Save Money with ChatGPT in UAE

ChatGPT in the Service of Everyday Saving in the UAE

For residents of the United Arab Emirates, the continuous rise in prices, the approach of summer travels, and the optimization of daily expenses bring forth increasingly relevant questions. However, it may surprise many that one of the most effective cost-cutting tools is already in their pocket: it is none other than ChatGPT. Artificial intelligence is not only a conversational partner but also a real tool for saving money—if you know how to use it.

Cheaper Flight Tickets? Yes, It's Possible

Traveling is one of the biggest seasonal expenses, especially during holidays. By linking to various flight search systems such as KAYAK, Skyscanner, or Expedia, ChatGPT can find the cheapest flights.

For example, if you ask, "Find me a flight between Dubai and London for July, under $500," or "What is the cheapest day to fly to Tokyo in August?", the AI not only searches a single platform but combs through dozens of sites. You can also ask: "What airports are near Paris where flying is cheaper?"

The trick is in the right questioning: if you are flexible in terms of timing and destination, the AI functions as a real "travel agent." It is particularly effective if you want to travel further on a tight budget.

Daily Budgeting - More Transparent Than Ever

Controlling daily expenses is often difficult, especially if we spend in multiple places and forms. One of ChatGPT's hidden strengths is that it can break down spending based on bank transactions. For example, if you upload a bank statement (with appropriate anonymization), the AI analyzes your expenditures by categories—food, transportation, subscriptions—and provides saving suggestions.

For instance, if you regularly buy expensive snacks at the airport, the AI might suggest pre-purchasing at a supermarket, saving you both time and money.

Savings Accounts - Which Bank Offers More?

Currently, there is no platform in the UAE that compares bank savings interest rates in one place. This is where ChatGPT comes into play, able to list banks with high interest rate accounts—if asked properly. For example, "Which bank offers the best savings interest rate currently in the UAE?"

It's important to note that this information is for informational purposes only, so it's always worth checking the banks' official websites for current conditions.

Daily Deals - The Golden Age of Online Coupons

With ChatGPT's recommendation, we can discover the best cashback and discount sites in the UAE. Entertainer, Groupon, or Cobone are platforms offering significant discounts, from restaurants to accommodations to wellness services.

The browser extension called Honey, which automatically searches for coupon codes during online shopping, is also frequently recommended, although not all sites support local versions. It's worth trying it for Amazon or global online store purchases.

Smart Shopping in Grocery Stores

In the UAE, the cost of daily grocery shopping is increasingly rising. While in the UK, the Trolley app compares prices across 16 supermarkets, a similar service is not currently available in the UAE. ChatGPT recommended Pricena and Yaoota sites, but these primarily focus on electronics rather than groceries.

(The article is based on ChatGPT.)