Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Qatar has, for the second consecutive year, been voted the world’s best airport for shopping at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2024. This accolade is a testament to the airport’s commitment to creating a world-class retail destination for its passengers.
In addition to its impressive array of retail outlets, HIA also offers a variety of dining options, ranging from food courts and novelty coffee shops to vegan restaurants and celebrity eateries. There is also an ‘essentials’ store for travelers on a budget, as well as a TimeVallée for luxury watch lovers and a Fendi boutique.
HIA’s commitment to providing a unique and memorable shopping experience for its passengers is evident in its ‘transit tourism’ concept. This concept takes the idea of a ‘sense of place’ to the next level by incorporating authentic elements of Qatari culture into the airport’s design and offerings.
The airport’s senior vice president, Tab Musleh, commented: ‘Being ranked by travelers as the world’s best airport for shopping validates our vision. Pioneering approaches such as ‘transit tourism’ have made our home a destination in its own right. With a raft of new openings and innovations in the works we will continue to find new ways of differentiating our offer.’
HIA’s success in the Skytrax World Airport Awards is a testament to the airport’s commitment to providing its passengers with an exceptional travel experience. The airport’s goal is to continuously refine its offerings to meet the ever-growing expectations of its discerning passengers.
