We're all parents here at WhichSchoolAdvisor.com and we know that it's not just the school fees which can hurt the pocket, it's also all the associated costs of getting the kids 'back to school' that can also really rack-up!
To help you get 'back to school ready,' we've rounded-up the best August and September money saving offers and deals so you can get the most 'bang-for-your-buck' this August.
Name: Carre Four Supermarket
What's the Deal? It's 'Back to School' with a bang thanks to Carrefour this August. The supermarket currently has deals on stationary, school-bags, snacks, laptops, smartphones and more. There's literally every cartoon character under the sun to choose from and an amazing 5-in-1 school bag set for only Dhs79! There's also various buy 2 and get one free and buy 4 and get 1 free on stationary.
Location: Nationwide
Expiry: 20th August 2016
Name: Hyperpanda Supermarket
What's the Deal? Hundreds of great deals on school bags, lunchboxes, bottles and pencil cases. plus loads of discounted stationary products too.
Location: Nationwide
Expiry: 20th August 2016
Name: Shoe Mart
Whats the Deal? If you need school shoes, sports shoes and more, Shoe Mart is offering customers a 'buy two and get one free' deal.
Location: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah
Expiry: September 2nd
Deals on School Fees
Name: Emirates NBD Bank
What's the Deal? Simply pay your school fees with your Emirates NBD card and get 10 percent back on all spends over Dhs2,500 or convert your fee payments to 0 percent payment plan of either three, six or 12 months. To opt in SMS 'School' to 4456 or see here for more details.
Location: Nationwide
Expiry: 30th September 2016
Name: Mushreq Bank
What's the Deal? Pay you school fees with your Mushreq debit or credit card and win! Spend over Dhs7,500 and receive an HP all-in-one printer, spend over Dhs15,000 and get a Samsung Tab A. Spend over Dhs30,000 and choose from either an iPad mini 2 or two Samsung J710s and spend over Dhs45,000 and get yourself an Apple iPad Air 2 or a Lenovo laptop Core i3.
Location: Nationwide
Expiry: 30th September 2016
Back to School Competitions
Name: Hamleys Toy Stores- Win Your Annual School Fees
What's the Deal? Spent Dhs 250 on the Hamleys Back to School products and you'll be eligible to enter the draw to win either your child's annual school fees or Dhs 50,000, (which ever is the lesser).
Location: Stores in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Expiry: 27th August 2016
Name: Sanrio's Hello Kitty Prize Draw
What's the Deal? Spend Dhs 250 on any Hello Kitty back-to-school items and receive a scratch card, which might well see you win from a selection of 52 laptops and/or store gift cards.
Location: Stores in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Expiry: Unconfirmed
Online Classes
Name: Groupon Music Lessons via Amadeus Music Institute
What's the Deal? Encourage musical kids with this amazing 51 to 68 percent off all music lessons. Choose a 45 minute lesson on either guitar, piano or violin at this well known Abu Dhabi music school and start saving.
Location: Hamdam St, Abu Dhabi
Expiry: 120 days after purchase
Name: Groupon Ballet Classes with Tempo Dance
What's the Deal? Tempo is offering an amazing Dhs 49 for two ballet dance lessons, Dhs 89 for four lessons or Dhs 169 for eight ballet lessons.
Location: JLT, Dubai
Expiry: 180 days after purchase
Name: Groupon Karate Classes with Middle East Karate Academy
What's the Deal? For kids aged 5 to 15 years, bag this month long membership to the Dubai based karate club for only Dhs 79 or Dhs 99 for those 16 and over.
Location: Al Quoz, Dubai
Expiry: 180 days after purchase