"Dubai Duty Free" You win an award "The best duty free shopping mall in the Middle East"

Dubai, June 22nd, WAM/ Dubai Duty Free once again won the “Best Duty Free Shopping Award in the Middle East” for the 25th year in a row, during the annual “Business Traveler Middle East Awards 2026” ceremony, which was held yesterday in Dubai.

This achievement reflects the market’s leading position regionally and globally, and confirms its firm commitment to providing the finest international shopping experiences to the millions of passengers who pass through Dubai International Airport annually.

This estimate comes in the wake of the market recording record annual sales in 2025 amounting to $2.378 billion, ranking fifth in the duty-free sector globally.

Ramesh Kidambi, Executive Director of Dubai Duty Free, said that winning this award for the 25th year in a row is a distinguished achievement that culminates the efforts of the market’s work team and constitutes an incentive to continue improving the shopping experience at Dubai International Airport, by enhancing innovation, providing exceptional levels of customer service, and providing a wide and diverse selection of products that meet the aspirations of travelers from all over the world.

The Business Traveler Middle East Awards recognize excellence in the aviation, hospitality and travel sectors, with winners selected based on votes from Business Traveler Middle East readers.

The award was received on behalf of Dubai Duty Free by Shinid Al Sibai, Senior Vice President – Marketing, and Salem Dahman, Senior Manager – Marketing.

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