What is localization?
Localization adapts content for a specific market, language and audience. It goes beyond direct translation by considering terminology, tone, cultural references, dates, currencies, measurements, layouts and user expectations. The goal is content that reads naturally and functions correctly in its intended market.
Localization services for Dubai and UAE businesses
Petra Legal Translation supports companies that need Arabic and multilingual content for customers, employees and partners in the UAE or abroad. Projects may involve Arabic-English localization as well as other language combinations, depending on subject matter and target market.
Content we localize
- Websites, landing pages and e-commerce content
- Mobile applications, software interfaces and user journeys
- Product descriptions, catalogues and packaging text
- Marketing campaigns, advertisements and social media
- Training, onboarding and support materials
- Corporate templates, policies and customer communications
Translation and localization: what is the difference?
Translation transfers meaning from one language to another. Localization also adapts the content to the target market. For example, a localized UAE website may require appropriate Arabic terminology, right-to-left presentation, local contact formats, currencies and calls to action. Legal or regulated statements should remain accurate and should not be culturally adapted in a way that changes their meaning.
Our localization process
- Scope: We confirm the target market, audience, platform, languages and required file formats.
- Terminology: Existing glossaries, brand language and approved legal or technical terms are collected.
- Translation and adaptation: Linguists translate the content and adapt market-specific elements without changing essential facts.
- Review: A professional review checks meaning, tone, consistency, spelling and formatting.
- Context testing: Where requested, content is reviewed in the website, application or design to identify truncation, directionality and layout issues.
Quality controls for Arabic localization
Arabic localization requires more than converting words. Page direction, navigation order, numerals, punctuation, fonts and mixed Arabic-English content must be checked. For legal, corporate or official material, names and defined terms should also remain consistent with source documents and approved terminology.
Why work with Petra Legal Translation?
- Established in Dubai since 1999
- Arabic-English legal and corporate language expertise
- Professional review and terminology control
- Confidential handling of client content
- Support for business, legal, technical and marketing material
Frequently asked questions
Can you localize an existing website?
Yes. We can work from editable files, exported text or a structured content list. Website development and implementation should be coordinated with your developer unless specifically included in the agreed scope.
Do you provide Arabic right-to-left review?
Yes, linguistic review can identify directionality, alignment and context issues. Technical changes to the website or application may require the client’s developer.
Can you follow our brand terminology?
Yes. We can apply an existing glossary and style guide or help develop project terminology for consistent future use.
Is localization the same as certified legal translation?
No. Localization is intended to adapt content for an audience and market. Documents submitted to UAE courts or government authorities may instead require certified legal translation. We will help identify the appropriate service based on the intended use, while the receiving authority determines its final requirements.
Request a localization quotation
Send Petra Legal Translation a sample, the source and target languages, target market, word count or files, and required deadline. We will review the material and provide a clear scope, quotation and delivery estimate.