Qatar Duty Free Welcomes POP MART’s First Middle East Store At Hamad International Airport

Remember the craze of Labubus that spread like wildfire in the UAE? Well, the company behind the production, POP MART, has officially made its debut in Qatar. Your next layover in Doha just got a lot more exciting if you love collecting cute characters and designer toys. Qatar Duty Free (QDF), in collaboration with POP MART, has officially opened the brand’s first-ever Middle East store at Hamad International Airport (HIA).

Qatar Duty Free Welcomes POP MART’s First Middle East Store At Hamad International Airport

 

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Qatar Duty Free hosted a lively, travel-inspired fashion show instead of the typical ribbon-cutting opening event. In this, celebrated influencers and global content creators cheered on as models showcased flight-ready looks paired with POP MART collectables. The event perfectly captured the flair of QDF for turning travel retail into a full-blown experience. 

POP MART Lands In The Middle East

This colourful 100-square-metre boutique is located at HIA’s North Node near Gate C18. All you have to do is take just a stroll from Souq Al Matar and The Orchard to get your collectables. It’s open 24/7, so don’t say you didn’t get time to buy that cute toy. Designed with sleek, modern lines that blend Middle Eastern charm with POP MART’s playful aesthetic, the space is a visual treat.

Travel Exclusives & Qatar-Only Collectables

According to the provided press release, the store features a travel-exclusive line, including the “Twinkle Twinkle Wonderful Journey Series”. Expect a collection crafted for globetrotters who love a touch of art in their travel essentials. Think collectable-themed card holders, U-shaped travel pillows, portable bags, and stylish crossbodies.

And here’s the cherry on top: every purchase comes with a Qatar-exclusive blanket. It’s a perfect blend of local patterns and POP MART’s signature characters in rich “date-red” tones. 

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Elevating The Airport Retail Experience

For Qatar Duty Free, this partnership is all about transforming travel into an experience. For them, it’s more than just shopping at the airport, but to connect visitors with the art, creativity, and community. POP MART’s global charm for designing collectables is the perfect fit, and this makes this store a must-visit for anyone passing through Doha.

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