Business Travellers vote Dubai Duty Free tops

Dubai Duty Free, which recorded a 17 percent increase in sales in the first quarter of 2003, came out tops in a reader's survey conducted by the magazine. The Business Traveller magazine is the best-selling business travel magazine in the world with separate editions for the UK, USA, Germany, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

Held to coincide with the Arabian Travel Market, the awards ceremony was attended by top travel executives where the awards were presented by famous international chef, Anton Mosimann.

Commenting on the Dubai Duty Free award, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Department of Civil Aviation, Dubai said: "Business executives are discerning travellers and therefore winning this category for the second consecutive year is particularly rewarding for Dubai Duty Free."

Present at the ceremony to collect the award, Colm McLoughlin, Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free said: "We are delighted to once again accept the Business Traveller Middle East Award for 'Best Duty Free Shopping'.

Our retail aim is to provide both business and leisure travellers with an enjoyable shopping experience. This award highlights our success among seasoned business travellers who, as high-end shoppers, are a core segment for Dubai Duty Free."

Established in December 1983, Dubai Duty Free recorded annual sales of Dhs1.1 billion (US$306 million) in 2002, making it fifth in the world in terms of airport retail operations. Dubai Duty Free currently employs over 1000 staff and stocks over 35,000 product lines.