5 websites to budget shop on

Everyone looks for trendy yet budget clothing or affordable electronic products that can be delivered to your doorstep at a minimal cost. Actually, who cares about the fee? All we want is to gift ourselves with affordable and fun stuff. Here are our 9 favourite shopping sites, in no particular order, that every homebody needs.

Wadi

Wadi entered the UAE market in 2015 and it offers international brands of cosmetics, fashion accessories and gadgets. They also have a fast turnaround and delivery time especially if you pay by credit/debit card in comparison to choosing the cash on delivery (COD) option. Some customers who had to return the items also commended their stress-free after-sales service.

Website www.wadi.com Shop for mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras

Xpressions Style

The store features perfumes, makeup, skincare items and other beauty tools and accessories ranging from affordable to high-end. Although they have several physical store locations that you can visit, the online version assures safe and quick dispatch of your orders within 24 hours of order confirmation. The site accepts debit or credit cards and COD with a standard delivery charge of Dh15 for all purchases.

Website www.xpressionsstyle.com Shop for perfumes, makeup, beauty tools

Awok

Awok offers special deals with up to 99 per cent off. The best time to be on the site is during their flash sales. You could, like some other customers, get a mini electric sewing machine for just Dh3 during the flash sale. There are also items on sale for one dirham for souvenir seekers and bargain hunters.

Website www.awok.com Shop for phones, gadgets, home appliances & accessories

Souq.com

Souq.com has a promise of same-day delivery of items if you confirmed your order before 3 pm and this works both for products you paid for online or through COD. However, the shipping rate for e-paid items is at Dh22, while it is Dh26 for cash on delivery. They have everything from kitchen items, fashion accessories, laptops, headphones, mobiles up to perfumes and makeup. Branded or not, this is one platform where you will spend hours making up your mind shopping.

Website www.souq.com Shop for electronics, cosmetics, fitness items

Dealizzle

Drizzle also uses the power of bulk buying so it can offer better “deals a day”. They sell more of their brands than internationally recognised ones. The difference? Not much, buyers claim. Generic items such as shoes, clothing and other household products are as much as 70 per cent cheaper. They also run site-wide promotions fairly often, so be on the lookout. Get free delivery within the UAE for a minimum purchase of Dh200.

Website www.dealizzle.com Shop for shoes, clothing, accessories