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Arabic and English website design

Many bilingual sites are built in English first and translated literally into Arabic afterwards, causing direction, typography, and visual balance issues. I build the Arabic version first with natural RTL, then prepare the English version to an equal standard, not as an afterthought.

Who this is for

  • Companies addressing both Arabic- and English-speaking clients and partners
  • Projects targeting the Saudi market locally and investors or partners internationally
  • Existing sites suffering design issues after being translated into Arabic later
  • Platforms needing a full RTL Arabic interface without alignment or icon errors

How to build the bilingual version correctly

Start in Arabic, not English

Designing the structure and interface for RTL first, instead of an English design mirrored afterwards.

Independent English copy

English text is written or reviewed to read naturally, not translated word for word from Arabic.

Fonts supporting both languages

Clear, readable Arabic typography that pairs visually with the English typeface used.

Persistent, clear language switch

An accessible toggle from every page that preserves the user's location when switching.

Testing every page in both directions

A full review ensuring layout, icons, and alignment don't break in either language.

What's included

  • Authentic RTL Arabic interface built from the ground up, not mirrored
  • English version with equal content quality, not an afterthought
  • Clear, readable Arabic typography on all devices
  • Direct language switch working from any page
  • Full visual consistency between both versions
  • Comprehensive testing of icons and alignment in both directions

How the work runs

  1. 01

    Define each audience

    Who reads Arabic and who reads English, and what each specifically needs.

  2. 02

    Dual content structure

    Building a content map defining what's identical between languages and what needs different wording.

  3. 03

    Direction-aware design and development

    Building the interface and functionality to work visually and technically in RTL and LTR without later fixes.

  4. 04

    Launch and final review

    A full review of every page in both languages before publishing.

Related work

The Aqar Connect platform was built as a fully RTL Arabic interface, and the Al-Amjad Group site runs equally strong Arabic and English versions for a multi-sector commercial group.

CorporateClient work2026

ألق الأمجاد التجارية

Multi-sector commercial group

A bilingual corporate site bringing contracting, delivery and logistics support, Lavender Home interiors, and real estate under one identity.

Real EstateDemo build2026

Aqar Connect

Saudi multi-party real-estate platform

An MVP Arabic-first platform connecting buyers with developers, brokerages, and banks: property search, online booking, and financing requests — in a clearly labelled sandbox.

Frequently asked questions

My current site is English-only — can an Arabic version be added?
It depends on the current structure; sometimes it can be added, sometimes a rebuild is clearer and faster.
Do you write the content or do I provide it?
I can write or review content based on the information you provide about your business.
Does RTL slow the site down?
No, if built correctly from the ground up it has no impact on performance.
Can a third language be added later?
Technically possible, but it requires additional scope discussed when needed.

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Let's build your Arabic-English website

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