Khaled Al Khawaldeh (Abu Dhabi)
Abu Dhabi's retail landscape is abuzz with excitement with the start of the new school year, with retailers offering a slew of enticing back-to-school sales that promise to ease the financial burden on parents.
From steep discounts on stationery and uniforms to exclusive promotions on tech gadgets and backpacks, retailers across the city are rolling out the red carpet for families preparing for the new school year.
Lunch boxes
Perhaps the most commonly lost item in the school kit, if not right now, then certainly at some point this year, many parents will find themselves needing to buy a lunch box.
Shops are offering up to 55% off on high-quality lunch boxes even superhero and Barbie-branded lunch boxes for the younger children.
Backpacks
Backpacks are a must-have item on a student's back-to-school checklist. As parents and students are eager to purchase bags that can prevent backaches, a range of bags for every budget and preference are available in the market.
Stationery
Perhaps one of the most enjoyable items to shop for is new stationery. Offers are on for a variety of fun and unique stationery items, from pencils, art equipment, highlighters or pens.
Technology
A constant companion in a child's education journey, shops are offering exciting sales on laptops, monitors, smart watches and tablets.