The Spring edition of the Gitex Shopper 2015 is here.  Whether you’re looking for great deals on your electronic purchases or just looking to enjoy a session of window shopping for the latest gadgets, you can drop by at any one of the partnering retailers across the UAE or head to the World Trade Center from 11.00 am to 11.00 pm from 1 to 4 April 2015.

To make the most of GITEX 2015, check with your credit card provider for the season’s special promotions. Also watch out for the prizes being handed out at the show itself and new launches from your favourite brands. We list a few top offers:

Credit card offers

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Setting up a new home or replacing your existing electronics? You can buy everything from smartphones to refrigerators and washing machines at the GITEX 2015 at discounted prices. Your credit card can help you get further benefits:

Credit card Offer Small print
Najm credit cards
  • Carrefour: Plans of up to six months when you spend a minimum of AED 500 and up to 12 months when you spend a minimum of AED 2,500 .
  • Other electronic retailers: Plans of up to six months when you spend up to AED 2,500.
  •  Valid only between 1 to 4 April 2015.
Mashreq credit cards
  • Mashreq bank is the official partner at the GITEX 2015 Spring, hence  Mashreq cardholders get to use express VIP checkout counters.
  • Get up to 10% cashback on your shopping amount when you convert your purchases to installment plans of 0%.
  • Everyday, the first 50 Mashreq card holders to spend AED 5,000 get an exclusive private car drop service from the Gitex venue.
  • Get AED 25 off at Emax stores when you spend AED 2500.
  • Buy any Samsung product to get double reward points on your Mashreq credit card.
  • Get a Jumbo accessories discount voucher booklet when you spend AED 500 at Jumbo.
  • Get AED 50 off when you spend above AED 500 on souq.com (Use promo code Mashreq8t)
  • For the cashback offer: when you spend AED 3,500 you get 5% cashback (maximum amount is AED 175); when you spend AED 7,000 you get 7% cashback (maximum amount is AED 490); when you spend AED 10,000 you get 10% cashback (maximum amount is AED 1,000).
  • For the installment plan offer: a processing fee of 3% will be charged at the payment counter. Be sure to check for the available repayment tenures with the cashier at the GITEX counter.
  • For the private car offer: you are required to present your total bill of AED 5,000 at the Mashreq Kiosk and collect an AED 50 prepaid car drop voucher. If the total bill for the car service is above AED 50, you are required to settle the remaining amount.
Emirates NBD credit cards
  • Shop at the GITEX 2015 with your Emirates NBD to win daily prizes.
  • You can also convert your purchases to installment plans of up to 12 months at 0%.
  • When you spend AED 1,000 or more – you can win a 55 inch LG Smart Full HD LED TV from Sharaf DG or  a Samsung A5 from Jacky’s Electronics or a HTC Desire from Grand Store or an AED 2,000 holiday voucher from HolidayMe.com.
  • To convert your spending to installment plans you are required to call 800 ENBD (3623).
  • Valid only between 1 to 4 April 2015.
Citibank credit cards
  • Spend a minimum of AED 1,000 for this offer.
  • You can convert your purchases till 30 April 2015 by sending a text message from your registered mobile number.
  • You will receive an SMS confirmation in five days once the plan is booked.
ADCB credit cards
  • Buy electronics at Emax! at installment plans of 0% for up to 12 months.
  •  Spend a minimum of AED 500 for this offer.
  • To convert your spending to installment plans you are required to call 800 2030.
  • Valid only between 1 to 4 April 2015.

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You can win:

Other than deals and discounts, the GITEX 2015 is offering lucky draw prizes of different categories. Could you be one of the winners? Here’s a look at the goodies being given away:

Prize Details
Daily prizes of ten bars of 20 grams gold
  • If you spend a minimum of AED 2,500 at the GITEX show between 11 am – 4 pm you get an entry into the draw.
Win the value of your purchase back
  • If you spend a minimum of AED 2,500 at the GITEX show between 11 am – 4 pm you get an entry into the draw.
  • Maximum value back is AED 2,500.
  • Value back will be in the form of vouchers.
Win a Mitsubishi Pajero
  • There is just one prize for this category.
  • There is no minimum spend required. When you visit the GITEX you get a Visit and Win raffle coupon to enter into the draw.
Win a Samsung Galaxy A5
  • There are 40 prizes for this category.
  • There is no minimum spend required. When you visit the GITEX you get a Visit and Win raffle coupon to enter into the draw.
Win an Em-cash card worth AED 2,500
  • Tickets are priced at AED 20 per person for access to both GITEX Shopper and Shopper Smart Living. Entry is free for children under the age of five.
  • The Em-cash card can be used at any EMARAT service station.
Win Lenovo smartphones and gift cards from Sharaf DG
  • Show off your dancing skills on the 7DAYS stage for a chance to win.
  • The 7DAYS stage will be open from 2 to 4 April from 7 pm to 10 pm.

Don’t miss:

Is there anything else you can watch out for in the Spring edition of GITEX? Absolutely!

If you are a Samsung smartphone fan, you can watch out for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge devices which are going to be showcased at GITEX 2015. While you cannot buy the smartphones yet, you can put in your pre-order.

Microsoft plans to launch the latest Lumia 640 XL and Lenovo will launch its S60 smartphone at the event as well. You can also keep an eye out for the HTC One M9 and the newest Apple Macbook.