Linguistic accuracy
Multilingual website translation demands linguists who are proficient in both languages and native or near-native speakers of the target language, so your pages read as if they were written there.
Website translation and localization services
A website that works as well in Arabic, French or Russian as it does in English
Do you want to take your business to an international audience? Translating your website is the most direct way to do it. AGATO Translation provides professional website translation services in Dubai and across the UAE, and we know there is no one-size-fits-all solution when your customers speak dozens of languages. So we tailor every project, and we take the work off your hands: we translate, localize and test the site, and all you have to do is choose the languages.
Our website translators combine linguistic skill with technical expertise, translating your content while preserving the structure, formatting and functionality of the site. We have been in the translation industry for more than 20 years, and that experience shows in the details a machine misses: tone, idiom, legal wording, and whether a button still fits once the words change length.
Every project covers the linguistic, cultural and technical sides of your target market, so the translated website improves customer interaction, brings in qualified traffic and extends your brand’s reach into new markets.
Key characteristics
What professional website translation includes
Five things separate a website that converts in a new language from one that was simply run through a translation tool.
Cultural sensitivity and context
Idioms, metaphors, humour and industry terminology are adapted to the norms and values of your audience, avoiding misunderstandings that damage trust.
Adaptation of visual elements
Images, graphics, icons and colour choices are reviewed and adjusted to suit the culture of each market, improving the experience and strengthening your brand locally.
User experience
Navigation, layout and design are adjusted to the reading patterns of the target audience, including full right-to-left mirroring for Arabic, so visitors find what they need.
Quality assurance
Every translated page is tested before launch for broken links, truncated text, formatting problems and forms or checkouts that stop working in the new language.
Search visibility
Titles, descriptions, headings and URLs are built around the words people search for in each language, so the new version of your site can be found on Google.
Why localize your website
English alone is not enough in Dubai
Dubai is one of the most multilingual cities in the world. Its residents and businesses speak Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu, Tagalog, Russian, Farsi, Chinese and many more languages. Communicating in English alone cannot meet the needs of such a diverse market, so businesses that offer their services in several languages reach customers their competitors miss.
At AGATO, our website translation services help you connect with local communities and businesses in Dubai and with customers abroad. We translate website content in more than 120 languages to increase traffic, generate leads and improve user engagement and satisfaction.
Research on online buyers makes the case plainly. In CSA Research’s Can’t Read, Won’t Buy study of consumers in 29 countries:
- 76% prefer to buy products when the information is in their own language.
- 40% never buy from websites in other languages.
Website translation and localization is one of the most effective ways to win international customers, with benefits that include higher sales, stronger customer loyalty and lower support costs. It needs the right tools and a partner you can trust, and that is where AGATO comes in.
Types of websites AGATO translates
Websites we translate and localize
From a single landing page to a portal with thousands of pages, we translate and localize every kind of website.
Corporate websites
Company and organisation sites translated for a global audience, leaving a lasting impression on clients, investors and partners.
E-commerce and online stores
Product pages, filters, checkout and emails translated with cultural sensitivity to grow international sales and your customer base.
Academic and informative websites
Course materials, research papers and announcements for schools and universities that connect with students and scholars worldwide.
Landing pages
Campaign pages written by industry-specific translators to capture attention and convert, because first impressions always matter.
Career websites
Company profiles, job listings and application forms translated so you can attract top talent from around the world.
Product catalogs
Accurate product descriptions and specifications that protect your brand image across cultures and expand your market reach.
Travel and hospitality websites
Hotel, tourism and booking sites in the languages travellers search in, so they can plan without confusion.
News websites
Breaking news and features translated quickly and accurately, preserving your journalistic integrity.
Editorial content
Articles and long-form content that keep the style and tone of the original and captivate readers in every language.
User-generated content
Reviews, comments and forum discussions translated to stay authentic while reaching a broader international audience.
Scientific websites
Translators skilled in scientific terminology deliver precise translations for research, laboratory and technical sites.
Online portals
Government, member and customer portals localized so users of every linguistic background can navigate and use them easily.
Blogs
Blog posts adapted to resonate with international readers, growing your readership and influence abroad.
