Dubai Duty Free has been named Best Duty Free Shopping in the Middle East for the 25th consecutive year at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards, held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City.
The recognition reflects strong support from frequent
travellers, with winners selected through reader votes across the aviation and
travel sectors.
The award follows a record performance year, with Dubai Duty
Free reporting $2.378 billion in annual sales in 2025, ranking it fifth among
global duty-free retailers.
The award was presented by Motivate Media Group Chief
Commercial Officer Anthony Milne and accepted on behalf of the company by
Senior Vice President – Marketing Sinead El Sibai and Senior Manager –
Marketing Salim Dahman, marking another milestone in Dubai Duty Free’s
sustained industry leadership.
Ramesh Cidambi, Dubai Duty Free Managing Director, said,
“Winning this award for the 25th consecutive year is a remarkable achievement
and a testament to the dedication, professionalism and passion of our entire
team. We are honoured by this recognition from Business Traveller Middle East
and remain committed to enhancing the airport retail experience through
innovation, exceptional customer service and a diverse product offering.” -TradeArabia News Service