Manazl App and Site

Overview

Manazl is a homestay rental platform similar to Airbnb and Booking.com, catering primarily to Oman. The platform includes features such as:

• Chat functionality for communication between hosts and guests.
• A booking service for short-term and long-term stays.
• Search functionality for listings using geolocation.
• Host and guest management tools.

Key Features

1. User Authentication

   • Secure sign-up/login using email, social media, or phone numbers.
   • Two-factor authentication (2FA) for added security.

2. Search and Listings

   • Geolocation-based search to find listings near a user’s location.
   • Filters for price, amenities, guest capacity, and availability.
   • Map view integration for visualizing listings.

3. Booking System

   • Real-time availability checking.
   • Instant booking and host approval workflows.
   • Secure payment gateway integration.

4. Chat System

   • Real-time messaging between hosts and guests.
   • Support for file attachments (e.g., documents, images).
   • AI-based response suggestions for hosts.

5. Host Management

   • Dashboard to manage listings, bookings, and earnings.
   • Review and rating management.
   • Calendar synchronization with external tools like Google Calendar.

6. Guest Experience

   • Wishlist feature to save favorite listings.
   • Review system to share experiences.
   • Travel recommendations and nearby attractions.

7. Admin Panel

   • Monitoring platform activity, including bookings, reviews, and disputes.
   • Fraud detection and resolution tools.
   • Analytics for site performance and user behavior.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js with Tailwind CSS for a responsive and performant user interface.
• Backend: Node.js with Express.js for the API layer.
• Database: PostgreSQL with Supabase for real-time updates and scalable data storage.
• Geolocation: Google Places API for search and geocoding.
• Payments: Stripe for secure transactions.
• Chat: WebSockets or Firebase for real-time communication.
• Hosting: AWS EC2 for backend and Vercel for frontend deployment.

Integration Plan

1. Search with Geolocation

   • Replace PostGIS with Google Places API.
   • Use Google Geocoding API for resolving addresses.

2. Chat System

   • Implement with Firebase or a custom WebSocket server.
   • Ensure end-to-end encryption for secure messaging.

3. Booking Workflow

   • Build using a custom state machine to handle booking states (e.g., pending, confirmed, canceled).

Deployment

• Frontend: Deployed via Vercel for automatic CI/CD.
• Backend: Hosted on AWS EC2 with scalable architecture.
• Database: Supabase for real-time database features.

Future Enhancements

• Multilingual support, focusing on Arabic and English.
• AI-based personalized recommendations for users.
• Integration with local payment gateways in Oman.

Manazl aims to provide a seamless experience for hosts and guests, ensuring security, scalability, and convenience for all users.