Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 TM Official Retail Partner, has officially opened the first FIFA store at the World Best Airport, Hamad International Airport.

The FIFA store features a large selection of FIFA Official World Cup merchandise, souvenirs, collectibles, and team jerseys. The FIFA store is over 185 square metres in size and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Qatar Duty Free also operates all of the official FIFA stores, which are spread across the iconic eight stadiums of Qatar, as well as the mega store at the FIFA Fan Festival. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of the FIFA store.

“This has been an extraordinary period for our beloved home Qatar, and we are proud to have played a significant role in this year’s FIFA tournament,” said Mr. Thabet Musleh, Vice President of Qatar Duty Free. He added, “Launching the first FIFA store worldwide at our brand new expansion in Hamad International Airport is a great honour. As the tournament is coming to an end, we look forward to welcoming thousands of fans travelling through HIA to explore the FIFA store and shop for memorable souvenirs to mark an unforgettable experience.”

The FIFA shop sells FIFA merchandise such as football jerseys, sportswear, accessories, the Official FIFA World Cup Al Rihla Ball, souvenirs, and collectibles. In addition, fans can show their support for their favourite teams by purchasing official team jerseys and accessories. The Al Hilm Pro Final Official Match Ball and Retro FIFA collection items are among the unique items sold at the FIFA store. The shops also sell trophy World Cup replicas and FIFA 2022 merchandise.

Qatar Duty Free (QDF), a subsidiary of the Qatar Airways group, is a shopping hot spot at the heart of Hamad International Airport (HIA), the Skytrax 2022 World’s Best Airport, with over 50,000 square metres of duty-free and concession space. By the end of 2022, QDF will have more than 130 luxury and affordable retail outlets, as well as more than 40 F&B outlets.

QDF has a large selection of luxury boutiques as well as a diverse portfolio of multi-brand concept shops and duty free stores.

In addition to its extensive portfolio of luxury brands, QDF offers a diverse range of cuisines to suit every palate and budget at our numerous dine-in restaurants, cafes, and grab-and-go locations.

QDF is uniquely positioned to partner with travel retail brands to launch products and services, bringing exclusive experiences to customers, as part of its position within a powerful trinity of a retailer, an award-winning airport, and a global airline.

QDF’s home and hub, HIA, is expanding capacity to more than 70 million passengers and 3 million tonnes of cargo per year. The expansion project has increased to 15,620 sqm. of landscaped retail and F&B space, which has enhanced the five-star airport’s multi-dimensional offerings by integrating a world-class art collection and a refreshing environment of lush greenery with contemporary retail and dining concepts, as well as other leisure attractions and facilities under one expansive terminal.

Qatar Duty Free was named the Official Retail Partner for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in November. This collaboration includes a licence to sell all FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 merchandise exclusively in fan zones, all spectacular stadiums hosting matches in Qatar, and at Hamad International Airport.