DUBAI, UAE, December 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Cobone.com, the Middle East's largest group buying website, has hit 1 million subscribers in just 14 months of operation, riding a trend of growing confidence in online shopping, and enhancements in usability that are drawing in first-time online shoppers.

"We are delighted at how well we've been accepted into various Middle Eastern communities. We've witnessed a trend of increased consumer confidence in shopping online, and have made efforts to ensure our site is easily navigable and intuitive, even for first-time shoppers." said Paul Kenny, CEO, Cobone.com.

Cobone.com is examining new ways of reaching out to customers intuitively and in hassle-free manner. In keeping with its strategy of multiple channels of interaction and communication, the company maintains a strong presence on social media networks and has recently launched a Cobone mobile application for the Android,  iPhone, and iPad platforms which has had over 10,000 downloads within its first week.

"We're excited about our mobile applications, because we see them drawing a new audience of mobile technology enthusiasts who can now check for daily deals on the go. Cobone is the first group buying company to have a mobile application in Arabic and English which shows that we are truly catering for the local market" added Kenny.

Cobone.com is looking to further diversify its deals, and has just launched a dedicated fashion website with discounts on top luxury brands everyday. In recent months Cobone has launched a new electronics section on the site with great deals on iPads, Android phones and much more with record sales of over $300,000 in the first month. In the interests of customer convenience, the site also accepts a number of payment methods including credit cards, cash on delivery, PayPal and CashU.

About Cobone.com 

Launched in August 2010, Cobone.com is one of the fastest growing web sites in the region, currently with over 1,000,000 members and over $25 million dollars in savings. Cobone.com gives its customers the chance to experience their city's best offers on spas, restaurants and outdoor experiences with discounts from 50 per cent to 90 per cent. A new deal is featured everyday and customers are encouraged to invite their friends and family to take part in the deal, earning extra credit in the process. Shopping on Cobone.com is safe and easy, and offers members all forms of payment options including credit cards, cash on delivery, Paypal, CashU, and OneCard.

Contact: Joe Akkawi, Telephone: +9714-298-0808, email: joe.akkawi@pazmarketing.com

SOURCE Cobone.com