Tuesday, Dec 22, 2015

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Airports announced on Tuesday it has awarded contracts to two Duty Free operators, Aer Rianta International and Lagardere Capital, to provide Duty Free concessions in the Midfield Terminal Building.

The Aer Rianta International group, an airport retail management company with operations at airports in Europe, New Zealand, North America, and the Middle East, will design and operate Duty Free space dedicated to perfumes, cosmetics, skincare, sunglasses, and jewellery.

Lagardère will oversee the tobacco, confectionery, and fine foods categories, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Capital Group.

The tender process started in February last year. Retail operators were asked to submit concepts that capture the essence of Arabian hospitality, combined with retail execution to offer shopping experiences to the 30 million passengers who are expected to use the Terminal Building when it opens.

The Midfield Terminal is the new terminal under construction at Abu Dhabi International Airport that will increase the overall capacity of the airport to more than 45 million passengers per year. It will feature a total of 28,000 square meters of Duty Free space, comprising of 18,000 square meters of retail, and 10,000 square meters for food and beverage outlets.

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