Planning on doing some veggie shopping early in the week? Ideal time as most prices stay in check
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As the cost of most vegetables stayed in check, it would be ideal to start the week on a healthy note by rustling up a salad or maybe trying a vegetarian dish for a palate change. However, steer away from buying onions if you're looking for a cost-effective option!
Another reason for a veggie-weighted diet is that chicken got a bit pricier, edging up Dh1.6 to currently cost Dh13.9. On the other hand, you could opt for fish.
The price of a kilo of Kingfish dropped to Dh47.9 from Dh58.9 - a difference of Dh11. Or else, you could go for some baked Salmon, as the protein-rich fish was now slightly cheaper by Dh4.1 to now cost Dh39.9 from Dh44.
Although the cost of most groceries stayed steady, the top-end price of onions rose from Dh2.8 to currently Dh17. Also, the cost of lime too ticked up, now costing as much as Dh23, rising from Dh16.8.
The good news, though, is that regardless of whether you are buying pantry staples like flour, rice and pasta, or going for the big proteins like Hamour fish, beef or lamb, the prices have remained the same. This may be a good time to get your shopping in, avoiding the weekend crowds.
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Another segment which has seen prices remain steady throughout most of the COVID-19 period is that of face masks and hand sanitisers, which are essential to stay safe during the pandemic. Face masks can range from Dh0.5 to Dh2 per piece and a 50ml bottle of a hand sanitiser can cost anywhere between Dh5.30 to Dh21.20.
Prices of milk and milk products have stayed stable over the weeks in Dubai.
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Olive oil and vegetable oil prices have stayed steady, and a six bottles of 1.5l local water can cost between Dh4 to Dh19.
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Staple items like rice, flour and pasta have remained affordable.
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Pantry items like sugar, salt and lentils have also seen their prices stay in check.
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In the mood for a milkshake? Try adding some dates, which are still as cheap as Dh8.80 a kilo.
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Chicken - whether frozen or fresh - should not cost too much. A kilo of fresh chicken starts at Dh13.90.
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In seafood options, Kingfish saw an drop in price from yesterday, down by Dh11 a kilo in one day.
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The price of Salmon has slipped, but cost of Sea Bream and Shrimps have stayed the same since yesterday.
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Time for a barbecue, with beef prices remaining steady in Dubai.
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Lamb, too, can be a great idea for dinner tonight, with prices ranging from Dh32.9 to Dh73.5, depending on the type of lamb you are shopping for.
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Feel free to accompany your meal with breads, as prices have remained stable over many weeks.
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Cost of most fruits, like banana, oranges and apples, have stayed in check.
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While the price of cucumbers and tomatoes have remained steady, the maximum price of onions rose from Dh2.8 to Dh17.
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Vegetables can be a great addition to any meal, so go ahead and stock up.
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COVID-19 esssentials - face masks and sanitisers - have not seen any change in prices.
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If you notice a spike in price, you can complain to the economic department of your emirate. In Abu Dhabi, you can lodge a complaint on www.added.gov.ae
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