UAE is a wealthy e-commerce hub with high disposable income and strong cross-border shopping. Success requires understanding cultural sensitivity, diverse expat population, and luxury positioning.
Bevölkerung
10 Million
BIP
$507 Billion
Internetdurchdringung
99%
E-Commerce-Wachstum
+22% YoY
UAE consumers are affluent, brand-conscious, and tech-savvy. Large expat population (Indian, Pakistani, Filipino, Western) creates diverse preferences. Strong luxury market. Cross-border shopping from US, UK, and China is common.
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Kosten: $30-80/year
Requires local business presence or trademark registration
Arabic (official), English (widely used)
Business-Kultur: Relationship-based with emphasis on trust and respect for hierarchy. Western business practices common due to expat influence. Islamic principles influence business. Patience is essential.
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Requires local business presence or trademark registration
Kosten: $30-80/year
Both are essential. Arabic shows cultural respect and connects with local Emiratis. English is widely used and necessary for expat communities (who make up 85%+ of population). Bilingual content is ideal.
Very important for many segments. UAE consumers have high disposable income and value luxury brands. However, value segments also exist. Price alone rarely drives decisions - quality and brand prestige matter more.
Amazon.ae (formerly Souq) dominates. Noon is the local competitor. Traditional retail giants like Carrefour and Lulu have strong online presence. Social commerce via Instagram is growing.
Brand Identity passend für den United Arab Emirates Markt