MMI-ELR opens for business at Dubai International Concourse A

All six outlets opened on schedule on January 2nd 2013, in time to meet the first flight into the new concourse. Each of the outlets brings a strong element of innovation to the travel retail offering at the airport and helps reinforce Dubai International’s position as a world class travel retail environment and a global showcase for travel retail innovation. 

MMI-ELR innovations at Concourse A range from the world’s first ‘Le Lounge by Moet & Chandon’ champagne bar, the world’ first Jack’s Bar & Grill, to the first ‘Giraffe’ family restaurant outside the UK, and an extension of MMI’s own award winning Le Clos finest wines and luxury spirits duty free retail concept. The simultaneous launch of the six new outlets represents the most ambitious Food & Beverage (F&B) opening programme undertaken by MMI-ELR.  

Andrew Day, MMI & ELR Group CEO, said: “We are delighted to support the launch of this exciting new phase of development for Dubai International and Emirates Airline, with the launch of these world class outlets in Concourse A. The retail concepts are truly innovative and complement the ambitions of Dubai to create the world’s number one international airport – not just in terms of scale but, just as importantly, in terms of the quality of the experience and service delivered to passengers. We are doing this by bringing global brands and our own brands into unique concepts created specifically for the travelling consumer – from the glamour of Le Lounge by Moet & Chandon, to family friendly dining at Giraffe, to our own game changing Le Clos retail concept. 

“Our aim is to create the world’s best airport culinary and beverage experiences, 24-7. We understand the vital role that both food and beverage as well as retail play in enhancing the travellers’ experience and we are bringing to Concourse A all our global experience in running successful airport outlets and also breaking new ground which will help position Dubai International as a unique, world class travel retail destination/environment. We would like to congratulate the Dubai Airports team and everyone involved in making Concourse A a reality and MMI-ELR is very proud to be supporting the ambition that it represents.”