04 Jun 2018 – 8:51
The Peninsula
DOHA: Qatar Duty-Free (QDF), in conjunction with Samsung Gulf Electronics, has opened a one-of-a-kind Experience Zone for passengers travelling through the award-winning Hamad International Airport (HIA) this summer.
The Samsung Experience Zone collection showcases the newest cutting-edge Samsung products available in the market, offering passengers the chance to experience and test the latest Samsung releases for themselves. The pop-up store is located at the heart of HIA, on Concourse C.
The Samsung Experience Zone, measuring approximately 150 square metres, showcases the latest mobile phones and accessories, such as Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus, Samsung Note 8, Samsung Gear VR, and much more.
Head of Qatar Duty Free, Thabet Musleh, said: “Qatar Duty Free is proud to be the first airport retailer to introduce the Samsung Experience Zone in the Gulf region. QDF understands the power of technology, innovation and creativity now and for the future, in alignment with the Qatar National Vision 2030. It is a privilege to work with our key partner, Samsung Gulf Electronics, to bring the latest technology to HIA, providing our passengers with even more engaging experiences and making HIA a world-class shopping destination in itself”.
Head of Marketing (Smartphones & Tablets), IT and Mobile Division at Samsung Gulf Electronics, C. Purushothaman, said: “We are very excited to offer the thousands of passengers who pass through Doha’s airport a very unique way to experience the Samsung ecosystem of products and solutions at the Samsung Experience Zone. All travellers at HIA can discover the latest devices such as the Galaxy S9, the Gear VR, our range of Samsung wearables and so much more. They will also have a chance to interact with our products’ innovative functions, such as super slow mo and AR Emoji, up close”.
One of the largest duty free retailers in the world, QDF boasts more than 90 elegant boutiques and luxury, high-end stores, as well as more than 30 restaurants and cafés covering an area of 40,000 square metres at HIA, providing travellers with a world-class shopping experience under one roof.