UAE parents find creative ways to cut costs before new academic term – The National

UAE parents find creative ways to cut costs before new academic term – The National

From a thriving textbook exchange community, to online marketplaces where parents sell and buy second-hand uniforms, to encouraging children to play MasterChef and bake their favourite foods rather than order takeaway, families in the UAE are trying it all to cut costs.

Before the new academic year begins, at the end of August, parents have many costs to think of, including new books, notebooks and stationery.

Each year, families spend thousands of dirhams on school uniforms, bags, shoes, caps and sports kits before the new term.