Another edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival is upon us and we couldn’t be more excited. But with the realm of e-commerce blowing up in the region, there’s another world of shopping right at your fingertips, and we’ve got you covered with our top picks of online shopping websites in the Middle East.
Most of them offer cash on delivery, free returns and seasonal deals. So don’t bother going out to your nearest mall in this cold weather, just give these sites a visit:
FASHION
Sukar – All over the Middle East, ships internationally
Sukar by Souq.com is a destination for anyone who is looking to score a deal on fashion items, be it for women or men. And due to the ongoing Dubai Shopping Festival, the deals you can currently find there are certainly not to be missed.
The Luxury Closet – Ships internationally
From Gucci to Louboutins, The Luxury Closet certainly lives up to its name. It sells pre-owned, authentic luxury items at amazing prices that can reach up to 70% off. And if you have the heart for it, you can also sell your valuable possessions there, too.
Lebelik – Lebanon, ships internationally
The beauty of Lebelik is that it focuses on Lebanese designers. Their team constantly works on locating and interviewing Lebanese talents, which design quality items that could easily trump any international brand.
Washed and Found – Lebanon, ships internationally
A designer lover’s dream. You can find items from every label known to man, from Celine to Dior. All items displayed on the website are pre-owned, but in excellent condition. It also has a vintage category that just speaks to the fashionista in every girl.
Truc Signe – Lebanon, ships internationally
This is another one for any girl into her labels. Again, Truc Signe offers pre-owned items that are in very good condition from every designer label you can think of.
Thouqi – Kuwait, ships internationally
It comprehensively focuses on women’s fashion, from apparel and handbags to accessories and lingerie. The real kicker here is that Thouqi has an amazing ongoing clearance sale where you can find genuinely good items.
Mooda – UAE, Ships Internationally
Like most e-commerce sites in the region, Mooda features cash on delivery and free returns. What makes it stand out, however, is its focus on Arab designers and brands, making it a go-to site to support local talent.
Namshi – All across GCC countries and Lebanon
Namshi has great fashion finds for both genders from a variety of brands. This is the place to go if you want to shop more pocket-friendly items.
The Kript – Lebanon
It’s an Instagram-based shopping spectacle. You see the post, you like what you see, you contact them and buy it. It’s that simple.
Vatrinaz – Egypt
Vatrinaz features an ever changing array of women’s shoes and accessories, including beauty products and home design.
Style Treasure – Egypt
This women’s fashion site was the first of its kind in Egypt, featuring both local and international brands.
ELECTRONICS
e3050 – Egypt (Cairo and Giza only)
e3050 is a gadget-horder’s dream. You can find all kinds of personal computers, software items, electronics and more there.
Ishtari – Lebanon
This is the one to go to for electronics in Lebanon. iPhones, iPads, cameras, mobile phones, along with their accessories are just some of the items you can find on Ishtari.
EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
Souq – UAE, KSA, Kuwait and Egypt
This one of the most famous names in online shopping in the region. You can even say it’s the eBay of the Middle East. Souq and its derivative “Sukar” are the places that many people flock to for scoring fashion items, watches, laptops and basically everything else at awesome prices.
My Souk – Lebanon, ships internationally
This website offers the quirkiest and most unique finds in categories like fashion, jewelry and art. If you’re looking for something that is truly off the beaten path, My Souk is your guy.
Wamli – UAE, ships internationally
This is the place to go to when you’re looking for those home design and pop art. What we love most about this website is that, unlike all the mentioned websites in the list, it has a travel category. You can find funky, unique pieces at even greater prices at Wamli.
Lemuda – UAE, ships internationally
If you’re looking for amazing offers on luxury brands, Lemuda is the place to go.
Ananasa – UAE, ships internationally
“Home for handmade”, Ananasa features hand-crafted fashion, accessories, home decor, arts and gifts from talented designers and artists around the region.
Mumzworld – UAE, ships internationally
Mumzworld offers everything you need for mother, baby and child. With free local shipping to addresses within the UAE, they also ship across the Middle East.
Tejuri – UAE, ships internationally
Another one stop shop, Tejuri features fashion, home, electronics and everything in between from UAE retailers, offering international shipping.
You Got a Gift – UAE, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
Perfect for last-minute gifts or those people who have everything, You Got a Gift is a brilliant concept that offers gift cards for a number of retailers in select countries.
Marka VIP - Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Lebanon
You won’t find fashion here, but Marka VIP does offer a selection of men’s and women’s accessories, children’s clothing, gadgets and home decor, making it an ideal spot to upgrade all the extras in your life.
Al Shop – All across GCC countries
Although it has many categories, Al Shop is especially a makeup haven. If anything makeup-related hasn’t made it to your city’s physical shops yet, it’s going to be on Al Shop. However, it does not sell fashion items (with the exception of sarees and kurtas) or handbags.
Bkam? – Egypt, UAE and KSA
Bkam is a seriously genius concept. It allows you to search for whatever you want to shop for and compares its prices from different sellers for you to find the lowest price. You can save humongous sums of cash by giving this website a visit before you purchase anything online.
Jadopado – Egypt
An online department store, Jadopado offers fashion, electronics, home and garden, and a number of other categories for your e-shopping pleasure.
Jumia – Egypt
The biggest online shopping website in Africa has a branch in Egypt, and we couldn’t be happier. It is basically an online shopping mall. Don’t blame us if you spend days scrolling through its countless offers.
Nefsak – Egypt
This is where you should go if you’re looking for literally anything. From fashion items and pet supplies to electronics and tools, you will find whatever you need on Nefsak.
Yashry – Egypt
Yashry offers fashion, beauty, electronics and baby-related items. However, their real edge comes from the great fashion finds they offer, that are mostly imported from the US.
Landmark Shops – UAE
Landmark Shops is offering special sales for DSF on its wide array of men’s, women’s and children fashion and accessories, as well as home and electronics.
Best Buy UAE – UAE
They sell items at discounted prices and they have quirky categories, like flowers and cakes. Yes, sign me up to anything that sells cakes.
Crazy Deals – UAE
As the name suggests, this website offers items that are discounted from the original retail price. Some discounts can reach up to 80% and it has items from every shopping category that exists.
Le Bazar – Dubai
Consider Le Bazar your local digital hypermarket, with everything from groceries to home and bath products.
WE SAID THIS: Happy shopping!
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