Issue 01 . June 2026Loose change. Sharp eyes.

consumer.

5 pieces filed under consumer

OpinionJun 14
Good Consumer Advice Is Boring on Purpose. Souk Weekly opinion.

Good Consumer Advice Is Boring on Purpose

The best money habits are rarely dramatic. They are repeatable, visible and easy enough to use on a tired weekday.

By Diego Arroyo

TechnologyJun 14
Grocery Apps Are Convenient. They Are Not Always Cheaper.. Souk Weekly technology.

Grocery Apps Are Convenient. They Are Not Always Cheaper.

Delivery fees are only the obvious cost. Basket creep, substitutions and promotion design can make the app shop more expensive than it looks.

By Priya Chen

BusinessJun 13
Why Restaurant Deals Feel Cheaper Than They Are. Souk Weekly business.

Why Restaurant Deals Feel Cheaper Than They Are

A discount can be real and still lead to a bigger bill if minimum spends, drinks, delivery fees or service charges change the basket.

By Mira Faraj

BusinessJun 13
The UAE Used-Car Checklist That Saves Real Money. Souk Weekly business.

The UAE Used-Car Checklist That Saves Real Money

The price is only the start. Insurance, registration, tyres, service history and finance terms can change the deal fast.

By Marcus Okafor

OpinionJun 3
The Man Who Sells Nostalgia to Oil Traders. Souk Weekly opinion. Photograph keyed to vintage.

The Man Who Sells Nostalgia to Oil Traders

What a particular Dubai shop tells us about a regional market for the lost world that the regional economy itself was, in part, responsible for losing.

By Diego Arroyo