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United Arab Emirates Travel Retail Market Forecast 2025-2032

Market Report I 2025-01-22 I 138 Pages I Inkwood Research

KEY FINDINGS
The United Arab Emirates travel retail market is expected to reach $9.05 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 11.67% during the forecast period, 2025-2032.
The United Arab Emirates's travel retail market continues to experience robust growth, driven by rising passenger numbers, advanced airport infrastructure, and the country's position as a global shopping and tourism hub.
MARKET INSIGHTS
Airports such as Dubai International (DXB) and Abu Dhabi International have evolved into dynamic retail destinations, offering a wide range of duty-free items, luxury goods, and unique shopping experiences. These facilities cater to a diverse audience, from high-spending tourists to transit passengers, solidifying the United Arab Emirates's reputation as a leader in the travel retail sector.
The tax-free shopping environment remains a key driver of this growth, enabling travelers to access premium products at competitive prices. Duty-free shops at major airports are stocked with globally renowned brands, catering to the demand for luxury items, electronics, and cosmetics. This unique selling point, coupled with the country's status as a destination for high-end retail, encourages increased spending, boosting the travel retail market's performance.
Retailers in the United Arab Emirates are also leveraging technology and innovation to enhance customer experiences. Digital kiosks, contactless payment systems, and personalized loyalty programs are now standard features, while curated product ranges and exclusive launches further elevate the shopping appeal. Mega events such as the Dubai Shopping Festival and international sporting events continue to attract millions of visitors, significantly contributing to retail sales and driving the sector's growth.
With international tourist arrivals projected to grow by 63% between 2024 and 2029, the United Arab Emirates's travel retail market is poised for further expansion. Ongoing investments in airport infrastructure, tourism promotion, and digital transformation ensure the sector remains competitive on a global scale. As the country continues to attract a diverse and increasing number of international visitors, its travel retail market is set to play a pivotal role in the nation's economy and global standing.
SEGMENTATION ANALYSIS
The report on the United Arab Emirates travel retail market includes a segmentation analysis based on product type and distribution channel.

Market by Product Type:
- Fashion and Accessories
- Jewelry and Watches
- Wine & Spirits
- Food & Confectionery
- Fragrances and Cosmetics
- Tobacco
- Other Product Types
Market by Distribution Channel:
- Airports
- Railway Stations
- Other Distribution Channels

Inkwood Research's report on the United Arab Emirates travel retail market provides in-depth insights as well as the market's segmentation analysis. The detailed evaluation of the market includes PESTLE Analysis, Market Maturity Analysis, Market Concentration Analysis, Key Buying Criteria, and Competitive Landscape.
COMPETITIVE INSIGHTS
Major companies operating in the United Arab Emirates travel retail market include Aer Rianta International, Lagardere Travel Retail Group, DFS Group Ltd, Dubai Duty Free, Avolta AG (Dufry), etc.
Dubai Duty Free is a retailer of luxury goods and travel essentials, renowned for its extensive selection and exceptional customer service. The company offers a diverse range of products, including perfumes and cosmetics, watches and jewelry, electronics, liquor and tobacco, and a wide variety of other goods. Beyond retail, Dubai Duty Free also provides a range of entertainment options, including live music performances, art exhibitions, and a golf course. Founded in 1983, the company is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. RESEARCH SCOPE & METHODOLOGY
1.1. STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2. METHODOLOGY
1.3. ASSUMPTIONS & LIMITATIONS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.1. MARKET SIZE & ESTIMATES
2.2. SCOPE OF STUDY
2.3. CRISIS SCENARIO ANALYSIS
2.4. MAJOR MARKET FINDINGS
2.4.1. INCREASED FOCUS ON DUTY-FREE SHOPPING
2.4.2. IMPACT OF MAJOR EVENTS AND TOURISM CAMPAIGNS LIKE EXPO DUBAI
2.4.3. EXPANSION OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS OFFERINGS
3. MARKET DYNAMICS
3.1. KEY DRIVERS
3.1.1. UAE'S STRATEGIC GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION AS A GLOBAL TRAVEL HUB ENSURES A CONSTANT FLOW OF PASSENGERS
3.1.2. WORLD-CLASS AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE DRIVES RETAIL GROWTH
3.1.3. UAE'S REPUTATION AS A LUXURY SHOPPING DESTINATION ATTRACTS AFFLUENT TRAVELLERS
3.2. KEY RESTRAINTS
3.2.1. HIGH INVESTMENTS IN PREMIUM RETAIL SPACES
3.2.2. FLUCTUATION IN LOCAL TRAVEL PREFERENCES
3.2.3. UNCERTAINTY DUE TO TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS AND INTERMITTENT LOCKDOWNS
4. KEY ANALYTICS
4.1. KEY MARKET TRENDS
4.1.1. ADOPTION OF INNOVATIVE RETAIL STRATEGIES AND TECHNOLOGY
4.1.2. INCREASING SHIFT TOWARDS LUXURY AND PREMIUM PRODUCTS
4.1.3. INCREASING DEMAND FOR ECO-FRIENDLY AND ETHICALLY SOURCED PRODUCTS
4.2. PESTLE ANALYSIS
4.2.1. POLITICAL
4.2.2. ECONOMICAL
4.2.3. SOCIAL
4.2.4. TECHNOLOGICAL
4.2.5. LEGAL
4.2.6. ENVIRONMENTAL
4.3. PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
4.3.1. BUYERS POWER
4.3.2. SUPPLIERS POWER
4.3.3. SUBSTITUTIONS
4.3.4. NEW ENTRANTS
4.3.5. INDUSTRY RIVALRY
4.4. GROWTH PROSPECT MAPPING FOR UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
4.5. MARKET MATURITY ANALYSIS
4.6. MARKET CONCENTRATION ANALYSIS
4.7. KEY BUYING CRITERIA
4.7.1. BRAND REPUTATION & AUTHENTICITY
4.7.2. DIGITAL INTEGRATION
4.7.3. PRODUCT DIVERSITY
4.7.4. CONVENIENCE
4.7.5. PRICE COMPETITIVENESS
5. MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE
5.1. FASHION AND ACCESSORIES
5.1.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
5.1.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
5.2. JEWELRY AND WATCHES
5.2.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
5.2.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
5.3. WINE & SPIRITS
5.3.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
5.3.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
5.4. FOOD & CONFECTIONERY
5.4.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
5.4.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
5.5. FRAGRANCES AND COSMETICS
5.5.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
5.5.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
5.6. TOBACCO
5.6.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
5.6.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
5.7. OTHER PRODUCT TYPES
5.7.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
5.7.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
6. MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
6.1. AIRPORTS
6.1.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
6.1.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
6.2. RAILWAY STATIONS
6.2.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
6.2.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
6.3. OTHER DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS
6.3.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
6.3.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
7.1. KEY STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
7.1.1. MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
7.1.2. PRODUCT LAUNCHES & DEVELOPMENTS
7.1.3. PARTNERSHIPS & AGREEMENTS
7.1.4. BUSINESS EXPANSIONS & DIVESTITURES
7.2. COMPANY PROFILES
7.2.1. AER RIANTA INTERNATIONAL
7.2.1.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
7.2.1.2. PRODUCTS
7.2.1.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
7.2.2. LAGARDERE TRAVEL RETAIL GROUP
7.2.2.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
7.2.2.2. PRODUCTS
7.2.2.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
7.2.3. DFS GROUP LTD.
7.2.3.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
7.2.3.2. PRODUCTS
7.2.3.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
7.2.4. DUBAI DUTY FREE GROUP
7.2.4.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
7.2.4.2. PRODUCTS
7.2.4.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
7.2.5. AVOLTA AG (DUFRY)
7.2.5.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
7.2.5.2. PRODUCTS
7.2.5.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES


LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1: MARKET SNAPSHOT - TRAVEL RETAIL
TABLE 2: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES TRAVEL RETAIL MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ BILLION)
TABLE 3: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES TRAVEL RETAIL MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ BILLION)
TABLE 4: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES TRAVEL RETAIL MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2023 (IN $ BILLION)
TABLE 5: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES TRAVEL RETAIL MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, FORECAST YEARS, 2025-2032 (IN $ BILLION)
TABLE 6: LIST OF MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
TABLE 7: LIST OF PRODUCT LAUNCHES & DEVELOPMENTS
TABLE 8: LIST OF PARTNERSHIPS & AGREEMENTS
TABLE 9: LIST OF BUSINESS EXPANSIONS & DIVESTITURES


LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1: KEY MARKET TRENDS
FIGURE 2: PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
FIGURE 3: GROWTH PROSPECT MAPPING FOR UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
FIGURE 4: MARKET MATURITY ANALYSIS
FIGURE 5: MARKET CONCENTRATION ANALYSIS
FIGURE 6: KEY BUYING CRITERIA
FIGURE 7: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES TRAVEL RETAIL MARKET, GROWTH POTENTIAL, BY PRODUCT TYPE, IN 2024
FIGURE 8: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES TRAVEL RETAIL MARKET, BY FASHION AND ACCESSORIES, 2025-2032 (IN $ BILLION)
FIGURE 9: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES TRAVEL RETAIL MARKET, BY JEWELRY AND WATCHES, 2025-2032 (IN $ BILLION)
FIGURE 10: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES TRAVEL RETAIL MARKET, BY WINE & SPIRITS, 2025-2032 (IN $ BILLION)
FIGURE 11: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES TRAVEL RETAIL MARKET, BY FOOD & CONFECTIONERY, 2025-2032 (IN $ BILLION)
FIGURE 12: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES TRAVEL RETAIL MARKET, BY FRAGRANCES AND COSMETICS, 2025-2032 (IN $ BILLION)
FIGURE 13: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES TRAVEL RETAIL MARKET, BY TOBACCO, 2025-2032 (IN $ BILLION)
FIGURE 14: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES TRAVEL RETAIL MARKET, BY OTHER PRODUCT TYPES, 2025-2032 (IN $ BILLION)
FIGURE 15: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES TRAVEL RETAIL MARKET, GROWTH POTENTIAL, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, IN 2024
FIGURE 16: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES TRAVEL RETAIL MARKET, BY AIRPORTS, 2025-2032 (IN $ BILLION)
FIGURE 17: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES TRAVEL RETAIL MARKET, BY RAILWAY STATIONS, 2025-2032 (IN $ BILLION)
FIGURE 18: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES TRAVEL RETAIL MARKET, BY OTHER DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS, 2025-2032 (IN $ BILLION)

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