 |
“With sustained passenger growth and our unique passenger profile, the case for continued growth within retail is proven“ |
Eugene Barry Senior Vice President, Commercial Unit Dubai Airports |
UAE. Dubai Airports is inviting bids from specialist retail companies to run an array of official service concessions in the arrivals area of Dubai International Terminal 1.
The move is linked to a major refurbishment project that will be carried out at T1 over the next year.
The opportunity is available to telecommunications retail outlets, car rentals, currency exchange, hotel companies, tour operators, pharmacies, convenience stores, restaurants and coffee shops.
Retail has become an increasingly important part of Dubai Airports’ non-aeronautical revenue, as Dubai International’s expanding network of destinations and rapidly growing passenger numbers allow brands to target a wide and cosmopolitan audience.
“As one of the busiest airports in the world, and given the global attention generated by the recent opening of Concourse A, Dubai International offers potential bidders a very attractive proposition,” said Eugene Barry, Senior Vice President, Commercial Unit at Dubai Airports.
“With sustained passenger growth and our unique passenger profile, the case for continued growth within retail is proven.”
Once complete, the refurbished Terminal 1 will offer passengers a vastly improved travelling experience. The project includes the reconfiguration and expansion of arrivals hall where all “˜meeters’ and greeters will be accommodated within a fully air-conditioned space with new food and retail outlets.
The arrivals immigration hall will also be overhauled to improve passenger flow and reduce processing times for arriving passengers.
The adjoining arrivals forecourt will be reconfigured to improve traffic flow and create a safer pedestrian environment for all passengers leaving the Terminal 1 arrivals hall.
The refurbishment of Terminal 1 will pave the way for work to begin on a new elevated train system which will link the facility to Concourse D, which is currently under construction. Upon completion Concourse D will become the new home of more than 100 international airlines that fly to and from Dubai International when it opens in 2015.
 |
The forecourt to Terminal 1, where major commercial opportunities are on offer |
Tender document for the retail bids will be available from March 1, 2013 between 08:00am – 02:00pm, at the Dubai Airports’ Commercial Unit, which is based at Dubai International’s Terminal 1*.
*For the Tender Document, please contact:
Ali Al Raeesi, Manager Commercial Contracts
Tel: 04 216 6906, Email: ali.alraeesi@dubaiairports.ae
Individual tenders can be bought for for AED1,000 (per tender).
NOTE TO AIRPORT OPERATORS: The Moodie Report is the industry’s most popular channel for launching commercial offers. If you wish to promote an Expression of Interest, Request for Proposals or full tender process for any sector of airport commercial revenues, simply e-mail Martin Moodie at Martin@TheMoodieReport.com
We have a variety of options that will ensure you reach the widest, most high-quality concessionaire/retailer/operator base in the industry – globally and immediately.
