experiences and intelligent customer segmentation, we engineer solutions that aren’t just current, they’re future-ready. Our progressive mindset is driven by emerging tech, data intelligence, and a deep understanding of cross-industry transformation, empowering clients to leap over legacy limitations and redefine what’s possible.

Precise

Excellence is engineered through precision. Every pixel, every interaction, every data point is planned, tested, and optimized to meet specific business outcomes. Whether we’re reimagining UI for accessibility, optimizing performance for Core Web Vitals, or deploying secure, custom-built CMS platforms, our focus on precision ensures security, quality, and scalability are never compromised.

In a digital era shaped by AI, automation, and user-first experiences, Alternative stands as a strategic partner built to deliver with agility, evolve with progress, and execute with precision.

Values

  • Client Partnership First

    We don’t just build—we collaborate. Our clients see us as trusted partners invested in their growth, not just deliverables.

  • Human-Centered by Design

    From CX to system logic, we focus on real people—ensuring every solution enhances the customer journey and creates intuitive digital experiences.

  • Security & Performance at the Core

    Every line of code is built to perform and scale securely, meeting the highest standards in compliance, architecture, and infrastructure.

  • Smarter, Not Just Faster

    We approach each challenge with a data-first mindset, delivering intelligent solutions that evolve with your business and market demands.

  • Cross-Industry Intelligence

    With a diverse portfolio spanning automotive, real estate, healthcare, F&B and beyond, we bring unique foresight and proven frameworks to every engagement.

Alternative

20 Years of Digital
Innovation

From Web Foundations to AI Acceleration

2020 – 2025AI, Performance Marketing & Digital Intelligence

Milestones

  • Introduced AI-powered solutions including predictive analytics, smart segmentation, and real-time personalization.
  • Delivered scalable, multilingual SEO content systems powered by real-time data insights.
  • Full launch of AI-based creative optimization engines and hyper-personalized campaign delivery.

Key Clients Acquired

  • Nissan Africa
  • Marina Arcade (UAE)
  • Dubai National Insurance (UAE)
  • Naghi Motors: Ford & Lincoln (KSA)
  • Naghi Motors: Ford & Lincoln (KSA)

Success Highlight

  • This phase propelled Alternative into the forefront of AI-led digital transformation, delivering predictive, personalized, and immersive experiences through advanced segmentation, 3D environments, and real-time content intelligence, reshaping how brands engage and convert in a digital-first world.
2015 – 2020Immersive Experiences & Data Intelligence

Milestones

  • Entry into viral video production and interactive showroom experiences.
  • Launched advanced SEO and analytics strategy across large-scale enterprise websites.
  • Built custom CRM integrations and internal tools for clients using Salesforce, and other products.
  • Pioneered tablet-based showroom apps and digital service interfaces.

Key Clients Acquired

  • Istithmar World (UAE)
  • National Geographic (UAE)
  • Petromin (KSA)
  • Abu Dhabi Investment Corporation (UAE)
  • Dukkan Burger (Kuwait)

Success Highlight

  • This stage marked a shift toward data-driven and experiential digital solutions, combining advanced SEO, CRM integrations, and interactive showroom technology to deliver measurable performance and immersive brand engagement at scale.
2010 – 2015UX Maturity & Multi-Platform Expansion

Milestones

  • Expanded service offerings to include full-stack development, multilingual SEO, mobile-first UX.
  • Began long-term engagements with AWR & Al Masaood in UAE and Petromin & Al Alali in Saudi Arabia.
  • Supported Nissan & Infiniti Middle East in their digital transformation to AEM.
  • Strengthened our branding portfolio through a strategic partnership with Kuwait-based financial enterprise Arzan.

