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The Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is the second largest airport in the UAE. The airport is home to Etihad Airways among other major Middle Eastern airways. Passengers can explore the incredible lounges, hotels, restaurants and shopping facilities available inside its terminals.
Amid these facilities, duty-free shopping at Abu Dhabi International Airport offers a wide range of shops and boutiques across its terminals, where passengers can purchase a variety of luxury goods at discounted prices.Â
Duty-free stores offer products at reduced prices thanks to the exemption from import duties and taxes. This can make it an attractive place for travellers to purchase gifts or souvenirs.
In this article, we will discuss about everything you need to know about duty-free shopping at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Abu Dhabi International Airport has partnered with Duty Free Shoppers (DFS) selling premium brands duty-free. You can explore the various brands and store locations by visiting: www.dfs.com/en/abu-dhabi.
When you open the DFS|T Galleria, Abu Dhabi duty-free website, you can explore:Â Â
Abu Dhabi Duty-free stores are found across all terminals in multiple locations. The airport has four terminals – Terminals 1, 2, 3 and the newly inaugurated Terminal A (previously known as the Midfield terminal) – used for both domestic and international flights.Â
However, most of the duty-free stores are in Terminal A.Â
The Abu Dhabi Duty-Free store and DFS are the dominant retailers at the Abu Dhabi International Airport. You can visit these stores to explore a wide range of products and shop to your heart’s content.Â
Below is a list of duty-free stores located at the Abu Dhabi International Airport:
Category | Store | Timings | Location |
Extensive Outlet | Abu Dhabi Duty-Free | 24x7 | Central Processor – Towards Pier D |
Fashion and Accessories |
Foot Locker | 24x7 | Airside - Duty Free Area |
Victoria's Secret | 24x7 | Airside - Duty Free Area | |
Muji | 24x7 | Airside - Duty Free Area | |
Claire's | 24x7 | Airside - Duty Free Area | |
Habanos Specialist | 24x7 | Airside - Duty Free Area | |
Gifts and Souvenirs | The Souq | 24x7 | Airside - Duty Free Area |
Literature | WHSmith | 24x7 | Landside - Duty Free Area |
Shop from a wide variety of products such as:
Pre-ordering duty-free items at Abu Dhabi airport is currently unavailable. You can, however, visit the DFS Abu Dhabi website to explore the wide range of brands and their products you can shop for while at the airport.
If you are flying with Etihad Airways, you can shop duty-free in flight. Take advantage of tax-free onboard shopping for jewellery, perfume, cosmetics, and other items, delivered directly to your seat. Pre-orders are now available from Etihad, where you can browse and book your favourite products and save up to 10%.
If you want to purchase duty-free products while at the airport, be sure to have these documents handy:
Shopping at Abu Dhabi International Airport, allows you to use various modes of payment such as:
All major currencies including Indian Rupees is also accepted at the airport.
Note: Prices are mentioned in AED. You can use an international card to make a payment. Your bank would charge the currency conversion rate on international transactions.
When entering Abu Dhabi Airport | Liquor or Wine Products | Tobacco Products | Duty-Free Products |
Passengers are permitted to bring the following items into Abu Dhabi without paying customs duty: | The amount of alcoholic beverages and beers should not exceed 4 litres or 2 cartons of beer (each consisting of 24 cans, not exceeding 355 ml for each can or its equivalent). | The no. of cigarettes should not exceed 200, 50 cigars, 500 grams of tobacco (minced or pressed for pipes). | Gifts whose value does not exceed AED 3,000. |
When departing from Abu Dhabi Airport, please check your duty-free allowance per your destination country.
Some duty-free shopping tips and etiquettes are:
The finest place to buy luxury goods at a lower price is at Abu Dhabi International Airport duty-free stores. It is also a fantastic choice for last-minute gift shopping because you can find excellent discounts on luxury goods.
When you shop in-store or while on-board your flight, there is a plethora of options to discover and enjoy. Always understand the terms and conditions before making a purchase, and exercise caution to not get too carried away.
Perfumes, dates, alcohol and jewellery are some of the best products that you shouldn’t miss out on when shopping duty-free at Abu Dhabi.
Perfumes, dates, alcohol and jewellery are some of the best products that you shouldn’t miss out on when shopping duty-free at Abu Dhabi.
Yes, you can shop with Indian Rupees at duty-free stores in Abu Dhabi airport. The preferred currency is the UAE Dirham, but major currencies including Indian Rupees is accepted.
Yes, you can shop with Indian Rupees at duty-free stores in Abu Dhabi airport. The preferred currency is the UAE Dirham, but major currencies including Indian Rupees is accepted.
Abu Dhabi International Airport has a raffle counter where you can enter the monthly Big-Ticket raffle and stand a chance to win cash prizes of up to AED 5 million and dream cars.
Abu Dhabi International Airport has a raffle counter where you can enter the monthly Big-Ticket raffle and stand a chance to win cash prizes of up to AED 5 million and dream cars.
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Last updated: 21-03-2025
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