Uber has launched a new campaign in the UAE, aiming to drive traffic to local businesses across Dubai and Abu Dhabi by offering discounted rides to key community and retail hubs. The initiative is designed to encourage residents and tourists to support homegrown enterprises.
Quick Facts
- Offer: 20% discount on trips.
- Locations: Designated community hubs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- Duration: April 3rd to April 7th.
Driving Footfall to Community Hubs
The ride-hailing giant is targeting specific areas known for their high concentration of independent eateries, creative spaces, and retail concepts. By making travel to these destinations more affordable, Uber aims to increase footfall and stimulate the local economy.
Riders can use the promo code SUPPORTLOCALDXB for Dubai and SUPPORTLOCALAD for Abu Dhabi to access the discount.
The designated locations in Dubai include:
- Alserkal Avenue
- Wasl Square
- Al Seef
- Marsa Boulevard
- The Square Nad Al Sheba Gardens
- Springs Souk
- Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
In Abu Dhabi, the targeted hubs are:
- Marsa Al Bateen
- Miza
A Commitment to the Local Economy
This campaign aligns with Uber’s ongoing efforts to support its local ecosystem. The company recently ran an initiative that doubled all in-app tips of AED 10 or more for drivers across the UAE, directly increasing their earnings at no extra cost to riders.
“This initiative reflects Uber’s commitment to supporting local communities by connecting people not just to places, but to the businesses and experiences that shape the city,” said Tala Nsouli, General Manager of Uber UAE.
Nsouli added, “By making it easier to get there, we hope to encourage people to discover places and support homegrown businesses that are the heartbeat of our cities.”
About Uber
Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. It started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how to get access to a ride at the touch of a button. More than 68 billion trips later, the company is building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.
Source: Zawya
