Free stuff in the UAE

SALT is giving away a free Mango Softie to students across all UAE branches from 31st August until 7th September. How to get it: School students just show up in their school uniform after school hours University students show a valid university ID Guardians, nannies and teachers accompanying students can also get the offer. Available at all SALT branches across the UAE.

Cinema Akil at Alserkal Avenue is running their Cinemini programme this August and the tickets are free. A solid way to spend the weekend with the kids without spending anything :) The month's lineup: 8th Aug - 12pm - Flow 9th Aug - 12pm - Donia and the Princess of Aleppo 15th Aug - 12pm - Ponyo 16th Aug - 12pm - The Tower 22nd Aug - 1pm - Smurf's: The Lost Village 29nd Aug - 12pm - The Angry Birds Movie

The UAE Ministry of Family has partnered with Fazaa to offer complimentary discount memberships to all resident families with children throughout 2026 as part of the "Year of the Family 2026" initiative. We are truly blessed to be living in UAE with these types of leaders. Who Can Apply? Resident families in the UAE Must have at least one child (son or daughter) in UAE The initiative includes the provision of: Platinum Membership for large families with four or more children, or families that include a Person of Determination. Gold Membership for small families with one to three children. Silver Membership for Emirati newly formed families. Discount membership for Resident families. Valid throughout 2026 (expires December 31 2026)

AWS has rolled out a new Student Rewards Program on their AWS Builder Center, unlocking massive free value for students preparing for cloud careers. Once verified, you get 12 months of free AWS Skill Builder Premium access along with unlockable AWS cloud credits and a free certification exam voucher (total value around $589 / £460+). Reward Breakdown: 12 Months AWS Skill Builder Premium: Access to 600+ on-demand digital courses, AWS Cloud Quest gamified labs, and official practice exams (Standard price: $449/yr) AWS Cloud Credits: - Collect 7 Builder Badges = $10 AWS Credits - Collect 14 Builder Badges = $20 AWS Credits Free AWS Certification Voucher: Collect 21 Builder Badges = $100 Exam Voucher (covers full cost of an AWS Foundational Exam like Cloud Practitioner) Step-by-Step Activation Instructions: Head over to builder.aws.com and register or log in with your AWS Builder ID. Go to your Profile and complete student verification via SheerID (use your university email or upload a student ID / proof of enrollment letter). Once approved, navigate to Profile > Rewards and activate your 12 months free Skill Builder Premium. To unlock the extra Cloud Credits and the $100 Exam Voucher, earn simple community badges by engaging on the Builder Center (publishing posts, commenting, completing mini-quizzes, and maintaining streaks).

X Beauty has set up a poolside pop-up at Al Bateen Ladies Club (Matcha Club) for the next month. Its free to come by and there's quite a bit going on: Complimentary skin, hair + scalp analysis with a full consultation Complimentary tote bag embroidery (add your initials or whatever you like) Custom postcards to create and stamp A complimentary goody bag with products, samples + testers when you purchase any X Beauty product or one of their special edition collab drinks Happening throughout the month poolside.

Manarat Al Saadiyat is hosting a free photography exhibition called "Becoming Visible: Becoming Image" featuring the fourth cohort of the Spectrum Photographers in Residence Programme. The exhibition explores memory, place, light, and lived experience through photography. Free entry and no registration required. Until 28th of Oct

Exhale is running complimentary 45-minute yoga sessions at two Dubai malls throughout September. Each session combines breathwork, movement and mindful stillness, beginner-friendly and mats are provided by lululemon. Dubai Mall Aquarium 1 September — Guided by @shivamraj 8 September — Guided by @yash.yoga 15 September — Guided by @yash.yoga Dubai Festival City Mall 1 September — Guided by @ankityogiclife 8 September — Guided by @ankityogiclife Time: 8:30–9:15 AM | Capacity: 30 participants per session Advance registration is required through the Exhale website (its linked). As of now, many of the first few sessions have already sold out. Be quick!

Emirates International Polyclinic at Bawadi Mall is running a Back to School offer where you get a free Vitamin D check. Available for kids, parents and teachers. They also offer pediatrics, dental, eye care and ENT services at the same location but paid. To book, fill in the registration form via the link or call 037637777. Available from 29th August to 3rd September, located on the First Floor at Bawadi Mall, Al Ain.

