Partner profiles
Silver Partner: Dubai Duty Free
Founded on 20 December 1983, Dubai Duty Free celebrated its 38th anniversary in December 2021 and recorded annual sales of Dhs3.563 billion or US$976 million. Now employing over 4,200 people, the operation has consistently raised the benchmark for airport retailing and it continues to grow.
Despite the ongoing challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, Dubai Duty Free continued to operate at full capacity in Dubai International Airport and in Al Maktoum International Airport. As part of its significant investment in development and expansion, Dubai Duty Free opened luxury boutiques at Dubai International Airport including a Christian Dior in Concourse A and B, a Louis Vuitton retail outlet in Concourse B and a Cartier boutique also in Concourse B.
In addition to the retail division Dubai Duty Free operates a Leisure Division which includes The Irish Village both in Garhoud and Studio One Hotel, the Century Village, the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, home to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships and The Jumeirah Creekside Hotel.
To date, Dubai Duty Free has received over 700 awards including its record tenth Airport Retailer of the Year at the prestigious Frontier Awards held in Cannes, France. The operation also received the DFNI-Frontier Asia Pacific Awards for ‘Exceptional Achievement by an Airport Retailer in the Middle East’ and the Global Traveler - GT Tested Reader Survey Awards for ‘Best Duty-Free Shopping in the World’ for the 15th consecutive year. In May 2022, Dubai Duty Free won its 21st consecutive Business Traveller Middle East Award for ‘Best Airport for Duty Free Shopping in the Middle East’.
Colm McLoughlin was also the recipient of a number of personal awards including being named as one of the 100 Images RetailME ICONS in MENA region and was the recipient of the Gulf Business Lifetime Achievement Award.
Wine & Champagne Partner: Moët Hennessy
Moët Hennessy is a global leader in the sector and owns 23 Maisons, of which some are several centuries old. Founded by visionary and dedicated entrepreneurs, they have been passed down from generation to generation. Their descendants developed them and continued to perpetuate the “family spirit” which is so important to our group. Their history has merged with that of their countries of origin, and they have become part of their heritage.
Moët Hennessy aims at making our commercial organisation agile and efficient to deliver on our promises to shaping change, cultural and operational transformation. Our vision is to lead the future of luxury wines and spirits from nature to communities. Our company success will be created by pioneering people with passion for crafting experiences and turning challenges into opportunities to innovate.
Our strength comes from being diverse, yet we are unified by five core values: Sharing, Elegance, Epicureanism, Integrity and Spirit of conquest. It starts from creating an efficient and caring work environment where all can reach their full potential. Being respectful, inclusive and embracing diversity makes others feel valued. In Moet Hennessy, we strive to search for harmony, moderation and concentrate on the essential. We always open new territories and push the limits. Our commitment to the planet, to our Maisons, and to our employees is what we believe in and makes us different.
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