Lifestyle & shopping
Live life to the full without ending up in the red. Swap just a few of life's little luxuries for an altogether healthier lifestyle - and watch the pounds drop off!
1 Drop the daily grind
Scale down your daily coffee intake and cut back on those expensive extras. Switching to instant coffee in the office in place of your daily cappuccino could save up to AED 5,000 a year.
2 Share the open road
Assuming you don't want to cycle to work, car sharing is the perfect way to cut down on your motoring costs, and your emissions into the bargain. Sharing the driving will also reduce your stress levels, even before you reach the office.
3 Don't shop 'til you drop
The mall is an attractive place to be - but you don't have to live there. Rather than giving your wallet a workout, join one of Dubai's countless sports teams. You'll get fit and back in shape, and meet new people into the bargain.
4 Go for green-fingered savings
Nothing looks better than a lush lawn, but watering it during the day can be costly in a whole number of ways. Instead, turn your sprinkler on before 8am or after 6pm. And opt for short watering sessions rather than one long drench.