Do you build bilingual Arabic and English eCommerce stores for UAE businesses?

Yes. We build fully bilingual eCommerce stores in Arabic and English — including right-to-left Arabic product pages, Arabic checkout flow, and Arabic customer communication. Reaching UAE nationals and the Arabic-speaking market requires proper bilingual setup, which we include on every UAE eCommerce project.

How long does it take to build an eCommerce website in the UAE?

Starter UAE eCommerce stores with up to 30 products are delivered in 18–22 days. Growth stores take 22–28 days. You will be selling online in under a month — compared to the 8–14 weeks quoted by Dubai eCommerce agencies.

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🇦🇪 eCommerce Development · UAE & Dubai

eCommerce Website Development for UAE & Dubai Businesses

Q: Do you integrate PayTabs and Telr into UAE eCommerce stores?

Yes. PayTabs and Telr are included in every eCommerce store we build for UAE businesses. PayTabs is best for most UAE small businesses. Telr is better for businesses needing multi-currency support and higher transaction volumes. We build both Shopify and WooCommerce stores with full UAE payment gateway integration.

Q: How do you handle VAT compliance on UAE eCommerce stores?

We configure 5% VAT-inclusive pricing display and Federal Tax Authority compliant invoicing for all UAE eCommerce stores. Your store generates FTA-compliant VAT receipts automatically for every transaction — keeping your business legally compliant from day one.

Q: Can you migrate my existing UAE store to Shopify or WooCommerce?

Yes. We handle eCommerce migrations from any platform — Wix, Squarespace, Magento, custom stores, and UAE-specific platforms. All products, customer data, and order history are migrated with 301 redirects to protect your existing Google UAE rankings.

We build Shopify and WooCommerce stores for UAE businesses — PayTabs, Telr, bilingual Arabic/English, VAT-compliant, and built to sell across the Middle East from day one.

eCommerce stores from $599 USD — approx. AED 2,200 · Delivered in 18–22 days

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⭐ 4.5 Stars · 43 Google Reviews · ISO 9001:2015 Certified · 🌐 Arabic & English Bilingual · 100% In-House Team · No Outsourcing

eCommerce stores built for real brands globally

Mosh Australia

Moon Magic

Hickory Farms

IAM3F Activewear

Woodstickers

Hitches & Glitches UAE

$599 USD starting price (~AED 2,200)

$5.8B UAE eCommerce market size

18–22 Days to go live

VAT 5% FTA-compliant every store

The UAE eCommerce Market Is Worth $5.8 Billion — Your Store Needs to Be Built to Win Its Share

The UAE has one of the highest eCommerce penetration rates in the Middle East — a market driven by high smartphone usage, a cosmopolitan population with strong purchasing power, and a digital-first culture across all demographics. Dubai shoppers expect to find what they want online, pay with PayTabs, and receive their order within 24–48 hours.

But winning in UAE eCommerce requires more than a Shopify account. UAE shoppers need PayTabs or Telr at checkout — not just international gateways that UAE bank cards frequently decline. Prices must be displayed in AED. VAT invoicing must comply with Federal Tax Authority requirements. Arabic-speaking customers — UAE nationals, GCC visitors, and a large Arabic-speaking expat community — need a properly configured bilingual storefront. And WhatsApp Business integration is non-negotiable in a market where customers use WhatsApp to ask pre-purchase questions before committing to any order.

Elephyn Labs has built eCommerce stores for Mosh Australia, Moon Magic, Hickory Farms, IAM3F Activewear, and built digital solutions for Hitches & Glitches — the UAE's largest home maintenance company. We know exactly what UAE shoppers expect and how to build an eCommerce store that converts across the Middle East.

💳 PayTabs & Telr included

🌐 Arabic/English bilingual

🧾 5% VAT FTA-compliant

💬 WhatsApp integration

🛒 Google Shopping UAE ready

Fashion & Abayas Beauty & Skincare Perfume & Oud Health & Supplements Dates & Food Gifts Jewellery & Gold Homewares & Decor Sporting Goods Electronics Kids & Baby Corporate Gifts Artisan & Craft

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Mobile eCommerce checkout UAE — PayTabs Telr

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eCommerce stores built for UAE businesses — PayTabs-ready, bilingual Arabic/English, VAT-compliant, mobile-first

What We Build Into Every UAE eCommerce Store

Every eCommerce store we build for a UAE business is configured for Middle East shoppers, UAE payment methods, and Google UAE from day one:

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PayTabs & Telr Integration

Both UAE payment gateways fully integrated and tested. PayTabs for most UAE small businesses. Telr for multi-currency and high-volume stores. AED currency configured throughout.

