Indian expat wins brand new apartment in Dubai after Dh500 shopping trip
Eight more apartment draws still to come this summer
DUBAI – An Indian expatriate who has called Dubai home for the past 12 years has become the latest winner of the city's "Win Your Home in Dubai" campaign after spending Dh500 during a shopping trip.
The life-changing prize has turned a routine purchase into home ownership for the finance professional. She is the third winner of the citywide initiative, which is awarding 12 residential units to shoppers this summer.
Aditi secured a brand-new studio apartment after making a qualifying purchase at Damas in Al Barsha. The ownership was officially handed over during a ceremony attended by hundreds of shoppers.
Dream prize
Speaking after receiving the apartment, Aditi said she was overwhelmed when she learnt she had won. She had entered the draw while shopping with her husband and daughter and described the moment as completely unexpected.
"This is the first time that we have won something and for it to be a home here in Dubai is an amazing feeling. I am shocked as I never imagined something like this would happen, but it has, and we are really thankful for this 'Win Your Home in Dubai' initiative," she said.
The campaign is jointly led by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, and Dubai Chambers. Binghatti Developers is the exclusive real estate partner, providing 12 residential units across Dubai as prizes.
More draws
The initiative will continue until August 30, with weekly draws scheduled for July 12, 19 and 26, followed by August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at Dubai Festival City Mall. Each of the next eight draws will award a studio apartment, while the final draw on August 30 will offer a two-bedroom apartment as the grand prize.
Residents and visitors aged 18 and above can still participate by spending at least Dh500 at any of more than 1,000 participating brands across over 3,500 retail outlets in Dubai. To complete their entry, shoppers must scan the campaign QR code displayed at participating locations and upload their purchase receipt.
In addition to the home giveaway, every eligible entry is automatically entered into weekly draws for four luxury two-night stays at five-star Dubai hotels, with each stay accompanied by a Dh1,000 mall gift voucher.