Long gone days, when we have to go outside from our home to buy groceries, food, clothing, and what not, everything has been replaced with these (listed below) top online e-commerce stores in Saudi Arabia.
You might or might not know that Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce markets in the world, with a projected value of over $30 billion by 2025.
As a result, there are now a wide range of online stores available in Saudi Arabia.
To help you choose the best online stores for your needs, I have compiled a list of the top 10 online stores in Saudi Arabia, based on various factors such as popularity, product selection, and customer satisfaction.
Why Online Shopping?
With the convenience it offers, more and more people are opting to shop online.
I, myself, prefer the convenience of online shopping to the hassle of going to the store, checking products, and waiting in line in the cash counter.
Who needs this headache, anyway?
Top 5 Reasons to choose Online Shopping
Some of the significant reasons for choosing to shop online rather than visiting are:
Comfort
With just a few clicks, you can browse through a wide range of products from the comfort of your own home, as I have mentioned above.
No Time Limit
You can shop at any time, avoiding long queues and crowded stores.
No Efforts
Online shopping allows you to have products delivered straight to your doorstep, saving you time and effort.
As you must’ve heard, time is money!
Save Money
You can find items from all around the Saudi Arabia, often at competitive prices, offers, better deals & discounts compared to physical stores.
Free Return or Exchange
Almost every other online store in Saudi Arabia offers free returns or exchanges, making the process more convenient.
Why not Online Shopping?
Everything comes with their Pros and Cons, same goes for online shopping.
I have mentioned all the facts of why you shouldn’t be shopping Online.
- Shipping and delivery times can be lengthy
- Limited Personal Interaction
- Security and Privacy Concerns
- Lack of Physical Inspection
- Hidden Costs and Shipping Fees
Well, the reasons mentioned above are not something that can stop you to shop online, at least not me!
Best time to do online shopping in Saudi Arabia
I have been residing in Saudi Arabia for so long, I know the drill right?
Jokes apart, based on my personal experience, the best time to do online shopping in Saudi Arabia which can save hell a lot of money of yours is:
Shop on Saudi Founding Day:
The Saudi Founding day is on February 22 every year.
The deals and promotions starts in the month of February every year.
Shop on Saudi National Day
If you’re looking for the best deals in Saudi Arabia with huge discounts, Saudi National Day is the day you might need to shop.
Saudi National Day occurs every year on 23rd September and the sales starts from the very month of September.
Shop before or in Ramadan
Looking to shop for best deals on groceries, house hold items etc.
Ramadan is the best blessed month to do your shopping.
I have seen people especially locals changing all of their Furniture, Wardrobe, Home appliances etc. on the blessed month.
Read the perspectives of people on Ramadan: Ramadan Switchover – How people’s lives changed during Ramadan.
Shop before Eid-al-Adha or Eid-al-Fitr
One of the best times to shop is Eid-al-Adha and Eid-al-Fitr.
Every year, you have a chance to shop with best deals and promotions on Muslim celebrations days.
Top Online E-Commerce Stores
Here comes the part for which you’re waiting for so long but the things mentioned above are as necessary as this part.
Well, let’s discover the top 10 Online e-commerce stores in Saudi Arabia.
Amazon SA
Amazon SA offers a vast selection of products, from books and electronics to clothing and groceries.
Fact check: Souq.com which was UAE based online shopping store was acquired by Amazon for a whopping amount of $580 million and Today, we know it as Amazon SA or another Amazon stores in the Middle East.
As we all know, Amazon is one of the best online shopping e-commerce stores in Saudi Arabia that provides fast and reliable delivery, as well as competitive prices and daily deals.
Amazon SA also offers a Prime membership program, which includes free shipping and access to exclusive deals.
For example, I love to watch series and movies, so I bought an Amazon Prime membership for just 16 SAR a month. This gives me free and fast, one-day delivery on various products, even those as low as 15 SAR.
Disclaimer: This contains our Affiliate link, we might earn a small amount of commission when you purchase from our link, this helps us to run this blog.
Noon
Residing in Saudi Arabia? You must have heart about Noon.
If not, Noon is another prominent e-commerce platform in Saudi Arabia, offering a wide range of products at affordable prices.
From electronics and fashion to home essentials and beauty products.
They provide exclusive deals, flash sales, and discounts, making it an attractive choice for budget-conscious shoppers.