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Bilingual Arabic/English Storefront

Fully bilingual product pages, checkout, and customer emails — proper right-to-left Arabic layout included. Reach UAE nationals and Arabic-speaking customers across the Middle East.

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5% VAT FTA-Compliant

VAT-inclusive AED pricing and Federal Tax Authority compliant invoicing. Your store generates FTA-compliant VAT receipts automatically for every transaction — from day one.

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WhatsApp Business Integration

WhatsApp chat button on every page. UAE customers use WhatsApp to ask pre-purchase questions — having it visible converts significantly more UAE browsers into buyers.

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Google Shopping UAE Setup

Product feed configured for Google Shopping UAE — AED pricing, schema markup, and SEO-optimised product pages from launch. Start appearing in UAE Google Shopping within weeks.

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Mobile-First Checkout

UAE has among the world's highest smartphone usage rates. Every checkout is built mobile-first — fast, clean, and frictionless — with Apple Pay and Samsung Pay available.

Shopify or WooCommerce — Which Is Right for Your UAE Business?

Both platforms work well for UAE eCommerce. The right choice depends on your business needs:

Shopify

Best for simplicity & speed

Hosted platform — Shopify handles security and updates. Native PayTabs integration. Best for getting started quickly in the UAE market.

Native PayTabs & Telr integration
AED multi-currency built in
Fastest to launch — 18–22 days
Easy to manage without developers
Best for fashion, beauty, lifestyle UAE
Monthly platform fee (~AED 110–290/mo)

✓ Best for most UAE businesses starting out

WooCommerce

Best for ownership & flexibility

Self-hosted on WordPress — complete ownership, no monthly platform fees, maximum flexibility for custom UAE requirements.

No monthly platform fees
Complete store ownership
PayTabs, Telr, and custom gateways
Maximum SEO flexibility
Better for complex B2B or custom needs
Lower long-term total cost

✓ Best for UAE businesses wanting full ownership

Tell us about your business and we will recommend the right platform — free, no obligation.

eCommerce Stores We've Built — Real Brands, Real Results

Men's Health · Australia

Mosh Australia

Australia's leading online men's health brand — full Shopify with subscription products, compliant checkout, and mobile-first performance for high traffic.

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Jewellery · Global

Moon Magic

Global crystal jewellery brand — Shopify with large catalogue, multi-currency, and polished mobile shopping for international and Middle East audiences.

ShopifyMulti-currencyGlobal

Home Services · UAE

Hitches & Glitches

UAE's largest home maintenance company — full digital solution with bilingual Arabic/English, UAE-specific booking, and optimised for Google UAE searches.

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Activewear · Global

IAM3F Activewear

Fitness apparel brand — Shopify with size and colour variants, international shipping, and mobile-first design for global audiences including the Middle East.

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eCommerce store checkout UAE — PayTabs WooCommerce

Why Most UAE eCommerce Stores Fail to Convert

PayTabs not integrated — UAE bank cards frequently decline on Stripe-only checkouts. PayTabs is the expected payment method for UAE shoppers.
No Arabic version — invisible to the significant UAE Arabic-speaking market who search and prefer to shop in Arabic.
VAT not configured — FTA non-compliant invoicing creates regulatory risk for VAT-registered UAE businesses.
No WhatsApp button — UAE customers ask pre-purchase questions on WhatsApp. No WhatsApp button means lost sales every day.
AED pricing missing — showing USD only creates friction for UAE shoppers who want to see what they are paying in their currency.
Slow mobile checkout — UAE has one of the world's highest smartphone usage rates. Slow checkout loses sales at the highest intent moment.
No Google Shopping UAE — product pages not configured for Google Shopping means invisible to buyers searching directly in Google UAE.

UAE eCommerce business owner — online store Dubai

Why UAE Businesses Choose Elephyn Labs for eCommerce Development

UAE market expertise — PayTabs, Telr, bilingual Arabic/English, VAT FTA compliance, WhatsApp. Every UAE requirement built in from day one.
Proven eCommerce portfolio — Mosh Australia, Moon Magic, IAM3F, Hickory Farms. Real stores. Real results across global markets.
Fraction of Dubai agency cost — From $599 (~AED 2,200) vs AED 10,000–AED 50,000 at Dubai agencies. Same quality, significantly lower price.
Both Shopify and WooCommerce — We build both and recommend the right platform for your UAE business needs.
Faster delivery — 18–22 days vs 8–14 weeks from Dubai eCommerce agencies.
ISO 9001:2015 certified — Consistent delivery, structured project management, every time.

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Fixed Pricing — eCommerce Website Development UAE

All prices fixed upfront. No hidden fees. USD pricing with approximate AED equivalent shown.

