FAQs

What delivery options do you offer?

We offer (1) Home Delivery for small and large items across all areas in UAE and (2) Click and collect – to the nearest West Elm store as delivery options. Times and cost for deliveries will vary depending on the location. For more information, please see our delivery information page.

What is the White Glove Delivery Service?

  • With our premium White Glove Delivery Service, items are delivered to your home by appointment to your room of choice - and are then unpacked and fully assembled for you. You can choose a delivery date and time that is convenient for you when placing your order.
  • Our White Glove Service is primarily for larger items and products that require assembly such as Living Room Furniture, Dining Room Furniture, Bedroom Furniture, Outdoor Furniture, Home Office Furniture, Rugs & Lighting.

What is not included in the White Glove Delivery Service

  • The Home Delivery team is not responsible for hanging mirrors, picture frames or other wall hanging products, wiring of electrical items, removal of mattresses, roll out/set up of existing rugs and floor coverings, hanging of blinds, curtains and drapes or the plumbing and connection of sanitary wire.
  • Alterations of entryways and hallways is not the responsibility of our Home Delivery team. Please ensure your entryways and hallways (including turning radius) will fit the dimensions of your items.
  • Exceptions include outdoor patio structures, marble or stone sink consoles, lighting, mirrors, rugs, headboards attached to a metal frame and any items requiring home installation or wall mounting.

Please Note

Minor set up and assembly, such as putting up slip covers or bed frame assembly, is part of our delivery service. Most merchandise (excluding upholstery) is removed from its packaging and inspected for flaws before delivery to the customers’ home. The merchandise is wrapped in special materials for final delivery to your home. The Home Delivery team will unpack or unwrap furniture items and remove all packaging materials from your home.

    Why does the delivery method differ depending on the item? 

    The delivery method differs because we use a courier service to deliver small items such as:

    • Bedding, Bath, Rugs, Decor & Cushions.

    We use our White Glove Service for larger items and products that require assembly such as:

    • Outdoor Furniture, Home Office, Living Room, Bedroom & Lighting.
    • *Exceptions include outdoor patio structures, marble or stone sink consoles, lighting, mirrors, rugs, headboards attached to a metal frame and any items requiring home installation or wall mounting.

    For more details on delivery, please visit our delivery information page.

    How do I know if I'm eligible for the White Glove Delivery Service?

    • If you order at least one large item with the following White Glove icon, your entire order will be delivered through the White Glove Service.

    What time does the West Elm customer care team operate, and how can I get in contact?

    You can contact our customer care team on the following number: 800-SHAYA or +971 800-74292.

    West Elm Customer Service:

    We are open 7 days a week from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM and from 9:00 PM to 12:30 AM (UAE local time, GMT +4). You can also contact us using our quick form and our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

    Can I view my order history?

    You can view your orders at any time using our website. Simply follow the steps below.

    1. Log in to our website and click on 'my account' at the top of the page.

    2. Click on the link ‘View Orders’ on the left of the page. This will show you your order history.

    Can I track my order online?

    Currently, orders can’t be tracked online. Our delivery partners will send out a unique tracking link once your order is packed to let you know when it will be delivered.

    When I place an order, how long does delivery take?

    Your order confirmation email will inform you of the expected lead time for delivery. Our courier company will attempt to call you should they not have enough delivery information to deliver your order.

    I've received my order, but it's not suitable. How do I return it?

    West Elm is dedicated to offering the highest levels of quality and service. We will be happy to refund or exchange any item(s)* that you are not completely satisfied with, as long as they are returned in an unused condition and in their original packaging, within 14 days of receipt of your order with a copy of the Invoice. Items can be returned to any West Elm store.

    Please visit our returns & refunds page for full details.

    I've received a discount voucher but the code doesn't work online, why is this?

    Please be aware that once you’ve applied the voucher code, it cannot be used again, so please do not apply it until you’re sure that you’re ready to place and pay for your order.

    Most common reasons for promotion codes not working are: being out of date; being applied to products that are not eligible or the set order limit not being reached.

    If you’re still having problems, you can also contact us using our quick form and we'll be happy to explain how you can redeem your discount online.

    How can I remove my details from your mailing list?

    We’re sorry to hear you’re thinking about unsubscribing. Simply login to your account on our website and follow the quick steps below.

    • Click on the 'My Account' link at the top of the website.
    • Click on the 'Communication Preferences'
    • Simply un-tick the email check box and click 'Save'.
    • You will see a message telling you that the subscription has been removed.
    • If you wish to subscribe to the newsletters again at any time, simply navigate to this section, tick the check box and click 'Save'.

    You can also unsubscribe by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the end of any promotional email. On click, you will navigate to the un-subscription page on the website where once you enter the reason for un-subscription and click 'Unsubscribe', you can start a new shopping journey.

    Why has my order been cancelled?

    Your order may be cancelled for a number of reasons. The most common reasons for this are:-

    • High demand of goods – In this event, you will receive an email confirming the cancellation and what to do next.
    • If you requested a cancellation. You’ll receive a confirmation email once this has been done.
    • If we’ve been unsuccessful in delivering the order to your chosen delivery address.
    • All risk in the Products you order (including risk of loss and/or damage to the products) shall pass to you when they are delivered to the address specified in your order or collected from our store (as appropriate) and we will not be liable for a refund or a replacement in the event the address you specified is incorrect.
    • If payment was not successful
    • If the order was not collected from the selected store within the collection period of 7 days

    I've placed an order online and it looked as though it was processed; yet I haven't received a confirmation email. Why?

    We’re sorry that you haven't received your confirmation email. If our email address is not in your address book or safe list, it may have been classed as spam mail, meaning that it might not have appeared in your inbox. It is also worth checking that your email address has been entered into your account correctly.

    Usually our confirmation emails are usually sent within a few minutes of an order being placed. However, when our site is very busy, you may have to wait a little bit longer before you receive your email.

    How do I change my delivery address?

    You may update your West Elm address book by clicking the 'my account' link at the top of the page, logging in using your username and password and selecting 'address book' from where you can add, remove and amend your addresses.

    If you have already placed an order changes made in this area will not alter their delivery details. Once an order has been placed it is often not possible for us to change the delivery address.

    After placing my order, when is payment taken from my account?

    All payments will be charged once your order is confirmed. This is applicable on both credit and debit cards.

    How do I know if my online order has been successful?

    When you place an order on our website, we will reply to you with an email confirming your order and all delivery and billing address details, including all the items you have ordered.

    Please check that all the information is correct on this confirmation email as incorrect information can cause delays on your order.

    I have forgotten my password. What should I do?

    If you have an existing account with us and have forgotten your password please click on ''sign in''. Then click on 'forgotten your password?'. We will then send you an email with instructions to reset your password.

    If you don't receive your password reset email within 1 hour please check your spam folder. If the email is not in your spam folder please request another by contacting our customer care team number +971 800-74292 (United Arab Emirates).

    Can I change my payment information?

    Once an order has been placed we are unable to change your payment information. By default we do not store any payment information on our systems.

    How can I change my personal information?

    To update or change your personal information please ''sign in'' to your account. If you are already signed in please click on ''my account''. From there you may view and amend your password, address, wishlist and contact details including choosing how you would like us to contact you.

    What is Click & Collect?

    You can place an order for an item online and have it delivered to the store of your choice. This service is free of charge for all orders. Click and collect is available in the majority of our stores, once you have selected the products you wish to purchase the stores offering this service will be displayed on the delivery page.