The Dekkan Merchant blog

How to Start an Online Store From Home, Step by Step

How to start an online store from home in the Gulf: pick a product, check the licence, open your store and find your first customers, in four short steps.

DThe Dekkan Merchant team8 November 20261 min read

What's new

New features and improvements in Dekkan Merchant, and what they mean for your store.

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What's new

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8 November 20263 min read

Bank Transfer on Dekkan Merchant: Receipts, Follow-up and Reminders in One Place

Bank transfer is now a complete flow: your customer gets your account details automatically, uploads the receipt, and you confirm it or record a part payment.

Selling guides

Practical answers to what sellers in the Gulf ask about: licences, starting a store and choosing a platform.

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Selling guides

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8 November 20263 min read

What Does an Online Store Really Cost? Work Out Your Monthly Bill Before You Choose

Paid store plans usually start around AED 100 a month. See what you really pay, and why Dekkan Merchant costs AED 39 with every feature included.

Selling guides

Cover: licences for selling online in the Gulf

8 November 20264 min read

Licences for Selling Online in the Gulf: A Guide to All Six Countries

Which licence you need to sell online in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman, who can get it, and the official link for each country.