{"id":47377,"date":"2026-08-20T04:36:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T04:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/?p=47377"},"modified":"2026-08-20T04:42:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T04:42:06","slug":"uae-students-embrace-beauty-and-sustainable-picks-for-the-new-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/20\/uae-students-embrace-beauty-and-sustainable-picks-for-the-new-school-year\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE Students Embrace Beauty and Sustainable Picks for the New School Year."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"47377\" class=\"elementor elementor-47377\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4b5473 e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d4b5473\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae22de6 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae22de6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Back-to-school shopping has evolved, as students now add beauty products, skincare essentials, fashionable accessories and other lifestyle items to their yearly lists, reflecting changing trends and a growing focus on personal style.<\/h3><p>\u00a0<\/p><h1>How Back-to-School Shopping in the UAE Is Evolving Beyond Traditional School Supplies<\/h1><p>Back-to-school shopping in the UAE is undergoing a noticeable transformation. What was once largely focused on practical classroom essentials such as notebooks, pens, pencils and other stationery is now becoming a broader retail experience shaped by fashion, beauty, entertainment, personal identity and environmental awareness.<\/p><p>Over the past several years, students have gained a stronger influence over what goes into the family shopping basket. Alongside the traditional school supplies, teenagers and university-age students are increasingly interested in products that reflect their personalities and daily lifestyles. Makeup, skincare, fashionable accessories, character-themed merchandise and environmentally conscious products are now finding a place on many back-to-school lists.<\/p><p>According to a spokesperson for Landmark Group, the change has been particularly visible over the last five years. The annual shopping season is no longer simply about preparing children with everything they need for the classroom. Instead, students are becoming more involved in selecting products that suit their preferences, routines and individual sense of style.<\/p><h3>Beauty becomes part of the school routine<\/h3><p>Beauty products are emerging as an important category during the back-to-school period, particularly among older school students and young adults heading back to colleges and universities. For some teenagers, preparing for the academic year now includes refreshing their makeup collection and replacing products they use regularly.<\/p><p>For 16-year-old Dubai student Mimi, getting ready for the new school year included looking for a replacement for one of her everyday beauty products. After her preferred eyeliner ran out, she spent time comparing different brands and considering which one to buy. She eventually purchased a new eyeliner and was looking forward to using it once school resumed.<\/p><p>Her experience reflects a wider shift in the way some young consumers approach the back-to-school season. Instead of seeing the period solely as a time to purchase educational supplies, students are also using it as an opportunity to update aspects of their personal routines.<\/p><p>Mimi said makeup is already common among several female students at her school. However, the amount and style of makeup varies considerably from one student to another. Some choose to wear makeup only for special events, while others prefer a subtle appearance that creates a polished look without appearing heavily made up.<\/p><p>There are also younger students who opt for more elaborate makeup routines. Mimi observed that some members of the junior classes wear a full face of makeup on a daily basis, a routine that can require considerable time before the school day begins.<\/p><p>The growing interest in beauty does not necessarily mean students are looking for dramatic or highly elaborate looks. Retailers are seeing stronger demand for products that are simple to apply and practical for everyday use. With school and university schedules often leaving little time for lengthy morning routines, convenience has become an important consideration.<\/p><p>A Landmark Group spokesperson said consumers are increasingly seeking products that can help them achieve a natural appearance without requiring a complicated routine. Everyday beauty products such as skincare basics, lip products, concealers, mascaras and lightweight complexion products are attracting attention because they can easily be incorporated into busy schedules.<\/p><p>The emphasis, therefore, appears to be shifting from highly stylised makeup towards products that are easy to use, versatile and suitable for everyday wear. Students may want to look refreshed and presentable while still having enough time to get ready for school, travel to campus or prepare for a full day of classes.<\/p><h3>Shopping becomes a form of self-expression<\/h3><p>The transformation goes beyond beauty. Back-to-school shopping is increasingly becoming a way for young consumers to communicate who they are.<\/p><p>Traditional school shopping was largely practical: parents purchased the products children needed to complete their studies, while students had limited influence over the overall selection. Today, teenagers and young adults often have much stronger preferences regarding colours, patterns, brands, designs and themes.