Exchange and refund policy
Looking to return or exchange unwanted merchandise? You will find here everything you need to know about our exchange policies, the timeframes and the items that can be returned.
Return and exchange process
In referral to our Exchange and Refund section, we offer a free-returns policy allowing you to exchange purchases made for any reason up to 14 days after you received or collected your online order or from the date of your purchase receipt valid within the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Products eligible for exchange must be:
(a) Unused, in good re-saleable condition, undamaged in any way, without any kind of apparent damage or tear;
(b) In the same condition as supplied, with original tags and packaging;
(c) With all its components to include but not limited to: plastic wrapping, cables, plastic ties and all product documentation must be in the box;
(d) If the order contained a free promotional gift, the gift must be included with the return of any related items
Products non-exchangeable nor returnable:
Your right to return a product does not apply to certain types of products. The following list provides a non-exhaustive list of the types of products you cannot cancel or return:
(a) For product purchased in promotion or discounted for more than 50% of its price;
(b) For products personalized, made to measure;
(c) Items bought together as a bundle cannot be returned or exchanged separately;
(d) In accordance with global retail industry standards, we are unable to accept the exchange of skincare, make-up and cosmetic goods, underwear, swimwear, linen, furniture, perishable products, and jewelry unless damaged or faulty;
(e) Deposits, Gift Cards, e-Cards, e-Vouchers, Gift Lists, and event tickets are neither refundable nor exchangeable, or transferrable against cash or other payment methods.
Online return and exchange process:
After we receive your item with the receipt, our team will inspect the item and will process your refund/exchange.
(a) For non-faulty items, customer shall either exchange his item by another or request a return; (i) The refund is generally processed using the method you used to make payments for online orders; in case, the payment was made by credit card it may take up to 14 business days to complete the refund to the card. If the payment was cash on delivery, an e-voucher will be issued with the same amount paid for the item purchased. The e-voucher can be used either in-store or online for a period of 12 months from issuance date. (ii) The exchange with another item with the same or different price is generally done in-store. If you want to exchange the item without coming to the store, you can get a refund and buy a new one following the refund process, online exchanges are currently not available;
(b) If an item is out of stock and the amount has already been paid, we will cancel it from your order and refund the out-of-stock items (in the same method as the original form of payment) and dispatch the rest of the order;
(c) We do not charge a restocking fee; however, please note: (i) You are responsible for ‘Return Shipping Charges’ and ‘Return Custom Charges’ if applicable (ii) Original ‘Shipping Charges’ are non-refundable. We will only refund the value of the goods returned.
How to exchange or return your purchased items:
EXCHANGES & RETURNS IN-STORE – in Galeries Lafayette – at The Dubai Mall. You can visit our store during our usual opening hours
(a) Present your Purchase Receipt or Sales Invoice at the Customer Service Desk to process either Exchange or Refund;
(b) If your receipt is lost, please visit our Customer Service desk and ask for further assistance;
(c) You might arrange to ship your items to our store. When choosing this option via our service provider, the shipment must be made via trackable courier services, where name, signature and stamp of the receiver must be provided. We cannot accept return of damaged garments or products. We make sure you are notified by email. Also, you will be asked to pick up your item within 14 days from the date of email in case the courier refused to send them back to you;
(d) You can also choose for us to arrange a complimentary return collection for you where an additional pick-up fee will be charged. Our Customer Service will inform you on the amount of the extra fee to pay.
RETURNS ONLINE – items purchased at galerieslafayette.ae
(a) On the Website, go to “My Orders” in “My Account” section and open the order that you wish to return;
(b) Tick the box of the item that you wish to return and explain the reason of return;
(c) Our team will receive and review your return request, and you will receive updates by e-mail;
(d) After checking and approving your return request, (i) for orders paid by credit card you will receive an e-mail that your order has been refunded and the amount will be credited to your account within 14 business days (ii) for orders paid by cash, you will receive your e-voucher that can be used either in-store or online for a period of 12 months from issuance date.
Return shipping fee
Inside core areas and Dubai, returns are free of charge. For remote areas and outside Dubai, return shipping fee will apply.
The courier representative will contact you within 5 days from the day you processed a return/exchange request and schedule a pickup time.
Faulty items
In case you received a faulty/damaged item, you may send photos of the faulty item, via email to Customerservice.uae@galerieslafayette.ae a maximum of 3 days after delivery. Our Customer Service will further investigate the case and revert to you within 48 hours to inform you of the procedure.
Complaint
If there is any issue related to the quality of items altered, please contact our Customer Service Department within 24 hours after receiving your order for assistance. We will always aim to resolve any dispute as swiftly as possible.
Information
For more information on our returns process and policy, please contact our Customer Service team here.
General
We reserve the right to change our Terms and Conditions at any time. We will not be responsible to you for any delay or failure to comply with our obligations under these Terms and Conditions if the delay or failure arises from any cause beyond our reasonable control.
Date: July 6, 2022