DFS duty free abu dhabi terminal3
Abu Dhabi International Airport is becoming an increasingly
important international hub between Europe and Asia and Australia.
Following the completion of Terminal 3, covering an area of
75,000 m², the airport’s annual capacity has now increased to 12
million travellers. But the end of the road has not been reached
yet: the planned “Midfield Terminal” is due to almost double passenger
figures again in a few years. Most of the shopping area
at Terminal 3 is operated by the DFS Group, the world’s leading
duty free operator. In the new terminal the travel retail professionals
impressively demonstrate their core competence in the
luxury sector. Among the highlights along the exclusive shopping
mile are 19 boutiques. Luxury brands like Polo, Rolex, Hermès
and Burberry have established branches there. In the new
Duty Free area great emphasis has been laid on the creation
of themed areas. The clear presentation of the range of goods
(from luxurious to consumption-oriented) makes it easy for travellers
to find their way around.
The retail design company rkd retail/iQ developed a store concept
which combines Arabian lifestyle with the most demanding
international design requirements. The material mix underlines
the consistent execution of the underlying design. Plasterboard ceilings with oriental ornaments, light polished |
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marble and stone
floors recall “A Thousand and One Nights”. By way of contrast
there is also the use of the latest generation of high tech in the
form of modern LED technology and LCD screens directly integrated
into the fittings. |
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