Temu Now Lets UAE Sellers In, Promising Faster Deliveries and More Local Finds
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Temu opens its platform to UAE-based sellers, giving local businesses a new way to reach shoppers faster
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Temu is officially opening its doors to UAE-based sellers, and it’s a move that could shake up the local e-commerce scene in a big way.
The global shopping platform has added the UAE to its Local Seller Program, allowing locally registered businesses to sell directly to customers through Temu — with products stocked and shipped from within the country.
What this means for UAE businesses
For local sellers, this is a new, low-cost way to tap into millions of shoppers already using Temu. UAE-registered businesses with local inventory can now list their products on the platform and benefit from Temu’s massive reach and digital infrastructure.
The goal is simple: help local businesses grow online without heavy upfront costs.
Faster delivery, more choices for shoppers
For shoppers, the update is all about speed and variety. Because products are shipped locally, delivery times are expected to be much faster than cross-border orders. At the same time, buyers get access to a wider mix of products, including items sourced from UAE sellers.
Temu says its local-to-local model is designed to keep prices affordable while improving the overall shopping experience.
Temu’s growing presence in the UAE
Temu launched in the UAE in September 2023 and quickly gained attention for its wide product range and aggressive pricing. According to data from Similarweb, Temu ranked as the top shopping app on Android in the UAE based on usage rankings published on January 1, 2026.
Adding local sellers into the mix is expected to strengthen Temu’s position even more, especially as competition in the UAE’s online shopping space heats up.
A boost for SMEs going digital
With this expansion, Temu is clearly betting on small and medium-sized businesses looking for scalable online growth. For UAE sellers, it’s another sign that local e-commerce is shifting fast — and global platforms want a bigger piece of the action.