While most people flock to grocery stores for Eid essentials, you can shop on Amazon, instead, from the comfort of your home. All you have to do is become a Prime member ! Then, use our list of bestselling food items to prepare for the holiday, and enjoy discounts on other household essentials as well, before Eid Al Adha arrives.
Since Amazon's Super Saver Week is in full swing, Prime members can enjoy additional savings until June 7, with the code 'SAVE15' . If you shop with an Emirates Islamic Bank Visa card, you can redeem a second coupon ('EIB15' ) at the checkout and get a further 15 per cent off! Don't forget, you can keep your pantry stocked even after Eid by auto-scheduling deliveries using Subscribe and Save .
1. Best Oil Deal: Rahma Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 4 Litre
Opting for a balanced diet this Eid? Then you might consider pan-frying your snacks and cooking your dinner in extra virgin olive oil. Pressed from the freshest olives, Rahma's 4-litre tin of Spanish oil generates less smoke and maintains its colour for far longer than other conventional oils. Olive oil is touted for its healthy properties like vitamin E, which boosts immunity in the body as an antioxidant. Add it to hummus or drizzle it over your salad; its unique flavour will make gatherings a tastier affair.
2. Best Vinegar Deal: Bragg USDA Raw Apple Cider Vinegar, Pack of 2
Add two 473-litre bottles of this household staple to the cart for tangy homemade salads, marinades, sauces and soups, this Eid. A tablespoon of raw and unfiltered apple cider vinegar in your recipes equals a wealth of health benefits, such as cholesterol and blood sugar level maintenance, and weight management. You'll find a use for Bragg's apple cider vinegar even outside of the pantry, as it makes for a natural cleaning agent for fruit and vegetables, as well as a beauty treatment for skin and hair.
3. Best Saffron Deal: Saffron Super Negin (10g)
Carefully picked in Afghanistan, this grade-A Super Negin saffron is the perfect addition to enhance any recipe - from a pot of tea to a tagine or biryani. Pure saffron is known to be high in antioxidants, vitamin A, folic acid and vitamin C. So pick up this 10g box for fragrant, delicious meals, which will last for weeks.
4. Best Juice Deal: Lacnor Essentials Apple, Pack of 12
Are you hosting a party for family and friends this Eid? Ensure everyone has a glass of delicious apple juice, with this pack of 12 one-litre cartons. Lacnor sources fruits and vegetables for its juice packs, which have no preservatives or added sugar. Its apple juice is also a source of vitamin C, so go ahead and pour it into a glass for children and adults, alike. Add ice for a refreshing, elevated experience on warm days.
5. Best Sweets Deal: Lindt Swiss Premium Chocolate Assorted, 700g
There’s no doubt little ones are going to be asking you for Eidiyah (monetary or confectionary gifts) this Eid. Be prepared, with a box of assorted Swiss chocolates from Lindt. With a mix of milk, dark, and white crisp chocolate, there’s something for everyone’s taste in this box. It’s ideal for sharing with family and friends, and for distributing among children. Both discount coupons can be redeemed on this box of chocolates.
6. Best Milk Deal: Oatly Oat Drink Milk, Dairy Free, Pack of 6
Hop on the vegan milk wellness trend and whip up oat-based coffees, teas and desserts at home. Oatley's milk will come in handy during Eid, especially if you're expecting guests who can't have dairy or are lactose intolerant. The milk includes the necessary vitamins and minerals to help support healthy growth and development. At this value price, your pantry will be fully stocked with six oat milk cartons.
7. Best Nuts Deal: Best Salted Cashews Can, 500g
Packed full of nutrients, nuts are a great snack or addition to desserts and dishes. Pick up this can of salted cashews for everyone to nibble on, as the nut boosts heart function, keeps skin and hair healthy and improves metabolism. Cashews are also great in snack mixes that include dried fruit, for the perfect blend of sweet and savoury.
8. Best Hygiene Deal: Fine Facial Tissue Box, Bundle of 48
Stock up on the softest facial tissue and top up every corner of the house, before the guests arrive. Fine's bundle offer contains 48 stylish cubic boxes that are space-saving and travel-sized. Each sheet of tissue is sterilised for germ protection and made with natural cotton pulp, so it's suitable for all skin types. Whether you're wiping the kids' noses or your mouth after a meal, rest easy knowing that you're in the hands of a certified brand, awarded by the US-based Family Hygiene Institute.
9. Best Coffee Deal: Starbucks Caramel Macchiato By Nescafé Dolce Gusto Coffee (3x12 Capsules)
Your first cup of coffee in the day will give you the energy boost you need on the morning of Eid. If you have a Nescafe Dolce Gusto machine at home, indulge in these Starbucks coffee pods in the flavour caramel macchiato. There are 36 pods in total, and you will need a pair to make a 230ml cuppa: one pod is caramel-flavoured whole milk powder with sugar, and the other is roast and ground coffee, made from 100 per cent Arabica beans.
10. Best Sparkling Water Deal: Perrier Water, 330ml (24 pieces)
Don't forget to hydrate on Eid! This case of two dozen 330ml bottles of natural spring water by Perrier has been bottled at the source in France. Infused with carbon dioxide, the sparkling mineral water can be consumed on its own with a slice of lemon, or you can even use it to make refreshments, like mocktails and fizzy juice. Stock up while the case is on sale!
11. Best Cleaning Product Deal: Finish Classic Dishwasher Detergent Powder, 2.5kg
Don't spend energy handwashing dishes, if you can avoid it, this Eid. Finish's classic dishwasher detergent powder will take care of clean-up for you, using a pre-soaking action to wash away heavy stains, like burnt food and dried coffee. It's a large 2.5kg bottle by a brand that is recommended by manufacturers like Siemens, LG, Beko and Bosch - so you're all set to host an Eid party, without the hassle of clean-up!
12. Best Detergent Deal: Tide Automatic Laundry Detergent Powder, Pack of 2
Make laundry the least of your concerns, with Tide's powder detergent. Designed for both front-load and top-load washing machines, the detergent removes even the toughest stains in just one wash, infusing your load with a fresh, clean scent. This means you can wear your best clothes this Eid, and not worry about lingering stains from previous use. You're getting two 9kg bags at an excellent price to see the house through months of dirty laundry.
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