SHARJAH, 21 August 2003 — A record number of Arab tourists were drawn to Sharjah this summer by the tourist attractions and shopping centers highlighted in the emirate’s summer promotions.
Al-Tawuun Mall, one of the major shopping centers in the emirates, received around 150,000 visitors in the month of July alone, an increase of 35 percent over the pre-promotion period. Sales increased by approximately 30 percent. Mega Mall is expecting an 80 percent sales increase, powered by major discount and promotion offers.
Sheikh Tariq Al-Qassimi, the chairman of Sharjah’s commerce and tourism development authority chairman, said: “There has been an increase of GCC tourists in the country of almost 50 percent during the first weeks of our promotions compared to the same period last year. Some 1,300-1,500 GCC visitors enter the country daily.
“All numbers indicate a healthy growth ,” the chairman said.
