Shopify Development · Dubai · Since 2007
Shopify Web Development Company in Dubai, Built for UAE Stores Arabic · AED · UAE Payments · SEO-Ready
Shopify stores built for the UAE market — Arabic, AED, UAE payment gateways and mobile-first. Custom design, product migration, integrations and SEO from day one. Fixed timeline and price in a written proposal. Since 2007.
4.9 · 645 Google reviewsArabic RTL readyUAE payment gatewaysSince 2007 in Dubai
Quick answer
- Price and timeline
- Fixed
- Post-launch support
- 30 days
- Delivery
- 2–8 weeks
- Arabic RTL
- Included
- In Dubai since
- 2007
In short
What this service changes
Three things first, the detail below.
Arabic RTL at theme level
Not a translation plugin. A flipped layout reads wrong to an Arabic customer.
UAE payment gateways
Telr, PayTabs, Tap and Stripe, with AED and VAT configured correctly.
Mobile first, genuinely
Over 70% of UAE ecommerce traffic is mobile, so it is designed there first.
Key takeaways
What you get, in six lines
Arabic RTL has to be implemented at theme level — a translation plugin does not produce a working RTL store.
UAE payment gateways need merchant verification: Telr, PayTabs, Tap and Network International each have their own process.
Over 70% of UAE ecommerce traffic is mobile, so mobile-first is the build order, not a responsive afterthought.
AED pricing with 5% VAT displayed correctly is a legal requirement, not a setting to fix later.
SEO built into the foundation costs nothing extra; retrofitting it after launch takes months.
Migrations keep the URL map, because losing it loses the rankings the old store earned.
Already have a store, and it is traffic you need?
If the store works and the problem is nobody finding it, a rebuild is the expensive way to fix that.
Shopify Development Dubai
Shopify in UAE: What Stores Need That Generic Builds Miss
Building a Shopify store for the UAE market requires specific configuration that most template-based builds miss. Arabic RTL layout must be implemented at the theme level — not just a language translation. UAE payment gateways like Telr, PayTabs and Tap Payments require API integration and UAE merchant account verification. AED currency with correct VAT (5%) display must be configured. Mobile-first design is non-negotiable — over 70% of UAE ecommerce traffic is mobile.
Shopify runs in the UAE, but a few pieces need local setup. Trading needs a UAE trade licence that covers e-commerce, mainland or free zone, and every payment gateway asks for it during merchant verification. Shopify sets which UAE businesses qualify for Shopify Payments, so we check eligibility against your licence at scoping; where it does not fit, Telr, PayTabs, Tap or Network International handle cards. Tabby and Tamara add buy-now-pay-later, and cash on delivery is configured as a manual payment method for customers who still prefer it.
SEO from day one is equally important. A Shopify store launched without correct URL structure, canonical tags, product schema and Search Console setup starts at a disadvantage that takes months to fix. We build SEO into the technical foundation — not as an afterthought.
Since 2007, Azizi Technologies has built digital products for UAE businesses. Our 4.9★ rating includes ecommerce clients who saw their Shopify stores ranking and selling within weeks of launch — not months of remedial fixes.
Not a translation plugin. A flipped layout reads wrong to an Arabic customer.
Telr, PayTabs, Tap and Stripe, with AED and VAT configured correctly.
Over 70% of UAE ecommerce traffic is mobile, so it is designed there first.
URL structure, product schema and Search Console live on day one, not fixed later.
What Shopify development includes
Shopify Web Development Services for the UAE
Shopify development services covering everything a UAE ecommerce store needs — built correctly from day one.
Arabic RTL Support
Full right-to-left layout, Arabic product descriptions, bilingual store, Arabic checkout. Not just a language plugin — proper RTL theme implementation.
UAE Payment Gateways
Telr, PayTabs, Tap Payments, Checkout.com, Stripe UAE integration. Apple Pay and Google Pay where available. AED currency and VAT configured.
Mobile-First Design
Over 70% of UAE ecommerce is mobile. Every store we build is optimised for mobile first — not desktop-first with a responsive afterthought.
