GITEX 2012

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It’s the annual Dubai techy sale, GITEX which started last Saturday September 29 and will end till October 6. That’s 8 days shopping spree for the latest and best electronics available in town. For this year’s event, the location was moved from Airport EXPO to a more convenient Dubai World Trade Center.

Discounted prices and great freebies enough to entice every shopper. So be warned.

GITEX (Gulf Information and Technology Exhibition)

Dubai World trade Center

Sep 29 – Oct 6, 2012

11am – 10pm

Shopping for Eid

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While Ramadan is the time for fasting and prayers for our Muslim brothers and sisters, Eid is the time for festivities. Eid Al Fitr will start on the eve of Aug 18 Saturday and a lot of stores are giving great discounts on food, clothes, jewelries, electronics and more. Eid can be similarly compared to Christmas for Christians. 

There are different night markets or souq around Dubai showcasing different items from other Muslim countries

or opt for the convenience of malls like Diera City Center, Mall of the Emirates or IBN Battuta to shop for your Eid requirements. 

I'll check both just in case.

Back to School Haircut

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This post brought to you by Regis Family of Brands. All opinions are 100% mine.

A new school year meaning it's time for a new haircut. I remember I get really giddy and excited when I was still attending school and would always want to be well presented on the first day. That includes a new haircut, perm or highlights, though I only got the later when I was in college. Now it's my nephew whom I need to accompany to get his new haircut. But I might also decide to have my hair styled too. 

Kids and adults will benefit from this great deal from fifteen salon brands and over 4500 locations across the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. Print the coupon and present it to the participating salon to avail of the $7.99 or $9.99 haircut (price depending on participating salon). If you're using a mobile, just touch and hold the screen to save the coupon image. Stll having problems, email departmentcs@regiscorp.com with the salon brand and they will send you the coupon. 

Haircut Coupon-a-thon

Now you don't have any reason not to get the coupon and a discounted back to school haircut. I am particularly interested since I usually have my haircut or styled at First Choice Haircutters. I find their salon very spacious, clean and have a friendly ambiance. 

I am sure you'll find a perfect salon from the fifteen participating salons near your place. So let's all be ready for the new school term whether we are students or just want to have something new. 

 

 

Back to School Sale

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This post brought to you by Famous Footwear. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

I love shopping but I am also a very picky and price conscious. I always hunt for bargains, even if others view it as a waste of time I can’t resist a sale. You really have to allot some time to check everything out like the seam of a dress or a sole of a shoe. Usually bargain items cannot to be exchanged.

A new school term is one of my favorite times for bargains. There’s always some back to school promo whether for clothes, shoes, bags and other school items. And I was particularly interested in Famous Footwear’s Back to School BOGO or Buy One Get the Other at half price. They have great selection of shoes, not just school shoes mind you.  I bought my nephew a new school shoe and the other one at half the price is for me. I also was introduced to their free Rewards Program, where you get special discount offer just by signing up. You also earn 1 point for every $1 you spend either in-store or online. Those points can be accumulated and exchanged up to $100 per year. 

So what are you waiting for, grab this BOGO + 15% off Famous Footwear Coupon and head to Famous Footwear. Choose from their wide array of branded shoes, designs, sizes and more. This is a great back to school offer, so hurry and buy your kids or even yourself some new shoes. You don't wanna miss this chance.

 

DSS 2012: Diera City Center

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Might want to check these stores at Diera City Center, Dubai.

Hello Kitty

Zara

H&M

Bath & Body Works

Mango

DSS 2012: Last Minute Shopping

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Dubai Summer Surprises will end on 14th July, few more days of fun, shopping and more! 

I actually have a lot of shopping picks, sale and photos to share of DSS but been very busy and stressed lately. So this post will have lots of all those.

After my gym session yesterday at Burjuman Center, I checked some stores for my last minute shopping. I'm really saving it till the last days, since it means further reduction on prices! 

220 AED, Studio R

240 AED, Studio R

189 AED, Nine West

199 AED, Nine West

I'm planning to buy another pair of trainers and a black bag. My first choices are the first photos, which is yours?

 There are also events/ shows for the whole family.

It's Canada Day on Cobone!

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Happy Canada Day (July 1)!

