Founded in 1983, Dubai Duty Free recorded first-year sales of US$20 million. In 2015, Dubai Duty Free as the group, which incorporates the airport retail operation and its Leisure Division, announced turnover of US$1.933 billion. The figure includes Dubai Duty Free retail sales, which reached US$1.888 billion, making Dubai Duty Free the No.1 single airport retail operation in the world in terms of turnover.

Established in 1983, Dubai Duty Free achieved first-year offers of US$20 million. In 2015, Dubai Duty Free as the gathering, which consolidates the air terminal retail operation and its Leisure Division,

declared turnover of US$1.933 billion. The figure incorporates Dubai Duty Free retail deals, which achieved US$1.888 billion, making Dubai Duty Free the No.1 single airplane terminal retail operation on the planet as far as turnover.