Visa, the world leader in digital payments, renewed its sponsorship of the 2018 Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) for the twenty-third consecutive year with exciting deals for domestic and international shoppers who spend on their Visa debit and credit cards, including receiving AED50,000 off on a brand-new Toyota.
Visa cardholders can avail themselves of irresistible deals and promotions across iconic UAE brands by simply downloading the Visa Explore mobile app and registering for the DSF promotion.
Visa has enhanced the Visa Explore App by integrating a loyalty program capability, allowing Visa cardholders to use the app for earning and redeeming loyalty points.
For every AED200 spent with a Visa debit or credit card at a participating DSF merchant, cardholders will earn loyalty points called “Vcoins,” which can redeemed for a range of deals including: AED3,000 off a hotel stay at Burj Al Arab, AED2,000 discount on Damas jewelry, as well as discounts at Sharaf DG and Ahmed Seddiqi. The two highest Vcoin earners each week will be offered an additional AED50,000 off on a brand-new Toyota of their choice.
Commenting on the sponsorship, Karim Beg, head of Marketing – MENA, Visa, said: “With each passing year, Visa consistently increases the value proposition it brings to its cardholders during Dubai Shopping Festival by partnering with some of the city’s most popular and beloved brands. A long-standing partner of the world-famous shopping event, we aim to encourage residents and tourists to spend digitally, forgoing the hassles of carrying cash and enjoying a seamless, secure and rewarding shopping experience with their Visa cards.”
The announcement from Visa is aligned with the company’s vision of a cashless economy across the region and its commitment to make every day spends rewarding for consumers and merchants alike. Offers will be available from Dec. 26 to Jan. 27, 2018 on the Visa Explore app, which can be downloaded from both the Apple Store and Google Play.
Organized by Dubai Tourism’s Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, DSF will be marking its twenty-third edition this year and is expected to attract millions of shoppers to the city for its month-long duration.
Visa brings cardholders irresistible deals at Dubai Shopping Festival
Visa brings cardholders irresistible deals at Dubai Shopping Festival
LuLu opens two new stores in Riyadh and Dammam
LuLu Retail has further expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia with the unveiling of two state-of-the-art shopping destinations in Riyadh and Dammam. These new stores are designed to bring a modern shopping experience closer to residential neighborhoods, offering everything from daily groceries to household essentials under one roof.
The expansion includes a massive flagship hypermarket and a convenient express store, each tailored to meet the needs of the local community with high standards of service and variety.
Recently, Yusuffali M. A., chairman of LuLu Group, reaffirmed the group’s commitment to continuous growth while ensuring an uninterrupted supply of products and maintaining stable prices for customers.
The largest of the new openings is located in the Suwaidi district of Riyadh. This massive flagship hypermarket covers more than 400,000 square feet and is built to be a one-stop shop for the capital’s residents.
The store was officially inaugurated by Mohammed Khalid Al-Shalfan, investors relationship manager at the Ministry of Investment, and Matar Salem Ali Marran Al-Dhaheri, ambassador of the UAE to Saudi Arabia.
This new retail landmark features an extensive range of departments, including grocery food and non-food items, beauty and wellness, chilled and dairy products, frozen foods, and a roastery. Shoppers can also find fresh fruits, vegetables, a bakery, and a delicatessen, as well as fresh meat and fish sections. A unique feature is the fresh food dining area. For tech enthusiasts, there are dedicated sections for computers, gaming, telecom, mobile phones, and consumer electronics. The store also carries stationery, household goods, home furnishings, toys, luggage, and footwear, all supported by more than 100 parking spaces.
Meanwhile in Dammam, LuLu inaugurated a new LuLu Xpress store and the LOT, a value shopping destination, in the Faisaliya district. The store was officially inaugurated by Mansour Al-Binali, assistant director general of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development for the Eastern Province.
Covering 33,000 square feet, the store includes a wide range of products with fresh food, local produce, and meat, along with a section for technical consumer goods featuring the latest electronics and gadgets.
The LOT Value Shop focuses on high-quality items at affordable prices. Residents can shop for household goods, home furnishings, stationery, toys, and educational products, most of which are priced below SR22 ($5.86).
For added convenience, the location provides nearly 100 parking spaces.
LuLu has launched special inaugural offers across all departments in both the Riyadh and Dammam stores. These promotions allow customers to enjoy significant savings on a wide range of products and international brands. This expansion reinforces LuLu’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s retail growth and providing quality service to neighborhoods across Saudi Arabia.
