Covid-19 Vaccine in the UAE Boosts Confidence of the Online Shoppers

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On the first day of DSF (Dubai Shopping Festival), the mall trawlers and the shopaholics are heavily shopping online Dubai's shopping malls. Hitting with the high confidence that the deadly virus COVID-19 has got a vaccine itself. The return of the COVID-19 vaccine in the UAE before the start of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is a hefty boost. It gives a lift to all the shopper's to shop online with confidence as per the residents of Dubai. Statements and Facts According to Hassan Ahmed, an Arab expat who is from Dubai has something to say. "I am amongst the first of all people to take the COVID-19 vaccine in Dubai. However, it is such a huge relief as I do not have to worry more about enjoying the Dubai Shopping Festival. Besides, shopping is like a whole therapy to me. I feel extremely happy after spending time shopping. But, this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, I have never gone to a shopping mall. And for now, I am so glad that I have got the COVID-19 vaccine and I am all set to bash the shopping malls. On 9th December 2020, the UAE passed the Chinese firm Sinopharm's Coronavirus vaccine which has 86�ficacy. Dubai's one-month lengthy shopping show commenced a week after Dubai's residents flock to the malls to nab the shopping discount deals. Including all the lottery draws, live concerts, family entertainment, and retail promotions. The 26th version of this festival will be on 30th January 2021. The organizers have spoken about that Covid safety measures will be in a good place at the participating malls and the shopping destinations. There are many Dubai residents who spoke about the coronavirus vaccine. The vaccine rollout boosted online shops and made people step out and produce the best out of the DSF (Dubai Shopping Festival). Sagarika Mahe, who is a mother of two and a longer-term resident of Dubai spoke about this. She said "This year has been truly tough and I have been extra careful and been avoiding the crowded places. But, with the arrival of coronavirus vaccines is a real breather." This is a boost shop online because shops in the shopping malls will be treating customers for now. There is another Dubai resident, Sarangi Gopinath, who spoke about this. "It is a marvelous opportunity to go out with your family and friends and have fun like the oldest times. I am very excited to know that DSF (Dubai Shopping Festival) is back in spite of a terrible year." She also stated that shopping has always been a kind of stress reliever. Moreover, what all you think is better than a month-long shopping festival to enjoy. UAE online shoppers are excited about the vaccine roll out and they have been busy shopping online. During this coronavirus pandemic, it has been tough for the retailers, as people were not purchasing due to not heading out stuff. But, now it has restored online shoppers' confidence to purchase as they can move out for lunch or party or a dinner date, etc. Many people out there had already switched to online shopping during this coronavirus pandemic. But, there are those shopaholics who admit that the real fun is in trawling the shopping mall. It boosts shopping online and is suitable for shopaholics. According to a recent study by Mastercard, it was found that 73% of UAE online shoppers are not preferring traditional shopping mode. It compared to what they did before the coronavirus pandemic. According to this survey by Mastercard, the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), apparel, healthcare, and banking have seen the topmost surge of online activity. Also, 73% of the IAE consumers spoke that they had shopped more in online stores for groceries, 66% for clothing shopping, and 60% said they bought online medicines. Shoppers' online confidence was shaken up and fallen due to sitting at home and just seeing the clothes in online stores. The Coronavirus vaccine has boosted online shopping in Dubai and people, for now, can try out their clothes in malls. Yet, Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is a shot in the arm assisting people to hit the shopping malls. "I have only done online shopping since the start of the pandemic. But I am preparing to go to my favorite brands and try out some clothes," said Ann Mary Joseph. As the Consumers Adjusted to the Coronavirus Pandemic, Spending Revived in Q3 The consumers who are spending in the 3rd quarter grew by the most effective pace on the record since the quarterly series has started. This rush in spending was partially due to the consumers drawing down the savings. That they had shored up in the earlier quarters. Spending in the quarter was shockingly powerful in spite of the withdrawal of the US$600 weekly supplement to unemployment insurance at the end of July. Consumers are nowadays more confident than they were at the starting of the COVID-19 year. For example, the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index has bound up after dropping clearly in March and April. It's now becoming more clear that various parts of the labor market are feeling strange outcomes from COVID. Along with high-income occupations doing better than low-wages ones, as per Deloitte study. Businesses, thus, require to be alert to the influence on their particular segment of the consumer market. Consumers who are spending on the goods have been more flexible than the services in the COVID-19. While the PCE on non-durable goods served overall consumer spending in the 1st quarter. However, spending on durable goods has taken the lead role since then. Like spending over online shopping of health products has been heavily boosted. The spending on the services has suffered especially in the 2nd quarter when it has fallen by 12.7%. Although, the services that have spent renewed in the 3rd quarter, it is still 7.7�low that of quarter 4. In contrast to the gains in the PCE for durable goods 6.7% and non-durable goods 4%.

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