Building an Online Platform to Discover & Book the Dubai’s Most Exciting Attractions
Client Overview
Our client, HABB Explores FZC LLC is a global travel tech startup, envisioned an intuitive online platform that allows travelers to discover, explore, and book unique attractions and experiences around the Dubai — all in one place.
The goal was to simplify travel planning and make it easier for users to find authentic, curated experiences that go beyond typical tourist spots.
Challenges & Requirements
The client faced several key challenges:
- Lack of a unified digital platform for global attraction discovery and booking.
- Inconsistent data from various travel partners and vendors.
- Poor user experience due to fragmented booking processes.
- Limited personalization in recommendations.
- Need for secure and scalable payment and booking infrastructure.
They wanted a high-performance, mobile-friendly platform capable of handling thousands of users simultaneously — with a seamless user experience from search to checkout.
Our Solution
Our team at Ektova Technologies designed and developed a scalable web and mobile platform powered by modern technologies to deliver a smooth, secure, and intelligent travel experience.
Key Features Implemented:
- Experience Directory: Integrated APIs from multiple travel partners to offer thousands of attractions and activities across Dubai.
- Smart Search & Filters: Advanced search suggestions and categorization (by location, interest, price, and rating).
- Secure Booking System: Multi-currency support with payment gateways using Stripe
- Personalized Recommendations: Algorithms that suggest experiences based on user preferences and travel history.
- Responsive Design: Optimized for seamless performance across devices.
- Admin Dashboard: Centralized control for vendor management, bookings, pricing, and promotions.
Services Offered
- Cross-platform Mobile App Development
- Responsive Web Portal Development
- Secure & Scalable Cloud infrastructure Deployment
- Continuous Integration & Deployment (CI/CD) Implementation
Technology Stack
- Frontend: React.js
- Backend: Node.js
- Database: PostgreSQL
- Cross Platform Mobile App: Flutter
- Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda)
- Payments: Stripe
Results
The platform achieved:
- 3x faster search and booking flow compared to legacy solutions.
- 40% increase in user retention through personalized experiences.
- Global launch in under 6 months
- 98% customer satisfaction rate post-deployment.
Timeline
Phase Duration (Working Days)
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Requirement Gathering 10
Responsive UI/UX Design 18
Development (Web & Mob) 60
Testing & QA 14
Deployment 4
Training & Documenttion 7
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Impact
The platform has transformed the way travelers plan and book their adventures — from spontaneous weekend getaways to bucket-list expeditions. It now serves as a go-to digital hub for global explorers, blending technology, personalization, and reliability.
Conclusion
This project exemplifies how Ektova Technologies delivers innovative, user-centric, and scalable digital solutions that redefine industries.
We continue to support the client with ongoing feature enhancements, analytics integration, and cloud optimization — ensuring their journey toward becoming a global travel tech leader stay on course.
Reach out to us for more information or Mail to us at info@ektova.com
