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Arabian Business
10-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Amazon Prime Day set to return to UAE this July
Amazon announced the return of Prime Day to the UAE this July. The annual shopping event will offer exclusive deals for Prime members across multiple product categories. Prime members will gain access to what Amazon describes as 'some of the best deals of the summer' during the event. The company plans to provide discounts on products from both local and international brands. Amazon Prime returns to UAE in July 'Prime members will be able to take advantage of deepdiscounts across many categories including electronics, everyday essentials, kitchen, beauty, apparel, Amazon Fresh all while enjoying free and fast delivery with Prime,' according to Amazon's announcement. The Prime membership programme combines 'savings, convenience, and entertainment' in a single subscription, with more than 200 million members worldwide. UAE members receive year-round benefits including access to Prime Day, early access to other sale events, Amazon Fresh, Free Same-Day and One-Day Delivery, Free International Delivery from Amazon US, UK, and Germany, Free Deliveroo Plus Silver, access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming, and exclusive discounts on Amazon Home Services. UAE residents can join Amazon Prime for AED16 per month or AED 140 per year via the website.
The Guardian
10-05-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Ryanair's £79 membership scheme takes off – but Which? says ‘think twice'
Ryanair has become the latest low-cost airline to offer a yearly membership scheme that promises benefits such as free reserved seats and cheap flights – but the consumer group Which? says you should look at the small print before you join. The low-cost carrier's Prime membership costs £79 a person a year and promises 12 free seat reservations, travel insurance, and monthly access to a sale. However, the terms and conditions show a number of limitations. Ads for the new membership scheme boast 'free reserved seats' but this is limited to free reservations only on specially designated seats. If there are none left, members have to take a randomly allocated seat or if they want to choose a different seat, they will be charged (minus what the Prime seat costs). The travel insurance only covers trips involving a Ryanair flight and the medical protections are not available for people aged over 70. The airline promises access to '12 member-only seat sales' but the details of how these differ from the regular seats sales Ryanair offers are unclear. The current membership sale for May promises '£50 off return flights'. The discounted fares are only available to people who hold the membership, the T&Cs state, and members have to be over 18. So if someone is booking for a family, the children would not be able to get the better rates nor would they be able to sit in the member seats. Rory Boland, the editor of Which? Travel, says people should 'think twice' before committing. 'The service is full of caveats when it comes to seat selection, while Ryanair's travel insurance offers poor cover compared with cheaper policies that are rated highly by Which?,' Boland says. 'There's little detail on Ryanair's exclusive deals for Prime subscribers, or how they would differ from the many offers and deals Ryanair already sends out to customers or features on its website.' Other low-cost airlines also offer membership schemes. Wizz has four different layers of its Discount Club (priced €60/£51 to €385/£327 a year), which gives discounts on flights, and free cabin bags and priority boarding depending on how much you pay. Between one and five companions can get the membership benefits depending on which scheme you join. EasyJet Plus (£249 a person) promises premium seats, a dedicated bag drop area, speedier boarding, allowance for overhead cabin bags and free switches to earlier return flights. Access to fast-track security at some airports is another feature as well discounts on food and drink bought on board. Benefits are just for the member but partners can be added (for £215) and children under 16 (£155).
NBC News
25-03-2025
- Business
- NBC News
Get $200 off this Dyson — plus other vacuum deals to shop during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Spring is officially here and with spring cleaning season ahead, it's the perfect time to explore Amazon's Big Spring Sale event. During the weeklong sale, which runs through March 31, you can get popular beauty, tech, home and kitchen items on sale whether you have a Prime Membership or not. Though the sale doesn't offer quite as many strong discounts as Amazon Prime Day, I found some strong discounts on vacuums from popular brands like Dyson, Shark and more. To find actually worth-it deals on vacuums this year, I combed through hundreds of on-sale models and focused on brands I've covered before and highly rated options. I made a point to consider different vacuum types — like upright, canister and handheld — and since many on-sale items aren't always that good of a deal, I only included options that were 20% off or more. Check back here, as I'll continue updating this list with new deals throughout the sale. Want more from NBC Select? Sign up The best vacuum deals during Amazon's Big Spring Sale 4.1-star average rating from 7,127 reviews on Amazon Lowest price ever This vacuum can clean both wet and dry messes thanks to its self-adjusting suction and built-in mop. It also automatically cleans its brush when you put it back on its docking station. Plus, the battery has a run time of up to 35 minutes on a single charge, according to the brand. 4.2-star average rating from 2,869 reviews on Amazon This Dyson removes pet hair, allergens, dirt and more using self-adjusting suction depending on what type of floor you're cleaning. It also comes with eight attachments to help you get a deeper clean — including tools specially made to clean mattresses, stairs and underneath couches. 4.0-star average rating from 13,496 reviews on Amazon The i5 has dual rubber brushes that adjust to different floor types and a mop attachment to wipe down floors. You can set it to run on a schedule or any time you want. It also has smart mapping technology, so it can intuitively avoid furniture and other obstacles. 4.4-star average rating from 29,593 reviews on Amazon This handheld vacuum is one of our favorite tools for cleaning your car, in part because of its 200-degree pivoting nozzle to accommodate cleaning difficult spots. Its crevice tool is also extendible, which helps you access hard to reach areas like under car seats. Shark ZU561 Navigator Lift-Away Vacuum 4.5-star average rating from 17,015 reviews on Amazon With a self-cleaning brushroll you don't have to worry about hair getting wrapped up and stuck in this vacuum. While you can use it as a typical upright vacuum, it has something called lift-away mode that allows you to release the canister from the base and use the hose to easily move it while cleaning stairs and other tight spaces. This vacuum also has swivel steering and is equipped with a HEPA filter to trap dust and allergens inside, according to the brand. 4.1-star average rating from 12,261 reviews on Amazon If you prefer a canister vacuum, this one comes with a two-motor system for enhanced suction. It comes with two floor nozzles, as well as a number of other attachments — such as a crevice tool, bare floor tool, upholstery brush and a motorized attachment specifically made for pet hair. It also has a telescopic wand that extends up to ten feet to help you get to hard-to-reach areas. How I found the best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select's previous coverage and reporting. Every deal is also at least 20% off and highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews. Why trust NBC Select? I'm a writer at NBC Select who covers various topics, including home, tech and beauty. I have covered major shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday for over a decade.
