Abu Dhabi Duty Free in collaboration with DFS is treating its customers to a series of exclusive offers, activities and promotions in celebration of Chinese Lunar New Year on 5 February. These will run from 1 February to 17 February.

As a part of the celebration, travellers at Abu Dhabi International Airport can win gifts from the ‘Fortune Catcher’ claw machine. By playing an interactive game on the machine, customers will unlock the opportunity to win a range of gifts including accessories, watches and gold.

A special ‘Personalisation Gift Shop’ and branded personalisation gift carts will bring an exclusive experience to travellers with personalisation services. Select gifts and products purchased across the airport can be embossed, printed, stitched, or gift wrapped.

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Travellers will be able to add initials or messages on their tote bags, ribbons, luggage-tags, leather goods and other select items.

Bryan Thompson, CEO Abu Dhabi Airports commented: “Abu Dhabi Airports aligns its activities and initiatives to support national efforts towards driving further the economic growth of the Emirate.

“The Government of the UAE recently revised visa requirements for Chinese visitors, in a drive to ease travel between China and the UAE, enhancing the attractiveness of the UAE to the Chinese market. In turn, being the capital’s airport, we want to ensure that passengers are extended this welcome across our facilities.”

Maarten De Groof, Chief Commercial Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports added: “Abu Dhabi Airports is keen to create a welcoming atmosphere to its customers with unique and exciting experiences that would reflect key national and international occasions, such as the Chinese New Year.

“This year we have a range of special offers and services, from cash back and personalisation carts to the incredible ‘Fortune Catcher’ machine.”

Abu Dhabi International Airport has 28 flights per week connecting the UAE’s capital with four Chinese destinations. These are Chengdu, Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai. In 2018, the airport handled 578,551 passengers travelling through its terminals to these Chinese destinations.

De Groof concluded: “We look forward to welcoming passengers from around the world and providing them with a rewarding retail experience that caters to their needs and reflects our commitment excellence in customer service.”