Ecommerce Website Cost Dubai
Transparent Pricing for Your UAE Online Store.
Building an ecommerce website in Dubai requires careful budget planning. From simple Shopify stores to custom multi-vendor marketplaces, we provide honest AED pricing, what is included, UAE-specific requirements, and what to watch for when choosing a provider.
Smart Screen Technology — Your trusted UAE digital partner since 2016 · Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Sharjah
Dubai Ecommerce Pricing Tiers 2025
Shopify Starter
2–4 weeks- Up to 50 products
- Shopify theme customisation
- UAE payment gateway (Telr/PayTabs)
- Arabic/English support
- Basic SEO setup
- WhatsApp order notification
WooCommerce Store
4–8 weeks- Unlimited products
- Custom WordPress theme
- Telr / PayTabs / Stripe
- UAE VAT calculation
- Bilingual Arabic/English
- Order management dashboard
- SEO optimised
Custom Ecommerce Platform
10–20 weeks- Fully custom design & development
- Multi-vendor marketplace option
- Custom payment gateway
- ERP / inventory integration
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Full Arabic/English CMS
- High-performance architecture
Enterprise Commerce
20+ weeks- Bespoke architecture
- High-volume traffic handling
- Custom loyalty programme
- B2B portal with MOQ
- Full ERP/SAP integration
- Dedicated UAE server setup
- SLA-backed support
UAE Payment Gateways — Costs & Comparison
Telr
2.49% per transactionAED 500–1,000 setup
Most popular in UAE, Arabic support, supports AED
PayTabs
2.85% per transactionAED 499 setup
Strong UAE & GCC presence, instalment options
Checkout.com
From 1.9%Custom
Enterprise-grade, used by major UAE retailers
Stripe UAE
2.9% + AED 1.10Free setup
International brands, limited Arabic support
Ecommerce Cost Dubai — FAQ
How much does an ecommerce website cost in Dubai?
A basic Shopify ecommerce store in Dubai costs AED 8,000–18,000. A full WooCommerce store costs AED 15,000–30,000. Custom-built ecommerce platforms start from AED 35,000. Enterprise marketplace solutions are quoted individually and can exceed AED 200,000.
Which is cheaper — Shopify or WooCommerce in UAE?
Shopify has lower initial development costs (AED 8,000–18,000) but ongoing monthly platform fees (AED 130–500/month). WooCommerce has higher upfront development costs but lower ongoing costs since you own the platform. For UAE businesses with 500+ products and bilingual needs, WooCommerce often delivers better long-term ROI.
What UAE payment gateways can you integrate?
We integrate all major UAE payment gateways: Telr, PayTabs, Checkout.com, Network International, and Stripe. We also integrate UAE instalment providers including tabby and tamara.
Is UAE VAT compliance included in ecommerce development?
Yes. We configure UAE VAT (5%) calculation, invoice generation, and reporting into all UAE ecommerce stores we build. This includes correct treatment of exempt goods and services.
How long does it take to build an ecommerce website in Dubai?
A basic Shopify store takes 2–4 weeks. A WooCommerce store takes 4–8 weeks. A custom ecommerce platform takes 10–20 weeks depending on complexity, number of products, and integrations required.
Do you build Arabic ecommerce websites?
Yes. All ecommerce stores we build are fully bilingual Arabic/English with proper RTL layout, Arabic product descriptions, Arabic checkout flow, and Arabic email notifications — essential for reaching the Arabic-speaking majority of UAE shoppers.
What ongoing costs should I expect for a UAE ecommerce site?
Ongoing costs include hosting (AED 500–3,000/year), Shopify subscription if applicable (AED 130–500/month), payment gateway transaction fees (1.9–2.9%), SSL certificate, and maintenance (AED 500–2,000/month). Budget AED 8,000–25,000/year for ongoing operational costs depending on platform and traffic.
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