Web and mobile apps
Interface strings, notifications and help content. For full product localization see our software localization services.
Video and multimedia
Explainer videos, subtitles and voice-over for your website, handled by our video translation team.
Legal pages
Terms and conditions, privacy policies and cookie notices translated by legal translators who know the wording regulators expect.
Translation vs localization
Arabic website localization, done properly
Arabic is the official language of the UAE and the language many customers in the Gulf prefer to search and buy in. Getting it right takes more than translated text.
| Element | Translation only | Full localization |
|---|---|---|
| Page text | Converted into the new language | Rewritten for the market, tone and reading level |
| Layout | Left-to-right, unchanged | Mirrored right-to-left for Arabic, Farsi and Urdu |
| Currency, dates, units | Left as in the original | AED, local date formats, metric units |
| Images and icons | Unchanged | Reviewed for cultural fit, text in images replaced |
| Search keywords | Direct translation of English terms | Researched in the target language |
| Forms and checkout | Labels translated | Phone, address and payment fields adapted and tested |
| Legal pages | Translated | Checked against the market’s requirements |
Right-to-left, end to end
- Mirrored menus, sliders, breadcrumbs, arrows and icons
- Arabic web fonts that stay readable at small sizes
- Correct handling of mixed Arabic and English text, numbers and brand names
- Modern Standard Arabic by default, with Gulf phrasing where it suits the audience
- Review on desktop, tablet and mobile before launch
Beyond Arabic
The same localization process applies to every market you target. Popular choices for businesses in Dubai include English, Russian, Chinese, Hindi, Urdu, French, German and Farsi. If you are not sure where to start, read our guide to the top languages to translate your website into, or see how website localization can boost your rankings.
Multilingual SEO
Translated pages that get found on Google
A translated page only brings in business if people can find it. Customers in Dubai search in Arabic, in English and in their own languages, and they rarely use the literal translation of your English keywords. Our website translation service builds search visibility into the translation itself.
- Keyword research in each language, based on what people actually type, not a word-for-word translation.
- Titles, meta descriptions and headings written around those keywords and within search result length limits.
- Localized URLs and image alt text, so every signal matches the page language.
- Hreflang guidance, so Google shows Arabic speakers the Arabic page and English speakers the English one.
- Structured data and snippets such as FAQs and product details, translated to match the visible page.
Platforms and file formats
Whatever your website is built on
We translate content from any content management system or custom build, working from the files your platform exports so the translation goes straight back in.
Platforms
File formats
No export? We extract it for you
If pulling content out of your site feels daunting, you do not have to. AGATO has a dedicated technical team, led by our chief technical officer, that extracts the content, manages the translation, and replaces the original with the translated version once you approve it.
- Code, tags and placeholders left untouched
- Translation memory keeps terms consistent and lowers the cost of updates
- New pages and changes translated as your site grows
How it works
Steps involved in website translation and localization
A clear process, with a proposal you approve before any translation starts.
Planning and preparation
Our industry-specific professionals assess the scope of the localization, identify your target markets and lay out a strategy for the whole project.
Setting goals and requirements
We outline the objectives and specific needs of the project so that it serves your business goals and your audience’s expectations.
Content audit, analysis and transfer
We analyse the existing website, decide which content needs translation or adaptation, and organise its transfer for each target language.
Project proposal
You receive a detailed proposal covering scope, timeline, budget and expected outcomes for approval.
Translation and localization
Native linguists translate and adapt the content, images, graphics and keywords, followed by an independent review by a second linguist.
Testing and launch
We implement the localized website, test every page and function, make final corrections and make it available to your new audience.
Why AGATO
End-to-end website translation from a certified Dubai company
AGATO Translation is a professional website translation and localization company serving Dubai and the UAE, known for high standards and competitive rates.
Substantial industry expertise
More than two decades of legal, professional and website translation, and a proven record of adapting websites for international markets.
Adaptable, tailored solutions
Flexible, scalable service from a single page to a large localization programme, with project managers who keep timelines and stakeholders on track.
Smooth project delivery
Native translators, up-to-date tools and skilled professionals. You provide the information and our experts handle the rest.
