A Lebanese resident has become the fourth winner, and the first Arab winner, of a studio apartment under the “Win Your Home in Dubai” shopping campaign.
Samer Hijazi received the apartment after making a purchase at Royal Furniture in Dubai Festival City Mall. He was presented with the prize during a ceremony held at the mall.
Winning purchase
Hijazi, who has lived in Dubai for the past two and a half years, works in sales and moved from Qatar to join his wife, who has been living in the emirate for five years. The couple are expecting their first child next month.
According to the organisers, the couple had uploaded 21 shopping receipts since the campaign began. The winning entry came from their final receipt after an unplanned purchase at Royal Furniture.
“I am still in shock. We always participate in raffles and events across Dubai, but I never imagined we would actually win, especially something as incredible as a home. We weren’t even planning to shop at Royal Furniture that day, but something brought us there, and that purchase became the one that changed everything. The TV unit, coffee table and dining table we bought will always hold a special place in our hearts as they remind us of this unforgettable moment,” Samer said.
“Dubai has given us so many opportunities, and we are truly grateful to be building our future here and celebrating this exciting new chapter as we prepare to welcome our first child,” he added.
Campaign details
The “Win Your Home in Dubai” initiative is organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, in partnership with Dubai Chambers.
The campaign is offering shoppers the chance to win 12 residential units by Binghatti Developers. The remaining weekly draws will be held on July 19 and 26, and August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at Dubai Festival City Mall.
Each of the next six draws will award a studio apartment, while the final draw on August 30 will offer a two-bedroom apartment.
How to enter
The campaign runs until August 30. Residents and visitors aged 18 and above can enter by spending Dhs500 at any of the more than 1,000 participating brands across over 3,500 retail outlets in Dubai. Entries are confirmed by scanning the campaign QR code at participating locations and uploading the purchase receipt.
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