Digital, Tech & Startup Consultant in Dubai
I’m Karim Muhtar, a digital, tech and startup consultant for founders and businesses in Dubai and across the UAE. I’ve lived and worked in Dubai, and I help companies make better decisions about their products, technology and growth, and put AI to practical use.
I’ve co-founded 6+ startups and bring 20+ years across design, product, technology and business. I work with UAE teams from Beirut, one to two hours behind Dubai time, and join on-site when a project needs it. I work in English and Arabic.
Consulting services for UAE businesses
- Startup consulting: validate your idea, shape your MVP and plan a launch for the UAE and wider Gulf market
- Digital transformation: digitize your processes and customer experience, in line with the UAE’s fast push toward digital services
- Tech consulting: choose platforms, tools and development partners, decide what to build or buy, and keep outsourced teams on track
- AI consulting: find practical ways to use AI in your operations and product, from automation to AI-powered features
- Design consulting: senior direction for your product, website and brand, including fractional creative director support
- Product and UX consulting: review your app or platform and get a clear plan to improve usability and conversion, in English and Arabic
Why Dubai companies work with me
- Senior advice without a Dubai-sized retainer. 20+ years of experience, available hourly, weekly, monthly or per project.
- I know the region. Having lived and worked in Dubai, I understand UAE customers, businesses and bilingual products.
- I’ve built what I advise on. As a co-founder of 6+ startups and a product design lead, I’ve taken products from idea to launch myself.
- I can also do the work. I can design, manage or build what we plan, so advice turns into results.
Who I help in the UAE
Founders launching in Dubai, startups scaling across the Gulf, established companies digitizing their services, businesses adopting AI, and agencies that need senior product and design support.
How I work
- Discover: your business, market, customers and goals
- Assess: your current product, tools and processes, and where the gaps are
- Roadmap: a prioritized plan with clear next steps
- Deliver: I support your team through execution, or do the work myself
Flexible ways to hire me
Hourly, weekly, on a monthly retainer (full-time or part-time, as your ongoing advisor) or per project. A single consultation session is also available. Tell me what you need and I’ll suggest the setup that fits your budget and goals.
Frequently asked questions
Are you based in Dubai?
I lived and worked in Dubai, and I’m now based in Beirut, one to two hours behind UAE time. I work with Dubai companies remotely and can join on-site when a project needs it.
What does a digital transformation consultant do?
They help a business move processes, services and customer experiences online, choose the right technology, and change how teams work so the new tools actually get used.
How can AI help my business in the UAE?
AI can save time on writing, research, customer support and reporting, and power features in your product, in English and Arabic. I help you find the uses that make a real difference and set them up.
Do you help startups launching in Dubai?
Yes. I help founders validate their idea, define the first version of the product and plan the launch for the UAE market.
How much does consulting cost?
It depends on the scope. I work hourly, weekly, on a monthly retainer or per project, and single consultation sessions are available. Send me a short brief and I’ll reply with a clear quote.
Can you also build what you recommend?
Yes. I’m also a product design lead and product manager, so I can design, manage or build what we plan together, or work alongside your team.
Let’s talk about your business
Looking for a digital, tech or startup consultant in Dubai? Message me on WhatsApp, email me or call.
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