QATAR. Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has opened four new stores at Hamad International Airport (HIA).
Bazaar, Blush, PSG and Bein Sports are the latest additions to Qatar Duty Free’s premium portfolio of brands located within the airport’s 25,000sq m duty free shopping area, which now incorporates over 70 shops.
“We are delighted to announce the opening of these four important stores, that will add a dynamic new flavour to the vibrant retail mix at Qatar Duty Free in Hamad International Airport,” said Qatar Duty Free Senior Vice President Keith Hunter.
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Bazaar is based on a traditional souk, offering a diverse array of Qatari and Middle Eastern destination merchandise |
“Both Bazaar and Blush are home-grown brands that we are very proud to have conceptualised and developed especially for this market, and we believe they will be a major attraction for passengers looking for unique gifts and products at affordable prices.”
Bazaar is based on a traditional souk where guests can buy last-minute Middle Eastern and Qatari souvenirs and gifts before they leave Doha. The wide product range includes pashminas, jewellery, soft toys and Qatari-themed souvenirs such as mugs, pens and key rings.
Qatar Duty Free described Blush as its “very own beauty emporium”¦ [which] rivals any high street multi-brand beauty store for the breadth and diversity of its products”. The range of beauty products includes names such as L’Oréal, Bourjois, Toni & Guy, Rimmel, OPI and Lanocreme.
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Blush: Qatar Duty Free’s “very own beauty emporium” |
The new PSG store stocks a wide range of club-branded merchandise from Paris Saint-Germain Football Club.
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Creating football footfall: The Paris Saint-Germain boutique offers a wide range of club-branded merchandise |
Also on a sporting theme, Qatar’s own Bein Sports TV channel now has a dedicated boutique at HIA, stocking branded sports apparel, accessories and gifts.
Qatar Duty Free offers 40,000sq m of combined retail, food & beverage facilities at the airport.
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