Ecommerce That Sells in Dubai.
Burj Code is Dubai’s premier ecommerce website development company — building custom online stores, headless commerce platforms, Shopify & Medusa stores for ambitious UAE brands. AED payments, Arabic support, sub-second checkout. AED 1.2B+ in client GMV processed.
Your Store
LUXE Dubai
luxe.ae · Headless commerce
Gold Watch
AED 4,200
Silk Scarf
AED 890
Cart Total
AED 5,090
⚡ Checkout in 0.8s · Tabby · Apple Pay
The Ecommerce Website Development Company Dubai Trusts.
The UAE ecommerce market is worth AED 28 billion and growing 25% year over year. Dubai sits at the centre — with the highest online spend per capita in the Middle East. If your ecommerce store isn’t fast, mobile-first, AED-payment-ready, and Arabic-supported, you’re losing sales to competitors who invested in proper ecommerce development.
At Burj Code, we are Dubai’s dedicated ecommerce website development company — engineering custom online stores, headless commerce platforms, Shopify Plus stores, and Medusa-powered marketplaces for ambitious UAE brands. We don’t ship bloated WordPress WooCommerce themes. We ship high-conversion ecommerce experiences that load in under a second, accept every AED payment method, and turn browsers into buyers.
Our team of 18 ecommerce engineers, designers, and conversion specialists works from our Dubai Media City HQ alongside the region’s leading retailers, luxury brands, F&B chains, and direct-to-consumer startups. We build on Shopify Plus, Medusa, Next.js Commerce, Stripe, Tabby, Network International, and Tap Pay — the same stack used by Noon, Ounass, and Sivvi.
Whether you need a custom Shopify Plus store for a Dubai fashion brand, a headless commerce platform for a regional retailer, a B2B ecommerce portal for a UAE distributor, or a multi-vendor marketplace for the GCC market — Burj Code is your ecommerce development partner in Dubai.
Ecommerce Stores Shipped
For UAE & GCC brands
AED GMV Processed
For our clients
Avg Conversion Rate
vs 1.5% industry avg
Checkout Load Time
Sub-second = more sales
What Is Ecommerce Development?
Ecommerce development is the engineering discipline of building online stores — software that lets customers browse products, add to cart, pay, and receive orders. It spans the storefront (what customers see), the commerce engine (inventory/orders/payments), payment integration, and fulfillment.
Modern ecommerce isn’t a basic WordPress plugin anymore. It’s a serious engineering practice using platforms like Shopify Plus, Medusa, and headless commerce architectures — the same tech powering Ounass, Sivvi, and Noon.
At Burj Code, we cover the full ecommerce stack — from the product database schema to the checkout conversion optimization. One team, one Dubai roof, one accountable partner for your entire online store.
Storefront
The customer-facing ecommerce website — product pages, collections, search, cart, checkout. Where browsing becomes buying.
Commerce Engine
The backend that powers your store — inventory, orders, payments, shipping, taxes. Shopify, Medusa, or custom.
Payment Integration
AED payment gateways — Stripe, Tabby, Network International, Tap Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, COD.
Fulfillment & Logistics
Shipping integrations — Aramex, DHL, Emirates Post. Inventory sync, order tracking, returns management.
Eight Ecommerce Services. One Goal: Revenue.
Custom Ecommerce Stores
Bespoke online stores built on Next.js, Medusa, or custom stack. No templates. 100% tailored to your brand and workflow.
Shopify Plus Development
Shopify Plus stores, custom themes, apps, and checkout extensions. The enterprise-grade Shopify experience.
Headless Commerce
Decoupled storefront + commerce engine. Sub-second load times, omnichannel, future-proof. For serious scale.
Multi-Vendor Marketplaces
Amazon-style marketplaces with multiple sellers, vendor dashboards, commission splits. Like Noon for your niche.
B2B Ecommerce Portals
B2B ordering portals, customer-specific pricing, bulk ordering, ERP integration. For distributors & wholesalers.
Ecommerce Mobile Apps
Native iOS & Android shopping apps. Push notifications, in-app payments, loyalty programs.
Ecommerce SEO
Product page SEO, schema markup, faceted nav, site speed. Rank for high-intent product keywords.
Conversion Optimization
CRO audits, A/B testing, checkout optimization, cart recovery. Turn more browsers into buyers.
Four Platforms. Right Tool for the Job.
We’re platform-agnostic. We pick the right commerce engine for your use case — not the one we have a partnership with.
Shopify Plus
Enterprise Shopify. Best for fast-launch brands with standard ecommerce needs.
Best for
Fashion, beauty, lifestyle
From AED 60K
Medusa
Open-source headless commerce. Full source code ownership. Maximum customization.
