Complaints against price hike or violation of consumer rights can be raised here
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If you have had a bad experience with an online groceryImage Credit: Gulf News
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The consumer rights section takes up complaints from individuals who are dissatisfied with a Dubai-based establishment.Image Credit: Gulf News
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How can I register a complaint? Here is the step-by-step guide.Image Credit: Stock image
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First, you would need to visit https://consumerrights.ae and find the consumer complaint option on the top panel.Image Credit: Screenshot/Gulf News
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Secondly, provide your personal details as well as information on the company concerned.Image Credit: Screenshot/Dubai Media Office
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You would also need to provide the relevant documents or receipts.Image Credit: Screenshot/Dubai Media Office
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Finally, submit your application and a Dubai Economic Department (DED) official will contact you.Image Credit: Screenshot/Dubai Media Office
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This complaint process is not for companies in freezones and other emirates. To complain against a company in a freezone, you would need to contact the related freezone authority.Image Credit: Screenshot/Dubai Media Office
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In Dubai, you can complain through the consumer rights website or the Dubai Consumer app.Image Credit: Screenshot/Dubai Media Office
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Consumer rights hotline in Dubai – 600 545555Image Credit: Screenshot/Dubai Media Office
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Dubai Economic Department also published a daily price monitor for essential items.Image Credit: Screenshot/Dubai Media Office
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The price monitor was launched as the UAE stepped up its fight against COVID-19 and introduced several precautionary measures to curb its spread.Image Credit: Screenshot/Dubai Media Office
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Check out the day’s price monitor here: https://consumerrights.ae/en/Pages/download-center.aspxImage Credit: Gulf News
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Have a complaint against a company registered in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain or Fujairah?Image Credit: Supplied
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Regardless of which emirate you are complaining, you would need to provide some basic information.Image Credit: Gulf News
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Make sure you keep the receipt or any other documents related to your complaint safely.Image Credit: Supplied
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In Abu Dhabi, you can raise your consumer complaint through the government contact centre.Image Credit: Gulf News
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To file a complaint in Sharjah, fill out this form: https://eservices.sedd.ae/eservicesweb/general-transactions/suggestions/view.xhtml?sugType=3&cp=2Image Credit: Gulf News
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For complaints in Ajman and Fujairah, call the numbers listed here.Image Credit: Supplied
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In Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain, you can contact the emirate’s economic department.Image Credit: Gulf News
