Ecommerce in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the GCC

Sell online in the Middle East while it's still early

Saudis placed over 124 million orders through delivery apps in one quarter, up 60% in a year. Here's how to get your products to Riyadh and Dubai.

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Spent online on goods across the GCC in 2025: $22.5bn; Spent online on goods across the GCC in 2025
Of that spent in Saudi Arabia and the UAE: 86%; Of that spent in Saudi Arabia and the UAE
Of Saudi retail payments now electronic: 85%; Of Saudi retail payments now electronic
Online share of Saudi retail. Most growth is ahead: 10%; Online share of Saudi retail. Most growth is ahead

Six markets.
One UAE warehouse.

Largest market in the GCC

UAE

Regional hub for ecommerce

Qatar

High-income digital economy

Kuwait

High online spending

Bahrain

Business-friendly regulations

Oman

Emerging opportunities

Where to start

Every step from first listing to first Ramadan sale

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Ecommerce Platforms

Shopify, Salla, Zid and comparisons

Marketplaces

noon, Amazon, Trendyol and regional options

Payments

mada, Tabby, Tamara, STC Pay and more

Logistics & Shipping

Local and international fulfillment guides

Marketing

SEO, ads, influencers and growth strategies

Localization

Arabic content, RTL design and UX

Regulations

VAT, licences and compliance

Growth Strategies

CRO, analytics and expansion to new markets

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Countries

How to Sell Online in Saudi Arabia: A Step-by-Step Guide

Sell online in Saudi Arabia in 7 steps: pick a channel, get your CR or sell from abroad, set up mada and COD, ship, list in Arabic and plan your first 90 days.

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Marketplaces

Noon vs Amazon Middle East: Which Marketplace Should You Sell On?

Noon vs Amazon for Saudi and UAE sellers: who shops on each, referral fees, FBN vs FBA, ad costs sellers report, payouts and which to launch first.

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Payments

Payment Methods & Gateways in Saudi Arabia: What to Offer at Checkout

How Saudis pay online in 2026, which methods your store needs (mada, Apple Pay, BNPL, COD), what gateways cost and how to pick one, with a fee calculator.

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Logistics

Shipping from China to Saudi Arabia: Costs, Transit Times & Customs

Sea, air or express from China to Saudi Arabia: 2026 freight rates, transit times, SABER/FASAH clearance, duty and VAT, plus a free cost estimator.

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Free tools

Check your margins before you ship a box

Work out marketplace fees, landed cost and the right platform in a few minutes. Built on current fee schedules, duty rules and courier rates.

Amazon & noon Fee Calculator (KSA & UAE)

Free fee calculator for Amazon.sa, Amazon.ae and noon. Enter your price and cost to see referral, FBA or FBN fees, VAT and your real profit per unit.

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GCC Landed Cost Calculator: Duty, VAT & Fees

Free landed cost calculator for Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the GCC. Add 5% duty, import VAT, customs fees and SABER costs to see your true cost per unit.

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Which Ecommerce Platform Should You Use? (Quiz)

Answer 7 quick questions and see Shopify, Salla, Zid, WooCommerce, Amazon and noon ranked for your Saudi, UAE or overseas business, with reasons.

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Meet your guide

Hi, I'm Maya.

I'll walk you through every guide on this site. Our team does the research, and I'll show you what works in the Gulf: the fees, the paperwork and the small details that make Saudi and Emirati shoppers trust a new brand.

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Selling from China? The Gulf is still wide open.

Fewer than 1 in 10 noon sellers are Chinese. Our Chinese guide covers noon Global Shipping, Amazon Global Selling, SABER and overseas warehouses in Dubai and Riyadh.

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