With just a few days to go for Diwali, have you crossed everything off your to-do list? Double-check the essentials with other UAE expats here, and, as for the pricier items on your wish list, now's the time to clear them off. From blenders and robot vacuums to branded perfumes, find a wide range of appliances and gift sets heavily discounted on Amazon's Diwali store, for a limited time.
This is your chance to welcome the festival of lights with a home dressed exactly how you imagined. We did the digging for you and picked the best items for Diwali, including last-minute presents for loved ones. Get these items delivered to you as early as tomorrow, with Amazon Prime.
1. Best Kitchen Appliance Deal: Nutribullet Multi-Function Blender, Copper Gold
Pros
- Several accessories, including smoothie sip lid
- Two blades, one for dry grinding and other for blends
- Premium colour
- Easy to clean
Cons
- No multiple speeds or pulse control
Snag a seven-piece Nutribullet set, with a unique copper-gold body. Its 900-watt motor blends smoothies in under 60 seconds, no matter the ingredients - from strawberries to spinach. In this set, the extractor blade is reserved for refreshing drinks, while the milling blade takes care of meal prep, where whole spices need dry grinding. Reviewers say this appliance can even crush ice. Besides the main 900ml cup, you're getting a short 500ml cup with handle, a solid lid, and a to-go lid for downing smoothies straight from the blender. Experiment with recipes from the included cookbook. Also, check out our pick of dedicated spice grinders and juicers.
Warranty: The manufacturer offers two years of warranty. Amazon offers a one-year extended warranty for Dh23 and two years for Dh33.
2. Best Home Appliance Deal: Xiaomi Mi Mop 2 Pro Robot Vacuum
Pros
- App handles mapping efficiently
- Set up no-go zones
- Mops and vacuums
- Value for money
Cons
- Doesn't include premium features, like a camera
Let a robot vacuum do all the cleaning, throughout the five-day festivities. Xiaomi's budget-friendly machine is at an even lower price tag, a steal for the value it brings. This robot vacuum has four suction power settings that go up to a suction power of 3,000Pa, and three vacuum-mop modes. Using its intuitive app, you can configure the bot to avoid tea lights, diyas and other floor decors around the house. Reviews attest to its excellent mapping capabilities and opt for it as a daily cleaning tool. See more robot vacuums here.
Bonus: Buy with zero per cent instalments and pay Dh80.75 for 12 months with select banks.
Warranty: The manufacturer offers one year of warranty. Amazon offers a one-year extended warranty for Dh57 and two years for Dh81.
3. Best Tablet Deal: Apple iPad (9th Gen)
Pros
- Beautiful Retina display
- Fast A13 Bionic chip
- Excellent cameras
- Good value
Cons
- Not the latest version
It may not be the latest iteration, but the 2021 Apple iPad still a fantastic device, and it’s available right now at a discount. It’s extremely fast, with a beautiful 10.2-inch Retina screen with True Tone technology that adjusts the display to suit your surroundings. It runs the iPadOS 15, and has a host of multitasking features that are useful for busy professionals or students. Both the front-facing 12MP camera and the 8MP rear camera capture excellent visuals. It takes just under three hours to fully recharge the tablet, upon which, it will last for up to 10 hours. So if you or a loved one are looking for value for money, the 2021 iPad will deliver in leaps and bounds.
Bonus: Buy with zero per cent instalments and pay Dh123.25 for 12 months with select banks.
Warranty: Amazon offers 1-year extended warranty for Dh86, 1-year accidental damage protection for Dh143, and 2-year damage protection with 1-year extended warranty for Dh182.
4. Best Women's Perfume Deal: Versace Eros Eau de Parfum, 100ml
Bright and feminine, Versace’s Eros is a beautiful blend of floral and woody accords. It has garnered more than 4,000 4.4-star reviews on Amazon for its long sillage and elegant fragrance. The perfume opens with Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot and pomegranate top notes, with a heart of lemon, jasmine and peony. The base incorporates sandalwood, ambrox, musk and other woody notes. In a gold flacon that stands out on any vanity, it’s a perfume that’s well worth buying for yourself or as a gift.
5. Best Deal for Perfume Set: Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Gift Set, 225ml
Get three different fragrances in this gift set for men and women by Swiss Arabian. The Shaghaf Collection features the Shaghaf oud, men's perfume and oud Aswad. The perfume is a mixture of sweet scents, like cinnamon and cardamom, and sea notes. The oud that comes in a golden bottle carries saffron, vanilla and rose in its composition, while the oud Aswad in black has a deeper concentration of Arabian incense.
6. Best Skincare Deal: e.l.f. SKIN Hydrated Ever After Skincare Mini Kit
Give yourself or a loved one the gift of clean, nourished skin, this Diwali, with the ever-popular e.l.f SKIN. This gift set is a complete hydration regimen, and includes a daily cleanser, make-up melting cleansing balm, hydration booster drops, face cream and eye cream. Infused with hyaluronic acid, the products help hydrate and plump up the skin, even as ceramides help build up the skin’s moisture barrier and peptides refresh the complexion. Since all products in this kit are a travel-friendly size, it’s a perfect addition to your bag or backpack!
Bonus: Redeem 10 per cent extra discount with Citibank MasterCard, by entering the code ‘CB10NOV’ at checkout.
7. Best Women's Watch Deal: Fossil Women's Riley Stainless Steel Watch
Add a little more sparkle to Diwali celebrations with a brand new Riley watch from Fossil. This elegant rose-gold watch combines stainless steel with a dazzling crystal dial to create an eye-catching effect. With a multifunction analogue display and quartz movement, it’s water resistant up to 100m and can even be worn for a swim, a bath or when you go snorkelling. Pick it up for yourself or a loved one, while it’s discounted by over 50 per cent!
Warranty: Amazon offers 1-year extended warranty for Dh23 and 2-year extended warranty for Dh33.
8. Best Men's Watch Deal: Emporio Armani Three-Hand Dress Watch
Black watches were all the rage last year, and it appears the fad isn’t going anywhere just yet. Case in point, Emporio Armani’s elegant and classy dress watch, which features a retro-refined style that you can show off on evenings out. With a smooth leather strap and a polished black stainless steel case, it's understated, yet commands attention. Gunmetal indexes add depth to the matte black, three-hand dial. It’s water-resistant up to 30m and comes in a sleek gift box, perfect for if you’d like to give it to a loved one this Diwali.
Bonus: Redeem 10 per cent extra discount with Citibank MasterCard, by entering the code ‘CB10NOV’ at checkout.
Warranty: Amazon offers 1-year extended warranty for Dh35 and 2-year extended warranty for Dh49.
9. Best Large Appliance Deal: Toshiba Dishwasher, 15 Place Settings
Pros
- Eight programmes to choose from, including quick wash
- Great capacity with 15 place settings
- Dual display with sensor touch
- Adjustable loading solutions
Cons
- No sanitisation option
For the dishes that will pile up during and after the Diwali feast, toss them into a large-capacity dishwasher. Toshiba’s freestanding model boasts up to 15 place settings and has eight programmes to quickly restock the cabinet with freshly washed plates and cutlery. After a wash cycle, the machine automatically opens the door and leaves a gap for air exchange. The appliance uses its Origin Inverter technology to save washing time, improve efficiency and maintain a quiet operation at 48 decibels. Browse more dishwasher options here.
Bonus: Buy with zero per cent instalments and pay Dh118.33 for 12 months with select banks. Add professional installation for free.
Warranty: The manufacturer offers a one-year minimum warranty. Amazon offers a one-year extended warranty for Dh86 and two years for Dh121.
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