Speed & Performance
Page load under 2 seconds. Image compression, lazy loading, CDN configuration and Core Web Vitals passing — critical for both conversion and SEO.
SEO-Ready Build
Correct URL structure, product and category schema, canonical tags, sitemap, Search Console submission. No remedial SEO fixes needed post-launch.
Custom Integrations
ERP, logistics APIs (Aramex, Fetchr, DHL), loyalty, live chat, subscription billing and custom checkout via Shopify Scripts or custom apps.
Analytics Setup
GA4, Meta Pixel, TikTok Pixel, Google Merchant Center and Google Shopping feed configured and tested before launch.
Post-Launch Support
30-day post-launch support included. Monthly retainer available for ongoing development, product management and ecommerce SEO.
Shopify vs WooCommerce for the UAE
Shopify or WooCommerce for a Dubai store?
We build both, and the honest answer depends on who maintains it after launch rather than on which platform is better.
| Shopify | WooCommerce | |
|---|---|---|
| Who maintains it | Shopify handles hosting, security and updates | You or your developer, monthly |
| UAE payment gateways | Telr, PayTabs, Tap, Stripe via apps | Same gateways, more plugin configuration |
| Arabic RTL | Theme-level, needs a developer either way | Theme-level, needs a developer either way |
| Running cost | Monthly platform fee, predictable | Hosting plus plugins plus maintenance |
| Customisation ceiling | High, until you need Plus for checkout | Effectively unlimited |
| If it breaks at 2am | Shopify's problem | Yours |
| Best suited to | Teams who want to sell, not maintain | Teams with a developer already |
How a build runs
Four phases, fixed price, fixed timeline
- 01
Scope and written proposal
Catalogue size, integrations, gateways and design brief agreed up front, then priced as a fixed project with a delivery date rather than an hourly estimate.
- 02
Design and build
Figma design signed off before development starts, then built mobile-first with Arabic RTL at theme level and SEO structure in the foundation.
- 03
Integrations and migration
Payment gateways verified with your merchant accounts, products and customers migrated, and the old URL map redirected so rankings survive.
- 04
Launch and 30 days
GA4, Merchant Center and pixels tested before go-live, then 30 days of post-launch support included while real orders shake out the edge cases.
Shopify development pricing Dubai
Shopify Store Development Pricing
Fixed-price project. No hourly surprises. Includes 30-day post-launch support.
Starter Store
Request a quote 2–4 weeks
New UAE businesses launching their first Shopify store with theme customisation
- Premium theme customisation
- Up to 50 products uploaded
- UAE payment gateway integration
- Arabic + English (bilingual)
- SEO-ready technical setup
- GA4 + Google Shopping setup
Custom Store
Request a quote 4–8 weeks
Custom-designed UAE Shopify store with full integrations and product migration
- Custom Figma design → Shopify build
- Up to 500 products migrated
- Multiple payment gateways
- Logistics API integration
- Full Arabic RTL implementation
- 30-day post-launch support
Shopify Plus
Request a quote 8–16 weeks
Enterprise UAE merchants needing custom apps, ERP integration or Shopify Plus features
- Full Shopify Plus configuration
- Custom app or Shopify Scripts
- ERP / WMS integration
- Custom checkout flow
- Unlimited products
- Dedicated account manager
Vendor neutral
The UAE Ecommerce Stack
Named because gateway choice decides whether UAE customers can actually pay you, and it is the part generic builds get wrong.
- Telr and PayTabsThe two most widely used UAE gateways. Both need merchant verification, which we run with you rather than leaving as homework.
- Tap PaymentsStrong across GCC with good Apple Pay support, and usually the smoothest onboarding of the regional options.
- Stripe UAEAvailable in the UAE now, and the simplest option if you are also selling internationally.
- Tabby and TamaraBuy-now-pay-later is close to expected in this market. Both integrate cleanly and lift average order value.
- Shopify Plus and ScriptsOnly where checkout customisation genuinely requires it. We will tell you when Plus is not worth the jump.
