4 Top Online Shopping Websites in Dubai

16 June 2019

Although Dubai is best known as a shopper’s paradise, offering a plethora of luxury stores and gigantic malls, online shopping in Dubai is a growing trend. Although other countries such as the US have an established e-commerce practice, the online shopping trend in Dubai is relatively new and has seen rapid growth in the last five years. Even though some shopping enthusiasts feel that there is no substitute for the sensory pleasure one experiences when visiting their favourite stores, many shoppers feel that shopping via the internet has great benefits.

    















With busy schedules and the ubiquitous presence of the internet, e-commerce has never been more appealing. Some of the top benefits to buying  goods or services on the internet are:

 Time Saving: There is no denying the convenience factor when shopping online. You can browse through a staggering variety of  products and buy what you like from a variety of different online retail stores without the hassle of having to get dressed and travel to your favourite stores. Online shopping can be done 24 hours, every day of the week, at a time that is convenient to you; you don’t need to wait for the store to open.

Better Online Deals:  Most online stores offer great discounts on their products and services in order to attract more customers. Online retailers realise that their customers are on the lookout for good deals and they tailor their prices accordingly. Moreover, online shoppers can browse through many different websites for the same product and compare prices much quicker than if they tried to physically visit several stores.

More Variety: Physical stores often carry a limited stock of products and often times there are limitations on sizes, colour options or available styles. Shopping online negates these limitations and online retail stores often carry a huge variety of items, far greater than a physical store may be able to accommodate.

1. Amazon.ae (Former Souq.ae)

 Fast and easy shipping to Dubai!
Amazon.ae is one of UAE’s largest online retail websites offering a wide variety of products including clothes, watches, toys, kitchen accessories, electronic goods as well as beauty products just to name a few.
Registering is easy; fill in the online form or you can register via your Facebook account for quick access to all the website has to offer.
Shopping is easy in five basic steps: Browse through the categories on the drop down menu, check out the product details and specifications before adding it to your shopping cart, proceed to checkout, fill in your address details and information for delivery and select your payment method to place your order. Orders can be tracked through the website’s tracking tool that can be accessed through the ‘My Accounts’ tab.
The website has teamed up with some of the UAE’s leading banks to offer customers the option of paying in instalments.

2. Crazy Deals

Initially launched with the objective of providing a comprehensive array of consumer electronic products, Crazy Deals has expanded to offer buyers a much larger range of products. Featuring the ‘Craze of the Day’, shoppers are treated to a variety of deals at largely discounted prices on a daily basis. Crazy Deals promises its shoppers authentic products delivered promptly to their door step. Customer Service can also assist with special requirements for products that may not be available on the website at the time.

3. Namshi

Namshi is one of Dubai’s most popular portals for shoppers who love fashion. Offering a wide range of brands, including premium brands in shoes, clothing and other fashion accessories, the website offers great deals for men, women and children as well as a free 14-day return policy for dissatisfied customers.

4. Supermart

Whether you’re sick in bed, too busy to visit a store or just plain lazy, Supermart is the ideal solution for you. Offering a wide variety of groceries including organic and gluten-free products as well as baby products, health and beauty products, pet products and stationery and magazines, this online portal is very easy to use. Payment is either by cash or card on delivery, and does not require users to put in any payment details online. Orders above AED50 do not have a delivery charge and the staff try to ensure that your order reaches you within 90 minutes.