Groupon: discounts and how to get them

Groupon in the UAE: 81 offers at 73 places — parks & leisure (27), spa & beauty (20), restaurants (19), hotels (8). How to get it, pros and cons.

What it is: One-off discounted coupons

Cost: Free; you pay for the coupon

How it works: You buy a voucher on groupon.ae and show it to the partner. Booking is usually required in advance; the coupon has an expiry.

Who can get it: Any

Pros

• Lowest prices on spas, hotel pools and safaris
• Stacks on top of programs if the partner allows
• Many offers on Reem and Corniche

Cons

• Price may be off an “inflated” original
• Each coupon has its own terms and expiry
• Can’t be combined with Entertainer at the same partner

Official program website

Where it works

Parks & leisure (27)

• 360 play Jump Trampo @ Yas MallYas Island
  Groupon90-minute trampoline pass for one kid
• Adrenark AdventureAbu Dhabi
  GrouponChild Adventure Pass for AED 139
• Al Rifaa ToursYas Island
  GrouponTicket to Ferrari World/SeaWorld/Yas Waterworld/Warner Bros. for AED 325
• Aqua Plus Yacht RentalsDubai
  GrouponPrivate cruise on a 55-ft yacht for AED 529
• Arabia Horizons ToursDubai
  GrouponteamLab Phenomena for 1–2 from AED 139
• Arabian Kings ToursDubai
  GrouponVIP desert safari & 30-min quad bike with BBQ, 1 person

Spa & beauty (20)

• Bloomself BeautyAbu Dhabi
  GrouponMoroccan bath or massage for women for AED 79
• European Nails & Face CareAbu Dhabi
  Groupon60-min Korean Head Spa
• LAVŌGUEAl Reem Island
  Groupon75-min Korean or Japanese head spa with hair treatment
• LAVŌGUE Wellness SpaAl Reem Island
  GrouponSpa rituals for AED 159 instead of 302
• Lovehouse BeautyAbu Dhabi
  Groupon60-min Dermalogica facial treatment
• Luzan Ladies SaloonAbu Dhabi
  GrouponDr Renaud deep cleansing facial (women only)

Restaurants (19)

• Al Dhabi LoungeAbu Dhabi
  Groupon5-star afternoon tea for 2 people
• Art House CaféAbu Dhabi
  GrouponMain course + soft beverage, 1 person
• Artisan kitchen RestaurantCorniche
  GrouponLunch/dinner buffet with drinks for AED 61
• Barocco (Royal Rose Hotel)Abu Dhabi
  Groupon1 pizza or pasta of choice
• Cacti RestaurantAbu Dhabi
  GrouponAED 100 dining credit toward food
• Café 302 (Al Maha Arjaan)Abu Dhabi
  GrouponBreakfast buffet for AED 49

Hotels (8)

• 4* Oryx Hotel Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi
  Groupon1-night stay, 2 adults + 1 child, Deluxe King Double Room with breakfast, weekday
• Al Rifaa Tours StaycationAbu Dhabi
  Groupon1-night deluxe room, breakfast & 1 Yas Island theme park ticket, 2 adults
• Centara Mirage Beach Resort DubaiDubai
  GrouponDaycation: waterpark, beach, pool & AED70 F&B credit, 1 child
• Danat Resort Jebal DhannaAbu Dhabi
  Groupon1-night stay, 2 adults + 2 children, Deluxe Room Sea View with breakfast
• Grand Hyatt Emirates PearlCorniche
  Groupon5* pool and beach access for AED 39
• Loop at Bab Al QasrCorniche
  Groupon5* hotel pool/beach for AED 49 instead of 100

Fitness (3)

• Bodylines Fitness (Park Rotana)Abu Dhabi
  GrouponGym membership 30–90 days from AED 450
• House of NatureAbu Dhabi
  GrouponSalt-room yoga for AED 70
• Just PadelDubai
  GrouponIndoor padel court access, 45 min, weekdays

Health (1)

• DelicutOnline
  Groupon20/60-day meal program from AED 1,099