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Pop Mart Opens First Middle East Store at Doha’s Hamad International Airport

The Qatar Duty Free partnership introduces the brand’s first 24/7 location with travel‑exclusive collectibles designed for transiting shoppers.

Overview

  • The 100-square-metre boutique sits in the North Node near Gate C18, adjacent to Souq Al Matar and en route to The Orchard.
  • Travel-only merchandise is led by the Twinkle Twinkle Wonderful Journey Series of card holders, travel pillows, storage bags and crossbody bags.
  • Shoppers can receive a Qatar-limited blanket as a gift with qualifying purchases, featuring local patterns and brand characters.
  • The opening was staged with a travel-themed fashion show attended by international influencers and brand guests.
  • Executives from Qatar Duty Free and Pop Mart framed the store as a creativity-focused addition to HIA’s retail mix and a key step in Pop Mart’s regional expansion.