In one of the Abu Dhabi duty-free shops - Abu Dhabi Duty Free - the largest single retail transaction was registered, exceeding US $ 300 thousand. According to some experts, it is not only the largest among duty-free shops in the UAE, but also globally.
According to the company “Airports of Abu Dhabi”, which is the operator of the capital's international airport in the UAE, on December 14, a purchase in the amount of US $ 372,482 was registered at DFS Abu Dhabi.
Details about her, as well as the name of the buyer were not disclosed except for the fact that he is a member of the Platinum Services Club discount program.
“I have to say that this event is historic for DFS Abu Dhabi,” said Mohammed Al Baluki, Commercial Director of Abu Dhabi.
“A special discount program designed for our customers ideally meets their requirements and often exceeds both their and our expectations,” said Glen Morgan, DFS Vice President Abu Dhabi. “The opening of a new Midfield terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport is scheduled for 2017, however, exclusive retail retail programs, including the Platinum Service Club, have already been planned and are being launched. As we can see, they are very popular among passengers. "
Note that in the first half of this year, sales of duty-free shops at Abu Dhabi International Airport increased by 7.5% compared to the same period last year. The total sales volume of 19 Terminal-3 luxury-class stores at the airport increased by 59% and amounted to 293 million dirhams (US $ 80.05 million).
