Shopify & E-commerce Developer in Dubai
Gencer Karakaya is a senior Shopify and e-commerce developer working with Dubai and UAE merchants, fully remote and in English. He builds and fixes online stores for the way e-commerce works in the Emirates: AED multi-currency, bilingual Arabic and English storefronts with correct right-to-left layout, regional payment methods like Tabby, Tamara, and cash on delivery, and UAE VAT-compliant invoicing. With 6+ years building Shopify and Shopify Plus stores, 65+ e-commerce sites delivered, and Core Web Vitals kept at 95+, he handles custom themes, apps, migrations, and integrations for online retailers across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the wider GCC.
What this includes
- Bilingual Arabic and English online stores with correct right-to-left (RTL) theme layout
- AED multi-currency and Shopify Markets setup for UAE and cross-GCC selling
- Regional payment methods: Tabby, Tamara, cash on delivery, and local gateways
- UAE VAT-compliant tax, invoicing, and checkout configuration
- Custom Shopify and Shopify Plus themes, apps, and ERP/CRM integrations
- E-commerce migrations to Shopify from WooCommerce, Magento, Salla, and Zid
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with Shopify and e-commerce merchants in Dubai and the UAE?
Yes. I work with online stores across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the wider UAE remotely, in English, on Gulf Standard Time-friendly hours. Most of the Emirates does business in English, so language is never a barrier, and I handle the UAE-specific e-commerce pieces like AED pricing, regional payments, and VAT.
Can you build a bilingual Arabic and English Shopify store?
Yes. I build bilingual storefronts with proper right-to-left (RTL) layout for Arabic, using Shopify Markets and translated content with correct hreflang, so both the Arabic and English versions rank and read correctly instead of one breaking the other.
Do you set up Tabby, Tamara, and cash on delivery?
Yes. I configure the buy-now-pay-later and local payment methods UAE shoppers expect, including Tabby, Tamara, and cash on delivery, along with the checkout, order, and fulfillment logic that COD orders need.
Can you handle UAE VAT on Shopify?
Yes. I configure Shopify's tax settings for the UAE's 5% VAT, set up VAT-compliant invoicing, and make sure prices, checkout, and order documents show tax correctly for both consumers and B2B buyers.
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Guides on this topic
- Shopify Metafields: Complete Setup and Display Guide
- Shopify Liquid: The Definitive Reference for Merchants and Developers
- Dead Stock on Shopify: What It Is, How to Detect It, and How to Clear It
- Shopify Storefront API: What's Changed and What You Must Act On
- Shopify Theme Check Specific Files and Sections with the CLI
- Ongoing Shopify Updates: What Every Merchant Needs to Track (and Act On)