Travel retail is a priority for Majid Al Futtaim, which seeks to attract a larger share of Middle East tourism spending at its malls. Writes Dennis Daniel
In 2013, UAE-based conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) group recorded an 8% growth in the number of people visiting its Dubai malls and a combined 175 million visitors to its malls across the region. Tourists visiting Dubai contributed to 20-25% of the footfall in its shopping malls and leisure and entertainment centers.