Dubai - Arab Today
Gitex Shopper Spring 2014 is set opened doors yesterday with best bargains on latest tech products along with millions of dirhams worth of prizes during the four-day event. This is the second Spring Edition of Gitex Shopper, which was created under the directive of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. It is estimated that power retailers record more than a month sales during the show. Last Gitex Shopper, which was held in October 2013, attracted Dh245 million sales, according to the show organiser. The region's biggest consumer IT and electronics retail show will be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from April 23-26, 3014 and will be open from 11am–11pm at Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2 & 3. With unbeatable prices on over 30,000 up-to-the minute gadgets, new product launches, bundled deals and an array of exciting competitions, Gitex Shopper Spring promises to be the most exciting consumer electronics extravaganza in the region. Regional power retailers including E-City, Emax, Jacky's Electronics, Jumbo Electronics, Max Electronics, One Mobile, Plug-Ins and Sharaf DG, as well as top global brands such as Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo, LG, Nestle, Nokia, Toshiba and Samsung (platinum sponsor), are determined to offer the best deals possible on gadgets that include digital SLR cameras, smartphones, tablets, laptops and SmartTVs. Visitors to this year's show will be able to test the latest products, compare performance and options, before bagging a bargain thanks to the Experience Zones set up by leading brands including Lenovo, Nokia, Samsung and Toshiba among others. Experts will be on hand to help visitors learn about the latest products and upgrades and offer advice on what's best and why. "Whether you're looking for the latest in LED TVs, the smartest in smartphones, or the trendiest in tablets and laptops, Gitex Shopper is the perfect one-stop shop destination to discover the latest products to improve your leisure time, home, workplace or school,” said Trixie LohMirmand, senior vice-president, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), organiser of Gitex Shopper Spring. "With exclusive show offers on more than 30,000 different products, bundled deals and launches of the latest technology products under one roof, the show offers visitors more choice, more convenience and an unrivalled shopping experience.” Adding to the dynamic festival feel of Gitex Shopper Spring 2014, millions of dirhams worth in prizes will also up for grabs with promotions, raffles and giveaways, and a Limited Edition Honda Accord to be won every day of the show. "Honda has always been known as a technological advanced company and we believe the show is the right platform to connect with our customers. Visitors to our stand will receive a special Gitex Shopper discount voucher of up to Dh5,000 which can be redeemed at our showrooms on the latest Honda Accord LXB and CR-V LX models,” said Colin Cordery, regional managing director of Al-Futtaim Honda. Source: Khaleej Times