Strong Q3 and Q4 expected with Terminal One reaching completion

2 August 2011 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi International Airport today revealed its Duty Free sales for the first half of 2011, announcing a total of AED 293 Million in sales and a robust 7.5% increase in comparison with the same period last year.

The Duty Free shops in Terminal 3 in particular saw an impressive 59% increase, driven by the excellent performance from its 19 luxury boutiques. The Beauty & Fragrance shops also performed strongly supported by six different 'First in the Middle East' product launches. Sales performance is expected to continue rising over the second half of 2011, as shops in Terminal 1 reopen following the terminal refurbishments, which are set to be completed by the end of this month.

Huraiz Al Mur Bin Huraiz, ADAC's Chief Commercial Officer, explained, "We are committed to continuously improve the duty free offerings at Abu Dhabi International Airport. This year, we've witnessed an increase in sales and look forward to even further growth in Q3 and Q4.  Our renovation plan ensures that we keep the unique structure of Terminal 1, whilst offering our increasing numbers of travelers the most convenient and enjoyable airport shopping experience."

"We are expecting strong numbers in the next six months as a result of the completion of the refurbishment of Terminal 1, creating a world class shopping environment." he added.

While awaiting the completion of Terminal 1, travelers passing through the terminal can still enjoy several food & beverages facilities, along with many of the new Duty Free shops that are currently open including the popular electronic outlet Sharaf DG Electronics, which reopened over the last weekend after undergoing a renovation to align with its latest retail concept. There are also five additional new luxury boutiques set to open later this month, including Burberry, Ferragamo, Givenchy, Bulgari & Mont Blanc.

Abu Dhabi International Airport Duty Free was recently awarded the 'Best Airport in Tax Free Shopping Globally' from the Business Destinations Awards in the UK.

For more information please visit our new website www.abudhabiairport.ae

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About Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC)
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is a public joint-stock company wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. It was incorporated by Amiri Decree number 5, issued on 4 March 2006, to spearhead the development of the Emirate's aviation infrastructure.

In September 2006, ADAC assumed responsibility for the operation and management of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain International Airports. In 2008, ADAC added Al Bateen Executive Airport (an exclusive private aviation airport), and Sir Bani Yas and Delma Island Airports to its portfolio.

These airports are geared to serve the various segments of air travellers, the aviation marketplace, and will help contribute to Abu Dhabi's development as a destination for both business and leisure tourism.

Currently under way is the multi-billion dollar re-development and expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport designed to increase the overall capacity of the airport to more than 20 million passengers per year. As part of this redevelopment, a second runway and a third terminal have been completed.

For more information, please visit our websites: www.adac.ae, www.adacmediacentre.com - or contact:
May Ali Mostafa
Mob:               +971 55 136 5787
Tel:                 +971  2 447 2805
E-Mail:            adac@hillandknowlton.com

Elham Bourani 
P.O. Box:        94449, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
Tel:                 +971 2   25053304
Mob:               +971 50 818 0467
E-mail:           ebourani@adac.ae

Radwa Shehab
P.O. Box:        94449, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
Tel:                 +971 2   505 3261
Mob:               +971 50 262 22349
E-mail:           rshehab@adac.ae

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