Uniform On, Free Treats: After-School Offers Running Across Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi
By Thasmiya
School is officially back across the UAE, and students have another reason to keep their uniforms on after the final bell.
A handful of back-to-school promotions are giving students **free treats after class**, with offers currently available across Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and other parts of the UAE.
From free Mango Softies just for arriving in school uniform to complimentary ice cream after class, here are the offers parents and students can take advantage of before they end.
## **SALT UAE — Free Mango Softie for students**
One of the biggest back-to-school freebies currently running comes from SALT.
From **August 31 until September 7, 2026**, school students can claim a **free Mango Softie** at SALT locations across the UAE.
For schoolchildren, claiming the offer is particularly easy: simply visit after school **wearing your school uniform**.
University students can also participate by showing a valid university ID.
The promotion has another nice touch for families: accompanying **parents or guardians, nannies and teachers** are also included in the offer.
With SALT operating locations across the UAE, the promotion gives students in **Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and other emirates** a chance to join in.
### **How to claim it**
School students should arrive at a participating SALT location after school while wearing their school uniform.
University students need to show a valid university ID.
The promotion runs until **September 7**, so families still have a few days to make use of it.
As with any limited promotion, it is worth confirming availability with your nearest branch before travelling.
## **Home Bakery — Free ice cream after school**
Dubai students have another sweet option at Home Bakery.
Home Bakery at **Galleria Mall Al Wasl** is offering students a **free ice cream** during its after-school promotion.
The giveaway runs between **3pm and 6pm** and is available until **September 4, 2026**.
That makes it an easy stop for students heading home after classes or families looking for a small after-school treat.
### **Where to get it**
The promotion is available at the Home Bakery branch at **Galleria Mall Al Wasl in Dubai**.
Students should visit between **3pm and 6pm** before the offer finishes on September 4.
Because the promotion is short-lived and subject to availability, checking with the branch before making a special journey is recommended.
## **Back-to-school season is bringing more UAE offers**
The freebies arrive as more than **1.27 million students** return to classrooms across the UAE for the 2026–27 academic year.
Students returned to school on **Monday, August 31**, following the summer break.
Restaurants, malls and retailers have been using the start of the new academic year to launch family-focused promotions, competitions and special offers.
For parents, it means the first few weeks of school can come with some useful extras beyond the usual rush for uniforms, lunchboxes and stationery.
## **Abu Dhabi Mall is also rewarding back-to-school shopping**
While it isn’t a free-food promotion, families in Abu Dhabi can currently turn their back-to-school shopping into a chance to win vouchers at Abu Dhabi Mall.
The mall’s **Back to School Scratch & Win** campaign runs from **August 14 to September 11, 2026**.
Shoppers who spend **AED 200** can present their qualifying receipts at customer service to receive a Scratch & Win ticket.
Prizes range from **AED 100 to AED 5,000 in Abu Dhabi Mall gift vouchers**, depending on the winning card. The campaign may finish early if all prizes are claimed.
## **Keep the uniform on a little longer**
The SALT promotion is particularly easy for school students because their uniform effectively acts as their proof of eligibility.
That means instead of changing immediately after getting home, students can head to a participating branch after school and claim the Mango Softie while the promotion is running.
For university students, the equivalent is a valid student ID.
The Home Bakery promotion also falls conveniently within the after-school period, running from 3pm to 6pm.
## **Don’t wait too long**
These are limited back-to-school promotions rather than permanent student benefits.
**Home Bakery:** free ice cream until **September 4, 2026**, from 3pm to 6pm at Galleria Mall Al Wasl.
**SALT UAE:** free Mango Softie until **September 7, 2026**, with school students attending in uniform and university students showing their ID.
**Abu Dhabi Mall:** Scratch & Win promotion until **September 11, 2026**, or while prizes remain available.
Terms and availability can change, so checking with the venue on the day is recommended.
## **Why this matters**
Going back to school can be an expensive and hectic period for UAE families, from buying uniforms and stationery to getting children back into their daily routines.
Small promotions like these add a little fun to the first week back.
For students, it could be as simple as leaving the uniform on for an extra hour and turning the journey home into a free after-school treat.
## **Source Credits**
Information source/resource owners: SALT UAE, Home Bakery, Abu Dhabi Mall, Gulf News and HalaSaves.
## **Image Credits**
Image credit/resource owners: SALT UAE, Home Bakery and Abu Dhabi Mall.
**Verification:** Current UAE deal listings confirm SALT’s Mango Softie promotion runs from August 31 to September 7 and covers students across UAE branches, including the school-uniform requirement. Home Bakery’s current offer is listed until September 4 between 3pm and 6pm at Galleria Mall Al Wasl. Abu Dhabi Mall independently confirms its Scratch & Win dates and prize structure on its official website.