Cyber Monday – Wamli

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Buying a gift can always be difficult. If you know someone well, there is more pressure to pick that “perfect” gift. I’m a notoriously difficult person to buy gifts for but if there is one thing I appreciate are gifts with a bit of thought or sense of humor.  And now there is a new Dubai-based shopping sitethat can help you find that perfect gift – Wamli.com.

The site launched on the memorable date of 12.12.12 and calls itself a “shopper’s paradise, with a little ‘geek’ thrown in”.  I spent a few hours and found a few things that would make excellent gifts (especially for me!).

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Apart from the products, I love the “personality” Wamli has. There’s a very social aspect to the site where you can collect XP points and coins that open you up to special experiences on the site.  They’ve also allowed their customers to directly contribute feedback and help vote on the upcoming features to be added to the website.

So go on, checkout Wamli.com and don’t forget to say hello to them on Facebook and Twitter - you might be talking to our perky friend @silv3rglee icon smile Cyber Monday   Wamli

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Cyber Monday – Souq Fashion

 Cyber Monday   Souq FashionThe term Cyber Monday was coined to mark the Monday after Black Friday that companies used to encourage people to shop online.  Our Cyber Monday column here will highlight spectacular online finds, blogs we love or just our general love for all things digital. If you have a recommendation for Cyber Monday, let us know!

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Cyber Monday – Issue 10 – Souq Fashion

I, Ekta, am an OS – online shopaholic.  As much as I love the malls, I much prefer to do my shopping online, especially in Dubai.  Hence why I use and abuse my Shop’n'Ship account, as well as have regular deliveries from international sites like Gilt, Boticca and Asos.

In the recent years, online shopping in the Middle East has taken off with a lot of local and international players, especially in the fashion segment. MyWardrobe had a special launch party in Dubai a few months back, Namshi has been operating since January and now Souq.com has launched Souq Fashion. Continue reading

Cyber Monday – Gilt

The term Cyber Monday was coined to mark the Monday after Black Friday that companies used to encourage people to shop online.  Our Cyber Monday column here will highlight spectacular online finds, blogs we love or just our general love for all things digital.

If you have a recommendation for Cyber Monday, let us know!

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Cyber Monday – Issue 4 – Gilt

Saying I love online shopping is an understatement; it’s more like I have an online shopping addiction. After spending 4 years in the US, I became used to buying everything online and it is one thing that still frustrates me about the UAE. While there are a lot of e-commerce businesses popping up in the Middle East, the caliber isn’t the same as the US, which is why I was absolutely ecstatic when Gilt Groupe started offering international shipping!

I tested out Gilt for the first time back in November when they offered a free international shipping promo. In conjunction with Bobbi Brown’s 20th anniversary celebrations, I purchased the Party Shimmer Brick and the 20th Anniversary Lip Palette. Within 2 weeks, I had my order in Dubai!

I loved that my order was well-packed and delivered quickly. The BB Shimmer Bricks tend to be delicate but Gilt’s liberal use of foam and bubble wrap ensured that everything arrived in perfect condition.

Since then, I can’t help but check Gilt out everyday. For some reason, their emails don’t reach my inbox but I still make sure I log in every night to check what is on sale. I recently ordered some skincare products from cult line, Mario Badescu (can’t WAIT to tell you about these fabulous products!)

International shipping is just USD 19.99 per order and with some unique products plus stellar customer service thanks to the Twitter team (@GiltGroupe and @GiltSupport), I really recommend you pay a visit to Gilt!

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Disclaimer: this post contains referral links to Gilt – if you prefer, you can use a non-referral link by clicking the following: Gilt.com.

Mumzworld – More than just mums

I’m a big, Big, BIG fan of online shopping. I miss the ease of online shopping found in the US/UK. My Aramex Shop’n'Ship account has been a godsend, but I do wish there were more local choices.

In recent times, e-commerce has picked up significantly in Dubai with both new players and big hitters setting up online portals (I highly recommend JadoPado for your Apple/Blackberry/gadget needs), but we still lack a powerhouse like Amazon in the region. That is why I was extremly excited to hear about Mumzworld.

Mumzworld calls itself the Middle East’s largest online shopping site for Everything Mother, Baby and Child. They currently have over 18,000 products and all the leading brands including Lego, Crayola, Barbie, and Mattel. Moreover, you get delivery within 2-3 days in the UAE and free delivery for all orders over 200 AED. Outside of the UAE? No worries, they promise to delivery within 7-10 days regionally as well.

So what can the average fashionista/beauty addict/Bollywood lover buy from Mumzworld? A lot! For starters they carry 2 amazing jewelery lines: Lovelinks and Sia Select. I purchased a beautiful necklace+earring set from Sia Select pre-Mumzworld but had to unfortunately coordinate cash payment and delivery myself. Thankfully that is all taken care via Mumzworld now.

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They also carry a wide selection of beads, charms, necklaces and bracelets from Lovelinks.  They currently have a special deal going on where proceeds go to Breast Cancer Awareness, so support a great cause!

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I couldn’t help buying the world edition of Monopoly last week. As a child, my parents always bought me “intellectual” games such as cardboard puzzles or mindbenders, but I decided to splurge in a classic board game.

Even if you aren’t a Mum, you can find plenty of things to keep your credit card busy. So check out the region’s newest shopping site and tell them Dollz sent you! You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter.

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Disclaimer: I work with the Mumzworld team, so this post is written with a little bit of bias. Just a little icon smile Mumzworld   More than just mums