Shoppers in the UAE significantly boosted their spending at Dubai Duty Free during August, with sales reaching a staggering Dh646 million.
In a remarkable display of consumer enthusiasm for premium shopping experiences, Dubai Duty Free has announced a series of impressive sales records and growth figures across its various terminals.
August 2024 saw Dubai Duty Free set a new sales record of Dh646.23 million ($177 million), marking a 15% increase compared to August 2024 and a 9% jump from the previous August peak in 2018. This growth adds to an impressive streak earlier this year, with sales outpacing passenger growth by about 9%.
The average daily transactions at boutique stores rose to 254, and the average spend jumped to Dh8,004 from Dh7,748. Notable categories that saw significant growth include watches (+17.7%), precious jewellery (+24%), cosmetics (+9%), liquor (+3%), and electronics (+2.3%).
The 'Gifts from Dubai' concept store is set to launch in Concourse A by December, further enhancing the shopping experience for passengers. Meanwhile, Concourse A and B enjoyed a 17% sales increase in August, with Concourse C growing by 16.45% and Concourse D seeing a 7.91% growth.
UAE travellers continue to lead the way, with sales to the U.S. experiencing a 27.94% increase in August. The Indian Subcontinent also saw a 17% growth, while the Middle East recorded a 19.78% increase.
Sales of confectionery increased by nearly 69%, making it the leading category. Gold sales rose by 28.5%, while perfumes increased by 13%, cigarettes and tobacco by 11%, and Millennium Millionaire tickets by 34%. The arrivals shops in Terminal 3 saw an 11.72% increase.
Terminal 2 Departures rose by 13.6% in August, and Al Maktoum International Airport saw a 56.91% surge. Among the standout performers, Cartier in Terminal 3 posted an impressive 29.33% increase.
The founder of Cartier is Louis-François Cartier, but the current key managers are not mentioned in the search results related to the sales increase at Dubai Duty Free Terminal 3. Regardless, the success of Dubai Duty Free continues to attract global attention, with its unique blend of luxury shopping and travel making it a must-visit destination for many.
As the holiday season approaches, it seems that Dubai Duty Free is poised to continue its impressive growth trajectory, offering travellers an unparalleled shopping experience. The launch of the 'Gifts from Dubai' concept store in Concourse A by December is likely to further boost sales and cement Dubai Duty Free's position as a global shopping hub.
