If you are searching for the best web design companies in Saudi Arabia, the honest answer is that no single agency is the best for everyone. A government-grade portal, a perfume store in Riyadh, a clinic in Jeddah and a SaaS startup each need a different partner. The best company for you is the one whose portfolio, team, location, contract terms and support match your project. This guide shows you how to judge that, then lists nine active agencies in Riyadh, Jeddah and Makkah that are worth a call.
Disclosure: this guide is written by S-Plus, which is one of the companies listed. Every other company was checked on its own website in 2026, and the descriptions come from what each company publishes about itself.
Quick answer
- For a corporate site, e-commerce store and marketing under one roof: look for an agency that designs, builds, hosts and markets, and that runs its own products.
- For large enterprise or government portals: shortlist software houses with enterprise delivery and a Riyadh office.
- For UX-led startup and SaaS products: shortlist product design studios.
- For brand launches: a creative agency that builds the website alongside identity and campaigns.
Whatever you pick, judge every candidate against the same criteria below, and ask the questions in the last section before you sign anything.
How to choose a web design company in Saudi Arabia
Most bad website projects fail for predictable reasons: the agency did not understand the business, the scope was vague, the code belonged to someone else, or support vanished after launch. These eight criteria catch most of those problems early.
1. A portfolio that matches your sector and size
Ask for live websites, not screenshots, in a sector close to yours. Open them on your phone, check how fast they load and try the Arabic version. A beautiful landing page tells you little about whether the team can build a 2,000-product store or a portal with user accounts.
2. A real local presence
An office in Riyadh, Jeddah or another Saudi city means meetings in your time zone, people who understand local buying habits and someone accountable when things go wrong. Many agencies serve the Kingdom from abroad, which can work well, but confirm where the team that will build your site actually sits.
3. Products they build and run themselves
An agency that runs its own software platform has to solve hosting, security, updates and scale every day. That experience transfers to your project. Ask whether they maintain products of their own, not just client sites.
4. Contracts and code ownership
Your contract should say who owns the design files, the source code, the domain and the hosting account. If the site is built on a platform, you should know exactly what you can export if you leave.
5. Support after launch
Websites need security updates, backups, content changes and fixes. Ask what is included after launch, how fast they respond, and whether hosting and maintenance are offered as a service.
6. Arabic and English quality
A Saudi audience notices clumsy Arabic immediately. Check right-to-left layouts, Arabic typography, and whether the English is written natively rather than translated word for word.
7. Transparency on pricing and scope
A good quote lists pages, features, integrations, content, revisions and timeline. If two quotes differ widely, the difference is almost always in scope, not in skill. Our guide to website design cost explains each factor.
8. References and reviews
Ask to speak to one or two past clients, and read public profiles on platforms such as Clutch and LinkedIn. Look for long relationships, not just launches.
Your shortlist checklist
- Live work in a similar sector, tested on mobile
- A confirmed Saudi office or a clear plan for local delivery
- Written ownership of code, design files, domain and hosting
- A support and maintenance plan with response times
- Native-quality Arabic and English
- An itemised quote and timeline
- At least one reference you can call
The best web design companies in Saudi Arabia in 2026
The list below is not a ranking. S-Plus comes first because we wrote the guide; the others follow in no particular order. Each entry tells you where the company is, what it says it does and the kind of project it suits.
1. S-Plus
- City: Jeddah, with an office in Cairo
- Known for: a digital agency with more than 15 years of experience, 500+ projects and 150+ clients. Services cover web design and development, e-commerce stores, mobile apps, SEO, social media, digital marketing, branding, media production and managed hosting.
- Proof of software capability: S-Plus builds and runs its own products: Commera, an e-commerce SaaS platform, and Sellify, an ERP for pharmacies and pharmaceutical distribution, both with Flutter mobile apps.
- Website: S-Plus web design in Saudi Arabia and web design in Jeddah
- Best for: businesses that want design, development, hosting and marketing from one team, bilingual sites and online stores.
2. Awamer Al-Shabaka (أوامر الشبكة)
- City: Riyadh (Al Sulaymaniyah)
- Known for: a Saudi IT and software company offering website and app development, e-commerce stores including Salla stores, brand identity, digital marketing and SEO, ERP and Odoo implementation, and hosting.
- Website: aait.sa
- Best for: companies that want a Riyadh-based team for a website, an app and business systems together.
3. Adox Arabia
- City: Riyadh
- Known for: web and mobile app development and digital transformation, with its own business software for ERP, POS, HR and CRM, plus digital marketing and staff augmentation.
- Website: adoxarabia.com
- Best for: projects where the website is one part of a wider app or business-system build.
4. NEXA
- City: Riyadh office (head office in Dubai)
- Known for: a digital growth agency and HubSpot partner offering website design and development, digital marketing, SEO, social media, lead generation and CRM work.
- Website: digitalnexa.com
- Best for: B2B companies that want a lead-generation website connected to a CRM.
5. Digital Gravity
- City: Riyadh (Al Murabba), with offices in the UAE
- Known for: website design and development on WordPress, Laravel and headless setups, e-commerce on Shopify, WooCommerce and BigCommerce, UI/UX, mobile apps, SEO and digital marketing.
- Website: digitalgravityksa.com
- Best for: platform-based stores and corporate sites for brands active in both Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
6. Karaz Agency
- City: Riyadh (headquarters), with a creative office in Amman and a technical team in London
- Known for: a creative and digital marketing agency whose services include website and e-commerce development, UI/UX and apps, alongside paid media, content, branding and video production.
