E-Commerce Store Development Built to Sell in the Arab Market
Your online store needs to do more than display products — it needs to convert browsers into buyers. Iconve builds e-commerce stores engineered for Arab market shoppers: fast-loading, fully RTL Arabic, integrated with local payment gateways like Fawry and Paymob, and optimized for product SEO from day one.
What an Online Store Costs — and What That Price Covers
The range and the scope behind it are published here rather than held back for a call, so you can hold any proposal — ours included — against a written line.
These are the real ranges we work within. The final quote depends on scope and requirements after a short call.
How much does an e-commerce store cost in Egypt?
An e-commerce store from Iconve costs EGP 8,000 – 25,000 as a one-off project price. A small catalogue on a ready platform sits at the lower end. A larger catalogue, a second payment gateway, and features that have to be built rather than configured push it to the upper end. Scope moves the number — the table below sets out what the range covers and what is quoted on top of it.
What the published price covers
| Scope line | What is included |
|---|---|
| Platform and setup | WooCommerce, Shopify or a custom build — chosen with you in the brief, then installed, configured and secured on your own domain, with a staging copy to review before launch. |
| Store design | Home, category, product, cart and checkout templates, designed mobile-first and signed off in writing before development starts. |
| Catalogue setup | Your products loaded with images, variants, prices and stock levels. Catalogue size is agreed in the brief and written into the quote, so the boundary is fixed before anyone starts building. |
| Arabic and English storefront | A full RTL Arabic store and its English twin: navigation, product fields, cart, checkout, order emails and admin labels. |
| Payments | One gateway connected and tested in sandbox and in live — Fawry, Paymob or ValU in Egypt, Mada, STC Pay or HyperPay in the Gulf, Stripe or PayPal for cards. Each additional gateway, and instalment or wallet options, are quoted on top of the range. Gateway setup fees and per-transaction commission are billed to you by the gateway, not by us. |
| Shipping and orders | A carrier connected, delivery zones and rates configured, an order-tracking page, and stock and order notifications to you and to the buyer. |
| Technical SEO | Indexable product and category URLs, title and description templates, Product structured data, an XML sitemap, and Search Console and Analytics connected before launch. |
| Testing before launch | The order flow tested end to end on phone and desktop, in Arabic and in English, through each payment method you switch on. |
| Handover | Admin, hosting and analytics logins issued under your own details, a walkthrough session, and written documentation. Ownership, access and exit terms are set out in the signed agreement rather than assumed here. |
What moves the price
| Driver | Closer to EGP 8,000 | Closer to EGP 25,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Catalogue size | Dozens of products, simple categories, few variants | A large catalogue with variants, sizes, filters and internal search |
| Ready template or custom design | A ready template fitted to your brand, colours and imagery | A custom design from scratch for every page type: home, category, product, checkout |
| Number of payment integrations | One gateway — Paymob or Fawry | Several gateways with instalments and wallet, each tested in sandbox and on live |
| RTL checkout | An Arabic checkout path on the template, without a rebuild | Checkout steps rebuilt in Arabic: addresses, governorates, shipping calculation and confirmation messages |
What is quoted separately
- Product photography and catalogue copywriting, in Arabic or in English.
- Advertising budget, and any ads, SEO or social media retainer.
- Hosting and domain renewals, plus any paid third-party app, theme or plugin licence the store depends on.
- Payment gateway setup fees and per-transaction commission, which the gateway bills you directly.
- Integrations beyond the storefront — ERP or accounting systems, ETA e-invoicing, and custom B2B pricing rules.
- Changes requested after handover, quoted against a written change scope before the work starts.
Anything outside the table is priced before it is built, not after. If a proposal you are comparing does not say which side of that line an item falls on, ask for it in writing.
Do These E-Commerce Problems Sound Familiar?
