Qatar Duty Free Opens an Apple Shop Programme at Hamad International Airport

The Largest Apple Shop ‘Programme’ in Qatar launches at the World’s Best Airport

Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is excited to have launched the Apple Shop Programme at the award-winning Hamad International Airport. The QDF Apple Shop, located at the heart of the airport terminal, offers the full Apple product range, including iPhones, iPads, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV, plus an impressive selection of Apple accessories. The Apple Shop Programme occupies a prime space at the airport behind the iconic Lamp Bear in the South node Retail Plaza, covering an area of 86 square meters, making it the largest shop of its kind in Qatar.

Travellers are invited to discover the innovative world of Apple and shop from a wide range of products including the newly launched iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13, and iPhone 13 mini. Trained consultants are available to assist customers and provide product recommendations. 

Hamad International Airport Chief Operating Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer, said: “As the best airport in the world, we are committed to bringing our passengers the world's best in airport retail, leisure, and attractions. Hamad International Airport and Qatar Duty Free are dedicated to developing pioneering partnerships with leading brands to ensure our passengers enjoy a unique retail experience that is not only memorable but also exclusive. We are continuously working on elevating the passenger journey by expanding the variety of top-tier brands available to them at our terminal, often bringing them and launching first-of-its-kind concepts at HIA.”

Qatar Duty Free Vice President, Mr Thabet Musleh, said: "The opening of the Apple Shop at the World's Best Airport, marks another key highlight of QDF's major investments in enhancing the retail experience at Hamad International Airport. We are delighted to unveil the new Apple Shop in Qatar and excited to add Apple products into our extensive retail portfolio."

Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is marking its 21st anniversary by unveiling a significant investment and an enhanced retail portfolio of 21 new shopping and dining outlets. With a focus on embracing a range of tastes and budgets, the "21 in 21" project will elevate the existing duty-free experience at Hamad International Airport (HIA).

This year, Hamad International Airport was named the Best Airport in the World at the 2021 World Airport Awards, recognising the efforts of global airports in adapting and meeting the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. HIA has also been awarded "Best Airport in the Middle East," "Best Airport 25 to 35 million Passengers", "Best Airport Staff in the Middle East," and "COVID-19 Airport Excellence."

Source: HIA