- Website: karazagency.com
- Best for: brand launches where the website is built together with the identity and the campaign.
7. Link Development
- City: Riyadh office, plus Cairo and a head office in Dubai
- Known for: software solutions for digital transformation: enterprise web platforms and portals, custom software, CRM and cloud work.
- Website: linkdevelopment.com
- Best for: large organisations that need portals and systems integrated with enterprise software.
8. Robusta
- City: Riyadh office (headquarters in Cairo)
- Known for: Robusta Technology Group works on commerce platforms (B2C, B2B and marketplaces), Shopify services, web and mobile apps, UX/UI, data, cloud and cybersecurity.
- Website: robustagroup.com
- Best for: large retail, e-commerce and marketplace builds.
9. Wavespace
- City: Makkah office, as part of an international network of offices
- Known for: a UI/UX design and development agency for websites, apps and SaaS products, with UX research, conversion optimisation, Webflow development and MVP builds.
- Website: wavespace.agency
- Best for: startups and SaaS teams that want UX-led design first.
Comparison table
| Company | City | Main services | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-Plus | Jeddah, Cairo | Web design and development, e-commerce, apps, SEO, marketing, hosting | One team for site, store and marketing |
| Awamer Al-Shabaka | Riyadh | Websites, apps, Salla stores, Odoo, hosting | Website plus business systems |
| Adox Arabia | Riyadh | Web and mobile apps, ERP/POS/CRM products | Apps and business software |
| NEXA | Riyadh, Dubai | Web design, marketing, SEO, HubSpot CRM | B2B lead generation |
| Digital Gravity | Riyadh, UAE | Web, Shopify/WooCommerce, UI/UX, SEO | Platform stores across KSA and UAE |
| Karaz Agency | Riyadh | Creative, paid media, web and e-commerce | Brand launches |
| Link Development | Riyadh, Cairo, Dubai | Enterprise portals, custom software, CRM | Large organisations |
| Robusta | Riyadh, Cairo | Commerce platforms, Shopify, apps, UX | Large e-commerce and marketplaces |
| Wavespace | Makkah | UI/UX, website and SaaS design, MVPs | Startups and SaaS |
Typical project types and what drives cost
We do not publish prices here, because a fair number depends entirely on scope. What we can tell you is what moves the number up or down.
Common project types
- Company website: 5 to 30 pages, bilingual, contact forms, maybe a blog. The main cost drivers are custom design, the number of page templates and who writes the content.
- E-commerce store: catalogue, cart, Saudi payment methods, shipping, VAT invoices and marketing tools. A platform such as Commera lowers build time; a fully custom store raises it.
- Portal or web application: user accounts, dashboards, workflows and integrations. Cost follows the number of roles, screens and systems it connects to.
- Landing pages for campaigns: fast, focused pages tied to ads. Cost depends on how many variants and tests you run.
What moves the price
- Template-based design versus fully custom design
- Number of unique page layouts and features
- Arabic and English, and who writes or translates content
- Integrations: payment gateways, ERP, CRM, shipping, e-invoicing
- Photography, video and copywriting
- Hosting level, security, backups and the maintenance plan
For the full breakdown, read what decides website design cost. If your project is closer to a system than a website, our guide to custom software development explains how those projects run.
Questions to ask before you sign
- Who exactly will work on my project, and where are they based?
- Can I see two live projects similar to mine and speak to one of those clients?
- Will I own the source code, design files, domain and hosting account?
- What is included after launch, and for how long? What are your response times?
- How many revision rounds are included in design and in development?
- Who writes the Arabic and English content, and who reviews it?
- How will the site be optimised for search engines and speed from day one?
- What happens if we part ways: what do I receive, and in what format?
- How are payments split across milestones?
Frequently asked questions
What is the best web design company in Saudi Arabia?
There is no single best company for every project. The best fit is the agency whose portfolio matches your sector, which has a real Saudi presence, gives you ownership of your code and offers support after launch. S-Plus meets those criteria with an office in Jeddah, products it runs itself such as Commera, and managed hosting and maintenance, but you should compare at least three agencies against the same checklist.
Should I choose an agency in Riyadh or in Jeddah?
The city matters less than the team and the process. Most agencies work across the Kingdom. Choose the location that makes in-person workshops easy for you, and confirm that the team building your site is reachable in your working hours.
How long does it take to design a website in Saudi Arabia?
A simple company site can take a few weeks; a store or portal with integrations takes longer. The biggest delays usually come from content and approvals, not development, so prepare your texts and images early.
Is it better to use a platform or a custom-built site?
A platform is faster and cheaper to run for most stores and company sites, while custom builds suit unique workflows. Our comparison of a SaaS e-commerce platform versus a custom store walks through the trade-offs.
Do web design companies also handle SEO?
Many do, but check what is included. At minimum, the site should launch with clean structure, fast loading, proper titles and descriptions, and correct Arabic and English URLs. Ongoing SEO is a separate service.
What should a web design contract in Saudi Arabia include?
Scope, timeline, milestones and payments, revision rounds, ownership of code and files, hosting responsibilities, support terms and what you receive if the relationship ends.
Talk to S-Plus about your website
If you want one team for design, development, hosting and marketing, with offices in Jeddah and Cairo and products we run ourselves, see our web design services in Saudi Arabia, browse the portfolio, or ask for a quote. Looking at other markets or services? Read our guides to the best web design companies in Egypt and the best digital marketing agencies in Saudi Arabia.
