Abu Dhabi posts 28% growth in first quarter

Emily Pacey

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Gifts and leathergoods have shown the strongest sales growth at Abu Dhabi Duty Free so far this year

Abu Dhabi Duty Free (ADDF) has announced sales of $24.5m in the first quarter, an increase of 27.8% compared with the same period last year.

Local press reports claim that ADDF achieved a 43.7% increase in fragrance and cosmetics sales, while luxury goods rose by 63.9% and gold items by 31.5%. The gifts category achieved sales 76.7% higher than last year’s first quarter, while leathergoods also showed powerful growth of 76.9%. Liquor and tobacco grew by 14.6%.

Average spend per customer allegedly rose to $51 during the same period.

 
Abu Dhabi Airports Company commercial director Mohamed Mounib is reported to have attributed the growth to retail promotions, the expansion of the airport and an increase in destinations flown to by Etihad Airways.