With their fast delivery and excellent customer support, Noon ensures a satisfying shopping experience.
Jarir Bookstore
Jarir Bookstore is one of the famous stores in Saudi Arabia.
Don’t get confused by it’s name, it’s just not a bookstore as it offers a wide range of books, electronics, & office supplies.
They are running on a Hybrid business model with Online and various Offline stores across the country.
If you’re looking for the best after-sales services, head over to Jarir today!
Their e-commerce online store provides easy browsing and filtering options, as well as fast and affordable shipping.
For bookworms and tech enthusiasts (like me), Jarir Bookstore is a go-to online destination in Saudi Arabia.
Whether you’re looking for the latest bestseller or the newest gadget, Jarir Bookstore has you covered.
GoldenScent
Beauty enthusiasts in Saudi Arabia can turn to GoldenScent for their cosmetic and fragrance needs.
As a leading online beauty retailer, GoldenScent offers an impressive selection of perfumes, skincare products, makeup, and more.
Their user-friendly interface allows customers to browse by brand, category, or price range, ensuring a hassle-free shopping experience.
With their reliable delivery service and a range of payment options, GoldenScent is a trusted name in the beauty industry.
As a fan of fragrance, I myself have bought a lot of Perfumes from them, it turns out to be the High quality and original products.
Extra Stores
If you’re looking for electronics, home appliances, or home entertainment products, Extra Stores is a top choice in Saudi Arabia.
With a vast range of high-quality products from renowned brands, Extra Stores guarantees customer satisfaction.
They’re running same hybrid model as Jarir.
Extra Stores are known for their excellent after-sales service.
Their online e-commerce store provides fast and reliable delivery, as well as competitive prices and frequent discounts and promotions.
Recently, Extra launched Jood membership, with this membership, you can avail exclusive-member-only deals and several more benefits.
Namshi
Namshi is a popular online fashion retailer, offering a wide range of clothing, shoes, and accessories for all genders and ages.
Their online store features a user-friendly interface and easy checkout process, as well as frequent sales and promotions.
Namshi also offers free shipping and easy returns on all orders.
Sivvi
Sivvi specializes in fashion and beauty products for people, offering a curated selection of designer brands and emerging labels.
One of the online shopping stores of KSA provides easy browsing and filtering options, as well as fast and free shipping on all orders.
Sivvi also offers a loyalty program and frequent discounts and promotions for its customers.
Printcious
Printcious is a unique online shopping destination, specializing in personalized gifts and merchandise.
They offer a wide range of customizable products, including mugs, T-shirts, phone cases, and more.
Printcious provides fast and reliable shipping, as well as easy customization tools and secure payment options.
Printcious provides an extensive selection of customizable products to make each gift truly one-of-a-kind.
Xcite
Xcite is a leading online retailer of electronics, appliances, and gadgets in Saudi Arabia.
The site features a wide selection of products from top brands, as well as competitive prices and frequent sales and promotions.
Xcite provides fast and reliable shipping, as well as easy returns and exchanges for its customers.
Nahdi Online Pharmacy
Nahdi needs no introduction when it comes to buying authentic medicines in Saudi Arabia.
They have online version called “NahdiOnline.com” of the most popular pharmacy chain “Nahdi Medical Stores”.
They offer a wide selection of over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and supplements.
The website also offers a selection of beauty products, baby care products, and medical equipment.
Taobao
Did you ever heard of the leading online store in China called “Taobao”.
But the problem is they don’t ship to Saudi Arabia.
Also they this store is available only in Chinese.
Don’t worry, we got you covered.
We have found amazing and reliable agents for Taobao called “TBAgents” who can help your item to be shipped to Saudi Arabia.
Just you have to write your desired item or copy paste the URL.
They’ll handle from placing the order till it’s delivered to your doorstep.
From the Writer’s Desk
All of the online stores mentioned above are just few of the many online e-commerce stores which are opening on daily basis and are available to Saudi consumers.
Well choosing an online store among mentioned above is an art, lol, just kidding, let me explain.
For example, if you are looking for a wide selection of products and fast shipping, then Amazon.sa or Noon.com would be good options.
It’s all about your specific needs.
So, sit back, relax, and start exploring these best online e-commerce stores in Saudi Arabia for all your shopping needs.
Happy Shopping!
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