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Freelance Web Developer in Dubai — Laravel, WordPress & WooCommerce

I build and improve Laravel applications, WordPress & WooCommerce websites, and API integrations for businesses across Dubai and the UAE — alongside exploring full-time Software Engineer and Full Stack Developer roles.

I troubleshoot existing WordPress and WooCommerce websites — plugin conflicts, Elementor issues, checkout and payment problems, SSL and redirect issues, and performance problems. I also build Laravel applications, REST APIs and Filament admin panels, and work with Docker/Linux deployment and custom-domain email (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) configuration.

Laravel · PHP · Livewire · Filament

WordPress · WooCommerce · Elementor

APIs · MySQL · Docker

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What I Can Help With

Businesses in Dubai often reach a point where a standard website isn't enough — they need an e-commerce store, an internal dashboard, an automated workflow, or an existing WordPress or Laravel application improved. Here's where I typically fit in.

Laravel Applications

Custom business applications — employee portals, HR systems, ERP modules, admin dashboards, e-commerce platforms and REST APIs, built with Laravel, Livewire and Filament.

WordPress & WooCommerce

Company websites, landing pages, product catalogues and online stores, built with WordPress, Elementor and WooCommerce — faster and more practical when a full custom build isn't needed.

APIs & System Integration

REST APIs and middleware that connect WooCommerce, Shopify, payment gateways and internal systems, so products, orders and customer data stay in sync without manual work.

Performance & Technical SEO

Semantic HTML, metadata, image optimization, responsive design and clean URLs, considered during development rather than bolted on after launch.

Deployment & Infrastructure

Linux, Docker, Docker Compose and Cloudflare for deployment and self-hosted projects — useful when diagnosing issues across DNS, servers, databases, SSL and containers.

Existing Website Troubleshooting

A site that's stopped loading, a plugin conflict, an SSL or redirect problem, a slow WooCommerce store, or something that looks hacked — I can take a first look and tell you honestly what's actually wrong. See my write-ups on diagnosing a broken WordPress site, first checks after a hack, and WooCommerce checkout problems.

Featured Work

Projects & Case Studies

A showcase of my recent work, from concept to deployment

Clothing — E-commerce Store

2026 - Present

A full-featured online fashion store offering curated apparel and accessories, with secure checkout, multi-currency pricing, and a modern, conversion-focused shopping experience.

Laravel Livewire Tailwind CSS E-commerce Payments Admin Dashboard

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Visit Live Site Admin Panel Read the case study

HRMS Platform — Laravel Edition

2026

A rebuilt, self-hosted HR Management System on PHP & Laravel, using Filament v5 for the admin panel and Livewire for a reactive employee portal — employee management, attendance, and workflow automation.

PHP Laravel Filament v5 Livewire Fullstack

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Admin Login Employee Login Read the case study

E-commerce Platform Integrations

2024 - Present

Integrated Shopify and WooCommerce with custom web applications to centralize commerce operations, secure payments, and automate order workflows.

Shopify WooCommerce Custom APIs Middleware Payments Automation

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WordPress & WooCommerce Platforms

2023 - 2024

Delivered dynamic WordPress and WooCommerce websites with custom plugins, Elementor-based UI systems, Laravel integrations, and production hosting support.

WordPress WooCommerce Elementor Plugin Development Laravel Integration SEO

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HRMS Platform — Flask Edition

2025

Comprehensive Human Resource Management System built with Python Flask and MongoDB, including employee management, attendance tracking, and workflow automation.

Python Flask MongoDB Fullstack Web

School Meal Booking Portal

2024

Secure online payment portal built with ASP.NET and SQL for parents to book and pay for children's meals, with ongoing issue resolution and enhancements.

ASP.NET SQL Payment Gateway Web

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Technologies I Work With

Programming Languages

C C++ Java JavaScript TypeScript Python PHP

Frontend Development

HTML & HTML5 CSS & Bootstrap Next.js 14 Tailwind CSS jQuery React Elementor Elementor Pro

Tools & Technologies

GitHub Web Hosting WordPress CMS WordPress Theme Customization Linux Administration Windows OS Postman Docker Docker Compose Raspberry Pi Cloudflare Tunnel Reverse Proxy Server Monitoring Self-Hosting Networking Telegram Integration

Database & Storage

MySQL MongoDB SQL PostgreSQL Database Design Data Analysis NAS Storage Nextcloud Jellyfin

Backend Development

PHP Laravel Livewire Filament ASP.NET Node.js Express.js Python Flask REST APIs GraphQL Ubuntu Server Cloud Infrastructure WordPress WordPress Plugin Development Laravel-WordPress Integration Nextcloud Jellyfin

E-commerce & Integrations

Shopify WooCommerce E-commerce Development Custom APIs Middleware Development Product Sync Order Sync Customer Sync Payment Gateway Integration Checkout Optimization Order Automation

Why Work With Me

4+

Years of Professional Experience

10+

Projects Delivered

6

Core Industries Served

2

Countries Worked In (India & UAE)

Direct communication — you work with me directly, not through an account manager.

Full-stack ownership — one person across database, backend, frontend and deployment.

Dubai-based — easy scheduling and calls across UAE working hours.

Honest scoping — a written scope and timeline before work begins, not after.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you take on freelance web development projects in Dubai?

Yes. Alongside exploring full-time Software Engineer and Full Stack Developer roles, I take on select freelance projects — particularly Laravel, WordPress, and WooCommerce work — where the scope and timeline fit alongside that search.

What type of projects do you work on?

Laravel business applications, WordPress and WooCommerce websites, e-commerce integrations, REST APIs, admin dashboards, and improvements to existing websites or applications.

Do you work with businesses outside Dubai?

Yes. I'm based in Dubai but work with clients across Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE, as well as suitable remote projects.

How do you handle project scoping and cost?

Every project starts with understanding the actual requirement — I don't quote a price before that. For most freelance work I provide a fixed scope and timeline in writing before starting.

Can you help with an existing WordPress or Laravel application, not just new builds?

Yes — a lot of my work is maintaining, extending or integrating existing WordPress and Laravel applications, not only building from scratch.

My WordPress site is broken, slow, or was hacked — can you help?

Yes, for initial troubleshooting — a broken update, a plugin conflict, a slow site, or first checks after a hack. For deep malware forensics or a compromised server, I'll tell you honestly if that's beyond WordPress-level work and needs a specialist.

Can you troubleshoot a WooCommerce checkout that has stopped working?

Yes. I can investigate common causes — plugin conflicts, payment gateway configuration, webhook failures, JavaScript errors, and sandbox-versus-live credential mix-ups — and narrow down which one applies.

Can you set up business email using my own domain?

Yes. I have experience working with custom-domain mail, Docker Mailserver, Roundcube, DNS, MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC and SMTP relay configuration.

Have a Project in Mind?

Tell me what you're trying to build or fix, and I'll let you know honestly whether it's a fit — whether that's Laravel, WordPress, WooCommerce, or an integration between systems you already have.

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