Guides
Money-saving and consumer guides for the UAE, written to be useful rather than clever.
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Experiences
Free and low-cost days out in Abu Dhabi
Six places in and around Abu Dhabi, with what is free, what costs money and where official sources differ, so there are no surprises at the gate.
Shopping & Retail
How to read a discount in the UAE: what the rules say and what to check
A 50% discount is not always a 50% reduction. Eight checks before you buy, and what UAE consumer rules say about displaying prices and discounts.
Services & Wellness
How to use less at home in Dubai, and what it means for your DEWA bill
What DEWA advises for using less electricity and water at home, how its slab tariff works, and which charges do not depend on use.