<\/p><p>The products students choose can reflect their hobbies, favourite entertainment franchises, personalities and broader cultural interests. This has helped branded and character-themed merchandise remain popular in the back-to-school market.<\/p><p>A walk through retail stores during the shopping season can reveal how extensively entertainment and lifestyle trends have entered the category. School bags, stationery, lunch boxes, accessories and other products may feature well-known characters and themes from movies, games and popular culture.<\/p><p>Characters such as Spider-Man, Minecraft, Stitch and Minnie Mouse are among the examples that can be seen across retail collections. Such products allow students to add an element of personality to otherwise ordinary school essentials.<\/p><p>For younger shoppers, a school bag featuring a favourite character can be much more appealing than a plain alternative. Older students may gravitate towards products associated with particular fashion, gaming or lifestyle trends. In both cases, the purchasing decision is influenced by more than utility alone.<\/p><p>This growing emphasis on personal choice has also changed the role students play within family shopping trips. Rather than simply accompanying parents while adults make purchasing decisions, students are increasingly contributing to the final choices.<\/p><p>Their preferences can determine which designs, colours, brands and product categories make it into the shopping basket. This means retailers must pay closer attention to the trends influencing young consumers, particularly those that spread rapidly through digital platforms.<\/p><h3>Social media influences what students want<\/h3><p>Social media has become another major factor shaping back-to-school shopping habits. Young consumers are exposed to a constant stream of content featuring fashion, beauty, accessories, stationery, technology and lifestyle products.<\/p><p>As a result, trends can move quickly from online platforms into physical stores and school environments. A colour, design or product that becomes popular online can influence what students want to purchase for the new academic year.<\/p><p>This influence extends across categories. Social media can affect preferences for makeup shades, accessories, school bags, stationery designs and even the types of character or entertainment merchandise students consider desirable.<\/p><p>The process also works in reverse. Products seen in schools can become popular online, while online trends can subsequently appear in classrooms and social circles. This creates a cycle in which young consumers continually influence one another.<\/p><p>For retailers, understanding these rapidly changing preferences has become increasingly important. Products need to be functional, but they also need to connect with the interests of the people who will ultimately use them.<\/p><p>The shift also demonstrates why back-to-school shopping is becoming more lifestyle-oriented. Students are not simply looking for something that performs a particular function. They increasingly want products that fit their identity, interests and everyday habits.<\/p><h3>A more conscious generation of shoppers<\/h3><p>Alongside beauty and fashion, sustainability is becoming another consideration for young consumers.<\/p><p>According to Ashwini Karhadkar, an expert for Centerpoint, younger shoppers are showing greater awareness of the environmental consequences associated with the products they purchase. This is encouraging retailers to introduce options that contain recycled materials and use more environmentally responsible approaches.<\/p><p>One example is school bags produced using recycled plastic bottles. Such products turn discarded plastic into a useful everyday item while giving consumers an opportunity to make a more environmentally conscious choice.<\/p><p>The appeal of these products is particularly relevant among younger shoppers who are becoming more familiar with issues such as plastic waste, recycling and carbon emissions.<\/p><p>Karhadkar said young people today are more conscious of their environmental impact and are interested in making choices that can help reduce their carbon footprint.<\/p><p>The sustainability trend is not limited to recycled materials. Across the wider retail sector, consumers are showing increasing interest in products containing recycled content, items with less packaging and goods produced through more responsible sourcing practices.<\/p><p>For the back-to-school market, this can translate into changes in everything from school bags and stationery to packaging and other everyday supplies.<\/p><h3>Value matters too<\/h3><p>While lifestyle trends are playing a larger role, price and value remain important considerations for families preparing for the new academic year.<\/p><p>The changing shopping landscape does not mean consumers have stopped looking for practical or affordable products. Instead, many shoppers appear to be balancing several priorities at once. They want products that meet their needs, fit their budgets, reflect current trends and, increasingly, align with their environmental values.<\/p><p>The past five years have therefore brought a more considered approach to the back-to-school season. Consumers are becoming more selective about what they purchase, while students are taking a greater role in determining which products are desirable.<\/p><p>This combination of value-conscious shopping and lifestyle-driven preferences is creating a more complex market. A product may attract attention because of its appearance or brand, but consumers still expect it to offer practical value.<\/p><p>For retailers, the challenge is to meet these different expectations at the same time.