When you think of Dubai, you think of luxury and gold. But this city is also packed with plenty of high fashion stores and the items are all tax-free. There are no VAT, sales tax, GST or any tax imposed on the products.
Because there are no taxes imposed on the products, the prices of designer bags in the city and at the airport are about the same.
A duty-free country doesn’t mean that it is cheaper
A common question we get is: ‘Dubai is tax free, so is it cheaper to buy a Chanel Bag in Dubai?’. Tax free doesn’t mean that the designer goods are less expensive. In fact, the prices are set by the companies and are different in each country.
Shopping at Terminal 3
When you’re at Dubai International Airport, head over to Terminal 3 because that’s where all shops are located. You can find popular brands like Chanel, Gucci, Hermes and so on. But a lot of stores are also missing like Louis Vuitton or Salvatore Ferragamo. Perhaps it’s because the country is tax free, so at the customer’s perspective, it doesn’t matter whether they purchase in the city or at the airport. And by the way, the airport stock less accessories due to limited space.
Is it cheaper to buy at Dubai airport? Because there are no taxes imposed on the products, the prices of designer bags in the city and at the airport are about the same.
It depends. Some things will be cheaper in duty-free but it depends what you're comparing it to. You won't always get a bargain, so don't buy on impulse without doing your homework. You can pre-order online from Dubai Duty Free up to 30 days before you fly, so check out prices in advance.
Most travelers have limited time, especially during stopover flights or when transversing one of the world's busiest airports. Fortunately, the Dubai Duty-Free is one of the best and most efficient in the world, making it easy for travelers to do their shopping and enjoy a few bargains as well.
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