The UAE will witness its first ever flash sale on New Year’s Day. As part of the Dubai Shopping Festival, bargain hunters will have 12 hours starting from noon to grab a deal on January 1. Discounts of up to 90% will be on offer for specially-selected items, but only until stocks last. Participating malls include Mall of the Emirates, City Centres Deira, Mirdif and Me’aisem.

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