Best for
Custom workflows, multi-vendor
From AED 120K
Next.js Commerce
Fully custom headless storefront on Next.js + any backend. Maximum performance.
Best for
High-traffic, complex UX
From AED 180K
Custom Build
Bespoke commerce engine from scratch. Total control, total ownership.
Best for
Unique business models, marketplaces
From AED 300K
Ecommerce for 8 UAE Verticals.
Fashion & Apparel
Luxury fashion, streetwear, modest fashion. Size guides, lookbooks, wishlist, AR try-on.
Beauty & Cosmetics
Skincare, makeup, fragrances. Subscription boxes, shade finders, loyalty programs.
Electronics
Consumer electronics, gadgets. Spec comparisons, warranty, trade-in programs.
Grocery & F&B
Online grocery, meal kits, specialty foods. Delivery slots, subscriptions, recipes.
Luxury & Jewelry
High-end jewelry, watches. Concierge, certificates, white-glove delivery.
Health & Pharmacy
Pharmacy, supplements, wellness. DHA-compliant, prescription uploads.
B2B & Wholesale
Distributor portals, bulk ordering, customer-specific pricing, ERP integration.
Marketplaces
Multi-vendor platforms. Vendor dashboards, commission splits, ratings, escrow.
Every Payment Method UAE Customers Use.
We integrate every major payment gateway used in the UAE. Cart abandonment drops 22% when customers see their preferred payment method at checkout.
Stripe
Global card payments, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Tabby
Buy now, pay later — UAE’s #1 BNPL
Network International
UAE’s largest acquirer, all local cards
Tap Pay
MENA-focused, all payment methods
Checkout.com
Enterprise payments, 150+ currencies
Apple Pay
One-tap checkout on iOS
Google Pay
One-tap checkout on Android
Cash on Delivery
Still 35% of UAE ecommerce orders
From Concept to Launch in 14 Weeks.
Discovery & Strategy
We map your products, target customers, competitors, and conversion goals. Choose the right platform. Build a sprint plan.
Design & UX
Wireframes → Figma prototypes → polished UI in our Dubai-luxury aesthetic. Mobile-first, conversion-optimized, Arabic-ready.
Development
Storefront, commerce engine, payment integration, shipping, admin dashboard. Two-week sprints with weekly demos.
Data Migration
Migrate products, customers, orders, and content from your existing platform. Zero data loss. SEO redirects in place.
QA & Launch
Cross-device testing, payment sandbox testing, load testing, security audit. Zero-downtime go-live with rollback plan.
Growth & Optimization
CRO experiments, A/B testing, feature additions, performance tuning. Optional retainer. Or your team takes over.
Online Stores Shipping for Dubai’s Giants.
AED 8.4M GMV in year one
Dubai Luxury Fashion Brand
Built a Shopify Plus store for a Dubai luxury fashion brand. Arabic + English, Tabby BNPL, sub-second checkout. AED 8.4M in GMV in year one. 3.8% conversion rate (vs 1.5% industry avg).
AED 8.4M
GMV Y1
3.8%
Conversion
AED 1,840
AOV
AED 4.2M online revenue Y1
Regional Retail Chain
Headless commerce on Medusa + Next.js. Sub-second checkout, AED payments, Arabic support. AED 4.2M in online revenue in year one. 18% cart recovery rate.
AED 4.2M
Revenue Y1
18%
Cart Recovery
AED 420
AOV
12K active subscribers in 6 months
UAE Beauty Subscription
Custom subscription ecommerce platform. Monthly beauty boxes, shade finder, loyalty program. 12K active subscribers in 6 months. 94% retention rate.
12K
Subscribers
94%
Retention
AED 580K
MRR
340 vendors, AED 28M GMV
GCC B2B Marketplace
Multi-vendor B2B marketplace for GCC. Vendor dashboards, commission splits, bulk ordering, ERP integration. 340 vendors onboarded. AED 28M in GMV processed.
340
Vendors
AED 28M
GMV
8-15%
Commission
Everything You Need to Sell Online.
Ecommerce SEO Built-In
Schema markup, clean URLs, fast load times, optimized product pages. Rank for high-intent product keywords.
Sub-Second Checkout
Optimized checkout flow that loads in under 1 second. Every 0.1s improvement = 1% more conversions.
Mobile-First Design
68% of UAE ecommerce is mobile. Your store is built mobile-first — not mobile-adapted.
Arabic + English (RTL)
Native bilingual storefronts. RTL layout done right. Arabic typography that converts.
Shipping Integration
Aramex, DHL, Emirates Post, Shipa. Real-time rates, tracking, returns automation.
Analytics & Insights
GA4, ecommerce tracking, funnel analysis, cohort analysis. Know exactly what’s working.
Cart Recovery
Automated email + WhatsApp cart recovery. Recovers 15-25% of abandoned carts.
