Dubai Duty Free

For the horse race formerly known as Dubai Duty Free, see Dubai Turf.

Dubai Duty Free (DDF) is the company responsible for duty-free selling operations at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport.

Founded on 20 December 1983, DDF recorded first-year sales of US$20 million. On 20 December 2023, its 40th anniversary year, sales turnover reached US $2.16 billion, eclipsing pre-pandemic revenues. Its top five markets are India, Russia, China, and the UK. The company employs 5,500 staff and makes 55,000 daily transactions.

Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum is chairman of DDF. Colm McLoughlin was the executive vice-chairman and CEO until 2024, preceding his death. DDF is a subsidiary of the government-owned Investment Corporation of Dubai.

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