E-commerce Website Development in Dubai

We build online stores on Shopify, WooCommerce and Laravel for brands across the UAE. Payment gateways, Arabic and English, delivery and VAT are all set up before launch, so you can take orders from day one.

  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Custom Laravel
  • UAE Payment Gateways
  • Arabic & English
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Online stores we’ve built

Electronics, fragrances, cosmetics, home furnishings and food. Each store was designed, built and launched by our in-house team.

Planning a new store or a redesign?

Tell us what you sell and we’ll suggest the right platform and plan.

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What we build

Your first online store, your shop going online, or an established brand selling across the GCC. We handle the design, the build and everything the store needs to connect to: payments, delivery and your marketing tools.

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Zensual Cosmetics online store designed and built by MainStream, shown on a laptop

Shopify stores

Custom themes, apps and settings for brands that want a hosted store that’s quick to launch and easy to run.

WooCommerce stores

WordPress-based stores you fully own. A good fit when you want blog content and products on one site.

Custom stores (Laravel)

For complex catalogues, B2B pricing, subscriptions or checkout flows that Shopify and WooCommerce can’t handle.

Redesigns and migrations

Moving from Magento, OpenCart or an old theme. Products, customers, orders and SEO redirects all come across.

Payments and shipping

UAE payment gateways, Apple Pay, Tabby, Tamara and cash on delivery, plus courier rates and tracking.

Marketplaces

Multi-vendor stores with seller accounts, commissions, vendor dashboards and split orders.

What every UAE store needs

Shoppers here expect local payment options, quick delivery, Arabic and a fast checkout on their phone. We set all of it up so you can focus on selling.

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Online store design and checkout for UAE shoppers

UAE payment gateways

Telr, Network International, PayTabs, Stripe, Apple Pay and more.

Pay later

Tabby and Tamara instalments at checkout.

Arabic and English

Both languages, with a proper right-to-left Arabic layout.

Delivery and COD

Courier connections, delivery zones, live rates and cash on delivery.

VAT

5% UAE VAT set up on prices, checkout and invoices.

Stock and orders

Products, variants, orders and returns in one dashboard.

WhatsApp updates

Order confirmations and abandoned-cart reminders on WhatsApp.

Tracking

GA4, Meta Pixel and conversion tracking from day one.

Choosing the right e-commerce platform: Shopify, WooCommerce or custom Laravel

Shopify, WooCommerce or custom?

There’s no single right answer. We’ll recommend the platform that fits your products, budget and plans. Whichever you choose, you get an easy dashboard for products, orders and stock.

Not sure which one fits? Ask us for a free recommendation.

Shopify

Best for: Brands that want to launch fast and focus on selling.

  • Fully hosted, secure and reliable
  • Huge app ecosystem
  • Easy for teams to manage

Keep in mind: Monthly platform fee and app costs

WooCommerce

Best for: Businesses that want full control and a content-rich website.

  • You own the site and data
  • Unlimited design flexibility
  • Strong for content and SEO

Keep in mind: Needs hosting, updates and care

Custom (Laravel)

Best for: Complex catalogues, B2B, marketplaces and unique workflows.

  • Built exactly around your process
  • Connects to your ERP, POS and CRM
  • No platform limits

Keep in mind: Higher upfront investment

How a store project runs

Four steps, with a schedule and milestones agreed before we start.

E-commerce website project by the MainStream team in Dubai
  1. Discover

    We look at your products, customers, competitors and margins, then recommend a platform.

  2. Design

    Mobile-first page designs, focused on easy browsing and a short checkout people trust.

  3. Build

    We build the store, upload products and connect payments, delivery, VAT and tracking.

  4. Launch

    We test everything, go live and train your team, then keep supporting and improving the store.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions we hear most often on first calls. If yours isn’t here, just ask us.

How much does an online store cost in Dubai?

It depends on the platform, how many products you have, the design and what needs connecting, such as payment gateways, couriers or an ERP. After a free call we give you a fixed quote with no hidden extras.

Shopify or WooCommerce: which is better for me?

Shopify suits brands that want a hosted store that’s quick to launch and simple to run. WooCommerce suits businesses that want to own everything and run a full WordPress site alongside the store. For complex catalogues or custom workflows we build on Laravel. We’ll recommend one once we understand your products and plans.

Which payment gateways can you set up in the UAE?

Telr, Network International, PayTabs, Stripe, Apple Pay and Google Pay, pay-later options like Tabby and Tamara, and cash on delivery. The final choice depends on your platform and your bank.

Can my store be in Arabic and English?

Yes. We build stores in both languages, with a proper right-to-left Arabic layout, translated product content and a language switch.

How long does it take to build an online store?

Most stores go live in 6 to 10 weeks, depending on how many products you have, any custom features and the integrations. We agree a schedule with milestones before we start.

Can you move my existing store to a new platform?

Yes. We move products, categories, customers and orders from Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento or OpenCart, and set up redirects so you keep your Google rankings.

Will my store work well on mobile and on Google?

Yes. We design for phones first and set up fast pages, clean URLs, product schema, page titles and a sitemap before launch.

Do you support the store after launch?

Yes. We handle updates, security, backups and new features, and we train your team to manage products and orders themselves.

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Tell us about your store

What do you sell, and who do you sell to? On a free call we’ll recommend a platform, give you a rough timeline and explain what’s involved.

  • Free quote
  • UAE payments and VAT set up
  • Support after launch
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