Shopify Pricing in AED (2026): Which Plan Fits Your UAE Store?
Shopify plan prices in UAE dirhams (Starter, Basic, Grow, Advanced and Plus), the differences between them, UAE transaction fees, and when upgrading pays off.
Short answer: at the time of writing, Shopify's core plans cost about AED 107 a month for Basic (billed yearly), AED 290 for Grow, AED 1,098 for Advanced, and Plus starts from about $2,300. Most new UAE stores start on Basic and move to Grow once monthly sales pass roughly AED 18,000, because the transaction fee drops from 2% to 1%.
Prices in AED
USD prices converted at about AED 3.67 to the dollar:
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed yearly (per month) | Transaction fee with an external gateway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | about $5 (≈ AED 18) | — | Selling via links and social only |
| Basic | $39 (≈ AED 143) | $29 (≈ AED 107) | about 2% |
| Grow | $105 (≈ AED 386) | $79 (≈ AED 290) | about 1% |
| Advanced | $399 (≈ AED 1,465) | $299 (≈ AED 1,098) | about 0.6% |
| Plus | from about $2,300 | — | Negotiated |
Always confirm current prices on Shopify's official pricing page. Shopify sometimes runs offers for the first months on new stores.
Why transaction fees matter in the UAE
Shopify Payments isn't available to UAE merchants, so every order is paid through an external gateway, and Shopify adds a transaction fee based on your plan on top of the gateway's own fee. Details in Shopify payment gateways in the UAE.
What each plan is for
Starter
For selling through product links on Instagram, WhatsApp and TikTok without a full store. Not suitable for a brand that wants a real store.
Basic
Everything a new store needs: a full storefront, unlimited products, discount codes, basic reports and a limited number of staff accounts. Right for most stores in their first year.
Grow
More detailed reports, more staff accounts and lower transaction fees. Right when sales or the team grow.
Advanced
Advanced reports, more staff accounts and the lowest transaction fee among the standard plans. For high-volume stores.
Plus
For large brands: checkout customisation, multiple stores, advanced automation and B2B tools. Usually once sales reach millions of dirhams a year.
When should you upgrade? A simple calculation
On yearly billing:
- Basic to Grow: you pay about AED 183 more a month and save 1% of sales. Break-even: about AED 18,300 in monthly sales.
- Grow to Advanced: you pay about AED 808 more and save 0.4%. Break-even: about AED 202,000 a month, unless you need Advanced's features for their own sake.
Monthly or yearly?
Yearly billing saves about 25%. Monthly is better while you're still testing the idea. Our advice: start monthly for the first couple of months, then switch to yearly once you're confident.
Costs not included in the plan
- Payment gateway fees (usually 2%–3.5%).
- Apps (from nothing to over AED 1,000 a month).
- A paid theme or custom design.
- Your domain.
The full picture is in Shopify store cost in the UAE.
FAQ
How much is Shopify in the UAE in AED?
Basic is about AED 107 a month billed yearly, or AED 143 billed monthly, at the time of writing.
Can I pay Shopify in dirhams?
The subscription is billed in USD and charged to your card at the equivalent amount. Your store itself can display prices and sell in AED as normal.
Which plan should I choose for my first store?
Basic in most cases. Upgrade to Grow when monthly sales pass about AED 18,000 or you need more staff accounts.
Is there a free trial?
Shopify usually offers a short trial and promotions for the first months. Check the current offer on its website.