Founded in 1983, Dubai Duty Free recorded first-year sales of US$20 million and has grown into one of the biggest travel retail operator in the world.

2019 was another record year for Dubai Duty Free which celebrated its 36th anniversary on December 20th and crossed the US$2 billion mark on 26th December, and year-end sales reached US$2.029 billion.

In addition to a remarkable turnover, Dubai Duty Free has continued its investment in the development and expansion of its retail offer both in Dubai International Airport and at Al Maktoum International Airport with our total retail area over 40,000 square meters.

Now employing around 5,500 people, the operation has consistently raised the benchmark for airport retailing and it continues to grow.