UAE · Dubai
Shopify Developer for UAE & Dubai Brands
Shopify stores for UAE brands, with AED pricing, Arabic and right-to-left layouts, VAT and Gulf payment options, built by a team whose day overlaps with yours.
Quick answer
Lazapi is a Shopify development agency with locations in Kozhikode (Kerala), Bangalore and the UAE, working with brands in Dubai and across the UAE. We set up AED pricing, Arabic and right-to-left storefronts, VAT, local payment and buy-now-pay-later options such as Tabby and Tamara, and Gulf shipping, with working hours that overlap the full UAE business day.
Set up for the UAE
The Gulf-specific details we configure and test.
- AED pricing and Shopify Markets
- Arabic content and right-to-left layouts
- VAT settings (confirm obligations with your accountant)
- Tabby and Tamara buy-now-pay-later
- Card payments and cash on delivery
- Gulf courier integrations
- WhatsApp commerce
- Selling across the GCC
Working together remotely
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Free consultation
A video call at a time that suits your working day.
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Written scope
Pages, features, integrations, timeline and a fixed quote.
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Build with previews
You review progress through preview links and a shared board.
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Launch and support
Go-live, training and an optional monthly support plan.
What UAE brands should plan for
Arabic is more than translation
A right-to-left store needs mirrored layouts, Arabic-friendly fonts, and checks on sliders, icons and forms. Check that your theme and apps support RTL before committing, because this is often where off-the-shelf setups fall short.
Payments and instalments
Customers in the region often expect card payments, cash on delivery and instalment options such as Tabby or Tamara. Confirm availability, eligibility and fees directly with each provider for your business.
VAT and free zones
The UAE applies VAT at a standard 5%, with a mandatory registration threshold for businesses above a set turnover. Your company structure and free-zone status can affect your obligations, so confirm them with your accountant.
Selling across the GCC
Each GCC country has its own tax rules, customs and delivery times. Shopify Markets can handle currencies and localised pricing, but duties and delivery promises need checking country by country.
Questions from UAE brands
Do you meet clients in person?
Yes. Lazapi has a UAE location, so in-person meetings can be arranged. Day-to-day work runs by video call and a shared board, and our working day overlaps the whole UAE business day.
Which time zone do you work in?
We work on UAE time and Indian Standard Time, which is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead, so our working days overlap almost completely.
Can you set up local payments and taxes?
Yes. We set up card payments, Tabby and Tamara, cash on delivery where appropriate, AED pricing and VAT settings, and test checkout before launch.
How do we get started?
Book a free consultation or request a free store audit. We’ll learn about your store and goals, then send a written scope and quote.
Can one store sell in both Arabic and English?
Yes. Shopify supports multiple languages on one store, although the theme and apps must handle right-to-left layouts properly. We test this on real pages before launch.
Let’s talk about your Shopify store
Tell us where the store is today and where you want it to be. We’ll reply with clear next steps and a written quote.