General TipsDecember 11, 2023

List of ideas to help you save money

Farah Zeineddine

Farah Zeineddine

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Take a look at our list of ideas to save money. Grab a coffee and let's go through these 50 new tips to help you spend less money. A big thank you to our group member Ioana Alexandra M for her great suggestions!

1. Leverage Group Discounts: Always check our group for discount codes for online shopping. The search function is your friend here.

2. Flash Deals and Store Finds: Regularly visit the group for posts about flash deals or great in-store finds.

3. Price Comparison Photos: When shopping in-store, take photos of frequently purchased items and their prices. Save these images in albums named after each store for easy price comparisons.

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4. Calculate Price Per Kg: Always calculate the price per kilogram to see if larger packages are genuinely cheaper.

5. Use Catalogue Apps: Apps like UAE Offers or D4D are great for checking weekly deals at major hypermarkets.

6. Online Price Checks: Always compare in-store prices with Amazon and Noon.

7. Centrepoint Online Shopping: Try things in-store at Centrepoint, then purchase online to find better deals.

8. Loyalty Program Apps: Download apps and join loyalty programs of your favorite stores for exclusive offers.

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9. Cashback with ClipTheDeal: This app offers cashback on everyday items, and the savings add up over time.

10. ClipTheDeal Online Market: Don’t miss out on great offers in their online market section.

11. Cashback with WaffarX: This app provides cashback for purchases at various retailers.

12. Monthly Amazon Discounts: Look out for Amazon's extra 15% discount on selected products each month.

13. Amazon Promotional Free Products: Keep an eye on the promotional box under product prices on Amazon for free items.

14. Check French&Cheaper: Great for near-expiry cheese and other products.

15. Discounted Soon-to-Expire Products: Lulu and Carrefour often have discounted products nearing expiration.

16. Cold Cuts Bargains: Check the cold cuts fridges in Carrefour for reasonably priced items.

17. Give Viva a Try: This store can be a hit or miss but offers some cheap products and here is our Review!

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18. Gift Shopping at Brands for Less: You might find unique items here.

19. Zomato Gold for Regular Diners: If you dine out frequently, this could be a great deal.

20. Fast Food App Deals: Apps from McDonald's, KFC, etc., often have good deals.

21. Amazon Prime and Deliveroo Plus: Free deliveries and vouchers for orders over 60 AED.

22. Check Stores Like Grand Barsha for Home Goods: Great for home organizing and decor.

23. Blue Rewards App for Dining Deals: Similar to Entertainer, but with a 2-for-1 section.

24. Samsung's Entertainer: Available through Samsung Members.

25. Credit Card Entertainer Benefits: Cards like VoucherSkout or Priceless offer similar benefits.

26. Discount Apps for Attractions: Cobone, Platinumlist, DoJoin, Smiles, Entertainer, and SUM - ticket section 

27. Nol Plus for Discounts: Use this for attraction and dining discounts.

28. Share App Promos: Not just for Carrefour, but also for dining and shopping at MOE and City Center malls.

29. Freezing Bread: Freeze bread to keep it fresh longer.

30. Al Awer and Waterfront Market for Fresh Produce: Great for fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, and nuts.

31. M&S Food Section for Discounts: Look for items expiring soon.

32. Kibsons' Imperfect Section: Check in the evenings for deals.

33. Eco-Friendly Cleaning with Ecloth: Saves money and is better for the environment.

34. Dishwasher Tab Tip: Cut tabs in half for savings.

35. Free Credit Cards with Benefits: But always pay off the balance each month.

36. Cinema Perks with Credit Cards: Discounts and offers at various cinemas.

37. Rak Bank Air Arabia Card for Frequent Flyers: Great travel benefits.

38. Free Travel Insurance with Credit Cards: Check if your card offers this.

39. Cheap Travel to Abu Dhabi Airport: Use the Abu Dhabi Airport Express bus from Ibn Batutta.

40. ADCB Talabat Credit Card: Great for frequent Talabat users.
41. Coupons on Carrefour Receipts: Check the back of your receipts for deals and some recipes from SUM.

42. Free Birthday Offers: Apps from Paul, Dunkin Doughnuts, and others offer birthday perks. You must check Free thing on your birthday blog

43. iHerb for Supplements and Skincare: Often cheaper than local prices.

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44. Payment Splitting Apps: Tamara and Tabby allow you to split payments into installments.

45. Shein and Ali Express for Home and Clothing: Check for free shipping and discounts.

46. Nol Plus Loyalty Program: Earn points for every AED spent.

47. Virgin and Du Mobile Offers: Prepay for a year and save.

48. Canon Selphy for Photo Printing: Cheaper than printing services.

49. Global Village for End-of-Season Discounts: Great deals in the last few weeks.

50. Charity: Never forget the importance of giving back, no matter how small.

Congratulations on reaching the end of this list! I hope these tips assist you in saving money, just as they have helped me. Remember, every dirham saved brings you closer to financial freedom. Happy saving! Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram and join our Facebook group for more useful tips. Before you check out your next purchase, make sure to visit sum. ae for coupon codes to maximize your savings!


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