Dubai Duty Free opened for business on December 20th 1983 and over the past 28 years has grown to become one of the world’s largest airport retailers in the world with a turnover of Dhs5.311 billion (US$1.46 billion) in 2011.

Operating almost 20,000 square metres of retail space at Dubai International Airport, Dubai Duty Free is a shopper’s haven providing international travellers with a first-class retail experience and the world’s greatest brands.

To-date, the operation has received over 200 awards which bear testimony to the operation’s retail success including: ‘Best Airport in Duty Free Shopping’ presented at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards, the Global Traveller US magazine Award for ‘Best Duty Free Shop’, the ‘Brand of the Year’ received from the Superbrands UAE Council, and the ‘Retail Company of the Year’ presented by the Arabian Business Achievement Awards.

Dubai Duty Free also runs innovative and successful promotions: the world famous Finest Surprise Luxury Car draw and the Millennium Millionaire to win US$1 million Tickets for the promotions are available online and from all terminals at Dubai International Airport.

The operation is also preparing to open its first hotel, the Jumeirah Creekside Hotel this year. The five-star property will be managed by Dubai-based Jumeirah Group, and is located on the grounds of the Aviation Club in Garhoud.