Noon — Marketplace Knowledge Graph

Noon is the UAE's largest homegrown marketplace — backed by Emaar's Mohamed Alabbar. Operates across UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. Broad assortment, strong logistics, and English+Arabic catalog. Onboarding is moderate; brands need a UAE/KSA-domiciled entity or a freezone licence.

Founded
2017
HQ
Dubai, UAE
Parent
Mohamed Alabbar (Emaar Properties)
Region
UAE + KSA + Egypt

Quick Reference

Legal Name
Noon E-Commerce LLC
Primary Category
General Marketplace
Industries
FashionElectronicsBeautyHomeGrocery (noon Daily)
Difficulty
Moderate-Hard (3/5)

Approval Requirements

  • UAE/KSA trade licence + TRN (5% VAT registration)
  • UAE bank account
  • Trademark (UAE/GCC registration preferred)
  • Minimum 10 SKUs
  • English + Arabic catalog content (Noon provides translation support)

Commission Structure

5–20%
Mass-General

Electronics 5–8%, fashion 12–18%, beauty 15–20%.

Catalog Requirements

Min SKUs
10
Attributes
25 per SKU (bilingual)
Schema
Noon Marketplace Catalog
Variants
Size + Colour
Notes
Arabic translation mandatory; Noon offers AI-translation tooling.

Image Guidelines

Image Count
5 per SKU
Dimensions
2000×2000 px
Background
White
Model
Recommended for fashion
Notes
Halal compliance for cosmetics imagery.

Logistics Model

FBM (Noon Express) + FBS

Noon Express offers 2-hour delivery in Dubai/Abu Dhabi/Riyadh.

Payment Cycle

Net 14 days post-delivery; weekly settlement cycle.

Ad System

Noon Sponsored Products + Brand Stores

CPC auction-based; English + Arabic ad copy supported.

Return Structure

Window
15 days
Policy
Buyer-initiated; some categories non-returnable
Seller Cost
Reverse logistics + 5% restocking

Growth Difficulty Score

Moderate-Hard (3/5)

Editorial calibration based on rejection rate, doc strictness, SKU floor, approval cycle, and support responsiveness.

Ideal Brand Categories

Fashion (kidswear, modest wear)
Beauty (halal-certified)
Electronics accessories
Indian/Pakistani diaspora goods

Common Rejection Reasons

  • No UAE/KSA trade licence (Noon requires domestic entity)
  • TRN not registered (VAT compliance failure)
  • No Arabic catalog (translation not opted-in)
  • Photography below 2000px (Noon enforces strictly)

How to Onboard on Noon

  1. 1

    Noon Partner application

    Submit UAE/KSA trade licence, TRN, and bank details.

  2. 2

    Trademark + IP verification

    Noon verifies trademark or distributor authorization in the GCC region.

  3. 3

    Bilingual catalog setup

    SKUs uploaded with English + Arabic content (Noon provides AI translation).

  4. 4

    Logistics tier selection

    Choose Noon Express (2-hour delivery) or FBS (brand-warehouse pickup).

  5. 5

    Launch + sponsored campaign

    Brand goes live; sponsored campaign optional for visibility boost.

Noon Glossary

VAT UAE (UAE Value Added Tax (5%))
Mandatory 5% VAT applicable on UAE marketplaces (Noon, Namshi, Amazon.ae). Brands must hold a UAE TRN (Tax Registration Number) to sell.
AOV (Average Order Value)
Average rupee value of a single order on the marketplace. Higher AOV categories (e.g. luxury) tolerate higher commission percentages.
COD (Cash on Delivery)
Payment-on-receipt order type. India COD share is 38–55% depending on category; COD RTO rates run 18–28% vs 4–8% for prepaid.
PLA (Product Listing Ad)
A sponsored placement that pushes a specific SKU to the top of search and category pages. Bidding is CPC-based on the seller portal.
Brand Store (Branded Storefront)
A dedicated, brand-controlled URL on the marketplace (e.g. myntra.com/brand-x) with custom banners, A+ content modules, and curated collections.
Reconciliation (Payment Reconciliation)
The order-by-order audit of marketplace settlements against the SKU-level commission, fees, RTO claw-backs, and TDS — typically run monthly.
HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature code)
GST classification code (6–8 digits) every SKU must carry on the marketplace catalog and invoice for tax compliance.

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