For each challenge you face, we define a practical fix with you and measure its effect on your business
Your online store gets visitors but your shopping cart abandonment rate is alarmingly high
We optimize every step of the checkout flow — from product page to confirmation — using CRO principles that eliminate friction and guide shoppers to complete their purchase
Your current store doesn't support Arabic and your Egyptian or Gulf customers are struggling to shop
Full RTL Arabic shopping experience: Arabic product descriptions, Arabic checkout flow, Arabic order confirmations, and culturally appropriate trust signals for Arab market buyers
You can't accept payments easily in Egypt or Saudi Arabia — losing customers at checkout
We integrate all major local payment gateways: Fawry, Paymob, Telr, HyperPay, and international options like Stripe and PayPal — making payment seamless for customers anywhere in the Arab world
E-Commerce Built for the Arab Market
E-commerce in the Arab world keeps growing. More Egyptian shoppers expect to buy online every year, and Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Kuwait show the same shift. The opportunity is real — but only for businesses whose stores are built around how Arab market shoppers actually buy.
At Iconve, we build e-commerce stores that go beyond aesthetics. Every store we deliver is engineered around three core principles: conversion, performance, and localization.
Conversion-First Design
Two stores with the same traffic can end up with very different sales. The difference is usually systematic CRO: clear product page layouts, persuasive copy, trust badges, social proof, and a checkout flow with as little friction as possible. We design each element with conversion data in mind and measure the result on your store, not against an industry average.
Arab Market Localization
We define the baseline and measurement method before execution. Any numeric target or timing in the proposal is documented as an estimate or testable hypothesis, not a universal guarantee.
Performance & SEO
Slow stores lose sales. We build on optimized platforms and implement performance best practices: image optimization, lazy loading, CDN integration, and Core Web Vitals compliance. We also build product and category SEO into the store architecture from day one — so your product pages are indexable and eligible to appear when potential customers search.
We build e-commerce stores for businesses selling to customers in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and across the Arab world — with full Arabic language support, integration with the regional payment gateways your market uses, and local e-commerce requirements reviewed as part of the scope.
How We Build Stores for Conversion
Every feature we build has a purpose you can measure: a clearer path to purchase, less checkout friction, and simpler day-to-day store management
Conversion-Optimized Product Pages
Every product page is designed around the buying decision: clear image galleries, persuasive descriptions, social proof, upsell options, and a prominent CTA — working together so the path to purchase is clear and its results are measurable.
Local Payment Gateway Integration
Fawry, Paymob, Telr, HyperPay, Mada, STC Pay, and international gateways like Stripe and PayPal — customers pay with the methods they trust, reducing cart abandonment at the critical payment step.
Full Arabic RTL Shopping Experience
Every step of the buyer journey in native Arabic: product browsing, cart, checkout, order confirmation, and email notifications — with RTL layout, Arabic typography, and culturally resonant trust signals.
Speed-Optimized Performance
Image optimization, lazy loading, CDN integration, and Core Web Vitals compliance improve your store load speed, measured before handover — because load delays reduce conversion rate.
Product & Category SEO
Optimized product titles, descriptions, structured data markup, and internal link architecture built in from day one — so your product pages are indexable and eligible to show for relevant searches.
Inventory & Order Management
Full inventory tracking, order management dashboard, automated low-stock alerts, shipping integration, and a simple admin panel that lets you manage your entire store without technical knowledge.
From Requirements to Launch in 6 Clear Steps
A transparent, collaborative workflow that delivers your store to the agreed timeline and budget, ready to take orders
Requirements & Platform Selection
We map your product catalog, business model, target customers, and technical requirements to recommend the optimal platform: WooCommerce for flexibility, Shopify for simplicity, or a custom solution for complex needs.
Design & Brand Identity
High-fidelity store design mockups in both Arabic and English, product page templates, category page layouts, and mobile-first designs — created and approved before any development begins.
Development & Platform Setup
Building the store: theme development or customization, product catalog setup, Arabic/English translation, category structure, navigation, and all required plugin or app integrations.
Payment & Shipping Integration
Integration with your chosen payment gateways (Fawry, Paymob, Stripe, etc.), shipping carriers, and delivery services — with full Arabic checkout flow testing across all payment methods.
Testing & QA
We define this phase, its owners, and deliverables after requirements review. Any timing in the proposal is an assumption-led estimate that can be reviewed.
