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17 pieces filed under summer
A Cooler Commute Starts Before You Leave Home
The most useful summer commute hacks happen before the door closes, not halfway through the trip.
By Lena Holloway
BusinessJun 24
Check a Summer Utility Bill Before You Pay
A high summer bill is not always wrong, but it deserves a calm look before the payment button gets tapped.
By Mira Faraj
BusinessJun 24
Summer Home Maintenance Checklist for UAE Residents
A little maintenance before peak heat can prevent AC, water and appliance problems from becoming weekend emergencies.
By Mira Faraj
WorldJun 22
What to Check Before a Summer Staycation Booking
A local getaway can be excellent value, but the details decide whether it feels like a holiday or a hassle.
By Sara Qureshi
BusinessJun 22
Read the Fine Print on Summer Sale Financing
Zero-percent and buy-now-pay-later offers can be useful or costly. The terms, not the headline, decide which.
By Marcus Okafor
WorldJun 21
A Calmer Way to Book Last-Minute Summer Flights
Last-minute travel does not have to mean panic pricing. A clear method keeps the booking sensible even when time is short.
By Sara Qureshi
BusinessJun 20
Prepare the AC Before the Hottest Months
Air conditioning works hardest in summer and fails at the worst time. A little maintenance now prevents a sweaty emergency later.
By Lena Holloway
OpinionJun 19
Slow Down the Big Summer Purchase
Sales reward speed, but the best decision on a large buy almost always survives a night of waiting.
By Diego Arroyo
WorldJun 19
What to Pack for a Summer Trip Out of the Gulf
Leaving the heat does not mean packing for it. A short list keeps the bag light and the arrival comfortable.
By Sara Qureshi
BusinessJun 19
Read Your Cooling Bill Before the Summer Peak Hits
Utility bills climb fastest in the hottest weeks. A few small habits, checked before the peak, keep the surprise out of the statement.
By Mira Faraj
BusinessJun 18
The Summer Road-Trip Car Check
Tyres, coolant, battery, insurance and roadside cover should be checked before the drive, not after the dashboard warning.
By Mira Faraj
BusinessJun 15
Check the AC Before the Bill Checks You
Filters, gaps, thermostat habits and service timing can change the summer bill before the temperature reaches its hardest weeks.
By Marcus Okafor
BusinessJun 15
The June Paycheck Plan Before Summer Spending
Travel, cooling, school prep and card balances can all arrive at once. A short plan before payday keeps the month from drifting.
By Mira Faraj
BusinessJun 14
The UAE Summer Budget Reset
Flights, cooling, school planning and subscriptions all collide in June. The easiest savings come from timing, not sacrifice.
By Marcus Okafor
TechnologyJun 13
Smart-Home Gadgets That Actually Help in Summer
The useful devices are not always flashy. Timers, sensors and simple plugs can cut waste before a bigger automation project makes sense.
By Priya Chen
OpinionMay 12
How to Cut Your DEWA Bill When the AC Runs All Summer
Small, boring tweaks to your thermostat, filters and curtains beat any gadget when it's 46°C outside.
By Sara Qureshi
WorldApr 8
How to Beat the Gulf Summer (and Still Have Fun)
The mercury hits the forties and stays there — here is how locals actually enjoy summer.
By Marcus Okafor