Key Clients Acquired

  • AWRostamani (UAE)
  • Al Masaood Automobiles (UAE)
  • Al Alali (KSA)
  • Tiffany (UAE)
  • Arzan (Kuwait)
  • Omniyat Properties (UAE)

Success Highlight

  • This period marked our evolution into a full-service digital agency,expanding into full-stack development, multilingual SEO, and mobile-first UX, while deepening our footprint in automotive, finance, and enterprise branding across the region.
2005 – 2010Foundations & Market Penetration

Milestones

  • Alternative is founded in the UAE with a vision to deliver clean, secure, and scalable digital platforms.
  • First-generation Flash websites and CMS frameworks developed for regional events, corporate, government and real estate portals.
  • Strategic entry into automotive with long-term partnership initiated with Nissan Middle East.

Key Clients Acquired

  • Nissan Middle East
  • MBR Recruitment (UAE)
  • Dubai Government: RTA
  • Dubai Government: Global Village
  • Emirates NBD (UAE)
  • Energizer (UAE)

Success Highlight

  • This foundational phase established Alternative’s reputation for secure, scalable digital solutions, marked by early innovation in CMS development and a strategic entry into the automotive sector, laying the groundwork for long-term regional impact.
Legacy and

Future-Forward

0Successful Projects

Across 30+ Brands

0Countries

Including UAE, KSA, Kuwait, and Africa

Cross-Industry
Leadership

in automotive, government, insurance, real estate, recruitment, and digital commerce

Our Approach

CX-Driven Collaboration

CX-Driven Collaboration

We lead with customer-centricity, designing solutions shaped by real user behavior, journey mapping, and CX insight. Every product, platform, or campaign is purpose-built to serve the end-user while delivering measurable business outcomes.

Consultative Partnership

Consultative Partnership

We work as strategic partners, not just service providers. Through deep discovery and domain immersion, we align with your business objectives to co-create scalable, future-ready solutions that solve real challenges.

Agile, But Accountable

Agile, But Accountable

Our delivery model combines speed with precision. Agile methodologies enable rapid iteration and flexibility, while our governance framework ensures clear accountability, milestone tracking, and enterprise-level security and quality assurance.

Data-Intelligence

Data-Intelligence

We transform raw data into strategic intelligence, powering segmentation, personalization, and predictive modeling. Every decision is backed by analytics to maximize ROI, optimize user flows, and drive performance outcomes.

Connected Ecosystems

Connected Ecosystems

We design seamless digital infrastructures, integrating CMS, CRM, MarTech, and analytics into unified ecosystems that support omnichannel engagement and operational efficiency across web, mobile, and physical touchpoints.

Innovation Culture

Innovation Culture

We operate with a future-forward mindset, constantly exploring emerging technologies, platforms, and user behaviors. Our innovation pipeline helps clients stay ahead of disruption and redefine category best practices.

Global presence

Strategically located to deliver localized expertise, regional agility, and global innovation.

Dubai (HQ), Middle East

Regional Hub for Enterprise Delivery & Strategic Innovation

As our headquarters, the Dubai office leads cross-industry digital transformation programs across automotive, government, real estate, finance and more. This hub drives enterprise strategy, AI-led experience design, 3D innovation, and secure full-stack ecosystem development for high-profile clients across the GCC and MENA region.

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Johannesburg, South Africa

Digital Experience Delivery & Sub-Saharan Growth Enablement

Our Johannesburg branch focuses on performance-driven web development, mobile application delivery, and customer experience transformation for enterprises in telecom, financial services, and public sectors. It also serves as a regional launchpad for emerging tech adoption in southern Africa.

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Kigali, Rwanda

Emerging Innovation & Regional Digital Infrastructure Support

The Kigali office accelerates digital infrastructure, UI/UX delivery, and client support across East and Central Africa. It plays a strategic role in enabling scalable digital solutions for government, education, and enterprise sectors, while fostering talent development in emerging tech ecosystems.

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Mumbai, India

Technology Engineering & Scalable DevOps Execution

Mumbai powers our global engineering operations, with core expertise in backend systems, API development, cloud architecture, and DevOps. The team supports full-stack builds, app development, AI integrations, and custom platform solutions, ensuring speed, security, and scalability at every deployment stage.

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