Dubai reveals dates for three-day ‘super sale’ with discounts of up to 90%

Dubai’s mega three-day super sale, which will see retailers offers discounts of up to 90 per cent, will take place from October 31 to November 2, it was announced on Sunday.

The seventh edition of the sale will cover fashion, beauty, gold, home, electronics and jewellery items across malls in Dubai.

Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the bi-annual event will see over 500 brands taking part across more than 2,000 outlets, a statement said.

Those using RAKBANK Mastercard cards will also receive additional offers.

Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of DFRE said: “The 3 Day Super Sale is one of the highly anticipated events in our retail calendar.

“We encourage everyone to take advantage of the opportunities to win cash back during this limited time by visiting the city’s many malls and retail outlets this weekend.”

The event is part of Dubai’s annual retail calendar, which features a series of shopping festivals.

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Dubai’s retail market is growing, with the sector projected to record average growth of 5.6 per cent over the 2018-2021 period, according to research from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The value of retail sales is expected to reach $43.8bn by 2021.

Key factors expected to fuel retail sector growth include the rising number of tourists and high occupancy levels at major retail centres and shopping malls, in addition to high per capital income, strong international brand presence and a consumer base that likes to spend on retail, food and beverage and leisure activities, the report stated.