(MENAFN) Abu Dhabi Airports confirmed that Abu Dhabi Airport Duty Free posted sales more than USD272.2 million in 2014, closing the year at USD274.6 million, up 10.5 percent compared to 2013, which stood at USD248.52 million, Khaleej Times reported.
Abu Dhabi Airports' Chairman said, "This significant milestone confirms that we are providing passengers with the diverse services and offerings they expect at a major international airport and reflects the incredible growth in passengers which is largely driven by the success of the national airline, Etihad Airways."
A number of new retail stores opened in 2014, including 2 new multi-category Duty Free stores, a new 253m2 award-winning Fragrance Boutique in Terminal 3, refurbished core duty free stores on the Terminal 1 Upper Level, and several initiatives, including a new Wellness Spa and Minimart outlet.
Beauty and Fragrance emerged as the biggest selling product categories in 2014, with a 31 percent share of Duty Free turnover increasing sales by 9.7 percent over 2013. Indian, Chinese and Emirati passengers continued to account for the highest share of sales at the airport (36 percent). In addition, passenger spending registered an increase throughout the year.
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