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UAE shopper wins 'life-changing' Dh1 million in Dubai Shopping Festival mega draw
'DSF is a highly anticipated tradition that has evolved into one of the most iconic celebrations in the UAE', the winner said
- PUBLISHED: Wed 12 Mar 2025, 2:33 PM
During the 30th anniversary of the annual Dubai Shopping Festival, one shopper won Dh1 million in the mega draw.
The draw was organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), in partnership with Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) and global digital payments leader, Visa.
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Ali Eisa Mohamed, a UAE national, won the prize by simply shopping with his DIB Visa card. He said: “DSF is more than just a shopping event; it is a highly anticipated tradition that has evolved into one of the most iconic celebrations in the UAE. I eagerly look forward to the festival every year since it was founded, and it continues to surprise me with new experiences each time."
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"Dubai is constantly innovating, and DSF is a true reflection of that. This win is even more special for me as I have been banking with Dubai Islamic Bank for 35 years, and in fact opened my account with them when I started my career. It is an incredible feeling, and I am truly grateful for this life-changing prize,” he added.
“We are thrilled to announce the winner of the DSF DIB Visa Millionaire raffle, marking a truly extraordinary highlight of the monumental 30th edition of DSF that we concluded earlier this year. This past edition of the festival proved to be a resounding success, accelerating robust growth across Dubai’s thriving retail sector and bolstering the emirate’s standing as one of the world’s leading places to live, visit, and work in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33,” Mohamed Feras, Associate Vice President, Retail & Strategic Alliances at Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment said.
"At Visa, we are committed to creating exclusive and memorable experiences for our bank partners' Visa cardholders. We are proud to be a part of DSF and delighted to bring joy to our lucky winner as well as the millions of Visa cardholders who enjoyed exclusive experiences this DSF," Salima Gutieva, Visa’s VP and Country Manager for UAE, said.
“Dubai Shopping Festival continues to be a key pillar in reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global retail and lifestyle destination. The success of this milestone 30th edition reflects the strength of the city’s dynamic retail sector and its contribution to economic growth and visitor experiences. As a longstanding partner of DSF, DIB remains committed to supporting initiatives that create rewarding opportunities for residents and visitors alike," Sanjay Malhotra, Chief Consumer Banking Officer at DIB, said.