How to win a Sh700,000 cruise ship holiday around Europe

Christmas is the season for spending quality time with family and best of all spreading merry cheer through gifting. It is the time of the year when loved ones get together for dinners, visit the grandparents and take time away from the city to unwind.

No other shopping mall in Kenya embodies the Christmas spirit better than the Westgate Shopping Mall. It is Nairobi's premier shopping mall located in Westlands along Mwanzi Road. The mall boasts more than 80 stores, with a dizzying variety of services.

Westgate Shopping Mall has the family at heart making it more than a mall. It has a wide range of activities available for all; from a world-class gym with an indoor heated pool, to multiple high-end stores such as Lacoste, Mango, Boss, Puma, Women's Secret, Pretty Ballerinas and many more. Globally renowned brands including Nike and Adidas have their flagship branches within the mall as well.

A foodie's paradise with many beloved restaurants to choose from like Meso, the critically acclaimed Japanese food restaurant, Ocean Basket for seafood lovers and Grill Shark for steak, burger and rib aficionados. Wesley, General Manager Grill Shark said that the meat sourced is of the highest quality. "Our prices and the quality of our food are our main attraction," he added.

"Westgate Shopping Mall has built a culture around entertainment," says the marketing manager, Victor Oreyo. This is evident from the many fun activities available for the whole family. From a 6 - screen cinema with 2 VIP screens, to a gaming arcade with a 10-lane state-of-the-art bowling alley, pool tables and electric table games.

"The kids play area, a place designed for children between 3 years and 15 years, is a child's dreamland. Packed with multiple slides and ball pits, children can spend time playing to their hearts' content. It is always manned by caregivers called minders. It also has a jungle theme and multiple puzzles and games which makes it the best kid's space in Nairobi," he added.

This festive season, Westgate Shopping Mall is celebrating a magical Christmas by rewarding shoppers who spend Ksh 1000 and more. From the 1st of November to the 31st of January, shoppers stand a chance to win jaw-dropping prices.

1. The grand prize - A cruise ship holiday for two worth Ksh 700,000 on the second largest vessel sailing the seas right now; Symphony of the Seas. A once-in-a-lifetime chance to enjoy the best of Europe on an amazing Mediterranean Cruise filled with art, architecture, sun-kissed coastlines, and world-class cuisine. The cruise will pass through Rome, Venice, Barcelona, and many more breathtaking cities.

2. 1st runner-up prize - Home furniture worth Ksh 500,000 courtesy of Quinn Peaks, a furniture store on the first floor of the Westgate Shopping Mall that sells furniture made from mahogany, white oak, mango wood and teak sourced from all over East Africa. "With over 20 years' experience in bringing nature inside your home, Quinn Peaks is committed and passionate about unique, quality furniture. No two pieces are the same," said Kush, General Manager Quinn Peaks.

3. 2nd runner-up prize - A hot air balloon safari over Maasai Mara and a luxurious stay at Mara Ngeche camp.

How does an ordinary shopper win this?

All you have to do is spend a minimum of Ksh 1000 at any store in the mall to get into the draw and get awarded points. The more points you are awarded, the greater your chances of winning. To know how many points you have, download the Westgate app and stay in the loop of the competition.

Written by Grace Gikonyo & Reina Kimeu