Shoppers across the UAE have a chance to buy an exceptional gift for themselves, a loved family member or a special friend during June, thanks to a promotion from Paris Gallery, Visa International and twelve of the region’s leading banks.
In a campaign running until June 21, shoppers at any Paris Gallery in the UAE will be able to apply a Visa gift voucher worth AED50 to any purchase over AED299 that is made with a Visa card. In addition, anyone taking advantage of the promotion will be entered automatically into a prize draw to win AED25,000 worth of Paris Gallery vouchers.
The offer applies across a range of Paris Gallery’s international brands – watches from the world’s leading designers; perfumes created by masters of fragrance; cosmetics to embellish the complexion; dazzling diamond jewellery; gift sets for special friends; spa services to relax and tone up; fashion accessories for every occasion; and even chocolates for a moment of delicious indulgence.
And as always at a Paris Gallery, its highly trained assistants will provide the highest standards of service, which includes complimentary offers to every customer of dates and tea, coffee or juice.
Visa cardholders who are customers of the twelve co operating banks – HSBC, Citibank, Standard Chartered Bank, Dubai Bank, National Bank of Dubai, Mashreq Bank, Commercial Bank of Dubai, Union National Bank, Emirates Bank, First Gulf Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, and National Bank of Abu Dhabi – will be invited to participate in the offer and the richly rewarding prize draw. Along with the invitation, they will receive the Exclusive Visa Vouchers for cardholders to use at Paris Gallery showrooms in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.
The promotion continues a successful partnership between the leader in luxury retailing known for its prestigious, luxurious products, and Visa International and local banks, says Ramesh Chhugani, Marketing Manager, Paris Gallery. “Once again, we are happy to welcome Visa customers to our showrooms. Last year, the promotion applied only to our fragrances, but this year Visa has extended it to all of our products.
“In return, Paris Gallery promises to give Visa cardholders an unmatchable experience in affordable, luxurious shopping. Even if they forget to bring the vouchers with them, our highly trained consultants will be happy to supply them, ensuring that no one misses out on entry to the grand prize of AED 25,000 worth of Paris Gallery vouchers.
“This year will provide an even better shopping experience for Paris Gallery customers who use Visa cards,” he adds. “Not only did last year’s Visa promotion increase our sales, before it, most of our customers were paying in cash. Today, only 50 per cent of purchases use cash, and more than 70 per cent of our customers who use cards are Visa cardholders.”
“Visa cards are safer and much more convenient and flexible than cash”, says Stephen Coakley, Marketing Communications Manager for Visa International in the Middle East. “Whether they are shopping for something special or making day to day purchases, Visa cardholders do not have to carry large amounts of cash with them or make frequent trips to cash dispensers. As well as enjoying the privilege of special promotions such as this one with the Paris Gallery, they can make purchases at any of the 24 million merchants around the world that accept Visa cards. In fact, thanks to the world wide acceptance of Visa cards, they can make purchases from almost any shop – any place, anytime and anywhere.”
Visa International is a partnership of 21,000 member banks. These banks have issued over a billion Visa cards worldwide on which US$4 trillion per year is spent across over 150 countries.
Visa’s role is to provide payment solutions for its member banks, enabling them to issue cards and process merchants’ Visa card transactions. The Visa products issued by the banks are safer, more convenient and more efficient than cash. Furthermore, they help to bring people into the banking system and to increase the funds available for commercial loans, the lifeblood of a growing economy.
