Most guides about how to start a delivery business in the UAE assume you want to build a logistics company. You probably don't. You're a seller — a home baker, an Instagram shop owner, a cloud kitchen operator — and you need to get your products to customers today, not after signing cheap delivery contracts or downloading three different apps. This guide is for you: a practical, step-by-step walkthrough for getting your first same-day delivery live within 24 hours.
What You Actually Need (and What You Don't)
Before anything else, let's clear away common misconceptions about what's required to start delivering in the UAE.
You don't need: - A trade licence specifically for logistics - A cheap delivery account with a minimum monthly volume commitment - A delivery app with a long registration form - A driver or vehicle of your own
You do need: - WhatsApp (already on your phone) - A product that's ready to ship - Your customer's address - A Koriyar seller account — which you can open in minutes
That's the full list. The barrier to entry is genuinely low, which is why so many home businesses in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi are running deliveries the same week they launch.
Step 1: Open Your Seller Account
Go to seller.koriyar.com and register. The process asks for basic information: your name, WhatsApp number, and the emirate you're primarily selling from. No business licence is required to get started, and there's no approval delay — you're not applying to be a corporate account.
Alternatively, message Koriyar directly at wa.me/971585088786 and the team will walk you through setup via WhatsApp. Most sellers are registered and ready to place their first order within 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 2: Understand How the WhatsApp Ordering Works
Koriyar's entire ordering system runs through WhatsApp — no forms, no portals, no courier app. This is not a workaround; it's the design. Here's why it matters:
When you're packing orders at 11 AM and a customer messages wanting their parcel by 4 PM, you don't have time to log into a dashboard and fill in a form. You just type (or voice-note) the pickup and delivery details in plain language — English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Tagalog, Malayalam, whatever you're most comfortable in — and Koriyar's AI processes it.
The AI reads your message, confirms the order details back to you, and waits for your "YES" before dispatching. If it misheard an area or got a detail wrong, you catch it before the rider leaves. Learn more about the process on the how it works page.
Step 3: Place Your First Order
Here's what a first order looks like in practice:
- Open WhatsApp and message Koriyar at wa.me/971585088786.
- Describe your delivery — pickup address, delivery address, recipient name, phone number, and any item notes (fragile, keep upright, etc.).
- Wait for confirmation — Koriyar reads the order back to you.
- Reply YES — the rider is dispatched.
- Track the delivery — live tracking is available so you can see where the rider is and share a link with your customer.
You can also send a voice note instead of typing — useful when you're mid-packing and your hands are busy.
For the first order, budget a few extra minutes in case you have questions. By the second or third order, the flow takes under two minutes from start to dispatch.
Step 4: Choose How You Want to Pay
Koriyar offers three payment options, and choosing the right one upfront makes your workflow smoother. See a full comparison on the pricing page.
Wallet (Recommended for Regulars)
Top up a seller wallet in advance. Each delivery is deducted automatically — no need to authorise a payment for every order. This is the fastest option once you're placing orders regularly.
Pay-Per-Delivery Link
If you're starting out and don't want to commit funds upfront, pay-per-delivery links let you pay for each order individually. A payment link is sent after dispatch confirmation.
Cash on Delivery (COD)
If your customers pay cash on receipt, Koriyar's rider collects the cash and it's reconciled to your account. This is ideal for sellers in categories where customers prefer to pay on arrival.
Step 5: Tell Your Customers
The biggest mental shift for new sellers is realising they can promise same-day delivery from day one — they don't need to build to it. Koriyar covers all 7 UAE emirates plus Al Ain, so if your customer is anywhere in the country, same-day delivery is possible. Check the exact zones on the coverage page.
Update your Instagram bio, your WhatsApp status, and your order confirmation messages to let customers know. "Order before noon for same-day delivery" is a credible promise you can back up on day one.
What Happens After the First Week
Once you've placed a handful of orders, a few things naturally fall into place:
- Batch ordering becomes easy. If you have multiple deliveries going to the same direction, mention them all in one WhatsApp message. The AI can handle multiple drops in a single instruction.
- Tracking becomes a customer service tool. Share the live tracking link with customers proactively — it eliminates "where is my order?" messages before they arrive.
- COD reconciliation becomes predictable. You'll know what cash amounts to expect back and when.
The sellers page has more guidance on scaling from first orders to regular volume.
Ready to Ship Today?
There are sellers across the UAE who opened a Koriyar account and placed their first delivery on the same afternoon. The technology, the rider network, and the coverage are already in place — what's left is just the first WhatsApp message.
Message Koriyar now at wa.me/971585088786 or sign up at seller.koriyar.com. Your first delivery can go out today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need a trade licence to start using Koriyar as a seller? A: Koriyar works with home businesses and individual sellers — you don't need a logistics-specific licence to place delivery orders. If your product category has specific UAE regulatory requirements (food, pharmaceuticals), those regulations apply to your business independently of which courier you use.
Q: Can I book a uae delivery delivery if I'm in Sharjah or Abu Dhabi, not just Dubai? A: Yes. Koriyar covers all 7 emirates — Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah — plus Al Ain. Same-day delivery is available across the network, not just within Dubai.
Q: What's the cut-off time for same-day delivery? A: Cut-off times vary by zone and demand. For most areas, orders placed before early afternoon are deliverable same-day. Contact the team or check the answers page for current cut-off windows.
Q: What if my customer isn't home when the rider arrives? A: The rider will attempt delivery and capture proof of attempt. Koriyar's system notifies the seller; you can then coordinate a re-delivery or pickup directly with the customer.
Q: Can I place orders for deliveries across multiple emirates in one message? A: Yes. You can describe multiple drops in a single WhatsApp message. The AI will process each one and confirm all details before dispatching.
Q: How do I track a delivery after I've placed the order? A: Live uae delivery is available after dispatch. You can monitor the rider's location and share a tracking link directly with your customer.