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Shopify Markets for the GCC

Shopify Markets, built out for the Gulf

Sell in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman from one Shopify store, with real local-currency settlement, country payment rules and country discounts.

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6

GCC currencies settled natively

1

Shopify store for all six markets

~30%

conversion drop when buyers are quoted the wrong currency

Shopify Markets limitations

Where Shopify Markets falls short for Gulf merchants

Shopify Markets lets you sell to several countries from one store. For the Gulf, three gaps show up at checkout.

Display conversion, not settlement

Shopify can show a price in AED or SAR, but the buyer may still be charged in another currency, which adds a surprise at payment.

One rule set across markets

Payment methods, tax, shipping and promotions are not tuned to each Gulf country the way local buyers expect.

Gulf checkout gaps

No OTP-verified COD, no one-tap for returning buyers across brands, and limited country-level control at checkout.

Shopify multi currency

Why showing AED on Shopify is not the same as settling in AED

Display conversion changes the number on the page. Settlement changes what the buyer is charged and what you receive. GulfCart settles in AED, SAR, KWD, QAR, BHD and OMR.

  • Native settlement in 6 GCC currencies
  • No surprise conversion at payment
  • Manage all six currencies from one store
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Example: same product, buyer in Dubai (illustrative)

Display conversion

AED 199

Charged in another currency

Native settlement

AED 199

Charged and paid in AED

GCC expansion

Expand from the UAE to Saudi Arabia without a second store

Open a new Gulf market by adding rules, not by rebuilding.

1

Keep your Shopify store

Install GulfCart on top. Theme, products and orders stay as they are.

2

Set rules per country

Currency, payment methods, tax, shipping and promos for each market.

3

Go live in a new market

Open a new country without a rebuild or a second Shopify store.

Country discounts

Run country-specific promotions on Shopify

Lock a promo code to a currency or a market instead of one blunt code that applies everywhere or nowhere.

  • Currency-locked discount codes
  • Launch offers for one country
  • No workaround apps required
Payment methods per country →

Example codes (illustrative)

SAR-only

RIYADH10

Works for buyers paying in SAR

Kuwait launch

KUWAIT15

Works for buyers paying in KWD

Shopify Markets vs GulfCart

Shopify Markets, with the Gulf layer on top

GulfCart does not replace Shopify Markets. It adds what Gulf checkouts need.

Shopify Markets
With GulfCart
Show prices in local currency
Yes
Yes
Settle in the buyer's real currency
Display conversion
Native: AED, SAR, KWD, QAR, BHD, OMR
Payment methods per country
Global rules
List and order set per country
Promo codes by currency or market
Storewide
Currency-locked, country-specific
Verified COD with OTP
Not included
Included, with optional fee
One-tap for returning buyers
Not included
Buyer network, 9 fields to 2

UAE

AED settlement, VAT, payment methods and COD.

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Saudi Arabia

SAR pricing, mada, Tabby, Tamara and COD.

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Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman

Local currency and payments for the other GCC markets.

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FAQ

Shopify Markets for the GCC: common questions

What is Shopify Markets?+

Shopify Markets is Shopify's feature for selling to different countries from one store, with country-specific domains, languages and pricing.

What are the limitations of Shopify Markets for Gulf merchants?+

Prices can display in a local currency without settling in it, and payment methods, COD verification and promotions are not tuned per Gulf country. GulfCart adds those on top of Shopify.

Is showing AED on Shopify the same as settling in AED?+

No. Display conversion shows a converted price, while settlement means the buyer is charged and you are paid in that currency. GulfCart settles in AED, SAR, KWD, QAR, BHD and OMR.

How do I sell in multiple GCC countries with one Shopify store?+

Keep one Shopify store and configure country rules in GulfCart: currency, payment methods, tax, shipping and promotions for each market.

How do I manage six GCC currencies on one Shopify store?+

GulfCart processes and settles in all six GCC currencies, so you manage one store instead of one per country.

How do I run country-specific promotions on Shopify?+

Lock a promo code to a currency or a market, such as a SAR-only discount or a launch offer just for Kuwait.

Sell across the GCC from the store you already have

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Also see Shopify checkout and payment methods.