Arabic deserves better design
Common mistakes in Arabic UI design.
Most interfaces are designed for English first, then translated into Arabic as an afterthought. The result feels foreign to the Arabic reader — not because it's bad, but because it wasn't designed for them.
Direction isn't a mirror
Flipping an interface from left to right isn't just mirroring elements. Icons, motion, and reading order all need rethinking. An arrow that means 'next' in English can mean 'previous' in Arabic.
Type is half the design
Arabic type carries a different rhythm and weight. A size that suits Latin can feel small in Arabic, and spacing that's comfortable there can feel cramped here. We choose fonts and tune spacing for Arabic specifically, not by inheritance.
When Arabic is designed with care from the start, the user doesn't notice it — and that's exactly the point.