Mobile apps for online stores
E-commerce app development in the UAE
MetaGate Information Technology designs and develops e-commerce mobile apps in Dubai for iPhone and Android, connected to your store and one control panel, with payments, order tracking and push notifications. E-commerce store apps start from AED 5,000 and are delivered in 1 to 2 months.
- 6-month free warranty
- Delivered in 1 to 2 months
- Full code ownership
What is an e-commerce store app?
An e-commerce store app is your online store as an iPhone and Android app: customers browse products, pay and track orders from their phone, and you can reach them directly with push notifications about offers and new products, without paying for every ad.
This page covers the mobile app. If you need the full store, including the store website, see e-commerce store design and development; we usually build both on one control panel, so products, stock and orders stay in sync.
We publish the app on the App Store and Google Play under your name, and our team can run the store for you after launch.
Who it's for
Store apps for every kind of seller
- 01
Retail and fashion brands
A branded shopping app with collections, sizes and colors, wishlists and offers that bring customers back.
- 02
Groceries and daily orders
Fast reordering, delivery time slots and order tracking for supermarkets, bakeries and specialty food stores.
- 03
Wholesale and B2B
Price lists by customer, minimum order quantities and repeat orders for wholesalers and distributors.
- 04
Stores with an existing website
Add a mobile app to the store you already run, connected to the same products, stock and orders.
What you get
Your store app includes
Shopping app
Product catalog, search and filters, cart, checkout, order tracking and account, on iPhone and Android.
Store control panel
Products, categories, stock, prices, offers, coupons, orders and customers in one place, with sales reports.
Payments and delivery
Online payment gateways, cash on delivery and integration with shipping and delivery companies.
Features that make customers buy again
- Push notifications for offers, abandoned carts and order updates.
- Coupons, discounts and loyalty points.
- Fast checkout with saved addresses and payment methods.
- Order tracking with a notification at every step.
- Arabic and English, with right-to-left design.
- Publishing on the App Store and Google Play.
- Connected to your store website through one control panel.
- Full code ownership and a free 6-month warranty after launch.
Ways to build it
Ready-made store app or built from scratch?
Most stores start on our ready-made store app. Both options give you full source code ownership.
Ready-made store app, customized for you
- Price
- From 5,000 AED
- Timeline
- About 1 month
A tested e-commerce app with your brand, products and payment methods. The fastest way to have your store on the App Store and Google Play.
Store app built from scratch
- Price
- After a free consultation
- Timeline
- 1 to 2 months
For special buying journeys, custom pricing rules or deep integrations with your existing systems. Compare both in ready-made vs custom apps.
How we work
How we deliver your project
- Present the idea and discuss it with the team
- Shape the idea around the business scenario and the local market
- A detailed project study, including the customer journey from start to finish
- Logo and visual identity design
- User interface and user experience design (UI/UX)
- App development in modern languages (built from scratch or from ready-made projects)
- App testing and quality assurance
- Publishing the app on the Apple App Store and Google Play
- Launch with a proven, carefully planned marketing strategy
- Maintenance, updates and follow-up
Questions about this app type
Clear answers about app design and development with MetaGate
How much does an e-commerce app cost in the UAE?
At MetaGate, e-commerce store apps start from AED 5,000. The price grows with the number of features, such as loyalty points, delivery integrations and a separate store website, and is higher for a store app built from scratch. The exact price is set after a free consultation.
Do I need an app if I already have a store website?
Not always, but an app helps you keep customers: it sits on their phone, sends push notifications about offers and makes reordering faster. We can connect a new app to your existing store so products, stock and orders stay in one place.
What is the difference between this page and your e-commerce service?
This page is about the mobile store app for iPhone and Android. The e-commerce service covers the whole store, including the store website and its setup. Many clients take both, built on one control panel.
Which payment methods can the store app support?
We integrate online payment gateways for card payments and can enable cash on delivery, depending on your business and the payment providers you choose.
Will you publish the app on the App Store and Google Play?
Yes. We prepare the store listings and publish the app on the App Store and Google Play under your developer account, so the app is registered in your name.
How long does it take to launch a store app?
A store app built on our ready-made base takes about 1 month. A store app built from scratch usually takes 1 to 2 months, depending on the features and integrations.
Have an app idea? Let's talk it through
Book a free consultation with a business development expert to discuss your idea, refine it and plan its launch.
Before you start