Dubai Duty Free opened for business on December 20th 1983 and over the past 28 years has grown to become the largest airport retailer in the world. Its founding principal of providing travellers with a first class retail experience in a shopper-friendly environment and a diverse range of products still holds true to this day. The company employ over 4,000 people in airports throughout the Middle East. In 2011, Dubai Duty Free was projected to have sales of $1.45 billion.
The Dubai Tennis Championships is a professional tennis tournament owned and organized by Dubai Duty Free and held annually in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on outdoor hardcourts. The tournament organizes both a men's and women's event. The tournament takes place under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.