<\/p><h3>The changing role of parents and students<\/h3><p>The evolving shopping habits also highlight a change in the relationship between parents and students during the annual shopping season.<\/p><p>Parents continue to play a major role in purchasing decisions, particularly when it comes to budgets and essential supplies. However, students increasingly have a voice in selecting the products they will use.<\/p><p>A teenager may have a specific preference for a particular makeup product, school bag design or stationery collection. A younger student may insist on merchandise featuring a favourite character. At the same time, parents may prioritise durability, affordability and sustainability.<\/p><p>The final purchase is therefore often the result of several competing considerations.<\/p><p>This dynamic is particularly evident when lifestyle products are added to traditional school essentials. Parents may view certain purchases as optional, while students may regard them as important parts of their preparation for the new academic year.<\/p><p>Beauty products provide one example. For a student who wears makeup regularly, replacing an everyday eyeliner or mascara may feel just as relevant to preparing for school as buying a new pencil case.<\/p><p>The same principle applies to accessories and fashion-led products. A school bag is a practical necessity, but its colour, design or branding can also be an important form of self-expression.<\/p><h3>From shopping trip to annual ritual<\/h3><p>These developments show how the meaning of back-to-school shopping has expanded.<\/p><p>The season remains rooted in preparation for a new academic year, but the shopping experience now encompasses much more than classroom requirements. It can involve refreshing personal-care products, choosing new accessories, selecting fashionable designs, discovering character-themed collections and looking for products made with recycled materials.<\/p><p>For many students, the process has also become an annual ritual associated with starting fresh. Purchasing a new school bag, replacing a favourite beauty product or choosing accessories for the coming year can create a sense of excitement before classes begin.<\/p><p>This emotional aspect helps explain why back-to-school shopping continues to attract attention even as consumer priorities change.<\/p><p>The modern school-shopping basket is consequently a reflection of wider social and cultural trends. Beauty reflects the growing importance of personal presentation among older students. Character merchandise demonstrates the influence of entertainment and popular culture. Social media highlights the speed at which trends spread, while recycled products point to rising environmental awareness.<\/p><p>At the same time, the continued importance of affordability demonstrates that traditional shopping considerations have not disappeared. Instead, they now exist alongside a wider set of expectations.<\/p><h3>What the future may look like<\/h3><p>As students continue to influence purchasing decisions, the back-to-school market is likely to become even more closely connected to lifestyle trends.<\/p><p>Retailers will need to respond to changing interests while offering products that remain useful, affordable and relevant. Sustainability is also expected to remain an important consideration as young consumers become increasingly familiar with environmental issues.<\/p><p>The growing presence of recycled materials could encourage more brands to rethink how school products are designed and manufactured. Reduced packaging and responsible sourcing may also become more visible factors when families compare different products.<\/p><p>Meanwhile, beauty and personal-care categories are likely to remain significant among older students, particularly where products offer convenience and can be easily incorporated into daily routines.<\/p><p>Social media will continue to accelerate these changes, allowing trends to move rapidly between online communities, retail stores and schools.<\/p><p>Ultimately, the UAE&#8217;s back-to-school shopping season is evolving from a straightforward annual purchase of educational supplies into a broader reflection of how young people live, shop and express themselves.<\/p><p>The notebooks and pencils are still there, but they now share space with makeup, skincare, fashionable accessories, character-themed products and environmentally conscious alternatives. For today&#8217;s students, preparing for the new school year is increasingly about having the right tools for the classroom while also choosing products that fit their personalities, lifestyles and values.<\/p><p>That shift is changing not only what families buy, but also who makes the decisions. Students are becoming more influential consumers, retailers are responding to rapidly changing preferences, and sustainability is emerging as a stronger consideration.<\/p><p>The result is a back-to-school shopping culture that looks markedly different from the one seen several years ago \u2014 one where practicality remains important, but personal expression, convenience, popular culture and environmental responsibility are becoming equally visible parts of the experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cc33e9 e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7cc33e9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efb4bab cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"efb4bab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Convenience<\/h3><h1>How Convenience and Practical Design Are Reshaping Back-to-School Shopping<\/h1><p>For many families in the UAE, preparing for the new academic year is becoming less about buying individual items one by one and more about finding practical solutions that make the entire shopping process easier. As school requirements become increasingly varied, parents are showing greater interest in products that are already grouped together, coordinated or designed to meet several everyday needs.