Launch & Post-Launch Support
Store goes live with DNS configuration, SSL verification, Google Analytics setup, Search Console submission, and a post-launch monitoring period — followed by support under the support terms written into the agreement as your catalog grows.
Why Choose Iconve to Build Your Online Store?
Not because we offer a service — but because we build a genuine partnership with you, grounded in measurable results
Google Premier Partner With a Public Profile
Iconve’s current status is verifiable in Google’s public profile. Google evaluates Premier Partner eligibility annually among the top 3% of participating companies within a given country; it is a trust signal, not an outcome guarantee.
Conversion-Optimized Store — Not Just a Product Catalog
We design every page in your store with one goal: turning visitors into buyers. From product browsing experience and optimized product pages to a smooth checkout with minimal steps — every element is designed to reduce cart abandonment.
Local Payment & Shipping Integration
We integrate your store with local and international payment gateways (Fawry, Mada, Tabby, Stripe) and shipping carriers (Aramex, SMSA, Bosta). Your customers pay and receive orders the way they prefer — with the aim of raising checkout completion, measured on your store.
Deep Understanding of Arab Markets
We understand the nuances of Arab consumers across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the Gulf. Our designs and campaigns speak your audience's language correctly — with full RTL mastery and bilingual content expertise.
Sales Analytics That Help You Grow
We document owners, baselines, and measurement signals in the scope; any numeric target remains a testable hypothesis rather than a guaranteed outcome.
Post-Launch Support & Development
Our work does not end at store launch. We provide technical support under the support terms written into the agreement, add new features under a written change scope, and improve the shopping experience using real user data — because a successful store evolves with its data.
Initial consultation — no obligation to contract
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about our e-commerce store development services
An e-commerce store from Iconve costs EGP 8,000 – 25,000 as a one-off project price. A small catalogue on a ready platform sits at the lower end. A larger catalogue, a second payment gateway, and features that have to be built rather than configured push it to the upper end. Scope moves the number — the table below sets out what the range covers and what is quoted on top of it.
The published range on this page is a one-off project price for the store build: platform setup, store design, catalogue setup, an Arabic and English storefront, payment and shipping integration, technical SEO, testing before launch, and handover with written documentation. Quoted separately: product photography and catalogue copywriting, advertising budget, hosting and domain renewals, paid third-party app or plugin licences, gateway setup fees and per-transaction commission that the gateway bills you directly, and integrations such as ERP, accounting or ETA e-invoicing. The scope table above lists both sides line by line, and the final quote follows a short call about your catalogue and the gateways you need.
The decision depends on project data, audience, and actual scope. We review these first, then document the recommendation and any number as an estimate or testable hypothesis, not a fact or guaranteed outcome.
Yes, absolutely. We integrate with all major Egyptian payment gateways including Fawry, Paymob, and ValU. We also support installment payment options popular in Egypt. For international transactions, we integrate Stripe for credit cards. For Saudi Arabia, we support Mada, STC Pay, and HyperPay. Every store we build is payment-ready for its specific target market from day one.
Quantity and limits depend on the written plan and scope. We define the required volume, resources, and review process before contracting instead of publishing a number that may not fit the project.
Yes — ease of self-management is a core design criterion for every store we build. Adding products, updating descriptions and prices, managing inventory, processing orders, and applying discount codes can all be done through the admin panel without any technical knowledge. We provide hands-on training and video guides as part of every store handover.
Product photography is not part of our core service, but we have partnerships with professional photographers who can shoot your product catalog. For product descriptions, our copywriting team can create SEO-optimized Arabic and English descriptions for your entire catalog as an add-on service. We focus on ensuring whatever content you provide is displayed in the most compelling, conversion-optimized way possible.
We integrate with the shipping providers your business uses: Aramex, DHL, Egypt Post, Bosta, and other regional carriers. We set up automated shipping rate calculations, order tracking pages, and delivery confirmation emails. For businesses using third-party fulfilment centres, we integrate the order management APIs. Shipping configuration is discussed and scoped during the requirements phase based on your existing logistics setup.
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