Dubai Duty Free Wins Best Duty Free Shopping in Middle East for 24th Year
The long-running recognition reflects Dubai Duty Free's consistent excellence in retail, having topped the Business Traveller magazine's reader and online survey, which ran from February 4 to March 7. The award saw the retailer beat competitors from Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi.
The BTME Awards, established in 2002 and organised by Motivate Media Group and Ink, celebrate outstanding performance across 40 categories spanning airlines, airports and hotels. This year's ceremony coincided with the opening day of the Arabian Travel Market and drew more than 300 industry guests.
Ramesh Cidambi, Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free, accepted the award alongside Senior Vice President – Marketing, Sinead El Sibai. 'We are truly honoured to be recognised for a record 24 consecutive years,'
said Cidambi. 'It is incredible to think that we have been the recipient of this award every year since they were introduced.'
He also extended his gratitude to those who voted and praised the Dubai Duty Free team for their dedication, joining Chairman HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum in commending their ongoing efforts.
The award was presented by Anthony Milne, Chief Commercial Officer at Motivate Media Group, underscoring the retailer's enduring impact on regional travel retail.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
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