This document provides suggestions for saving money by reducing spending in various areas of life. It suggests saving a day's income each week which could amount to the price of a car in a year. Many people spend excessively on food from drive-thrus or shisha, which could instead fund activities like scuba lessons or travel. Making minor changes like using energy efficient bulbs can also save money on utilities. The document advocates teaching children good financial habits and setting savings goals to work towards affording big purchases or retirement.

1. How much do you make per day?
Think
to get
What if you saved a whole day's income every week for a year?
This could amount to the price of a car

2. Many people spend 50 AED a day on food
Instead of
Think
A nonstop flight to Thailand costs less than 2,400 AED
that's just 50 AED or one less trip to the drive-thru per week

3. Many people spend
100s per month on shisha, hookah and entertainment
Instead of
Think
Diving lessons cost less than 1,200 AED,
or one less trip to the hookah bar per month

4. Save the environment, save your money
Instead of Think
Then
An energy efficient lightbulb can cut your DEWA bill by 10%
Next think about how you can better use your own energy

5. Cash savvy kids grow into intelligent adults
who make good financial decisions
Instead of
Think
Instilling knowledge of financial decisions is an integral part
of a child’s development

6. What are you saving for?
house new toy car
holiday retirement life skill
Setting a goal is the first step towards making it a reality.
Make a pledge today: what are you saving for?

7. Discover the silly things people spend their cash on
Did you know that frivolous spending can account for 20% of
your annual income? Stop spending on silly things and start saving today