I'm not in (nor from) Canada but was able to celebrate with Cobone's Tim Horton's deals.

Deal 1: 10 AED or $2.70

Deal 2: 9 AED or $ 2.45

I bought 3 of deal 1 and 2 of deal 2 (total of 5 vouchers) and used 3 of it yesterday at Tim Horton's Diera City Center, Dubai. 

No hassle except for they run out of cream for the iced beverages. Still it was a great bargain (more than 50% off).

Hurry offer is until today (July 7) but the voucher can still be used for 2 (or 3) more months. And they have Deal 3 and 4 to choose from.

BUYanihan deals

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Didn't I say, these group buying sites have unique and catchy names?

How Buyanihan works...

Ensogo deals

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Ensogo or Living Social deals, a group buying site which has international base. I'm a member both for their PH and UAE deals.

Twangoo deals

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Another group buying site

Twango's offers I notice are very limited.

Paynoy

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Filipinos are really creative in naming almost anything, did this group buying site ring a bell?

Cheezy Deals

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Been searching for group buying sites and found Cheezy Deals

Wonder how cheezy are their deals...



Must Have

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Another group buying site

Do I really need these?

Deal Amigos

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Another group buying site

Don't have any experience with Deal Amigos, yet...

Do you?

Harajuku Lovers

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I found these cute Harajuku Lovers perfumes at CashCashPinoy.

I want!

They have Harajuku Lovers Music, Lil' Angel, Love, G and Baby. These perfumes are part of Gwen Stefan's Harajuku brand. 

So Kawaii!

Cobone: Barcelos Flame Grilled Chicken

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I saw this Cobone deal but never got around purchasing one. With my recent positive experiences with group buying sites in the Philippines, I decided to try it here in Dubai too. 

Several options to play such as Credit or Debit Cards, Paypal, Cash on Delivery, etc. Of course I chose PP.

I plan to bring my girlfriends so I bought 3 vouchers. I'll definitely blog about it once we used the voucher.

One thing I can complain is their referral system, I referred a friend but never got the supposed to be reward.  

Shopping Experience

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I just came from Hong Kong, we had a few hours stop over and headed to Mongkok particularly on their Ladies Night Market. I love night markets and haggling for great bargains. But due to limited time, less than 3 hours I only was able to grab only a few buys. I later on realized I could get the same on an online shop minus the hassle. Like some workwear at the Engelbert Strauss online shop, you could even find items on sale too.

So whether to shop online or at stores have their own pros and cons. For both, there is a need to check different stores first and later on do the purchases. I got a similar blouse that was one third of the price from another store. Talk about too much mark up on their prices. I guess they anticipated customers asking for discounts. I understand that but it was also a turn off to prospective customers. I refuse to buy from those stores who gave me a half price from the original because I don’t expect they will be truthful in their dealings.

The next time I plan to go to shop at Mongkok or any other night markets, I’ll allot at least half a day to shop to my heart’s desire. 

Star City: Summer is best in the Philippines

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If you still haven't gone to Star City, I guess this summer is the best time to do so.

catterpilar

star flyer

pirate adventure

ferris wheel

Here are the ticket prices and promos available:

Read my personal experience at Star City here.

Beeconomic Deal: Barrio Fiesta

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Purchased 3 of this deal

Value: P995 Voucher price: P495

-50% Saving

Aside from a 50% off, Barrio Fiesta is a trusted name. I don't think they will be in a bogus deal with any group buying site. 

Shoes from Liliw, Laguna

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We went to Liliw Laguna to buy some shoes, not just for personal use but also for my mom's buy and sell business. 

We arrived there at 5 pm, only an hour and a half before closing time so we have to rush to complete our shopping spree. Due to limited time we only got to visit 4 shops and buy around 100 pairs mostly sandals. It cannot be called Imeldific because my mom will re-sell it too.

I cannot let the opportunity slip without buying my own shoes. Got only 5 pairs, prices ranges from 300-350 pesos. 

300 pesos per pair

350 pesos per pair

my fave - summery yellow espadrille

Yuga Deals

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Yuga Deals is a group buying site for gadgets and other techie things.

Deal Dozen

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Another promising group buying site is Deal Dozen.

You don't need to buy a dozen vouchers to avail of the deal. And there's even a freebie deal, great isn't it?