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Back-to-School Shopping Hacks: Where to Find School Supplies, Tech & Gear at Low Cost in Dubai & Abu Dhabi

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Families in the UAE are one of the busiest in the later part of the school year. Apart from tuition fees, parents spend thousands of dirhams on school bags, stationery, books, school bags, laptop computers, uniforms and transport. With careful planning, expensive items need not be bought if one can imagine more economical alternatives in terms of quality and focus all the resources on getting the best value.

Get Regoals’ shopping advice and money-saving strategies to ensure you and your little ones are ready for school in Dubai and Abu Dhabi this fall.

Start Shopping Early

Saving money is one of the easiest tasks to perform is to start shopping a few weeks before school begins. Early bird shoppers are often offered more discounts, selection of goods and discounts on items bundled together as school necessities.

It is often during the last week that you may have to settle for full price, but at the time of urgency, you get less choice of uniforms, backpacks and electronic devices.

Compare School Uniform Suppliers

Most schools in the UAE have their designated Uniforms Suppliers. Ask if the school has several authorised retailers and whether they have any special offers.

Parents may also save money by buying larger sizes that will last the entire school year rather than new uniforms every couple of months in each size children grow into.

Shop for Affordable Stationery

The costs of stationery can add up quickly, particularly if there are several children in the household. Check the price of notebooks, pens, calculators, art supplies, and lunch boxes for special offers in large retailers, discount stores and wholesale stores throughout Dubai and Abu Dhabi for your back-to-school needs.

Instead of purchasing the full set of stationery items, buying all the stationery items at once can save you money so that your children still have everything they need.

Look for Laptop and Tablet Deals

In today’s educational climate more schools now require students to have a laptop or tablet at school for digital learning. Back to school campaigns are a staple for electronics outlets that offer end of year sales and include enticing offers such as rebates, extended warranties, free accessories, and payment options.

To make sure that the devices purchased for school are suitable and don’t have all the bells and whistles.

Join Parent Community Groups

Parent community groups in WhatsApp, Facebook and local neighbourhoods have proved to be a helpful tool this school season. A few families will offer lightly used school uniforms, books, calculators and sports gear for much less.

Pre-loved goods are frequently in extremely good condition, and can keep expenses over half of the amount needed if purchased new.

Take Advantage of Bank Offers

There are many UAE banks that offer education offers throughout the school day. As per credit card companies, there is an option of 0% installment plans, cashback, and exclusive discounts for the credit card holders holding that particular credit card at the participating retailers.

The use of these responsibly can help ease the (short-term) financial burden for families, and distributed payments over a period of a few months.

Plan a Back-to-School Budget

It is helpful to make a list before leaving the house to avoid impulse buying. Do not buy nonessential items; perform price comparisons to different stores to decide on final purchases.

It is also recommended that families establish a “fresh-school” contingency budget for unforeseen classroom needs that are possible in the first couple of weeks of school.

FAQs

Which is the Best Time to Shop in UAE School Supplies?

The ideal window is a few weeks prior to school break.Retailers normally have the best product selection available and provide early promotions at the onset of school break.

Are there any places where you can save money on school uniforms?

By using recommended uniform shoppers for promotions and by buying second hand uniforms from approved parent groups, parents can save on a uniform.

Are used school equipment products safe?

Yes. Many parent groups sell school supplies, which are like, new and in excellent condition for great prices.

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