Shop, Scratch & Win: Make Your Back-to-School Visit Even More Rewarding

Getting ready for a new school year is easier when you start with a clear plan. From checking what still fits to replacing stationery, lunchboxes and sports essentials, there is usually plenty for you and your family to organise before the first day of school.

Abu Dhabi Mall brings many everyday school needs together in one place, from clothing and footwear to stationery and sports gear. Families visiting during the season can also look out for back-to-school promotions in Abu Dhabi, such as the Back To School Scratch & Win at Abu Dhabi Mall, which adds an extra reward to their regular school shopping.

The Back-to-School Scratch & Win at Abu Dhabi Mall runs from 14 August to 11 September 2026.

Spend AED 200 at Abu Dhabi Mall and present your qualifying receipts at the customer service desk to receive one Scratch & Win ticket. Scratch the card to reveal one of five winning colours, with each colour representing a different Abu Dhabi Mall gift voucher:

The promotion may end before 11 September 2026 if all prizes have been won.

A back-to-school visit usually involves more than buying a notebook and a new backpack. Children may need clothes, shoes, sports equipment, lunch essentials, or new items for activities outside the classroom.

Planning your list before you arrive can make the trip easier. Start by checking what can still be used from last term and what needs replacing.

A simple checklist could include:

If you scratch red or green, your AED 1,000 or AED 5,000 voucher could go towards some of the bigger items on your back-to-school list.

Shoes are often high on that list. Children may need a comfortable everyday pair as well as trainers for PE, sports sessions, or after-school activities. Families can visit Clarks for everyday footwear or stop by Go Sport for trainers, sportswear and sports equipment.

The voucher could also be used towards everyday clothing and other essentials, especially if you are preparing more than one child for the new school term.

A voucher worth AED 500 can help with stationery and supplies needed throughout the school term.

Stationery is another part of the back-to-school list that is easier to handle when you know exactly what you need. Check pencil cases before replacing everything. Pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, notebooks, folders and colouring supplies can all be added to the list based on what is missing.

Stores such as Daiso, Miniso, Mumuso, and Abu Dhabi COOP give families several places to look for useful everyday school supplies.

If you have more than one child, sorting the list by child or school year can make the shopping trip much easier to manage.

Even the smaller voucher values can be useful for items children need every day at school.

Check whether lunchboxes, water bottles and food containers from last term are still in good condition. Families looking for replacements can visit Mothercare, Tavola and Mom Store for lunchboxes, bottles and other practical essentials.

You can also use the visit to pick up snacks and other household essentials needed for the first few weeks of school.

Getting ready for a new school term takes planning, but having school essentials, family services and after-school activities in one destination can make the process easier.

Make your list, check what your children already have and visit Abu Dhabi Mall to pick up what is still needed. If your qualifying invoices total AED 200, remember to stop at the customer service desk for your Scratch & Win ticket.

You could walk away with an instant Abu Dhabi Mall gift voucher worth AED 100 to AED 5,000.