Stores built for UAE shoppers: mobile-first, Arabic checkout and the payment options they already use.
Online stores and showroom sites for UAE retailers, with local payments, BNPL, VAT and Arabic checkout.
UAE e-commerce is mobile, fast-growing and particular: shoppers expect cash on delivery, buy-now-pay-later, same-day delivery in Dubai and Arabic product pages. We build stores that meet those expectations from day one and plug into the payment, logistics and marketing tools the market runs on.
Our e-commerce development service covers the full build; this page is about what retail brands specifically need.
Why The Dev Studio
- 15+ years building websites for clients on five continents.
- English and Arabic handled in-house, with proper right-to-left layouts.
- UAE compliance built in: PDPL privacy, TRN, trade licence, cookie consent.
- Fixed prices, clear timelines and a single accountable lead.
What we build for E-commerce & Retail
Platform fit
Shopify for speed to market, WooCommerce for control, headless Next.js for scale and bespoke experiences.
UAE payments
Telr, PayTabs, Network International, Stripe, Apple Pay, Tabby, Tamara and cash on delivery.
VAT & compliance
5% VAT, TRN on invoices, returns policy, e-commerce licence display and PDPL privacy.
Arabic catalogue
Arabic product content and RTL checkout for local and GCC shoppers.
Delivery
Emirate-based shipping rates, Aramex/Fetchr/Quiqup integrations and order tracking.
Growth
Merchant Center, product schema, abandoned-cart recovery and WhatsApp order updates.
Recent projects
Fixed-price website packages in AED, with free hosting included.
Every package includes mobile-first design, an Arabic-ready build and 2–6 months of free hosting. Prices exclude 5% UAE VAT. No hidden costs.
Starter
For new UAE businesses that need a credible, fast website live in days.
AED 1,099one-off≈ $299 USD
- 5-page website
- Basic on-page SEO
- WhatsApp & contact form
- Mobile-first design
- Arabic-ready build
- 2 months free hosting
Business
For growing businesses that need more pages, a blog and room to scale.
AED 2,199one-off≈ $599 USD
- Up to 12 pages
- On-page SEO + Google Business Profile setup
- WhatsApp & contact form
- Mobile-first design
- Blog integration
- PDPL privacy & cookie consent
- 4 months free hosting
Pro
Fully custom design and unlimited pages for brands that want to lead their market.
AED 5,899one-off≈ $1,599 USD
- Custom designed
- Unlimited pages
- AI-supported SEO
- Full Arabic version included
- Blog integration
- Priority support
- 6 months free hosting
E-commerce & Retail: FAQs
Shopify if you want the fastest launch and least maintenance; WooCommerce if you need custom logic and lower monthly fees. Both support UAE gateways and BNPL.