E-COMMERCE • Svetlana Tataurova

How to open an online store in Dubai

Launching an e-commerce business in Dubai: license, products, payments, warehousing, delivery, website and marketing.

Author: Svetlana Tataurova · Updated: 2026-09-04

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Sales model

Define the market, product category, supply source, average order value and returns. These determine the license, logistics and the calculation of working capital.

License and payments

Activity must correspond to the actual trade. Before launch, the requirements of the payment provider, the bank and the product documentation are checked.

Warehouse and delivery

Compare your own warehouse, fulfillment and direct shipping. The model should account for storage, picking and packing, last mile and the cost of returns.

Advertising economics

Calculate margin after delivery and commissions, the acceptable customer acquisition cost, repeat purchases and the payback period for advertising investments.

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