YouGotaGift.com, the third online property from HoneyBee Tech Ventures, announces Galeries Lafayette as its newest gift card partner, now live on the site, the region’s first online mall for multi-brand and retailer gift cards. YouGotaGift.com launched last month and has since received much positive feedback, from both merchants and customers.

The company has grown both its customer base and family of partners steadily since the launch, with a 100% revenue growth in April when compared to March. The addition of Galeries Lafayette also marks the 28th brand on board, an important milestone for the first online mall for gift cards.

As one of the world’s largest department stores, Galeries Lafayette attracts shoppers from every corner of the globe. “Galeries Lafayette marks an important milestone for YouGotaGift.com.

The internationally renowned department store is ideal for gifters in the UAE and across the world, looking for the perfect gift for a loved one living in Dubai,” says Abed Bibi, co-founder, YouGotaGift.com.

YouGotaGift.com’s online nature makes it ideal for cross-border gifting: non-UAE residents wishing to send a gift to someone living in the UAE, something which is a hassle for many scattered families especially around traditional holidays such as Eid and Christmas, or seasonal occasions, such as graduations, birthdays and weddings.

“The response to the site has been great, and customers seem to especially enjoy the selection of gift card options available to them. For us, the customer will always be at the core of our decision-making at YouGotaGift.com and bringing Galeries Lafayette on board brings us one step closer to becoming the premiere destination for hassle-free gift-giving in the region,” adds Mr Bibi.

Husain Makiya, co-founder, YouGotaGift.com explains the thinking behind partner selection at YouGotaGift.com, he says, “At every step, we are looking to solve a problem of convenience and immediacy for consumers when it comes to gift giving. The popularity of Galeries Lafayette amongst shoppers in the region and internationally makes it one of the most ideal gift cards for friends and family.”

“With the variety available at Galeries Lafayette, shopping at a destination such as this is often daunting when trying to pick something out for someone else, making the Gift Card a perfect gift, especially for wedding gifts this summer – personal enough but with enough freedom to let the couple choose what they want,” adds Mr Makiya.

Galeries Lafayette opened in Dubai in May 2009, and is regarded as the premium destination for fashion appreciation. The department store houses hundreds of accessible luxurious brands from men, women and kid’s fashion to home furniture and accessories to luxury refined gourmet food, all under one roof. The store’s mission is to offer its customer a vision of French style through fashion that is alive, innovative and always in trend.

Speaking on the topic, Etienne Roy, Chief Operating Officer, Galeries Lafayette Dubai, says, “Making the decision to join the YouGotaGift.com family was one we didn’t hesitate to make. Having spent a long time looking for a solution for our customers who prefer to buy gift cards online, YouGotaGift.com presented us with a hassle-free way to launch online gift cards, and with no investment required. We hope to continue bringing shoppers more of the international brands they love for their friends and family through this exciting new platform.”

Recent additions to the site also include GO Sport, the regional retailer of all things sport-related, and Jones the Grocer, the site’s first gift card in the ‘foodie’ category. Other categories on the site include Fashion and Accessories, Music, Movies and Games, Sports and Outdoors, Electronics, Foodie, Kids, Home and Garden, Beauty and Wellness, and Experiences.

YouGotaGift.com is the region’s first online mall for multi-brand and retailer gift cards, and has strategically partnered with handpicked, well-known and popular brands in order to remain top of mind with users.

As a seller of gift cards that can be purchased online or using a mobile device, YouGotaGift.com takes the convenience of a gift card one step further, by making it convenient for the gifter as well as the receiver. Instead of having to navigate a busy mall to visit a retailer just to purchase a gift card, shoppers can now do this online, and all through one simple and user-friendly platform. Once received, YouGotaGift.com gift cards are redeemable in person at the retailer, or on the retailer’s web-store.

Today YouGotaGift.com retailers include the region’s most popular and well-loved brands, including Virgin Megastores, Boutique 1, S*uce, iSTYLE, VOX Cinemas, The Nail Spa, Sensasia Urban Spa, Angsana Spa, Zen Yoga, 1847, N.Bar, Jet Set, Barton Portraits, Y-3, Art Sawa, Eden Park, KnotStandard.com, O’ de Rose, Andrew Martin, CeeCode, Mishmaoul.com, The Outlet, GO Sport, Jones the Grocer, Simply Pretty Me, S*uce Gifts, Mumzworld and Galeries Lafayette.