ADAC Showcases World-Class Duty Free Services at Seyaha 2009

ADAC gives visitors the opportunity to win a brand new Mercedes Benz SLK 280 at Abu Dhabi’s holiday and travel show

Abu Dhabi Airports Company’s (ADAC) showcases its world-class Retail and Hospitality offering at Abu Dhabi’s Holiday and Travel Show (Seyaha 2009); which takes place at Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre, from 2 - 4 June, 2009.

Visitors to ADAC’s stand No. A207 at Seyaha, Abu Dhabi’s annual holiday and travel show, will have the opportunity to win a brand new Mercedes Benz SLK 280. Raffle tickets to enter the grand draw will be for sale at the ADAC stand and are also available from Abu Dhabi International Airport, Al Ain International Airport, City Terminal and Al Ghowaifat border checkpoint.

With the recent launch of Terminal 3 and its new retail galleria at Abu Dhabi International Airport, ADAC has created not only a modern and luxurious Duty Free environment, but a unique shopping facility in its own right, with brand boutiques new to the Middle East. The spectacular Duty Free is complemented by award winning service and hospitality which all combines to make Abu Dhabi International Airport the airport of choice for both domestic and transit passengers.   

In this regard, Dan Cappell, Vice President of Non-Aeronautical Revenue and Business Development at ADAC, stated: “With the boutique offering in Terminal 3, we have raised the bar for airport retailing worldwide. We have created a unique, comfortable, luxurious shopping experience to rival luxury gallerias in every corner of the world.”     
From his side, Hans Bakker, Chief Commercial Officer at ADAC, said: “We are tremendously proud of our Duty Free throughout all our terminals, and the feedback from passengers has been very positive. This feedback is backed by solid business results, which confirms that there is a great demand for the type of facility we offer.”    
Abu Dhabi Duty Free has partnered with DFS, the world’s leading luxury retailer, to create a unique airport experience. The Duty Free features luxury brands and products never before available in the UAE and the retail offering is complemented by a variety of high quality restaurants and cafes.

The brand line up offered by Abu Dhabi’s Duty Free includes top fashion labels, such as Hermès; Chloé and  Jimmy Choo, beauty brands including Chanel and Estee Lauder; jewellery outlets including Cartier and BVLGARI; and more than 70 world renowned luxury brands in sunglasses, watches, and accessories.

Tourism is one of the key areas highlighted for development by the Abu Dhabi government. Seyaha 2009 provides a platform for local, regional and global travel and tourism organisations to meet their industry peers and for consumers to view a variety of travel destinations and experiences on offer.

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