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When you live in Abu Dhabi, the temptation to splurge is strong, from lavish Sunday brunches to cutting-edge spa treatments. It is one of the wealthiest cities in the world, and this can make it difficult for anyone to free up cash to save for a rainy day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But you must start somewhere, even if it seems like a small action. For instance, discovering some of the best deals in Abu Dhabi<\/u><\/a> to save on dining out or wellness therapies. Every small action<\/strong> meant to cut back on spending can create significant savings<\/strong> when done often enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re struggling to find cash to save, try these 10 simple strategies that will allow you to cut back without sacrificing the things you enjoy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>1. Track your expenses.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t economise until you\u2019re absolutely certain where your money goes. How much do you spend in a month?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not enough to know; you must document your expenses using an app or even a notepad. Include everything you spend on<\/strong>, which means listing those occasional trips to your favourite cafe, the post-office cocktail or pint, and impulse purchases at the grocery store. These would be aside from the usual expenses, such as rent or mortgage, utilities, insurance, and healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use your credit card statements<\/strong> to see if you\u2019ve missed any expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have a record of the money that goes out and where it goes, you can identify opportunities for saving money.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>2. Create a budget that includes savings.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Expense tracking gives you a clearer picture of how you\u2019re spending your money. With this data, you can create a better budget plan that should give you more room to save money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One budgeting approach is the 50-30-20 rule<\/strong>: spend 50% of your income on what you need, 30% on non-essentials, and 20% on savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>3. Search for the best deals.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Life in Abu Dhabi can be posh, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t enjoy what the capital city has to offer. You can take the family to a theme park, arrange a dinner date with your significant other, or book a spa treatment without spending too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apps like The Entertainer offer packages that give you access to thousands of \u201cbuy one take one\u201d deals. Entertainer Abu Dhabi 2025<\/u><\/a>, for instance, offers opportunities to enjoy weekends with friends and family without spending big on restaurants, theme parks, attractions, hotels, and other leisure activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>4. Review recurring charges you don\u2019t use.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How many online subscriptions do you have?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You probably pay for Netflix, Apple+, Amazon Prime Video, StarzPlay Arabia, OSN, or MBC Shahid. What about music streaming or subscription boxes for food, fashion, or make-up, which you only got originally because of the pandemic?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some subscription services are necessary, whereas others are not as essential. Determine which of these services you no longer use and cancel your subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>5. Create short-term savings goals.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Short-term goals are events you expect to happen soon<\/strong>. These could be a family reunion abroad, your daughter\u2019s wedding, or a sabbatical from work. Instead of deducting the expenses when the time comes, save up for such events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can put away a percentage of your income into a time deposit or a savings account<\/strong> created for such needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>6. Create long-term savings goals.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A short-term goal could mean saving up for a year or two, but a long-term savings goal could take up to five years, like buying your first villa. Some goals will take longer, such as a retirement plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With long-term savings goals, consider investing in stocks or mutual funds <\/strong>to let your money work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>7. Review your debt.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Debt can make it difficult to save money, but repayments must be done. A statute of limitations (typically seven years) applies to debt collections in the UAE, which means debt can be written off after that time. But that all depends on the type of debt you\u2019re carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a few, review your debts. Create a repayment strategy<\/strong> that\u2019ll pay down your debts without making it difficult to budget your expenses. Some tactics include consolidating debts<\/strong>, paying off the higher interest debt, <\/strong>and paying off the debt with the lowest balance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>8. Sell what you no longer use or need.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sell the things you no longer need, and you not only declutter your home but also gain a few dirhams to save (or add to the budget).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can sell your things online, consign luxury items to a store, or do private sales for big-ticket items, like fancy furniture or an old car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>9. Reduce energy spending.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Electricity consumption in Abu Dhabi is categorised into two to manage daily consumption: green band and red band. Green is a lower rate charge <\/strong>for staying within the ideal daily consumption, and red is a higher rate charge<\/strong> for exceeding the ideal daily consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you live in a villa or apartment, you might consume more energy. If you\u2019re an expat, you will be billed more than a UAE national. In either case, you\u2019re likely spending more on energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some simple things to help reduce your electricity consumption:<\/p>\n\n\n\n