Marketplace website design · Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Marketplace websites that earn trust from buyers and sellers.
Marketplace websites with vendor onboarding, commissions, payouts and reviews designed as one system, so buyers transact confidently and sellers stay active. Planned and built by the senior team behind digital work for ADNOC and SEHA.
✓ Vendor onboarding, dashboards and payouts included
✓ Commission rules configured around your model
✓ Reviews and moderation that protect trust
Trusted by founders and leadership teams across the UAE
Get your free Marketplace Audit
A recorded review of your marketplace concept or live platform, covering buyer journey, vendor experience and payments, with three priorities to fix first.
Websites built by our team for
Emaar · Royal Jet · ADNOC · Pure Health · Department of Energy · Al Manara Pharmacy · Adam Vital · Handle · Balqis Capital·
Emaar · Royal Jet · ADNOC · Pure Health · Department of Energy · Al Manara Pharmacy · Adam Vital · Handle · Balqis Capital·
Emaar · Royal Jet · ADNOC · Pure Health · Department of Energy · Al Manara Pharmacy · Adam Vital · Handle · Balqis Capital·
The problem
Why many marketplace websites stall after launch.
01
Built for buyers, not sellers
When vendor onboarding, product uploads and payout tracking are awkward, good sellers quickly lose patience. Supply dries up, and buyers find fewer reasons to return.
02
No trust between strangers
Without verified vendors, honest reviews, clear policies and secure payments, buyers hesitate to transact with someone they do not know, and the marketplace never reaches momentum.
03
Commissions tracked by hand
Manual commission calculations, delayed payouts and unclear refund handling create disputes with vendors, strain relationships and consume the time your team should spend on growth.
How we build marketplaces
From business model to your first transaction.
A five-stage build that designs the rules of your marketplace before the screens, with milestones agreed upfront so every stakeholder knows what comes next.
i.
Marketplace model
We define vendor types, commission structure, payout schedules, fees, refund policies and approval rules, then select the platform to support them.
Weeks 1–2
ii.
Two-sided UX
Buyer journeys and vendor journeys are wireframed side by side, from browsing and checkout to onboarding, listings, orders and payouts.
Weeks 3–4
iii.
Interface design
Storefront, vendor profiles, dashboards and checkout are designed as one consistent system in your brand, built for mobile and bilingual use.
Weeks 5–6
iv.
Build & payments
We build vendor management, commission logic, split payments and notifications, and connect a payment provider that supports marketplace payouts.
Weeks 7–11
v.
Pilot & launch
Selected vendors test the platform with real listings before public launch, and your team is trained on moderation, disputes and payouts.
Week 12+
Web design services
Ten ways we build websites that win clients.
Whatever your business model, we design and build the right kind of website for it — bilingual, fast and engineered to rank. Choose a service to see how we approach it.
10 specialist services · select one to explore
Why brands choose Bdazzil
Why businesses choose us to build their marketplace.
A marketplace succeeds only when both sides keep showing up. These four principles shape how we design for each of them.
20
+
Years leading brand, web and search work in the UAE
75
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Clients across healthcare, law, finance and real estate
300
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Projects delivered for Abu Dhabi’s Department of Energy
99
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Positive feedback from our cliients
Selected work
Websites that win clients.
Pure Health
Pure Health
MATH Financial Group
MATH Financial Group
Adam Vital
Adam Vital
Lavora Clinic
Lavora Clinic
Balqis Capital
Balqis Capital
Every marketplace build includes
Everything a marketplace needs on both sides of the sale.
Your fixed scope covers buyers, vendors and administrators, not just the storefront. Each platform launches with the money flows and moderation tools needed to operate responsibly.
Vendor registration & approval workflowIncluded
Vendor dashboards for listings & ordersIncluded
Commission, fees & payout configurationIncluded
Reviews, ratings & dispute handlingIncluded
Marketplace checkout & payment integrationIncluded
Admin moderation & reporting toolsIncluded
Engagements
Clear pricing. Serious results.
Starter
Web Starter
A one-page website with a clear layout, for a simple and credible online presence.
AED 6,000
one-off
— 1-page website
— Mobile-first design
— Enquiry form and WhatsApp link
Most popular · Pro
Web Pro
A 5-page website covering home, about, services, blog and contact.
AED 9,500
one-off
— 5 pages
— Blog set up
— SEO and tracking foundations
Advanced
Web Advanced
A 10-page website with extended services, blog and portfolio or projects.
AED 14,500
one-off
— 10 pages
— Services, blog and projects
— Designed for growth
Dazzle
Web Dazzle
A 25-page website with full features for larger organisations.
AED 28,000
one-off
— 25 pages
— Full feature set
— Built for a strong online presence
Web design by industry
Websites for every industry.
We know the buyers, regulations and competitors in each sector — so your website speaks their language from the first scroll. Choose your industry to see how we design for it.
35 industries · select yours to learn more
In their words
FAQ
Common questions on marketplace website design.
How much does a marketplace website cost?
Websites start from AED 5,000. Marketplaces involve considerably more functionality, so they are scoped individually on vendor features, payments and integrations. You receive a fixed quote after a free strategy call.
What is the difference between a marketplace and an online store?
An online store sells your own products. A marketplace lets multiple independent vendors sell to your buyers, which adds vendor accounts, commission handling, payouts and moderation to the build.
How do vendors get paid?
We configure your chosen payment provider to collect payment from buyers, deduct your commission and fees, and pay vendors on an agreed schedule, with clear statements for each seller.
Which platform do you use for marketplaces?
It depends on your model. Some marketplaces run well on WordPress with a mature multi-vendor extension, while others need a dedicated marketplace platform or custom build. We recommend the route after discovery.
Can the marketplace handle services as well as products?
Yes. We design marketplaces for physical products, services, bookings or a mix, adjusting listings, checkout and vendor tools to how each type is sold and delivered.
How do you keep the marketplace trustworthy?
Through vendor verification, approval workflows, verified reviews, clear buyer policies and admin tools for handling disputes. These are designed in from the start rather than added once problems appear.
How long does a marketplace build take?
Marketplaces take longer than standard websites because of the payment and vendor logic involved. Our five-stage process includes a vendor pilot, and you receive a detailed timeline once the model is defined.
Can the marketplace work in English and Arabic?
Yes. Buyer pages, vendor dashboards, emails and notifications can all be bilingual, with right-to-left layouts and separate SEO settings for each language.
Web design insights
Thinking for decision-makers.
Now onboarding for Q4 2026
Let’s build a marketplace both sides want to use.
Request a free, recorded Marketplace Audit of your concept or platform, or message Louis directly on WhatsApp to discuss your model.
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