Shopify agency for brands selling in Saudi Arabia
Arabic-first Shopify stores for Saudi shoppers, with mada and Apple Pay at checkout, BNPL, fast courier delivery and campaigns planned around the Saudi retail calendar.
Shopify experts for Saudi Arabia brands
Saudi Arabia is the largest eCommerce market in the Gulf, with a young, mobile-first population and high smartphone use. Shoppers buy fashion, fragrance, beauty and electronics online, pay with mada debit cards and Apple Pay, and expect delivery within a few days. Marketplaces such as Noon and Amazon.sa set the baseline for service, while local platforms like Salla and Zid have made it easy for small brands to start selling.
BOOST STAR Experts builds and grows Shopify stores for Saudi brands and for international brands entering the Kingdom. We design Arabic right-to-left storefronts that read naturally, connect local gateways and couriers, prepare VAT-inclusive pricing and plan campaigns around Ramadan, Eid, Saudi National Day and the big November sales. For brands moving from Salla or Zid, we also handle the migration.
Selling online in Saudi Arabia: what your store needs
mada, Apple Pay and BNPL
mada, the national debit card network, is used for a large share of online payments, and Apple Pay is extremely popular on mobile. Tabby and Tamara buy-now-pay-later options are common for fashion and electronics, and cash on delivery still matters for first orders. We connect these through regional gateways such as HyperPay, Tap, Moyasar or Checkout.com.
VAT, ZATCA and data protection
Saudi VAT is 15%, and consumer prices are normally shown including it. ZATCA’s e-invoicing (Fatoora) rules apply to VAT-registered businesses, so invoices need to come from a compliant system. The Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) governs how customer data is collected and stored, and the eCommerce Law requires clear seller details and terms.
Couriers and delivery expectations
SMSA Express, Aramex, SPL (Saudi Post), Naqel and J&T Express cover most of the country, with same-day options in the larger cities. Distances between Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province are long, so delivery estimates by city, cash on delivery limits and an easy returns process all affect conversion.
Arabic content and the retail calendar
An Arabic storefront with proper right-to-left layout builds trust, even though many shoppers read English. Social commerce on Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram drives discovery. Sales peak during Ramadan and Eid, Founding Day in February, National Day in September and the November White Friday period, so campaigns need planning weeks in advance.
Payments, delivery and compliance in Saudi Arabia
- mada
- Apple Pay
- Visa & Mastercard
- Tabby
- Tamara
- STC Bank (formerly STC Pay)
- Cash on delivery
- SMSA Express
- Aramex
- SPL (Saudi Post)
- Naqel Express
- J&T Express
- Same-day city couriers
- VAT 15% (prices shown inclusive)
- ZATCA e-invoicing (Fatoora)
- Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
- eCommerce Law seller disclosures
Shopify agency services across Saudi Arabia
Working together
Saudi Arabia is 2.5 hours behind India all year, so most of your working day overlaps with ours. We plan around the Sunday to Thursday working week and adjust meeting times during Ramadan.
Time zone: AST (UTC+3, no daylight saving). Currency: SAR (﷼). Languages: Arabic, English (widely used in business).
How we work
Discovery call
We learn your goals, catalogue, tech stack and market, then agree what success looks like.
Audit & roadmap
A store, SEO and competitor audit turns into a prioritised roadmap with a timeline and fixed quote.
Design & build
UX, design and development in sprints, with a private preview store you review at every step.
Launch
QA across devices, redirects, tracking and a planned go-live with no downtime.
Grow
SEO, CRO and paid campaigns compound results month after month, with clear reporting.
Ongoing support
A dedicated team for fixes, new features and seasonal campaigns when you need them.
Frequently asked questions
Can our Shopify store accept mada and Apple Pay?
Yes. We connect a regional payment gateway that supports mada, Apple Pay and international cards, such as HyperPay, Tap, Moyasar or Checkout.com, depending on your business setup. We test each method on mobile and desktop and make sure mada is clearly visible, since many Saudi shoppers look for it first.
Do you build Arabic right-to-left stores?
Yes. We build Arabic storefronts with a proper right-to-left layout, mirrored navigation, Arabic fonts that render well on phones and translated checkout, emails and policies. Shopify Markets lets you run Arabic and English versions on one store, with hreflang so each version appears in the right searches.
Can you move our store from Salla or Zid to Shopify?
Yes. We export products, customers and order history, recreate collections and redirects so search rankings carry over, rebuild the theme in Arabic and English and reconnect payments and couriers. We schedule the switch for a quieter week, never during Ramadan or a big sale.
How does a team in India fit the Saudi working week?
India is only 2.5 hours ahead, so most of your day overlaps with ours. We work Monday to Friday and cover Sunday to Thursday calls by agreement, with written updates on Thursdays. During Ramadan we move meetings to suit your shorter working hours.
How should we handle VAT and invoices?
Prices should normally include the 15% VAT, and we set your store up to display them that way. Because ZATCA e-invoicing requires a compliant invoicing system, we connect Shopify to an approved invoicing or accounting tool. Your accountant should confirm your registration and reporting obligations.