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Dubai Duty Free – the company responsible for the duty-free operations at Dubai International Airport. DDF became the largest airport retailer in the world in terms of sales in 2012. [6] DDF represents over 5% of global duty-free sales, [7] generating 2014 revenues of $1.91 billion [8] and 2016 revenues of $1.85 billion. [9]
The Gold Souk in Dubai is one of the most famous and traditional markets in the world, renowned for its vast selection of gold, jewelry, and precious stones. Located in the heart of Dubai's commercial district of Deira , this market is a must-visit for tourists and a favorite shopping destination for locals and visitors alike.
Dubai Gold Souk or Gold Souk (Arabic: سوق الذهب), is a traditional market (or souk) in Dubai, UAE. The souk is located in Dubai's commercial business district in Deira, in the locality of Al Ras. The souk consists of over 380 retailers, [1] most of whom are jewelry traders. Dubai Gold Souk entrance
Dubai Duty Free (DDF) is the company responsible for duty-free selling operations at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport. [1] Founded in December 1983, DDF recorded first-year sales of US$20 million. In 2023, its 40th anniversary year, sales turnover reached US $2.16 billion, eclipsing pre-pandemic revenues.
The world's largest airport by duty-free sales is South Korea's Incheon Airport, with US$1.85 billion in 2016, [2] narrowly overtaking Dubai Duty Free with 2016 sales of $1.82 billion. [3] Haikou International Duty-Free City Shopping Complex is the world's biggest stand-alone duty-free store in terms of physical size.
Modern shopping malls and boutiques are also found in the city. Dubai Duty Free at Dubai International Airport offers merchandise catering to the multinational passengers using Dubai International Airport. Outside of Duty Free areas and major sales, Dubai has a reputation for being one of the most expensive shopping destinations in the world. [36]
The Dubai duty-free shopping area in Terminal 2 covers 1,400 m 2 (15,000 sq ft) in departures and 50 m 2 (540 sq ft) in arrivals. The 3,437-square-metre (37,000 sq ft) extension included a larger arrivals hall as well.
Others include the Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA; the Dubai internet City; and the Dubai Media city. [4] In April 2021 Dubai CommerCity launched, a free zone dedicated to e-Commerce. [5] The International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) is one of the most cost-effective and fastest-growing free trade zone in Dubai.