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Shopify stores for the Saudi market

Shopify agency for Saudi Arabia

Shopify store design for brands in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, in Arabic, with Saudi riyals, mada, Tabby and Tamara, and delivery across the Kingdom, or selling to Saudi Arabia from the UAE.

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  • ✓ Arabic and English built into the theme
  • ✓ Launch in 5–7 business days
  • ✓ Fixed price from AED 2,000
  • ✓ 6 months of support

Saudi Arabia is the Gulf's largest ecommerce market. We design Shopify stores for brands in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and across the Kingdom, and for UAE brands that want to sell to Saudi Arabia. The whole process runs online.

Shopify, Salla or Zid for the Saudi market?

Salla and Zid are strong Saudi platforms for selling locally. Shopify stands out when you want custom design, selling to several countries, or precise ad tracking on Snapchat and TikTok. See Shopify vs Salla and Shopify vs Zid.

What a store for the Saudi market needs

Riyals and VAT

Prices in Saudi riyals, with 15% VAT included or clearly stated.

Payments

  • mada: the most widely used local card network. Support depends on your chosen gateway, so confirm it.
  • Tamara and Tabby: instalments are very popular, and Tamara is especially strong in Saudi Arabia.
  • Apple Pay and cards.

Shipping

Couriers covering the Kingdom such as SMSA, Aramex, Saudi Post and others, with clear delivery times per city.

Marketing

Snapchat is very strong in Saudi Arabia, and Saudi-dialect content makes a difference. See Snapchat and TikTok ads.

Seasons

Ramadan and both Eids, Saudi National Day (23 September), Founding Day (22 February) and White Friday.

A Saudi brand, or a UAE brand selling to Saudi Arabia?

  • A brand registered in Saudi Arabia: a fully local store, with Saudi payment, shipping and tax arrangements.
  • A UAE brand selling to Saudi Arabia: cross-border sales with customs and international shipping, or stock inside Saudi Arabia as orders grow. See selling to Saudi Arabia from the UAE.

FAQ

Do you build stores for clients inside Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Everything runs online, from the call to handover and training.

Is mada available on Shopify?

Through payment gateways that support mada with Shopify. We confirm support with the right gateway for you.

How much does it cost?

Packages start at AED 2,000 (about SAR 2,040) at a fixed price. See our packages.

Can you build one store for the UAE and Saudi Arabia?

Yes, with separate markets and currencies in one store, or separate stores on Shopify Plus for larger brands.

Related guides

Selling to Saudi Arabia From a UAE Store: Shipping, Customs, VAT and Payments

A practical guide to selling from your UAE store to customers in Saudi Arabia, covering shipping, customs duties and 15% VAT, currency, Tabby and Tamara, and when to open Saudi stock or a Saudi entity.

Shopify vs Salla: Which Is Better for UAE and Gulf Stores?

An honest comparison of Shopify and Salla for stores in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the GCC, covering design, payments, shipping, cross-border selling and cost.

Shopify vs Zid: Which Platform Is Better for Your Gulf Store?

Shopify vs Zid for stores in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, compared on design, Arabic, payments, shipping, selling beyond Saudi Arabia and cost, plus when to choose each.

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