A great Shopify store is engineered for ecommerce — not assembled from a theme marketplace. We build Shopify and Shopify Plus stores with custom Liquid sections, Gulf-native payment integration, Arabic RTL support, and a conversion architecture that survives a paid traffic ramp.
Shopify done properly for Gulf ecommerce
Most Shopify stores in the Gulf use a popular theme like Dawn, Impulse or Prestige, layer in a stack of apps for every missing feature, and call it done. The result works — until you push paid traffic and discover the theme is heavy, the checkout flow has friction, and conversion is leaking.
We build differently. Custom Liquid sections replace bloated app dependencies. The cart and checkout are tuned for Gulf payment habits — Tap, Tabby, Tamara, PayTabs, Telr, and COD all integrated properly. The theme passes Core Web Vitals on mobile, not just desktop. And the storefront is structured so your marketing team can update products, collections and content without breaking anything.
Shopify capabilities we deliver
- Custom Shopify theme development — from scratch or evolved from a base theme like Dawn
- Shopify Plus builds with Shopify Functions, Scripts (legacy migrations), and Plus-exclusive features
- Custom Liquid sections — product configurators, mega menus, lookbooks, bundles, gift cards, subscriptions
- Gulf payment integration — Tap, Tabby (BNPL), Tamara (BNPL), PayTabs, Telr, plus Apple Pay and Cash on Delivery
- Arabic RTL Shopify storefronts — proper typography, mirrored layouts, bilingual product data, Arabic SEO
- Shopify app integration and configuration — Klaviyo, Yotpo, Searchanise, Recharge, and dozens more
- Headless Shopify with Hydrogen, Next.js or Astro for brands that need a world-class front-end
- Migration from WooCommerce, Magento, OpenCart, custom platforms — including SEO-safe URL mapping
Conversion is engineered, not hoped for
Speed, trust signals, payment friction, mobile UX, checkout flow — these are the levers that decide whether a Shopify store converts at 2% or at 4%+. We treat them as engineering problems, not design preferences.
Every store we ship has measurable performance targets (LCP under 2.5s, INP under 200ms), researched payment options for the local market, prominent trust elements, and a checkout that’s tested across the devices and connection speeds your customers actually use. Read more about our approach to website speed optimization and how it specifically impacts ecommerce revenue.
Why ecommerce brands choose us for Shopify
- We don’t install ten apps to cover up bad theme decisions. Custom Liquid is faster, cheaper to run, and easier to control.
- We know the Gulf payment landscape. Tabby and Tamara aren’t bolted on — they’re integrated with proper cart-page placement and product-page messaging.
- We engineer for SEO. Collection pages, product schema, blog architecture, internal linking — see our technical SEO approach.
- We document the build. Your team can edit products, collections and content without calling us for every change.
- We stay engaged. Most clients move to a monthly maintenance retainer after launch — uptime, theme updates, small enhancements all covered.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with Shopify or Shopify Plus?
Both. We build new merchant stores on standard Shopify and we work with established brands on Shopify Plus — including Functions, custom checkout extensions, B2B catalogues, and Plus-only theme features. If you’re weighing whether Plus is worth the upgrade, we’ll give you a straight answer based on your actual order volume and business model.
Can you integrate Tabby, Tamara and other Gulf payment methods?
Yes. We integrate Tabby (Buy Now Pay Later), Tamara (BNPL and instalments), Tap, PayTabs, Telr, Mada, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Cash on Delivery flows. These aren’t just enabled — they’re placed correctly in the cart and on product pages with the messaging Gulf customers expect.
Can you build Arabic and English Shopify stores?
Yes — full bilingual Shopify storefronts with Shopify Markets or Langify, proper RTL theme support, Arabic typography, hreflang tags, and content localisation (not just machine translation). We build for Modern Standard Arabic by default and adapt for Gulf dialects when the brand voice calls for it.
Do you use Shopify themes or build custom?
It depends on the project. For new stores or those with tight timelines, we often start with a strong base theme like Dawn or Impulse and heavily customise it with custom Liquid sections. For established brands or Shopify Plus merchants, we build fully custom themes. We’ll recommend the right approach based on budget, timeline and complexity.
Can you migrate my WooCommerce or Magento store to Shopify?
Yes. Platform migration to Shopify is one of our most common projects. We migrate products, customers, orders, content, URLs (with 301 redirects), and rebuild the theme to match or improve your existing brand. Done carelessly, migrations destroy SEO equity — we plan redirect maps before content goes live and monitor rankings for 60 days after launch.
What does a Shopify build cost?
A focused theme build with light customisation typically starts in the four-figure USD range. Mid-sized stores with custom Liquid, app integrations and payment setup sit in low-to-mid five figures. Shopify Plus and headless projects scale from there. Every quote is fixed-fee with a written scope before kickoff.
Related services
- Shopify Theme Customization
- Shopify Liquid Development
- Ecommerce Development
- Website Speed Optimization
Ready to brief us on your Shopify store?
Tell us what you’re selling and where you’re selling it. We’ll come back within one working day with a clear, written response.