Dubai: Imagine this: you arrive at the airport after a long holiday, pass through immigration and, just before you exit, you grab some groceries.
Travellers passing through Dubai airport can now shop for just anything, from perfumes, jewellery, electronics – and even items to refill their cupboards.
Spinneys, one of the major supermarket chains in the UAE, announced on Tuesday the opening of its supermarket at the terminal 1 of Dubai International Airport.
Raising the bar of air-travel experience, the 2,600-square-foot store is situated at the arrivals hall. It promises to deliver everyday staples and fresh food to international travellers, residents and airport employees.
It is the 52nd outlet in the region and the first of its kind in the Gulf. It has an in-store bakery, fresh cold and hot deli, fruits and vegetables and fresh, prepared food to go.
“We’re delighted to be opening our first landslide store in Dubai International Airport,” said Matt Frost, CEO of Spinneys.
The company said the “community-led” supermarket is going to elevate the travel experience for consumers. So far, the new venture has created 26 new jobs for the local community.
“The opening is the first in the aggressive growth plan outlined at the end of 2017 for the brand,” the company said.
The grocery operator is expecting to achieve a 40 per cent growth by 2020 by focusing on expansion, as well as continued innovation and digital product development.