- Aramex, Fetchr and DHL UAECourier APIs wired to order fulfilment, so tracking is automatic rather than a manual copy-paste.
Finding us
Built in Dubai, for the UAE market
The web team works from Concord Tower in Dubai Media City, with a second office in the IT Center Building in Bur Dubai. Builds run remotely with weekly demos, so you see the store taking shape rather than waiting for a reveal.
Being here matters for the parts that are local: gateway verification, VAT display, Arabic content and courier integrations are all things an overseas builder tends to leave to you.
Some briefs outgrow a Shopify app: a trade portal with its own pricing rules, or a warehouse system that has to write back to orders. That work is scoped by the same engineers as web development in Dubai, with Shopify staying as the storefront.
What we migrate from
WooCommerce, Magento, Salla, Zid, BigCommerce and custom platforms. Products, customers and order history move across, and the old URL map is redirected so existing rankings survive the switch.
What is not included
Ad spend, product photography and ongoing content are quoted separately. Monthly ecommerce SEO and paid media are available but never bundled in silently to inflate the build price.
Shopify Development Dubai — FAQ
Shopify Store Questions Answered
How much does Shopify store development cost in Dubai?
How long does it take to build a Shopify store in Dubai?
Do you build Shopify stores in Arabic for UAE?
Which payment gateways do you integrate for UAE Shopify stores?
Can you migrate my existing store to Shopify?
Do you provide SEO as part of Shopify development?
Can you build Shopify stores with custom features or third-party integrations?
Does Shopify work in the UAE, and what do I need to start selling?
Is Shopify Payments available in the UAE, and can I offer Tabby, Tamara or cash on delivery?
Should I hire a Shopify development agency or a freelancer in Dubai?
Do you have Shopify Plus developers for enterprise UAE stores?
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Next step
Ready to launch your UAE Shopify store?
Tell us your product catalogue size, design brief and integration requirements. We send a fixed-price proposal with timeline within 48 hours — no obligation.
Two Dubai offices, both walk-in
Concord Tower in Media City and the IT Center Building in Bur Dubai, Monday to Saturday 9:00 to 19:00.Find our offices
A free SEO audit first
Your rankings, Google Business Profile and competitors checked before you spend anything, with a written list of what to fix.Free SEO auditGet a quote
What are you building?
Four short steps, about a minute. Tell us the job once and we reply on WhatsApp with a price or a written scope, not a call-back.
4.9 stars from 645 Google reviews. Most enquiries answered within minutes during opening hours.
Read them on GoogleWho builds it
Developers, not a theme reseller.
A UAE store fails on gateway verification, RTL and VAT display long before it fails on design. These are the people who handle that.
Shopify Developer
Theme, Liquid and custom apps
Shopify · Liquid
8+ yrs experience
Arabic RTL Specialist
Bilingual storefronts
RTL theming · Arabic copy
7+ yrs experience
Payments & Integrations
Telr, PayTabs, Tap, ERP
Gateway setup · API
9+ yrs experience
Ecommerce SEO & Analytics
GA4, Merchant Center, schema
GA4 · Search Console
8+ yrs experience
Finding us
Find your nearest Azizi Technologies office
Builds run remotely with weekly demos - both Dubai offices are open if you would rather review the store in person.
Dubai Media City
Concord Tower, Office 45, 10th floor
Dubai Media City, Dubai
Find us in Concord Tower, Dubai Media City. Visitor parking at Concord Tower (first 15 minutes free, then paid).
Opening hours:
Mon to Sat: 9:00 to 19:00, Friday break 12:00 to 14:00
Sun: closed
Bur Dubai
G 58, IT Center Building, 21 21A Street
Bur Dubai, Dubai
Find us on the ground floor of the IT Center Building, with the walk-in repair counter.
Opening hours:
Mon to Sat: 9:00 to 19:00, Friday break 12:00 to 14:00
Sun: closed
Azizi Technologies
The numbers behind an ecommerce build
- Depending on scope
- 2–16 wks
- Price and timeline
- Fixed
- Post-launch support
- 30 days
- 645 Google reviews
- 4.9★
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