I want to make a services shopping Site in UAE for service provides

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We’re planning to build a service-based marketplace website similar to this example:

AC Services in UAE Here are all the examples available that we have to show. We want to offer a platform where multiple service providers (like plumbers, AC technicians, electricians, etc.) can register themselves, list their services, and receive bookings from customers. Here is what we are looking for in terms of features:

Required Features:

  1. Service Provider Registration:
    Users (service providers) should be able to sign up, create a profile, and list their services.

  2. Service Listings:
    Each provider can add service details, pricing, availability, location, etc.

  3. Customer Booking System:
    Customers can browse services, select a provider, book in advance, and pay upfront.

  4. Admin-Controlled Escrow or Delayed Payment:
    After the service is completed, the provider should receive payment from the admin. So we need a mechanism where payment is held until the task is completed.

  5. Service Reviews & Ratings

Our Main Question:

Is it possible to build such a services marketplace system on Shopify?

Or would Shopify be too limited for this and we should consider WordPress or other platforms instead?

We would love to hear if anyone has done something similar on Shopify or if there are apps/integrations that can help us achieve this.

Thanks in advance!

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@sabkhanbibi

Absolutely.

With Shopify, it is possible to create a UAE service marketplace through various applications including Shipturtle that registers vendors, Sesami used for making reservations and PayTabs to facilitate secure transactions for both escrow payments as well as those which are UAE oriented.

Although Shopify provides an easy, safe, expandable platform which has its downsides too — it depends on third-party developers.

This increases the price and reduces the extent of customization as compared to WordPress.

Opt for a theme such as AquaFix, see to it that there is mobile optimization and follow all the rules stated in UAE e-trader license.

Begin by testing how it works using the free trial offered by Shopify.