Tickets for first draw of DSS 2004 'Grand Summer Raffle' sold out

The raffle, the-first-of-its-kind promotion, is being organised by the DSS Office, in association with Arabian Gulf Mechanical Centre (AGMC), the exclusive importer of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce in Dubai, Sharjah and Northern Emirates, and Emarat for the seventh Dubai Summer Surprises, which is scheduled to commence on June 17, 2004.

All the 5000 raffle tickets for the first draw, have been sold out only two weeks after they were put on sale. Ibrahim Saleh, Chief Operations Officer, DSS, said: "The tremendous response to the DSS 'Grand Summer Raffle' coupons has far exceeded our expectations. The first draw, which will be held on June 18, will be telecast live as part of a special programme to be broadcast on Dubai TV. The tickets for the second draw are now up for sale."

He emphasised that the promotion has evoked tremendous response from the residents and visitors alike, who have evinced a keen interest in buying the tickets. Mr. Saleh added that the response and the enthusiasm over the promotion will continue in the weeks to come, especially with the large number of visitors likely to descend on Dubai during the 10 weeks of fun, knowledge and entertainment extravaganza.

He assured that the 'Grand Summer Raffle' showcases an array of attractive offers for residents and visitors alike, unveiling a world of opportunities which are set to change many a lives. Mr. Saleh added that the raffle tickets will also be up on sale at the Lulu Centre in Karama and Lulu Hypermarket in Al Qusais.

'The Grand Summer Raffle' coupons are available at 33 Emarat stations in Dubai and Deira City Centre. Among the Emarat Stations where the tickets are made available include Al Khubaisi, Hor Al Anz, Kuwait, Al Awir, Nad Al Hamar, Beach, Jebel Ali, Naharwan, Dana, Al Wejdan, Al Muhaisna, Taqniya, Muteena, Al Bustan, Al Madares, Galadari, Atrium/C-Store, Abu Khadra, Bridge, Karama, Al Wasl, Bin Hendi, Dubai Internet City, Al Rajhan, Al Raed, Garhoud, Safa Park, Lamtara, Chicago Beach, Al Dhiyafa, Al Adhed, Al Hassa, Umm Suqueim, and Jatabiyah (Ras Al Khor).