Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) International Airport, located in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), the fourth largest Emirate in the UAE, has appointed Duty Free Americas (DFA) as the new travel retail partner for the airport, covering all categories, following a highly competitive RFP process.
DFA, a family-owned and operated business and part of the Falic Group, is the largest travel retail operator in the Americas and a leading operator worldwide, with increasing retail footprint in the Middle East.
This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in the Airport’s ongoing commitment to elevating the passenger experience and enhancing its commercial offering, say the companies. DFA will assume responsibility for delivering a refreshed, innovative, and customer-centric retail environment across the airport’s duty free and retail portfolio.
The partnership was formally marked on June 2 with an inauguration ceremony at RAK Inter-national Airport, bringing together senior representatives including His Excellency Engr. Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of Department of Civil Aviation RAK & Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, Leon Falic, Falic Group President, Laurent Boidevezi, Advisor to Falic Group President & Global Business Development and Judith Dupain, Head of Beauty in the Middle East for Falic Group.
“The appointment of Duty Free Americas marks a significant step forward in our vision to further develop Ras Al Khaimah International Airport as a leading regional gateway. This partnership reflects our commitment to enhancing every aspect of the passenger experience through world-class retail, service excellence, and international collaboration. We look forward to working closely with DFA as we support the continued growth of tourism and connectivity in Ras Al Khaimah,” commented His Excellency Engr. Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of Department of Civil Aviation RAK & Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
“This appointment marks a significant step in DFA’s continued expansion across the Middle East and reinforces both our long-term commitment to the region and the Airport’s confidence in our ability to elevate Ras Al Khaimah’s travel retail proposition to new heights and further strengthen its position as a growing international gateway,” commented Leon Falic, Falic Group President. “We are excited to partner with the Airport, with existing and new brands, and stakeholders as we begin this new chapter together.”
