Eight Day Electronics Extravaganza Promises Middle East Shoppers Unbeatable Prices
20 September 2011, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Packed with cutting-edge gadgets at unmatched prices, the biggest names in consumer technology and more prizes than ever before, the 21st edition of GITEX Shopper is set to be the best yet. Taking place from 8 - 15 October 2011 at Airport Expo Dubai, power retailers and world class brands are planning the Middle East's biggest ever sales extravaganza.
With exclusive show offers on over 25,000 different products, bundled deals, exciting competitions and launches of the latest technology products, the show promises an unrivalled shopping experience for all visitors.
Bose, Nokia and Virgin Megastore are just a few of the big names who will make their GITEX Shopper debut in 2011, adding to a stellar line-up of exhibitors which includes Du, E4U, E-City, EMAX, Etisalat, iSTYLE, Jacky's Electronics, Jumbo Electronics, Plug-Ins and Sharaf DG. Consumer favourites Canon, Dell, Fujitsu, Hewlett-Packard, HTC, Lenovo, Panasonic, RIM-Blackberry and Samsung will also showcase their latest products.
"The consumer electronics market across the Middle East continues to grow at one of the fastest rates in the world and GITEX Shopper is an excellent way to provide access to the latest and greatest technology products at one convenient location. The unrivalled line-up of world-class exhibitors means that shoppers benefit not only from the quality, choice and value on offer, but ultimately from the improvements and enjoyment that great technology brings to our daily lives," said Trixee Loh, Senior Vice President, Dubai World Trade Centre, organiser of the event.
In addition to the vast array of consumer electronics - from tablets, TVs and iPads, to laptops, flash drives and notepads - GITEX Shopper also has some more unusual products this year. Greensound Technology will launch its eye-catching new wireless glass speakers and Merlin Digital will be showcasing Robostep, a two-wheeled self-balancing electric vehicle and Pleo, the world's first autonomous robot pet.
Adding to the festival feel of the event, numerous competitions give visitors the chance to win fabulous prizes including daily draws for Samsung 'Shop 'n' Win' and 'Visit 'n' Win vouchers.
For those feeling a little overwhelmed by the choice on offer, PC Magazine's "How to Buy" sessions held at the show offer the perfect solution. Technology experts will discuss the main features of different product categories, arming visitors with valuable insights to help them select the best products for their needs.
Getting to the show has never been easier, thanks to a partnership with the RTA that promises free shuttle buses between Rashidiya Metro Station to Airport Expo Dubai and free parking at Sheikh Hamdan Mosque.
GITEX Shopper 2011 will take place from 8 - 15 October 2011. The show is open from 11:00am - 10:00pm from Saturday 8 to Wednesday 12 October; from 11am - 11pm on Thursday 13 and Saturday 15 October; and from 3pm - 11pm on Friday 14 October.
Tickets are priced at AED 30 per person and are available at the venue and online through Time Out Tickets and select ENOC/EPPCO outlets from mid-September. Entry is free for children under the age of five. Student gadget-lovers are in luck this year - by pre-booking for a group of 50 or more, students pay just AED 10 for entry, a discount of over 60%. This needs to be arranged before 5 October, by emailing shopper@dwtc.com.
For the latest GITEX Shopper information, please visit www.gitexshopperdubai.com, connect with us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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About GITEX Shopper & Consumer Electronics Expo 2011
Website: www.gitexshopperdubai.com
GITEX Shopper 2011 is the largest gathering of the region's leading ICT retailers and suppliers. This high-energy consumer show attracts a diverse audience that includes IT professionals, technology enthusiasts, students and consumers as well as regional traders. The event attracts visitors not just from the Middle East but also from North Africa and the Indian Subcontinent. GITEX Shopper attracts the biggest names in the retail sector, with unique launches and special offers across the best technology, communication and entertainment products. Loyal buyers await this shopping bonanza year after year for exclusive deals and bundled offers which are not available anywhere else.
GITEX Shopper 2011 will be held in association with the 31st edition of GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK.
About GITEX Technology Week 2011
Redefine the Future:
GITEX Technology Week delivers the ultimate platform for the international ICT industry to meet and conduct business. The event is a definitive gateway not just to the Middle East market but to the wider region.
GITEX Technology Week hosts thousands of key suppliers and market innovators across three core disciplines:
GITEX Business Solutions: The leading international ICT trade event for enterprise solutions and SMBs for the MENASA region.
GULFCOMMS: The largest international telecommunications trade event for mobile, fixed IP and satellite.
Consumer Technology: The MENASA region's premier international trade event for consumer technology, entertainment, IT systems, components and peripherals.
New to 2011 - GITEX Card Technology:
GITEX expands its portfolio to incorporate this rapidly emerging sector as the Middle East embraces the latest trends, challenges and related products and services in this sector.
New to 2011 - GITEX Digital Marketing:
GITEX Digital Media and Marketing embraces the world of the digital era by bringing together a combination of e-commerce, social marketing and e-marketing in an innovative, multi-dimensional platform, focused on bringing digital opportunities to the forefront.
New to 2011 - CyberSecurity @ GITEX
CyberSecurity @ GITEX edutainment will offer presentations on cybercrime awareness and how to avoid falling into traps including web phishing site, mobile phones credit card scanning and cloning, and identity theft among many more.
About Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
Website: www.dwtc.com
As the organiser of GITEX Shopper, Dubai World Trade Centre offers more than 32 years' experience of delivering world-class events in the Middle East, providing local, regional and international exhibitors with unmatched expertise and in-depth market knowledge.
Our team organises 18 of the largest and most successful international and regional shows in Middle East, providing an ideal platform for business development in the region. Our commitment to ongoing innovation within the exhibition industry has supported the rapid growth and development of a wide range of business-to-business and business-to-consumer shows, and delivered consistent satisfaction to exhibitors and visitors.
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