Thousands of eager shoppers queued outside the Dubai World Trade Centre this morning, awaiting the official opening of GITEX Shopper 2014, conducted by His Excellency Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General, Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) and CEO, Dubai World Trade Centre. The largest and most popular consumer IT and electronics show in the Middle East, GITEX Shopper runs from today until Saturday, 4 October.
Excitement was high as shoppers flooded the halls on the opening day, eager to take advantage of the 30,000 products and latest deals on smartphones, digital cameras, HD TVs, tablets and a broad spectrum of the latest electronic gadgets. The fun festival atmosphere saw visitors enjoying live music and entertainment, interactive product trials and a host of incredible giveaways. A wide choice of casual dining options added to a great day out for the family.
“Thanks to the commitment of the best brands and biggest retailers in the region, we are expecting another incredibly busy and successful show,” said Trixie LohMirmand, Senior Vice President, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). “There is no better place to find the widest range of the latest technology, and we believe visitors will be delighted with what’s on offer this week.”