Hamad International scoops Skytrax award for world’s best airport shopping

QATAR. Hamad International Airport has won the Best Airport Shopping accolade at the annual Skytrax World Airport Awards for the third year running. Retail at the Doha gateway is run by Qatar Duty Free.

At the event held in Madrid, Spain, Hamad International also received the prestigious 5-star Airport Rating and was recognised as the Best Airport in the Middle East for the eleventh consecutive year {click here for the full Skytrax awards}.

Hamad International Airport Chief Operating Officer Hamad Ali Al-Khater stated: “We are honoured to receive these prestigious accolades. Being named Best Airport in the Middle East for the eleventh year and Best Airport Shopping for the third time reflects our commitment to delivering an exceptional passenger experience.

“With the launch of Concourses D and E a few weeks ago, we’re expanding our capacity to over 65 million passengers, enhancing the overall experience, integrating smart infrastructure, sustainable design, and next-generation retail and dining experiences.”

Hamad International Airport connects passengers to more than 197 destinations via contemporary shopping and dining options, entertainment and relaxation facilities, including a spacious indoor tropical garden, and an expansive art collection.

“The airport’s collaboration with Qatar Duty Free has redefined global travel retail, offering exclusive experiences and locally inspired boutiques that cater to every traveller,” the company said.

Recognising an airport wonder of the world

The excellence of the Hamad International shopping offer was profiled in Airport Wonders of the World, an acclaimed three-part film series launched last year by The Moodie Davitt Report. The trio of short films can be seen below.