Shipping Policy
Coverage
United Arab Emirates (domestic).
Gulf countries: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman — free shipping on orders above AED 400; standard international shipping rates apply for orders below AED 400.
International: we ship to selected countries; shipping cost is calculated and shown at checkout based on destination, weight/volume, and courier rates.
Processing
Daily cutoff: 2:00 PM GST. Orders placed before cutoff dispatch the same business day; after cutoff dispatch next business day.
Business days: Monday–Friday (GST).
Pre-orders/backorders dispatch within the window shown at checkout.
Domestic (UAE)
Service: Standard only (no express).
Fee: AED 20. Free over AED 100.
Timing: 1–3 business days to major cities; 2–4 business days to remote areas.
Requirements: physical address and UAE mobile. No PO boxes or parcel lockers.
International
Availability: shown at checkout by destination.
Cost: calculated at checkout (live courier rates).
Timing: estimated transit window shown at checkout; varies by destination and customs.
Duties/Taxes: not included unless stated; payable by recipient to the carrier or customs.
Restrictions: no COD; some destinations may require IDs or additional documents. Refusal to pay duties/taxes or inability to clear customs may result in return to sender; original shipping and return charges are non-refundable.
Tracking & Split Shipments
Tracking is emailed on courier handover.
Multi-item orders may ship in separate parcels with separate tracking.
Delivery Attempts & Undeliverable Parcels
At least two delivery attempts.
If undeliverable or refused, the parcel returns to our warehouse. We can reship (additional shipping fee) or refund product(s); original shipping and return charges are non-refundable.
Address or Time Changes
Before dispatch: request via info@solemate.ae
After dispatch: changes handled by the courier; surcharges may apply.
Payment on Delivery
Cash on Delivery (COD): Available for domestic orders only. A cash-on-delivery fee of AED 10 applies at checkout.
Inspection on Delivery
Inspect on receipt. Report visible damage, missing items, or wrong products within 48 hours to info@solemate.ae with photos and the airway bill number.
VAT
UAE orders: 5% VAT displayed at checkout.
International orders: local VAT/GST and duties may apply and are collected by the carrier or customs authority.
Non-Delivery Events
Delays from weather, road closures, security checks, or force-majeure events are outside our control.
Sole Mate Orders
One complimentary Sole Mate Bag per order that includes a base or a set. Additional bags can be purchased and ship with the order when available.
Contact
Customer Care — info@solemate.ae