Visitors to the emirate can get exclusive discounts during their stay

Dubai Residence launches the Happiness Card for tourists

Al-Qamzi launched the card at the invitation of the Director General of "Dubai Residence" during "GITEX".

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The Director General of Dubai Economy, Sami Al Qamzi, yesterday, upon the invitation of the Director General of the General Administration of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, Major General Muhammad Ahmad Al-Marri, launched the “Tourist Happiness Card” that will enable tourists coming through the ports of the Emirate of Dubai to obtain an exclusive discount card that enables them to enjoy The promotional and exclusive offers offered by the Happiness Card partners during their stay in the Emirate.

This came during the participation of «Dubai Residence» in the activities of «GITEX Technology Week 2020», which concluded its activities yesterday.

The launch of the new card comes in line with the approach of the United Arab Emirates and the Emirate of Dubai in providing all the data that guarantee visitors an enjoyable vacation and a great deal of distinction.

Give the card

The card will be given to the tourist automatically upon his arrival at the passport counters at Dubai International Airport. The tourist must use his mobile phone to scan the barcode to download the happiness application from the “Apple” and “Android” stores, and then enter the passport number and date of arrival, so that the tourist can Entering the smart application that will automatically include the name of the tourist in both Arabic and English, and the card will end with the tourist leaving the country, provided that he is given a new card on every visit made by a distinguished guest to the country through the ports of the Emirate of Dubai.

Services and discounts

Major General Muhammad Al-Marri said: “We launched the“ Happiness Card for Tourists ”, which will provide visitors to the United Arab Emirates in general, and the Emirate of Dubai in particular, a package of exclusive services and discounts for various commercial and service entities, within many sectors, to enjoy their stay in Dubai, the city of happiness.

He added that this initiative comes from the “Dubai Residence” keenness to translate the emirate’s approach to providing an exceptional and happy experience for its visitors, from the moment they arrive at Dubai International Airport until they leave. Al-Marri pointed out that the UAE in general, and the Emirate of Dubai in particular, enjoys a prestigious position as one of the destinations. The important tourist destination in the region and the world, due to the many attractive elements that the state possesses, in light of the success of its economic model and the strength of its tourism sector, and the ability to take advantage of the variables to ensure the lineage and continuity of business.

The attraction of the Emirates

Al-Marri added: “The UAE’s attractiveness is not limited to tourism, but extends to its security, safety and community stability, economic prosperity and logistical and digital infrastructure, which made it one of the best preferred destinations for travel and residence.” He said, “We are pleased with (Dubai residence). To be able to bring joy and pleasure to the hearts of all visitors to the UAE and Dubai by issuing the happiness card for discounts, ”pointing out that this initiative will have a positive impact that enhances the development of the tourism sector in the emirate, and contributes to consolidating the country's distinguished position on the global tourism map.

Happiness and comfort

In turn, Assistant General Manager of the Human and Financial Resources Sector, Major General Awad Al-Awaim, said: “We made our goal the happiness and comfort of our visitors, and from this standpoint we have worked through our initiatives and services to create appropriate conditions for visitors, which guarantee them the highest levels of happiness and comfort during their stay, in line with our goal. With the insightful visions of the wise leadership aiming to enhance the happiness of residents and visitors of the UAE, and in line with the aspirations of the Dubai government to make Dubai the happiest city on earth.

Sectors available within the «Card»

The General Administration of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai stated that the sectors available within the “Tourist’s Happiness Card” program include: vehicle services, tourism and travel, technologies and communications, restaurants, health and beauty services, shopping and fashion centers, banking services, banks and consumer institutions.

She added that the card has many advantages that serve tourists, including easy identification of the offers site and easy access to them, as well as evaluation of offers and taking notes, in addition to the ease of classification and search for exclusive offers within the mentioned sectors.

Major General Muhammad Al-Marri:

- “The initiative will have a positive impact that will enhance the tourism sector in the emirate.”

The card is automatically granted to the tourist upon arrival at the passport counters at Dubai International Airport.

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