Abu Dhabi Duty Free (ADDF) yesterday launched a website with sections and links to other important airport services at the capital's international airport.

A spokesperson of the ADDF said the site was designed to provide up-to-date information about all airport services including Airport Hotel, Golf Club, Golden Class and Inflight Catering, along with a price checking facility for the Duty Free products.
The site also offers online booking services, information on the latest promotions and new arrivals at the Duty Free and product catalogues.

The site was launched by Mohammed Mounib, Managing Director of the ADDF, at a function which was attended by Saoud Abdul Aziz Al Shamsi, Sales Manager of Comtrust, the e-business unit of Etisalat, and officials from the ADDF.

The spokesperson said the ADDF has also added an attractive feature on the website by offering the sale of tickets of its popular raffle draws such as 'Win Dh5 million', 'Win Mercedes Benz C200K', and 'Win a Range Rover'.

Speaking on the occasion, Mohammed Mounib said the ADDF website will help in creating an interactive two-way communication between the airport and the public.

"Our customers can now stay up-to-date with all the latest events, promotions and developments at the Abu Dhabi International Airport by touching a button as well as taking part in our world-renowned raffles."

The website, he said, will be regularly updated and people will be encouraged to visit it frequently. The site can be accessed by logging on to (www.abudhabidutyfree.co.ae ).

It is designed and developed by the GTFS, a Bin Zayed Group Company, and uses the e-business, such as payment gateway and Quickshop, facilities offered by Comtrust.

Patrick Macanaman, Manag-ing Director of GTFS said Comtrust's Quickshop has facilitated fast and effective development of an e-retailing service for the Abu Dhabi Duty Free.

"The package comprises storefront software, web space, credit card based online payment service, digital server certificate and other necessary features for merchants to set up their online venture quickly and cost effectively," he explained.

Macanaman said Comtrust's digital certificates provide an added security that will help the ADDF to secure personal and credit card information about their customers.