Introduction: Qatar Duty Free is building towards this year’s FIFA World Cup – which kicks off in Doha on 21 November – and the opening of Hamad International Airport’s (HIA) much-anticipated expansion with a flurry of store openings and innovations.
The Moodie Davitt Report recently toured HIA – including a rare sneak preview of the expansion – guided by Qatar Duty Free Vice President Thabet Musleh.
In a special series leading up to the opening of the expansion and the FIFA World Cup we are profiling several of the new stores and food & beverage outlets (click here for Episode 1, which focused on The QDF Factor shop-in-shop].
Today we showcase the latest addition to Qatar Duty Free’s luxury line-up and some exciting new additions to its food & beverage and mainstream retail offers.
And we salute Hamad International Airport’s achievement in being named ‘Best Airport in the World’ for the second consecutive year at the recent Skytrax World Airport Awards 2022.
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Burberry
The Burberry Boutique features the brand’s signature pieces, including Lola and Olympia bags, the famed trench coat and classic cashmere scarves.
The luxury design concept takes on a minimalist approach with edgy dimensions to give its space a breath of fresh air. The store is designed with a curved façade and a Champagne-coloured exterior reflecting the brand’s new contemporary brand identity.
The interior captures the essence of the brand in a vibrant setting with brown and Champagne-coloured walls and ceiling, offset by a check tile floor pattern.
Cannes on steroids and gobsmacked in an airport wonderland The expansion will feature 380 trees (and we are talking seriously big trees, many already in place); 26,000 shrubs; a waterfall; and a dazzling array of retail and food & beverage experiences, the likes of which I promise you the airport world has never seen. |
Kashkha
Kashkha (‘Beautiful’ in Arabic), a hugely popular Middle Eastern fashion brand, opened in Hamad International Airport’s South Node last year. The brand weaves traditional Arabian fashion with modern style, offering a distinctive range of women’s clothing for every occasion with a wide selection of Jalabiyas, Hijabs, modest fashion and nightwear.
“It has proven to be a phenomenal success,” says Musleh. “It’s very good quality and very easy to shop.”
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Brioche Dorée
✨Brioche Dorée is now open in @qatardutyfree at @hiaqatar❗️
French traditional freshly baked food for your enjoyment! Satisfy your cravings before boarding on your next flight ✈️#briochedorée #qatardutyfree #qatar #travelholic #yummyfood #café pic.twitter.com/DvhVqmiap7— Qatar Duty Free (@qatardutyfree) May 30, 2022