<\/p><p>Ready-made collections and matching sets are becoming an attractive option because they simplify the process of deciding what to purchase. Instead of spending hours comparing separate products, parents can choose a collection that brings together complementary items in a single shopping trip.<\/p><p>This approach can be particularly useful for families with several children or those working with limited time before schools reopen. A coordinated selection can help parents quickly identify essential products while ensuring that different items work well together in terms of appearance, size and function.<\/p><p>The growing popularity of these solutions also reflects a wider change in consumer expectations. Shoppers are increasingly looking for products that provide a combination of affordability, usefulness and convenience. Rather than focusing exclusively on individual prices, families are considering the overall value and practicality of a purchase.<\/p><p>A spokesperson for Landmark Group said convenience has become a significant factor influencing purchasing decisions. According to the company, collections that combine simplicity and value can make the preparation process easier for parents while reducing the amount of time required to complete the annual school-shopping routine.<\/p><h3>Convenience becomes a priority<\/h3><p>The back-to-school period can be a demanding time for families. Parents may need to purchase school bags, stationery, lunch products, clothing, footwear and other classroom essentials within a relatively short period.<\/p><p>For households managing busy work and family schedules, reducing the number of decisions involved in the process can make a noticeable difference. Coordinated sets offer one way of doing this by bringing related products together.<\/p><p>Instead of searching separately for a suitable school bag, pencil case, lunch accessory and other items, shoppers can select products from the same collection or design range. This can create a more organised shopping experience while also giving children products that match their personal preferences.<\/p><p>The appeal of these collections extends beyond appearance. Parents may also appreciate the ability to identify several necessary items quickly, particularly when they are shopping close to the beginning of the school term.<\/p><p>The emphasis on convenience also illustrates how the back-to-school market is becoming increasingly responsive to the realities of modern family life. Parents are not simply looking for products that meet school requirements. They are looking for solutions that reduce stress, save time and offer confidence that they have covered the basics.<\/p><h3>School bags remain a central purchase<\/h3><p>Despite the growth of lifestyle products and trend-led accessories, traditional school essentials continue to form the foundation of the back-to-school market.<\/p><p>Among these, school bags remain one of the most important purchases. Because children and teenagers may carry books, notebooks, stationery, lunch boxes, water bottles and other belongings throughout the day, the design and construction of a school bag can have a significant impact on everyday comfort.<\/p><p>Parents are therefore paying closer attention to features that go beyond colour, branding and appearance.<\/p><p>Comfort is becoming a major consideration, particularly as children may spend long periods carrying their bags while travelling to and from school. Design elements that help distribute weight and reduce pressure can make a school bag more suitable for daily use.<\/p><p>Padded shoulder straps are one such feature. Soft, cushioned straps can provide greater comfort and help reduce the pressure caused by the weight of the bag. Adjustable straps can also allow families to customise the fit according to the child&#8217;s size and build.<\/p><p>These details may appear minor when compared with the overall design of a school bag, but they can become important when the product is used every day.<\/p><h3>Durability matters to families<\/h3><p>Along with comfort, durability is becoming another important consideration.<\/p><p>School bags are exposed to considerable wear and tear during the academic year. They may be placed on classroom floors, carried through busy corridors, loaded with books and stationery, and used during daily travel.<\/p><p>As a result, parents increasingly want products that can withstand regular use rather than items chosen purely for their appearance.<\/p><p>Reinforced stitching can help strengthen areas of a bag that experience frequent stress, particularly around handles, straps and seams. Stronger construction can also contribute to a longer product lifespan, potentially allowing families to get more value from their purchase.<\/p><p>Durability is especially relevant for parents who are conscious of household spending. A product that remains functional for an entire school year may be viewed as better value than a cheaper alternative that needs to be replaced sooner.<\/p><p>This creates another connection between convenience and value. Families want to avoid repeatedly replacing damaged products, so investing in well-designed items can make the overall shopping experience more efficient.<\/p><h3>The balance between lightness and strength<\/h3><p>Another feature attracting attention is the combination of lightweight construction with durability.