BY AYESHA MARIUM
Nowadays, the latest fashion is available to you with the click of a button. Online shopping websites and apps are popping up every so often, offering endless options for shoppers to stay on top of the trend. Shopping online is convenient and also allows users to find pieces that suit their personal taste and budget. It also helps avoid the hassle of going out and braving road congestion and the thick crowds in malls. It’s quite thrilling to have everything at our fingertips, isn’t it?
Here’s our pick of the top websites in Saudi Arabia for the ultimate fashion fix that fits your needs.
NAMSHI
Namshi is the premier destination for online shopping in Saudi Arabia. Their website and app have a wide selection of clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories from 700+ international leading brands such as Mango, Adidas, Ella, Ginger, Tommy Hilfiger and exclusive wear. It’s a fantastic website to shop for Arabian wear. They also offer a fairly large selection of beauty products from known brands such as L’Occitane, Estee Lauder, MAC, Foreo as well as Korean beauty products. You’ll also find home and gifting items and a large selection of men’s and kids fashion.
PROS
- Free delivery on orders above SAR 100
- Accepts cash upon delivery
- Great selection of exclusive wear
- Products can be exchanged or returned in 14 days
CONS
- Higher prices than stores during sale season
- Some cases of slow delivery
- Cash payments are refunded as Namshi points
Website: www.namshi.com
Contact: +971 800 626744 (International)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/namshiofficial
Instagram: @namshi
FARFETCH
Farfetch is an online shopping website and app for luxury shopping that carries some of the world’s most sought after collection by fashionistas. You’ll find products from over 700 luxury brands and boutiques such as Gucci, Fendi, Prada, Balenciaga and Off-White. Fine jewelry brands such as Chopard and De Beers are also available. Pre-owned designer wear can be found on Farfetch.
PROS
- One of the few reliable luxury shopping websites
- Easy access to exclusive designer wear
- 14 days return and exchange
- Free returns
CONS
- Doesn’t offer free shipping
- Prices are above average
- Limited discounts
Website: www.farfetch.com/sa
Contact: +966 9200 33284
Facebook: www.facebook.com/farfetch
Instagram: @farfetch
6TH STREET
6th Street is another online apparel shop which has quickly become popular in Saudi Arabia with their large selection of shoes, bags and accessories from the world’s most coveted fashion brands including Aldo, New Balance, Nine West, Dune London, Skechers, Call It Spring and many more! The prices mentioned on their website are inclusive of tax and they also provide free shipping in KSA and accept cash on delivery.
PROS
- Free shipping
- Offers cash on delivery
- Availability of Arabian wear
- 14 days free return and exchange policy
CONS
- Products purchased under any promotional offer or discounted scheme cannot be exchanged
- Limited selection
Website: www.6thstreet.com
Contact: +971 800 3852 633
Email: customercare@6thstreet.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/shop6thstreet
Instagram: @shop6thstreet
NOON
Noon is a UAE-based online shopping platform which has taken KSA by storm. With is extensive range of products from technology, fashion, beauty, fragrance, home and kitchen, the website and its app are quickly raising to popularity amongst Saudi online shoppers. Noon has all that you need and offers great discounts regularly which makes their prices rather competitive.
PROS
- Affordable prices
- Free shipping on purchase above SAR 200
- Large range of products
- Offers cash on delivery services
- Constant discounts and deals
CONS
- Quality of goods is average
- The delivery may take longer than stated
- Customer service needs improvement
Website: www.noon.com
Contact: 800-1160210
Email: care@noon.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/noon
Instagram: @noon
SHEIN
When it comes to fast fashion, without a doubt SHEIN is one of the most popular online shopping platforms out there. SHEIN brings the on-trend style to women and teens without breaking their banks. They offer a great collection of apparels, accessories, bags and shoes at affordable rates. You can make your purchase through their website or their app. Shoppers on SHEIN can see the review of each products from its other buyers which helps in the final decision-making process while purchasing.
PROS
- Competitive prices
- Products available in a variety of sizes
- Free shipping on orders above SAR 198.76
- 15 days return and exchange policy
- Free returns
- Honest reviews from other shoppers
CONS
- Delivery time may take longer than stated
- Low quality fabric used for some items
- No medium of communication with support team
Website: www.shein.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/shein2019
Instagram: @sheinofficial
Everything is available online! When it comes to makeup, skincare and even pharmacy products, here are the dependable websites we love:
- SEPHORA.SA
- FACES.COM
- PARISGALLERYKSA.COM
- IHERB.COM
- WHITES.NET
- NAHDI.SA