Security & Compliance
PCI DSS compliant, SSL, fraud detection, PDPL-compliant data handling. Safe for your customers.
Three Ways to Build an Online Store. One Wins.
Burj Code
Custom Build
Shopify
SaaS
Wix / Squarespace
DIY
From Starter Store to Enterprise Commerce.
Starter Store
For small UAE brands
one-time · 6–8 weeks
- Shopify Plus setup
- Up to 100 products
- Custom theme
- 2 payment gateways
- Arabic + English
- Basic SEO setup
- 30 days post-launch support
Growth Store
For scaling Dubai brands
one-time · 10–14 weeks
- Shopify Plus or Medusa
- Up to 1,000 products
- Custom design + UX
- All UAE payment gateways
- Arabic + English + 1 more
- Advanced SEO + CRO
- Cart recovery automation
- Admin dashboard
- 90 days post-launch support
- Dedicated PM + weekly demos
Enterprise Commerce
For large UAE retailers
retainer · 4–9 months
- Headless / custom build
- Unlimited products
- Custom design system
- All gateways + custom
- Multi-language
- Multi-vendor or B2B features
- ERP / CRM integration
- Advanced analytics + CRO
- 12 months priority support
- Source code ownership
- Dedicated engineering team
UAE Brands That Sell With Us.
“AED 8.4M in GMV year one. 3.8% conversion rate. Burj Code built us a Shopify Plus store that outperforms competitors 5x our size. Best ecommerce developers in Dubai.”
Layla Al Rashid
Founder, Dubai Luxury Fashion
“Our headless commerce site does AED 4.2M/year. Sub-second checkout. Arabic support. The ROI was 12x in year one. I’ve fired two other agencies before Burj Code.”
Omar Khoury
CEO, Regional Retail Chain
“12K subscribers in 6 months. 94% retention. Custom subscription platform. The engineering quality is genuinely best-in-class.”
Sarah Mitchell
Founder, UAE Beauty Subscription
“340 vendors. AED 28M GMV. Multi-vendor B2B marketplace. Burj Code built something that scaled from day one. Couldn’t have done it on Shopify.”
Khalid Al Mansoori
Founder, GCC B2B Marketplace
Questions Dubai Founders Actually Ask.
Dubai ecommerce development costs range from AED 30K for a basic Shopify setup to AED 2M+ for enterprise custom marketplaces. Burj Code plans: Starter AED 60K, Growth AED 220K, Enterprise AED 600K+. The right budget depends on platform choice, product count, custom features, and scale.
It depends. Shopify Plus is great for fast-launch brands with standard needs — lower upfront cost, faster launch. Custom headless commerce wins when: (1) you need unique UX, (2) you want full source code ownership, (3) you need B2B or multi-vendor features, (4) you want maximum performance, (5) you want zero monthly SaaS fees long-term. We help you decide during discovery.
Starter stores: 6–8 weeks. Growth stores: 10–14 weeks. Enterprise platforms: 4–9 months. We ship fast because we use proven platforms (Shopify Plus, Medusa) and reusable components. You get a staging URL every Friday to see progress.
Yes — native Arabic + English bilingual stores with proper RTL layout, Arabic typography, and cultural localization. 45% of UAE ecommerce searches are in Arabic. If your store isn’t in Arabic, you’re missing half the market. We have native Arabic designers and engineers on staff.
All major UAE payment methods: Stripe, Tabby (BNPL), Network International, Tap Pay, Checkout.com, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Cash on Delivery. We also integrate regional gateways like PayTabs, Telr, and Moyasar for the wider GCC market.
Yes. We’ve migrated stores from WooCommerce, Magento, Wix, Shopify, and custom platforms. We handle product migration, customer data, order history, URL redirects (to preserve SEO), and content. Zero data loss, zero SEO ranking drop. Most migrations complete in 2–3 weeks as part of a larger rebuild.
Yes. All plans include post-launch support (30/90/365 days depending on plan). After that, we offer monthly retainers (AED 4K–25K) for updates, monitoring, security patches, CRO experiments, and new features. Or your team takes over — full source code and documentation are yours.
Three things: (1) We’re engineer-first — senior engineers, not project managers outsourcing, (2) We’re platform-agnostic — we pick Shopify, Medusa, or custom based on your needs, not our partnerships, (3) Dubai-based — walk into our Media City office. We also guarantee sub-second checkout, AED payment integration, native Arabic support, and source code ownership.
Ready to Build Your Online Store?
Tell us about your products and target market. We’ll reply within 24 hours with a free 30-minute consult, platform recommendation, and honest budget range.
Free 30-min consult
With a senior ecommerce engineer
NDA on day 1
Your business model is confidential
Platform recommendation
Shopify vs Medusa vs Custom — honest advice