Dubai Municipality has shared a simple list of tips to help residents shop smarter and make informed grocery choices.
Have you ever returned home from a supermarket trip only to realise you’ve bought far more groceries than you actually needed?
Those seemingly small choices can affect more than just your wallet — they can also have an impact on the environment. Simple changes in everyday shopping habits can help residents reduce waste and make more sustainable choices.
Dubai Municipality has shared a simple list of things residents can keep in mind while grocery shopping. Here are the key tips:
9 smart grocery shopping tips
- Plan your purchases before heading to the supermarket.
- Buy only what you need and avoid unnecessary purchases.
- Choose products with minimal packaging where possible.
- Carry reusable shopping bags.
- Opt for larger pack sizes when appropriate to help reduce packaging waste.
- Use products before they reach their expiry dates.
- Prioritise your purchases to avoid unnecessary waste.
- Choose recyclable products whenever possible.
- Avoid single-use products when sustainable alternatives are available.
Cheaper essentials
UAE residents can now compare prices of everyday groceries across major supermarkets before heading out to shop, thanks to an official digital platform launched by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism.
The Essential Goods Prices Platform allows shoppers to search for everyday items such as rice, cooking oil, eggs, bread, chicken, meat, fish, milk, vegetables, fruits and water, and compare prices across participating retailers.
The official online tool displays prices for essential consumer goods at major retail outlets across the UAE, helping shoppers identify where they can make savings.
Users can search for products, create a shopping list and compare the total cost of their purchases across different stores.
According to the ministry, the platform covers 33 items in its initial phase, comprising 17 basic goods and 16 other essential products. Prices are monitored across 12 major retail outlets nationwide.
The platform covers key grocery categories including cooking oil, wheat, rice, dairy products, legumes, sugar, eggs, bread, chicken, fish, meat, fruits, vegetables and water.
Shoppers can browse products by category or use filters to refine their search. For example, those looking for rice, eggs or cooking oil can select the relevant category, compare available products and see how prices vary across participating retailers.
