Dubai Duty Free recorded sales of $177 million in August 2025, surpassing its previous 2018 record by nearly 10%. Growth was driven by confectionery (up 68.9%), gold (up 28.5%), and luxury boutiques like Cartier, which rose 29.3%. Sales from U.S. passengers jumped 27.9%, while overall August sales grew 15% year-on-year. With new Louis Vuitton and Cartier stores opening, Dubai Duty Free is further strengthening its luxury retail dominance.
Dubai Duty Free hits record $177M August sales, led by luxury.

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