Effortless content extraction
Our technical team extracts your content, returns it translated and puts it back in place, at some of the most affordable rates in Dubai.
Languages
Website translation in more than 120 languages
Native translators for every major market, including the languages spoken most widely in the UAE. Choose a language to learn more.
Website translation cost
What decides the price of translating a website
Every website is different, so we quote each project individually and free of charge. These are the factors that shape it.
Word count
The main driver. We count only the words that need translating, not code or repeated navigation.
Languages
Each language is priced on its own, and rarer language pairs cost more than common ones.
Technical work
Content extraction, right-to-left layout, testing and reinsertion are quoted separately and only if you need them.
Repetition and updates
Translation memory reuses text you have already paid for, so repeated content and future updates cost less.
Get an exact figure in one step. Send your website address or an export of your content through the free quote form and we will reply with an itemised quote. For ways to keep the budget down, read tips to reduce the cost of your next translation project.
FAQ
Website translation questions, answered
What is website translation and localization?
Website translation converts the words on your site into another language. Localization goes further and adapts everything around those words to the new market: currency, dates, units, images, forms, legal text, search keywords and, for Arabic, a right-to-left layout. Professional translators at AGATO make sure your pages are not only accurate but tailored to the customs and preferences of the audience reading them.
What importance does website translation hold for any business?
Accurate website translation expands your reach, increases engagement from international customers and improves revenue. Most importantly, it lets you speak to people in their own language, which is how they prefer to buy. In a market as multilingual as Dubai and the wider UAE, an English-only site leaves a large share of potential customers behind.
How would I realize that a website needs translation and localization?
If you are targeting customers who do not use English as their first language, or you are expanding into Arabic-speaking or other international markets, your website most likely needs translation and localization. Other signs are traffic from countries you do not yet serve, enquiries in other languages, and competitors ranking in Arabic for the searches you want.
How many languages do you support for website translation?
We translate websites into more than 120 languages, including Arabic, English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Urdu and Farsi. See all the languages we translate, or contact us for a language pair that is not listed.
How much does website translation cost in Dubai?
Website translation is priced mainly on the number of words, the target languages and how much technical and SEO work is involved. Content that repeats across pages, such as menus, footers and product specifications, costs less because it is translated once and reused. Send us your website address or an export of your content and we will reply with a free, itemised quote.
How long does it take to translate a website?
It depends on the word count, the number of languages and whether we also handle the technical work and testing. You receive a timeline in the project proposal before anything starts. Large sites are often launched in phases, with the pages that bring in the most business translated first.
Can you translate my website into Arabic with a right-to-left layout?
Yes. Arabic localization covers the translation itself and the right-to-left mirroring of the layout, navigation, icons, forms and tables, Arabic web fonts, number and date formats, and a full review on desktop and mobile before launch.
Do you translate WordPress, Shopify and other CMS websites?
Yes. We work from the export files your platform produces, such as XLIFF, JSON, PO, CSV or XML, so the translated content goes straight back in without breaking the code. If exporting is difficult, our technical team can extract the content for you and put the translated version back once it is approved.
Will my translated website rank on Google in the new language?
Translation alone rarely ranks. We research the keywords people actually search in each language, translate page titles, meta descriptions, headings, URLs and image alt text around them, and advise on hreflang tags so search engines show each visitor the right language version.
Do I need a certified MOJ translation for my website?
Usually not. Ministry of Justice certification is for official documents submitted to courts, ministries and government bodies. Website content needs accurate, native-quality translation and localization instead. If you also have contracts or licences to submit, see our certified translation services.
Is my website content kept confidential?
Yes. Unpublished pages, product launches and client data are handled only by the team assigned to your project, and we sign a non-disclosure agreement on request.
Related
Services and guides that go with website translation
Software localizationApps, SaaS platforms and desktop software, localized for new markets.
Video translationSubtitles, voice-over and transcription for your website videos.
Arabic translationNative Arabic translators for business, legal and marketing content.
How website localization boosts rankingsWhy a localized site performs better in search.
Top languages to translate your website intoWhere to start when choosing languages.
Website translation for global businessesHow a multilingual site builds customer relationships.