Only those who had already subscribed to their Pro or Team Standard plan by 11:59 PM PT on July 19, 2026 are eligible; the credit will then be rolled out gradually starting on July 20 Source: support.claude.com/en/articles/15862783-claude-fable-5-one-time-free-credits-promotion Anthropic is offering existing Pro and Team Standard subscribers a one-time $100 credit to use the top-tier Claude Fable 5. This is because the game will no longer be included in these plans after July 20th. Max and Team Premium subscribers will always have Fable 5 included in their plans at 50% of the weekly limits and are excluded from this credit offer. The credit must be actively redeemed. A banner will appear in Claude with instructions on how to activate the credit. Users who ignore or dismiss the banner should check their settings. According to user reports, the credit has a limited expiration date, around September 17th. It is not officially confirmed whether this date is uniform or tied to the redemption time. The specific expiration date and credit balance can be viewed at [link to Claude's account Sources: Official terms and conditions of the promotion: support.claude.com/en/articles/15862783-claude-fable-5-one-time-free-credits-promotion Plan Overview: support.claude.com/en/articles/15424964-claude-fable-5-on-your-plan

Dubai's summer Mallathon is back! From June 15 to September 15, 7 of Dubai's biggest malls will be transformed into air-conditioned walking and running tracks. Pretty solid idea for those who still want to stay active during the summer heat without melting outside. Walk-in registration is now open and completely free! No online sign-up needed-just visit the registration desk at any of our 9 malls to collect your wristband and enjoy exciting walks and run. Participating malls: Dubai Mall Dubai Hills Mall Mall of the Emirates City Center Deira City Center Mirdif Dubai Marina Mall Springs Souk Dubai Festival City Dubai Festival Plaza

Hi everyone, you can currently get the lifetime version of the iOS app Universal TV — Remote Control for free. For comparison, I'm using the annual license "Smart TV Remote - 1 year" listed in the App Store for 96 AED per year. The lifetime option is currently displayed as 0 AED Here's how to get lifetime for free: Install the app. Complete the onboarding process. Select the lifetime option on the paywall. The final price should be displayed as 0 AED

Hi everyone, Strava is currently offering an extended 60-day trial of its premium version . Usually its just 30 days but by using the link, you can 30 more days for free. This is for new customers only. I myself have been a subscriber for almost six months and I think the additional features of the paid plan are great! As always, don't forget to cancel in time. Although Strava is kind enough to send you a reminder two days before the trial period ends What can Strava do? Strava is probably the most widely used app when it comes to tracking cycling, swimming, or running activities. You'll find lots of stats about your sporting activities there and can easily connect with your friends! Advantages of the Pro subscription: Segment leaderboards & competitions Full access to segment rankings (not just the top 10) Live segments: Real-time comparison with your personal record or the KOM/QOM Filtered leaderboards: e.g. B. by age group, weight, or club membership Group challenges: Create your own challenges with friends Advanced training analysis Fitness & Freshness: Track your fitness, fatigue, and recovery over time Relative power: Measures training intensity based on heart rate or subjective perception Training plans & goals: Set weekly, monthly, or yearly goals Comparable activities: Analyze your performance on recurring routes Heart rate & power zones: Customizable for precise analysis Routes & navigation Route planner: Create your own routes with heatmaps and segments Suggested routes: Automatically generated tours based on popular routes Offline maps: Save routes for navigation without internet Personal heatmaps: Visualize where you've traveled worldwide Other premium features Strava Beacon: Live location sharing for greater safety during training Weather data: Automatic display of weather conditions during activities Recover Athletics: Access to personalized exercises for injury prevention Exclusive discounts: Offers from partner brands and shops Community & convenience Ad-free use Faster support Custom app icons (iOS)

Yas Island's "Kids Go Free" offer is back (they previously had it during summer months). If you book any participating hotel with 2 paying adults, you get 2 kids (under 12) to stay for free in your room, get free theme park access (all parks), and eat free on the same meal plan. It is valid for stays booked by October 31. Great for those planning to stay here over summer. The theme park tickets alone are AED 300+ per kid, so this adds up fast if you were planning a trip anyway.

Louvre Abu Dhabi is running a free guided tour called 'New Highlights and Discoveries Tour' where you can explore the Perseus and Andromeda exhibit, one of Greek mythology's most iconic stories brought to life through art. The tour runs Tuesday to Sunday at 2:30pm and is free until the end of August. You have to book through the link