Dubai Duty Free

Dubai duty free

For the horse race formerly known as Dubai Duty Free, see Dubai Turf.

Dubai Duty Free (DDF) is the company responsible for duty-free 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. Its top five markets are India, Russia, China, and the UK. The company employs 5,500 staff and makes 55,000 daily transactions.[2]

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum is the president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and chairman of Dubai Duty Free. Colm McLoughlin is the executive vice-chairman and CEO.[3] DDF is a subsidiary of the government-owned Investment Corporation of Dubai.[4]

  1. ^ "The DDF Story". www.dubaidutyfree.com. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  2. ^ Cabral, Alvin R. "Dubai Duty Free sales soar to record $2.16bn in 2023 as travel continues to grow". The National. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  3. ^ "DDF People". www.dubaidutyfree.com. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Dubai Duty Free". Investment Corporation of Dubai. Retrieved 31 July 2023.