E-commerce Development in Dubai: 2026 Playbook
TL;DR
E-commerce in Dubai starts at AED 7,500 with Shopify + local payment integrations, and scales to AED 60,000+ for custom marketplaces. Start with our E-commerce Package.
The UAE e-commerce stack that actually converts
- Storefront: Shopify (fastest to launch) or a custom Next.js build
- Payments: Ziina (AED-native), Stripe, Apple Pay, Tabby + Tamara for BNPL
- Shipping: Aramex, Fetchr, DHL Express — API-connected inside checkout
- Tax: UAE 5% VAT auto-calculated on the PDP
- Language: English + Arabic, RTL toggle in one click
- Analytics: GA4 + Meta CAPI + TikTok Pixel + server-side events
All of this ships in our E-commerce Website Package starting at AED 7,500.
Shopify vs custom: when to switch
| Signal | Stay on Shopify | Go custom |
|---|---|---|
| < 5,000 SKUs | ✅ | — |
| Complex B2B pricing | — | ✅ |
| Multi-vendor / marketplace | — | ✅ |
| Deep ERP / Zoho / SAP sync | — | ✅ |
| < AED 20K budget | ✅ | — |
If you're marketplace-scale, we build on custom web platforms with dedicated API integrations.
Go-live timeline
- Shopify launch: 3–4 weeks
- Custom Next.js store: 8–12 weeks
- B2B marketplace: 16–20 weeks
Ready to launch? Talk to us or start on our pricing page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an e-commerce website cost in Dubai?+
E-commerce development in Dubai starts at AED 7,500 for a Shopify + payments build, AED 20,000–40,000 for a custom Next.js store, and AED 60,000+ for a multi-vendor marketplace.
Should I use Shopify or custom for a UAE online store?+
Use Shopify if you have under 5,000 SKUs, simple pricing, and want to launch in 3–4 weeks. Go custom if you need marketplace features, deep ERP integration, or complex B2B pricing.
What payment methods must a Dubai e-commerce site support?+
A Dubai e-commerce site should support Ziina or Stripe (card + Apple Pay), Tabby and Tamara for buy-now-pay-later, and cash-on-delivery. Auger Web integrates all of these by default.
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