Zayed International Airport is world's 'Best Airport for Retail'

Zayed International Airport (AUH) has been awarded 'Best Airport for Retail' at the Frontier Awards 2025, marking yet another jewel in AUH's crown as a global benchmark for experiential travel, commercial innovation and architectural excellence.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Announced during the TFWA World Exhibition d Conference in Cannes, the coveted recognition builds on the Highly Commendable recognition received at the Frontier Awards in 2024.

The prize is also the latest to decorate Abu Dhabi Airports' portfolio, which includes AUH being named the World's Most Beautiful Airport at the Prix Versailles last year, cementing Abu Dhabi's reputation as a global leader in airport design and experience.

At the same event, Presented by - Avolta was awarded the 'Best Speciality Concept' in recognition of their innovative approach that has excited millions of travellers at AUH through design, innovation and consumer engagement.

This achievement complements their recent Platinum Award in the Interior Design - Retails, Shops, Department Stores and Mall category at the London Design Awards 2025, further exemplifying AUH's collaborative spirit and its role as a global retail innovation hub.

The Frontier Awards represent one of the highest honours in global travel retail, recognising creativity, innovation and commercial excellence.

Abu Dhabi Airports' triumph at the 2025 awards is an achievement that supports a strategic vision to place passengers at the core of every innovation and development.