<\/p><p>A school bag needs to be strong enough to carry daily essentials, but parents also do not want the bag itself to add unnecessary weight to what a child is already carrying.<\/p><p>Lightweight materials can help address this concern. When the bag is designed to remain durable without becoming unnecessarily heavy, children can carry their belongings more comfortably.<\/p><p>This balance has become increasingly important as parents consider the practical implications of school products. A visually attractive bag may catch a student&#8217;s attention, but families are also considering whether it will be comfortable and functional throughout the school year.<\/p><p>For retailers and manufacturers, this means product development must address several requirements at once. A successful school bag may need to be stylish enough to appeal to students, sturdy enough to satisfy parents and light enough to remain practical.<\/p><h3>Lunch accessories evolve too<\/h3><p>Lunch-related products are another major component of the annual shopping season.<\/p><p>Lunch bags, food containers, water bottles and other accessories are increasingly being evaluated for their practicality as well as their appearance. Parents may look for products that are easy to carry, simple to clean and suitable for everyday school use.<\/p><p>Children, meanwhile, may be more interested in colours, patterns, characters and designs.<\/p><p>This creates a familiar dynamic in which parents and students may have different priorities. Adults tend to focus on functionality, durability and value, while children may be more attracted to the visual identity of a product.<\/p><p>Retailers can respond to both groups by combining practical features with appealing designs. A lunch bag can be insulated and easy to clean while still featuring a design that reflects a child&#8217;s interests. Similarly, a water bottle can be durable and leak-resistant while offering colours or graphics that appeal to students.<\/p><p>The result is a category where function and personal preference increasingly overlap.<\/p><h3>Stationery remains essential<\/h3><p>Despite all the changes in back-to-school shopping, stationery continues to play a central role.<\/p><p>Pens, pencils, notebooks, folders, pencil cases and other classroom supplies remain necessary purchases for students of different ages. However, even this traditional category has evolved.<\/p><p>Students now have access to a much broader variety of colours, patterns, designs and themed collections. Stationery can therefore serve both an educational purpose and a form of personal expression.<\/p><p>A notebook is no longer necessarily just a plain book for taking notes. It may feature a popular character, a particular colour palette or a design associated with a student&#8217;s interests.<\/p><p>The same is true for pencil cases and other accessories. These products can be selected to complement school bags or form part of a coordinated collection.<\/p><p>For parents, the advantage of purchasing these items as part of a collection can be convenience. For students, the appeal can come from having a cohesive set that reflects their personality.<\/p><h3>Coordinated products simplify decisions<\/h3><p>The growing popularity of coordinated collections highlights an important shift in consumer behaviour: shoppers increasingly value simplicity.<\/p><p>The sheer number of products available can sometimes make back-to-school shopping overwhelming. Parents may need to compare dozens of options for a single category before deciding what best meets their child&#8217;s needs.<\/p><p>Coordinated collections can reduce this decision-making burden.<\/p><p>When products are designed to work together, families can more easily create a complete school setup. A matching bag, lunch accessory and stationery set can provide a straightforward solution for parents who do not want to spend excessive time searching for individual items.<\/p><p>This can be particularly appealing during the final weeks before school begins, when families may be trying to complete their shopping while managing holidays, travel and other commitments.<\/p><p>The convenience factor is therefore not simply about saving time in a store. It can also reduce the mental effort involved in planning and organising purchases.<\/p><h3>Value remains at the heart of the decision<\/h3><p>While convenience is becoming increasingly important, price remains a major factor in back-to-school purchasing.<\/p><p>Families are often required to make several purchases at once, which means small differences in cost can add up quickly. As a result, parents are increasingly interested in products that offer clear value.<\/p><p>A coordinated set may appeal because it allows shoppers to purchase several related items together rather than making multiple separate purchases. However, consumers are still likely to assess whether the overall package offers genuine value.<\/p><p>This means retailers must balance affordability with quality.<\/p><p>Products that are inexpensive but poorly constructed may not deliver the long-term value families want. Conversely, premium products may be difficult to justify for households working within a strict budget.<\/p><p>The strongest offerings are likely to be those that combine reasonable pricing with useful features, durable construction and designs that remain appealing over time.<\/p><h3>Parents are becoming more selective<\/h3><p>The changing back-to-school market suggests that parents are becoming more informed about the products they buy.<\/p><p>Instead of selecting items based solely on appearance or price, shoppers are increasingly considering how products will perform in real-life situations.