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E-COMMERCE MARKETING IN ABU DHABI

Abu Dhabi's e-commerce market is growing rapidly, driven by government digital transformation initiatives and increasing consumer comfort with online shopping. While smaller than Dubai's market, Abu Dhabi offers significant opportunity — particularly in categories like grocery delivery, home services, and specialty retail. Our e-commerce services in Abu Dhabi help brands capture this growing demand.

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THE ABU DHABI MARKET

WHY ABU DHABI MATTERS.

Abu Dhabi is the UAE's capital and largest emirate by area, with a rapidly diversifying economy moving beyond oil into tourism, technology, culture, and finance. The emirate's push towards economic diversification — through initiatives like ADGM, Hub71, and major cultural projects — has created a growing market for digital marketing services. Abu Dhabi's business environment tends toward longer decision cycles and higher contract values, particularly in government, energy, and institutional sectors.

3.2M+ population with high smartphone adoption

Government-led digital transformation driving B2B demand

46% year-on-year growth in e-commerce transactions

KEY INDUSTRIES

Government & Public SectorOil, Gas & EnergyHealthcare & EducationTourism & CultureTechnology & Startups

LOCAL CHALLENGES

WHAT MAKES ABU DHABI DIFFERENT.

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Smaller total addressable market requiring efficient customer acquisition strategies

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Government e-procurement platforms creating B2B e-commerce opportunities

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Logistics considerations — separate delivery networks from Dubai-based fulfilment centres

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Less established local influencer and affiliate marketing ecosystem

WHAT WE DELIVER

E-COMMERCE MARKETING SERVICES.

Shopping Campaign Management

Product Feed Optimisation

Email & SMS Marketing

Conversion Rate Optimisation

Marketplace Management

Analytics & Attribution

AED 28M+

Revenue generated for e-commerce clients

4.8x

Average ROAS on shopping campaigns

34%

Average increase in conversion rate

HOW WE WORK

OUR PROCESS.

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Audit your store, analytics, and current marketing for quick wins

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Optimise product feeds, tracking, and on-site conversion elements

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Launch paid shopping campaigns and automated email flows

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Scale winning campaigns while testing new channels and audiences

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Report on revenue, ROAS, and customer acquisition metrics

CASE STUDY

REAL RESULTS.

E-commerce

Beauty & Skincare Brand

Built full e-commerce marketing stack — Google Shopping, Meta catalogues, Klaviyo email flows, and CRO — growing monthly revenue from AED 40K to AED 175K.

AED 2.1M revenue in 12 months

FAQs

QUESTIONS ABOUT E-COMMERCE MARKETING IN ABU DHABI.

Is e-commerce growing in Abu Dhabi?

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Yes — Abu Dhabi has seen 46% year-on-year growth in e-commerce transactions. Government initiatives pushing cashless payments and digital services are accelerating adoption across demographics.

Should Abu Dhabi e-commerce brands sell on Noon or Amazon?

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Both platforms have strong presence in Abu Dhabi. We recommend starting with Noon for local relevance, then expanding to Amazon.ae. Your own Shopify store should always be the foundation.

How do you market e-commerce to Abu Dhabi's audience specifically?

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We geo-target ads to Abu Dhabi, create location-specific promotions, and leverage local delivery speed advantages. Content is tailored to Abu Dhabi's audience preferences and purchasing behaviour.

LET'S TALK.

Ready to grow your business in Abu Dhabi? Get in touch for a free consultation and honest advice.

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