Shopify Payments now available to merchants in the United Arab Emirates

Shopify Payments became available in the United Arab Emirates on the Advanced plan on August 26, 2026. This widens the payments footprint beyond North America and Europe. It is a small market at this stage but adds to the payments penetration story.

• Shopify Payments now live in the UAE
• Available on the Advanced plan
• Announced in Shopify's changelog on August 26, 2026