Gitex is back with a bang for its 40th year in Dubai. And this time, it’s bigger and much better than ever. With 1,200 exhibitors from over 60 countries, you cannot miss out on this one. And if you are planning to visit Dubai soon for a holiday, then we have something for you. A new initiative at Gitex has been launched for tourists in Dubai. Tourists in Dubai can now avail a special smart card on their phones to enjoy deals and massive discounts at shops, restaurants, hotels and shopping centres. Excited, already? Here’s everything you need to know!
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Tourists In Dubai Can Download The Smart Card On Their Smartphones For Free
General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) state that Al Saada- Tourist smart card is a free app that can be downloaded on phones by all tourists in Dubai. Using this application, you can enjoy varied discounts while exploring the city. This innovative app was launched by Sami Al Qamzi, Director-General of the Dubai Department of Economic Development, and Major General Mohammad Al Marri, Director-General of GDRFA-Dubai at GITEX Technology Week 2020 on Thursday. Meanwhile, Dubai Now Has New Radars To Catch People Using Mobile Phones While Driving, so watch out!
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Tourists Need To Enter Their Passport Number And Date Of Arrival To Enjoy The Discounts
For the app, tourists in Dubai need to scan the barcode to download the app on their phones when they reach the Passport Control counter and enjoy discounts at various shops and commercial establishments across the emirate. Furthermore, they also need to register the smart discount card by entering the passport number and date of arrival to start enjoying the discounts. What’s more? Well, the app wants to ensure that you don’t miss out on the deals. It also has an inbuilt map which locations of all the stores where the discounts can be availed.
For Gitex 2020, the mega event is happening right now at Dubai World Trade Centre, and if you want to visit, you need to register in advance, do it here.