Abu Dhabi international airport records AED809.5 million retail revenue in 2012

The announcement was made today at the opening of Trinity Forum 2013, hosted by Abu Dhabi Airports Company, during the welcome speech from chief commercial officer, Mohammed Al Bulooki, at Yas Marina Circuit Media Center, Abu Dhabi.

The retail figures reflect an increase in both spend per passenger and average transaction value during 2012. In 2012, Abu Dhabi International Airport’s passenger numbers grew by 18.9%, bringing 14.7 million passengers through the airport.

During his opening speech at Trinity Forum, Al Bulooki said: “Through the careful planning and efforts of the entire team, along with ADAC’s retail partners, Abu Dhabi Duty Free increased revenue to a record of 809.5 million representing a 24% increase over 2011. Such commitment and creativity won ADAC the prestigious Frontiers Awards for 'Best Airport Operator of the Year 2012'.”

New projects set to be completed in 2013 are a new Armani boutique and doubling the size of the Burberry boutique, which will include the addition of ready to wear in Terminal Three.

Al Bulooki also presented the new Midfield Terminal program and advised delegates that the retail business will grow to over AED 1.5 billion by 2017 when the new airport is scheduled to open.