Truly turning dreams into reality, du added a dash of excitement to life by giving four lucky winners of the ‘du World Cup Fever Challenge 2010’ the once-in-a-lifetime all expenses paid trip to Los Angeles to meet football legend David Beckham
During a ceremony held at du’s offices, Ahmad Aburahima, VP, Government Relations, du, handed over the award voucher to the lucky four.
“We are delighted to give away these fantastic prizes to the four deserving winners of our World Cup Fever Challenge. We are a company that not only strives to provide the very best in entertainment, but also add a sprinkling of fun and enjoyment to the lives of people in the UAE. With the World Cup Fever Challenge, we provided an exceptional, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity not just to our customers, but to anyone who wished to participate,” said Hala Badri, EVP Brand and Communications, du.
David Cook won du’s radio competition and qualified for the World Cup Fever Challenge at Mall of the Emirates. He then selected three of his friends, Ben Goodman, James Cloete & Robert Russell to compete with him at du’s World Cup stand at the mall for the opportunity to win a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
“We are absolutely thrilled to have won this opportunity and can hardly believe we will all be heading off to LA to meet David Beckham, all courtesy du! We are very grateful for this opportunity – this is certainly the sort of thing that happens to a select few!”, said David Cook
The World Cup Fever Challenge, which took place at the du stand during the World Cup, was a hugely exciting interactive game - driven through the radio - based on a competition of penalty shoot-outs and a series of knock-out remote-control football matches.
The winning prize includes four return tickets to Los Angeles that includes a six-night stay, and a lifetime opportunity to meet football legend David Beckham, VIP private lounge access to meet more players, VIP Field Side Seats to an LA Galaxy game , an LA Galaxy gift pack and memorabilia and an allowance to spend during the trip.
In order to ensure the UAE’s football fans really got the most out of the football season, du provided an interactive zone at Mall of the Emirates that offered football enthusiasts the chance to participate in a range of fun and competitive games, including the unique World Cup Challenge radio competition.
du is committed to bringing fun and excitement to the people of the UAE throughout the year, and is continuing to provide great entertainment and surprises at du’s stand in the Galleria area of Mall of the Emirates during Dubai Summer Surprises season.
