Shopify expert in Dubai for UAE and GCC brands
I'm Ali Hanif, a Dubai-based Shopify Plus Partner. I build, redesign and fix Shopify stores for brands across the UAE and GCC: bilingual Arabic/English storefronts, Tabby and Tamara checkout, local couriers, ERP and CRM integrations, and the automation that keeps a store running without manual work.
What I do for Shopify stores in the UAE
Most projects are one of these. Each is quoted against a written scope, so you know the price before work starts.
Store build or redesign
New Shopify and Shopify Plus stores, or a UX-led redesign of an existing one, built on native theme sections and metaobjects so the store stays fast.
USD 600 – 10,000Theme customisation
Liquid sections, templates, product page features and fixes on your current theme, without a full rebuild.
USD 150 – 2,000Store audit
Speed, UX, conversion and checkout review with a prioritised fix list. See real sample audits.
USD 300 – 1,500Custom apps & integrations
ERP, CRM and accounting connected to Shopify (Dolphin ERP, Zoho Books, Klaviyo, WhatsApp), plus custom apps for logic the platform lacks.
USD 1,000 – 10,000Migration to Shopify
WooCommerce, Magento, Salla and custom platforms moved to Shopify with products, customers, orders and URL redirects intact.
Ongoing management
Monthly retainers for brands that need a Shopify developer on call: updates, campaigns, new features and troubleshooting.
Built for how the GCC buys online
A UAE store needs more than a theme. These are part of the work as standard, not add-ons.
Arabic / RTL storefronts
Full right-to-left layouts with translated navigation, product data and checkout, for Arabic and English customers on one store.
BNPL, wallets & COD
Tabby, Tamara, mada, Apple Pay, local gateways and cash on delivery, set up and tested on Shopify checkout.
Local delivery & markets
UAE and GCC couriers, same-day delivery windows, emirate-based rules, and Shopify Markets for AED, SAR and multi-currency selling.
Selected UAE and GCC work
A few of the stores I've built or work on. More on the portfolio.
- Revibe · Shopify Plus refurbished-electronics marketplace for the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Arabic/English, with Tabby, Tamara and COD.
- LetsTango · Multi-category Dubai retailer with 760+ SKUs: merchandising, search and catalogue operations.
- Golf Superstore · UAE golf retailer on Shopify with Dolphin ERP integration and rich technical product data.
- ORLOV Monte Carlo · Luxury jewellery store with a custom Shopify to Zoho Books integration.
- Gard Pro · Multilingual D2C smartwatch store in six European languages.
- Fatboy UAE · Store migration to a new domain with a custom Arabic/English theme.
- JBeauty Arabia · Arabic-first Saudi store with SAR pricing, Tabby and GCC-wide shipping.
- Appétit · Dubai patisserie with same-day delivery rules across Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman.
What clients say
★★★★★ 5.0 from 45 reviews on the Shopify Partner Directory.
"Ali has been very responsive, he does the work fast and he has been reliable and knowledgeable."
"Ali was great help to us building our website, adding our collections and making sure we were all set to launch."
"All scopes completed on time and to the point. Rightly recommend."
Questions UAE brands ask
Short answers to what usually comes up before a project starts.
Who is a good Shopify expert in Dubai?
I'm a Dubai-based Shopify Plus Partner, a Shopify Partner since April 2019, rated 5.0 from 45 verified merchant reviews on the Shopify Partner Directory. I've built and fixed 150+ stores for brands across the UAE, GCC, US and Europe, including Revibe, ORLOV, Gard Pro, Golf Superstore and LetsTango.
How much does a Shopify store cost in Dubai?
Store builds and redesigns typically range from USD 600 to 10,000 depending on catalogue size, design work, languages and integrations. Theme customisation runs USD 150 to 2,000, store audits USD 300 to 1,500, and custom apps or ERP/CRM integrations USD 1,000 to 10,000. Every project is quoted against a written scope.
Can you build an Arabic and English Shopify store?
Yes. Bilingual Arabic/English storefronts with full RTL layout, translated navigation, product data and checkout are a regular part of my work, for stores such as Revibe, Fatboy UAE, JBeauty Arabia and Shams Al Sahil.
Do you set up Tabby, Tamara and cash on delivery?
Yes. Tabby and Tamara buy-now-pay-later, mada, Apple Pay, local card gateways, cash on delivery and UAE and GCC couriers are set up and tested on Shopify checkout as part of store builds.
Can you migrate my store from WooCommerce, Magento or Salla?
Yes. Products, variants, customers, orders, URLs and redirects are carried over from WooCommerce, Magento, Salla and custom platforms, so the store keeps its data and search rankings.
Do you integrate Shopify with ERP, CRM or accounting systems?
Yes. Past integrations include Dolphin ERP, Zoho Books, Klaviyo and WhatsApp, plus custom Shopify apps and Google Apps Script automations for order, inventory and reporting workflows.
Do you only work with clients in Dubai?
No. Most clients are in the UAE and wider GCC (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman), with others in the UK, Europe, the US and Pakistan. Dubai clients can also meet in person.
Have a Shopify project in the UAE?
Send your store URL and a line on what you need. I'll come back within one working day.