Shop Bahrain, the kingdom's largest nationwide shopping gala, named Wissam Al Essa as the festival's grand prize winner who walked away with the keys to a luxurious apartment in Juffair area of the kingdom.

The apartment has been sponsored by HouseME, one of the leading integrated real estate solutions company in Bahrain.

The organsiers of the fourth edition of Shop Bahrain said the grand prize winner was selected electronically during a draw conducted at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism in the presence of a number of representatives from Shop Bahrain.

It offered all shoppers who spent more than BD10 ($26.4) during the period from January 11 to February 10 an oppportunity to take part in the raffle draws for grand prizes.

This edition had 20 cars from YK Al Moayyed & Sons, 6,000 Gulf Air tickets at a special rate, and more than 30,000 prizes from VIVA Bahrain up for grabs.

Shoppers doubled their chances of winning as they purchased and collected points in Shop Bahrain loyalty system at participating malls, restaurants, and hotels.

“We would like to congratulate Ms Wissam on winning the grand prize and would like to congratulate all the other shoppers who have won prizes over the 30 days during the raffle draws and spin and win,” said the director of Shop Bahrain, Yousef Mohamed Al Khan.

“We would also like to thank our strategic partners for their continuous support and valuable prizes presented to the shoppers throughout the duration of the Festival. Moreover, we look forward to working together in the coming years in enhancing the participants’ experience during the Festival,” he added.

The winning apartment, located in Burj Memaar in Juffair, spans an area of 36.7 sq m and has a phenomenal view of the sea. Burj Memaar includes a gym, two entertainment areas for adults and children, indoor and outdoor cinema screens, a Jacuzzi pool, a barbecue area, and private parking.

“We are delighted to collaborate for the first time with the largest event in the kingdom by offering Shop Bahrain’s grand prize,” stated Ammar Al Busta, the general manager of House Me.

“This partnership comes in line with our keenness to support national events that are aimed at diversifying the Kingdom’s economic resources and boosting the national income. We look forward to working together in the coming years,” he added.

Shop Bahrain aims to revitalize the tourism, retail and restaurant sectors by providing a unique and fun shopping experience, valuable prizes and delicious food. It also seeks to demonstrate the Kingdom's status as a close and welcoming destination for families in the Gulf region.-TradeArabia News Service