GITEX Shopper 2017 opens today

Today marked the official opening of the Middle East’s largest and most anticipated consumer electronics show, GITEX Shopper, by His Excellency Sami Al Qamzi, Director General, Department of Economic Development in Dubai, in the presence of His Excellency Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General, Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM) and Director General, Dubai World Trade Centre Authority.

Tech enthusiasts came to the Za’abeel Halls at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) this morning to nab some of the most exciting deals on an exceptional range of the latest tech products on the market.

The bargain extravaganza runs for eight days, from 23^rd September until the 30^th September, and is open for twelve hours a day, from 11:00am – 11:00pm - with flash sales from the top retailers and leading tech brands adding another level of excitement to the show. More than 35,000 products will be showcased at GITEX Shopper, including the widest range of smartphones, HDTV, laptops, wearable tech, smart watches, cameras, and gaming consoles among many others.

A staggering number of prize draws, scratch cards and competitions give shoppers bonus chances to win thousands of dirhams in prize money, the latest tech devices for the home, and mega prizes that include a 2017 Mitsubishi Montero Sport and tickets to the latest entertainment attractions at Dubai Parks & Resorts.

GITEX Shopper has been one of the hottest highlights on Dubai’s annual calendar for over 20 years, and has taken generations of consumers on a tech journey since it began. Visitors wait every year for the show to come round so that they can snap up the latest products and best deals. This year’s event has come at a fantastic time, as highly anticipated tech devices such as the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are now available in the UAE, and shoppers have the chance to try before they buy.