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E-COMMERCE MARKETING IN THE UAE

The UAE's e-commerce market exceeds AED 22 billion annually and continues to grow rapidly. Reaching customers across all seven emirates requires a coordinated strategy covering marketplace presence, direct-to-consumer channels, and localised marketing. Our UAE-wide e-commerce services help brands build scalable online revenue across the entire country.

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THE UAE MARKET

WHY UAE MATTERS.

The UAE is one of the most digitally mature markets in the Middle East, with a population of 10 million and internet penetration exceeding 99%. The country's seven emirates each offer distinct market dynamics, from Dubai's fast-paced commercial environment to Abu Dhabi's institutional market and the Northern Emirates' emerging opportunities. For brands operating nationally, a unified digital strategy with localised execution across emirates delivers the strongest results.

99%+ internet penetration across all seven emirates

11.5M active social media users nationwide

AED 22B+ annual e-commerce market size

KEY INDUSTRIES

Real Estate & ConstructionFinancial Services & BankingTourism & AviationRetail & E-commerceHealthcare & Education

LOCAL CHALLENGES

WHAT MAKES UAE DIFFERENT.

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Complex logistics network across seven emirates with different delivery infrastructure

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Multiple payment preferences — card, COD, Apple Pay, Tabby/Tamara BNPL

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Competition from both regional platforms and international direct-to-UAE shipping

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Tax compliance (VAT) and free zone considerations for e-commerce operations

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.

01

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 THE UAE.

How do you manage e-commerce marketing across all UAE emirates?

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We build campaigns with emirate-level geo-targeting, track performance by region, and adjust budgets based on where your strongest demand is. Fulfilment strategy is coordinated to ensure competitive delivery times nationwide.

Should UAE e-commerce brands sell on marketplaces or their own store?

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Both. Your own Shopify store should be the foundation for brand building and margin protection. Noon and Amazon.ae expand reach. We manage all channels with unified inventory and marketing strategy.

What's the biggest e-commerce opportunity in the UAE right now?

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Social commerce (especially TikTok Shop and Instagram Shopping), subscription models, and niche category stores are seeing the strongest growth. BNPL integration through Tabby and Tamara is also driving conversion rates.

LET'S TALK.

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

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