Abu Dhabi Duty Free, in partnership with DFS Group, a leading luxury travel retailer, has opened a new beauty boutique in Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), hosting new and prestige brands of The Estée Lauder Companies.
The new boutique includes MAC Cosmetics, Jo Malone London, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, By Killian, Smashbox and Le Labo. The brands join Estée Lauder, Clinique, La Mer, Tom Ford Beauty and Aramis & Designer Fragrances which are already available at the airport.
Each of these prestige brands will be launched with a special activity or promotion. Smashbox will be bringing the photoshoot concept to life with its experiential corner, and Smashbox contouring brushes will be given out for free with the purchase of two or more products to the first 100 lucky customers. MAC Cosmetics will offer travel retail exclusives and gifts as tokens of appreciation with the purchase of three or more products, while stock lasts. Luxury British fragrance brand, Jo Malone London, will be launching its limited edition, Star Magnolia Cologne and offering complimentary hand and arm massages.
Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, By Killian and Le Labo will be offering complimentary fragrance consultations at Abu Dhabi Duty Free, during the launch period.
Daniel Cappell, acting chief commercial officer at Abu Dhabi Airport, said: “We are excited by this new addition at Abu Dhabi Duty Free, as these leading and popular brands are a testament of AUH’s ability to accommodate passengers’ demands and deliver to their expectations, any time of the day! We are, as always, keen to work with our partner DFS to continuously develop our offers and brands in line with global and local trends, ensuring that Abu Dhabi International Airport is the ultimate travel shopping venue.”
Sue Fox, vice president and general manager, travel retail Europe, Middle East, Africa, Estée Lauder Companies, said: “We are proud to be partnering with Abu Dhabi Duty Free, DFS and Abu Dhabi International Airport to introduce this exclusive beauty boutique, featuring several of our newest brands. We are also excited to be introducing Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle and Le Labo to the travel retail channel for the first time. The new boutique enables us to continue to serve the needs of the traveling consumer in a first-class shopping environment.”
Abu Dhabi Duty Free opens boutique featuring Estée Lauder brands
Abu Dhabi Duty Free opens boutique featuring Estée Lauder brands
Petromin Nissan celebrates decade of partnership excellence in Kingdom
Petromin Nissan recently hosted an event to celebrate 10 years of partnership with Nissan, marking a decade since Petromin was appointed as the official Nissan dealer in Saudi Arabia. The milestone reflects a partnership shaped by trust, consistent performance, and a shared long-term vision that has played a meaningful role in the development of the automotive sector in the Kingdom.
The event highlighted Petromin Nissan’s continued confidence in the Saudi market, demonstrated by the attendance of senior leadership from Nissan Global, the Middle East, and Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom was reaffirmed as one of Nissan’s most important growth markets in the region, in line with the company’s global focus on innovation, sustainability, and intelligent mobility.
The celebration was attended by a number of senior industry and business leaders, including Sheikh Amr Al-Dabbagh, chairman and CEO of Al-Dabbagh Group, reflecting the significance of the partnership and its broader impact on the Kingdom’s automotive and business landscape.
As part of its performance over the past year, Petromin Nissan had been awarded two Awards of Excellence from Nissan Global, recognizing operational strength and overall business performance, and reinforcing its standing as one of Nissan’s leading partners worldwide.
Paddy Magee, managing director of Petromin Nissan, said: “Over the past 10 years, Petromin’s priority has been to build a business that puts the customer first while fully reflecting Nissan’s global standards. Through expanding our network, strengthening our service capabilities, and investing in our people, we have focused on creating sustainable value for the Saudi market.”
Adib Takieddine, managing director of Nissan Saudi Arabia, said: “Saudi Arabia continues to be a strategic market for Nissan. Our partnership with Petromin has been instrumental in strengthening our presence in the Kingdom, supporting growth, enhancing customer satisfaction, and advancing our long-term vision for mobility in alignment with Vision 2030.”
Over the decade, Petromin Nissan significantly expanded its footprint across the Kingdom, now operating 18 showrooms and 16 service centers in 11 cities, improving accessibility and delivering a more seamless customer experience nationwide.
Reflecting on the broader partnership, Terence Byrne, CEO of National Motor Company, said: “Reaching this milestone is a clear reflection of a partnership built on shared values and long-term commitment. Petromin Nissan has established a strong platform in Saudi Arabia and continues to deliver real impact for customers and the wider automotive ecosystem.”
Looking ahead, Petromin Nissan reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the Saudi market, with continued focus on innovation, sustainability, digital transformation, and customer-centric mobility as the partnership moves into its next phase.