<\/p><p>For school bags, that can mean looking at strap design, stitching, material weight and storage capacity. For lunch accessories, it may involve considering cleaning, portability and durability. For stationery, parents may think about how frequently individual products will need to be replaced.<\/p><p>This more detailed approach can help families avoid purchases that look appealing initially but fail to meet everyday needs.<\/p><p>Students are also becoming more involved in these decisions. Their opinions may determine the colour, design or brand, while parents focus on functionality and value.<\/p><p>The final purchase is therefore often a compromise between what children want and what parents consider practical.<\/p><h3>Comfort is becoming part of product design<\/h3><p>The increased attention to ergonomics represents another important development.<\/p><p>For years, school products were often judged primarily by their appearance and basic functionality. Today, comfort and usability are becoming more prominent considerations.<\/p><p>This is particularly relevant to products that children use for extended periods. School bags are carried for much of the day, making factors such as strap padding, fit and weight important.<\/p><p>An ergonomic approach can also influence how compartments are arranged and how weight is distributed inside a bag. While style remains important, families increasingly want products designed around the actual needs of students.<\/p><p>The same principle can apply to other school accessories. Products that are easy to open, carry, clean or organise can make daily routines smoother.<\/p><h3>A more practical approach to school preparation<\/h3><p>Taken together, these trends show that back-to-school shopping is becoming more sophisticated.<\/p><p>Families still need the traditional essentials, but they are increasingly evaluating those products according to a wider range of criteria. Convenience, durability, comfort, design, value and sustainability can all influence the final decision.<\/p><p>For retailers, this creates an opportunity to offer more complete solutions rather than simply selling individual products.<\/p><p>Coordinated collections can help simplify shopping, while carefully designed school bags and lunch accessories can address practical concerns. Stylish designs can attract students, and durable construction can reassure parents.<\/p><p>The result is a shopping environment where functionality and lifestyle increasingly exist side by side.<\/p><h3>Looking ahead<\/h3><p>As the UAE&#8217;s retail landscape continues to evolve, convenience is likely to remain a major factor in how families prepare for the school year.<\/p><p>Parents are looking for ways to complete their shopping efficiently without sacrificing quality or style. Students, meanwhile, want products that feel personal and reflect their interests.<\/p><p>Retailers that successfully combine these expectations may be better positioned to attract both audiences.<\/p><p>The future of back-to-school shopping is therefore unlikely to be defined by one particular product category. Instead, it will be shaped by the ability to bring together several priorities: practical performance, attractive design, reasonable pricing, comfort and ease of purchase.<\/p><p>School bags, lunch accessories and stationery will continue to be essential, but the way families evaluate these products is changing. Features such as cushioned straps, stronger seams and lightweight materials demonstrate that shoppers are paying greater attention to how products perform in everyday use.<\/p><p>At the same time, coordinated collections and ready-made solutions are helping parents navigate the increasingly broad range of choices available to them.<\/p><p>Ultimately, the modern back-to-school basket reflects a balance between the needs of children and the priorities of parents. Students want products that look good and match their personalities, while parents want items that are dependable, comfortable, affordable and capable of lasting through the school year.<\/p><p>That balance is helping redefine the annual shopping season \u2014 turning it from a basic checklist of classroom supplies into a more streamlined, considered and lifestyle-oriented experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the new academic year approaches, students across the UAE are turning to a mix of beauty essentials, eco-conscious products, reusable items and practical school supplies as they prepare for classes and refresh their back-to-school shopping lists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":47378,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"pmpro_default_level":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[84,9],"tags":[],"post_template":[],"top_category":[],"class_list":["post-47377","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education","category-uae","pmpro-has-access"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47377","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47377"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47377\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47383,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47377\/revisions\/47383"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47378"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47377"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47377"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47377"},{"taxonomy":"post_template","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_template?post=47377"},{"taxonomy":"top_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/top_category?post=47377"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}