Urbency – Service Marketplace Platform

Urbency is a mobile-first marketplace platform designed to connect users with verified local service providers across the UAE.

Problem

Service discovery in the UAE is fragmented, relying on referrals and unverified sources, while small businesses lack scalable digital presence.

Solution

Urbency enables:

• Service discovery
• Real-time booking
• Verified providers
• Transparent pricing

Key Features

• Booking & scheduling system
• Provider marketplace
• Ratings & reviews
• Secure payment flow (planned)

Design

Figma Prototype: https://www.figma.com/design/MCqTHNBM5DUTcTA1BBOznk/Urbency?m=auto&t=kIdqyNpZo59mRvSr-1

System Architecture

• REST APIs
• PostgreSQL database design
• Modular backend architecture
• Scalable marketplace workflows

Tech Stack (Planned)

• Backend: Kotlin / Spring Boot
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Cloud: AWS

Why This Project

This project demonstrates product thinking, system design, and scalable architecture planning for real-world applications.