Dubai Airports invites F&B bids for Concourse D

Dubai Airports is inviting bids from food and beverage operators and selective retail-service providers for the award of concessions in Concourse D at Dubai International Airport, which is scheduled to open in 2015.

The opportunity is available to F&B providers in the categories of popular restaurants, 24-hour casual dining, licenced bars, coffee shops, specialty concepts and fast food.

"As was the case with Concourse A, our goal is to create a bespoke and integrated commercial experience that connects with our global customers and exceeds their expectations," said Dubai Aiports' senior vice president - commercial, Eugene Barry.

Tender documents are available for purchase by interested vendors, at $272 (AED 1,000) per tender from the Commercial Unit offices in Dubai International, Terminal 1 departures. Further details are available online.

Dubai International connects customers to over 260 destinations on six continents on more than 140 airlines. Passenger numbers are expected to surpass 66 million in 2013 and exceed 78 million in 2015 when Concourse D opens, which will be  home to the more than 100 international airlines that currently use Concourse C and will serve up to 18 million passengers annually.