Dubai
The ultramodern city of Dubai in the UAE, with incredibly high rates of Internet penetration, a tech-savvy population, and a solid infrastructure for business, is an ideal location for the start-up or expansion of an E-commerce business. This report will take you through the E-Commerce market of Dubai and the potential benefits and challenges of establishing an online business in the city. We will address the business environment, trade growth, challenges to start-ups, the state of the mobile market, and projected Dubai E-commerce market growth.
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Following is a list of popular online shopping websites in the UAE:
• Amazon.ae
• Dubizzle.com
• Aliexpress.com
• Awok.com
• Groupon.ae
• Cobone.com
• Supermart.ae
• Jadopado.com
• Namshi.com
This list of online markets can tell us a lot about the state of ecommerce in the UAE. After Amazon.ae the most notable are the presence of Awok.com, Groupon.ae, and Supermart.ae. Awok.com and Supermarket.ae are both founded and based in Dubai. Groupon is an international company, but has a headquarters in Dubai. The UAE headquarters is the only representation of Groupon in the Middle East, which has offices in nearly 50 countries. Since Groupon recently pulled out of Morocco and 6 other countries due to investment and costs outweighing the opportunity for growth, its continued presence in the UAE suggests strong and growing online market opportunities in the country. These websites and the general popularity of online marketplaces in the UAE give an optimistic outlook on the state of ecommerce in Dubai.