Starter Store

$599 USD

approx. AED 2,200

Up to 30 products
Shopify or WooCommerce
PayTabs integration
AED currency setup
5% VAT FTA-compliant
WhatsApp Business button
Arabic/English content option
Mobile-optimised theme
Basic on-page SEO
Google Analytics 4
1 month free support

⏱ Delivered in 18–22 days

What UAE eCommerce Business Owners Say

Noura A.

Abaya Brand · Dubai

★★★★★

"Every Dubai agency quoted AED 20,000–AED 40,000. Elephyn Labs built a better bilingual Shopify store in 22 days for under AED 2,500. PayTabs working perfectly, Arabic version excellent, VAT invoicing fully FTA-compliant. Exceptional."

Google Review · Verified

Khalid R.

Perfume Brand · Abu Dhabi

★★★★★

"We sell premium Arabic oud and perfumes. Needed a beautiful bilingual store with PayTabs and AED pricing. Elephyn Labs delivered exactly that — Arabic layout is perfect, WhatsApp integration excellent, and UAE customers love the checkout experience."

Google Review · Verified

Sara R.

Skincare Brand · Sharjah

★★★★★

"Migrated from a custom store to Shopify. Every product migrated perfectly. Telr integration seamless, VAT setup correct, and Arabic version drove significant new sales from UAE national customers we had never reached before."

Google Review · Verified

eCommerce Development for UAE Businesses Across Every Emirate

🏙️ Dubai

Fashion, beauty, food, luxury, lifestyle, tech.

🕌 Abu Dhabi

Corporate gifts, food, health, beauty, retail.

🎨 Sharjah

Trading, retail, food, modest fashion, artisan.

🏪 Ajman

Trading, retail, food, consumer goods.

🏔️ Ras Al Khaimah

Tourism goods, artisan, retail, food.

⚓ Fujairah

Marine supplies, tourism goods, retail.

Frequently Asked Questions — eCommerce Website Development UAE

How much does eCommerce website development cost in the UAE?

Elephyn Labs builds eCommerce websites for UAE businesses from $599 USD — approximately AED 2,200. A Growth store with PayTabs and Telr, full bilingual Arabic/English, VAT-compliant checkout, Google Shopping UAE, and abandoned cart recovery starts from $999 USD (~AED 3,670). Dubai eCommerce agencies typically charge AED 10,000–AED 50,000+ for the same scope. All our prices are fixed upfront.

Do you integrate PayTabs and Telr into UAE eCommerce stores?

Yes. PayTabs and Telr are included in every UAE eCommerce store we build. PayTabs is best for most UAE small businesses — simple, trusted, and widely accepted. Telr is better for businesses needing multi-currency and AED 50,000+ monthly processing. We integrate both and advise which is right for your specific business.

Do you build bilingual Arabic and English eCommerce stores?

Yes. We build fully bilingual stores in Arabic and English — proper right-to-left Arabic product pages, Arabic checkout, and Arabic customer emails. This is not Google Translate — it is proper Arabic content that reads naturally and ranks on Google for Arabic eCommerce searches across the UAE and wider Middle East.

How do you handle VAT on UAE eCommerce stores?

We configure 5% VAT-inclusive pricing and Federal Tax Authority compliant invoicing for all UAE eCommerce stores. Your store generates FTA-compliant VAT receipts automatically for every transaction. This is configured correctly from day one — you are FTA-compliant from the moment your store goes live.

Shopify or WooCommerce — which is right for my UAE business?

Shopify is better for most UAE small businesses starting out — hosted, easy to manage, with native PayTabs integration. WooCommerce is better for businesses wanting complete ownership, no monthly platform fees, and maximum flexibility. We build both and recommend the right choice for your specific business at no charge.

How long does it take to build an eCommerce store in the UAE?

Starter stores are delivered in 18–22 days. Growth stores take 22–28 days. Compare this to Dubai eCommerce agency timelines of 8–14 weeks. You will be selling online in under a month from the day you brief us.

Do you add WhatsApp integration to UAE eCommerce stores?

Yes. WhatsApp Business integration is included in every UAE eCommerce store. UAE customers use WhatsApp to ask pre-purchase questions, track orders, and request support. A WhatsApp chat button measurably increases conversion rates in the UAE market — we include it at no extra charge.

Can you migrate my existing UAE store to Shopify or WooCommerce?

Yes. We handle migrations from any platform — custom stores, Wix, Squarespace, Magento, BigCommerce, and UAE-specific platforms. All products, customer data, and order history are migrated with 301 redirects to protect your Google UAE rankings throughout the transition.

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Tell us about your products and business. We will come back with a clear platform recommendation, a fixed price in AED and USD, and a delivery date — usually within a few hours.

No lock-in contracts. No sales pressure. PayTabs, bilingual Arabic & VAT-ready from day one.

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