Crowds throng Sharaf DG outlets to bag DSS 2008 'Super iMate Offer'

Shoppers queued up outside Sharaf DG stores from 6:30 a.m., hours before store opening to avail of the unprecedented offer on the iMate SP5.

The phone is being offered at an astounding price, and is part of Sharaf DG's Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2008 promotion which has been receiving an overwhelming response from shoppers.

Mr Nilesh Khalkho, CEO, Sharaf DG comments:

"Sharaf DG is the fastest growing electronics retailer in the region today as we are constantly introducing new 'customer focused' initiatives that make the shopping experience convenient, exciting and memorable for our customers. We are happy that our vendors have supported us strongly this DSS, enabling us to offer customers unprecedented incentives and rewards on purchases. The iMate SP5 'mind-boggling' offer has added a great deal to the buzz and excitement and we will continue to pleasantly surprise shoppers in the months to come with more such offers."

Shoppers cannot be blamed for queuing up early in the morning outside the Sharaf DG outlets, even before the stores opened, to take advantage of the iMate offer. The i-mate SP5 Smartphone with MS Windows Mobile 5.0 is a quad-band phone with built-in WiFi, Bluetooth and supports EDGE networks. It has a 1.3-megapixel camera with video-recording capabilities and Windows Media Player 10 Mobile for more videos and music.

Other goodies include a speakerphone, as well as text, multimedia, and instant messaging. It rocks a sharp 2.2-inch-diagonal QVGA screen that shows 64,000 colors and has features for both work and play.

Sharaf DG has come up with an exciting 'DSS Chill Thrills' promotion theme this summer. The promotion guarantees that every customer who spends a specific amount of money at any Sharaf DG outlet across Dubai gets gifts including a Dreamland Aqua Park voucher and a free pass to 'Chillout' - the Middle East's first-ever ice lounge at the Times Square Center in Dubai. The customer also stands a chance to win gold coins every week.

In addition, there are special offers, cross promotions and lucrative discounts. As part of it's DSS activities, Sharaf DG launched the 'Annihilator' PC - the world's fastest gaming PC. Exclusive and astounding offers include among others the Casio Z8 Exilim camera, a free 32 inch BenQ LCD TV with the purchase of a 42 inch BenQ LCD TV and two LG mobile phones for a combined package.

Sharaf DG recently was awarded 'Best Retailer for Marketing / Promotion' and 'Store Concept of the Year' awards at the Middle East Retail Academy Awards Ceremony held in May 2008.