10 Free Apps To Help Parents While They’re Stuck At Home

We've all been advised to #stayathome except for essential trips to the grocery store, pharmacy or work - and with the added task of having to home school our children, it is needless to say that our lives as parents have turned upside down. Every bit of help counts and these are some great apps to help take a load off.

Carrefour Now
Offering a selection of the items you find at its stores, Carrefour Now is great for getting your daily family essentials delivered. (Also shop with Union Coop or Choithrahms)

Kibsons
Known for their quality fresh food and produce, Kibsons is definitely a family-favourite.

Instashop
Whether you're after groceries, fresh produce, pharmacy or even pet supplies, you can find it all on Instashop as it lets you shop from stores such as West Zone, Al Maya Supermarket, 800-Pharmacy and more. 

Noon
With the malls closed down, shopping online for your bits and pieces is the way to go! From electronics, toys, fashion, baby care products, to cleaning products, you're sure to find what you're looking for here. Get up to 10% off your order with promo code U1AE 

Life Pharmacy
Need to get your prescription medicine or stocking up on vitamins? This app's got you covered. 

Washmen
If you need some furniture deep-cleaned or have a load of washing that you just can't get to because of the other million things on your list, Washmen are here to help!

Careem Now
Get your food delivered, grocery shopping done or even documents or packages couriered with Careem Now. For a no-contact delivery, simply leave an instruction for your Captain at checkout, and remember to pay online by card or Careem PAY.

Cafu
Petrol delivered to your car. Anytime. Anywhere. Simple as that.

Uber Eats
Your favourite restaurants may be shut down for dine-in, but you can still order and enjoy their meals from the comfort of your own home. Order from Deliveroo, Talabat or get 50% off your first order with Uber Eats.

Kidzapp
Being stuck at home is the perfect time to reconnect and have some quality time with our little ones. Browse the app for awesome ideas on alternative ways to learn at home, fun ways to stay active for big and small, and a host of fun games and craft activities you can do together as a family!