Save on fuel cost by shopping online: Here's a look at some of the UAE's online stores

In my previous post, we have looked at online shopping as one of the means that can help in saving unnecessary fuel consumption through the elimination of unnecessary trips. Though it hasn't been adopted by many of the local retailers yet, there are a few websites that conveniently facilitate your shopping needs, all by a click of a button. Here is a quick look at some of them:

1. IKEA

The popular Swedish furniture store, IKEA, now gives you the opportunity to browse online through your favourite home items, and order them to be delivered right to your doorstep. Should your order be more than AED 2,500, the delivery should be free of charge. 

2. Namshi

Namshi positions itself as a leading online destination for fashion and footwear. Some of the very attractive benefits from using the website is that it offers cash on delivery, free delivery and free exchanges. The website also lists products according to various categories including those that are on sale.

3. Souq.com

As one of the UAE's largest e-commerce platforms, Souq.com boasts a listing of over 400,000 products online across various categories such as electronics, fashion, and perfumes. There are many value deals listed on the website which can lead up to substantial savings when compared to purchasing the same items from physical stores. Souq.com also offers cash on delivery, free returns and promises fast deliveries.

4. Edible Arrangements

Instead of sending flowers, you can now surprise your loved ones by sending them a fresh fruit bouquet courtesy of Edible Arrangements. Should you wish, every fruit in the bouquet you order can be dipped in chocolate if you wish. The website also makes it easy for you to select bouquets that are arranged and suggested according to various occasions. If you desire as well, you can order your selection online, and pick it up from any of their stores around the UAE.

5. Trolley.ae

Trolley.ae is a Dubai-based online grocery shopping store, with deliveries being complimentary if the total value of the order exceeds AED 100. One of the most appealing features of the website is allowing to build on future orders from previous orders rather than starting off from scratch. Trolley.ae also allows you to specify a delivery time any time between 10am and 8.30pm for their drivers to drop off your order at your doorstep.

This post isn't an endorsement of any of the above websites. It only intends to raise awareness about the various online shopping websites available in the UAE.

Slow Motion Video Booth Comes to the Emirates

Saad Rabia

Step aside regular photo-booths, as the internationally trending Slow Motion Video Booth arrives to the UAE! You might have seen on YouTube videos taken at weddings in which guests goof around with props flying all over the place in slow motion, and thought to yourself: "argh, if only I can have this at my event!". Well you need not worry anymore!

UAE-based Bahraini filmmaker, photographer, and technology enthusiast, Saad Rabia, has introduced the Emirates to Slow Motion Video Booth for the first time ever during a wedding he took part in during December 2013. Shortly after the event, Saad posted the below video on his Facebook Page, Saad Rabia - The Page, which in no surprise went viral among fans and friends. Check it out and let me know what you think!

Saad Rabia can be reached by email on contact@saadrabia.com

To reach Saad via Facebook, and/or check out some of his other work, please go to: https://www.facebook.com/saadrabia.page


Jana + Omar: Slow Motion Booth from Saad Rabia on Vimeo.



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