DFP WORLD is a Dubai-headquartered duty-free and travel retail operator and distributor dedicated to disciplined, governance-led expansion across Africa’s frontier markets. Established in 2013, the Group was structured to provide global brand owners and industry stakeholders with a controlled route to market in environments where regulatory alignment, channel integrity, and operational stability are fundamental.
The company operates as a fully integrated platform encompassing bonded logistics, controlled distribution, airport and border retail execution, and in-house store concept development. This vertical structure ensures continuity across the value chain — from consolidation hub to point of sale — while maintaining full visibility and accountability at every stage of product flow.

DFP WORLD operates exclusively within formally authorised duty-free and tax-exempt channels, either under direct brand approval or in strategic alignment with recognised global travel retail operators and authorised distributors. Clear structural separation between domestic and non-domestic channels preserves pricing architecture, protects brand equity, and ensures transparent, traceable distribution.

In Zimbabwe, DFP WORLD is the first and only brand-approved airport duty-free operator at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare. The operation serves as a reference model for compliant airport retail development in Sub-Saharan Africa, combining bonded supply chain management, structured category planning, and regulatory-aligned execution within a growing aviation gateway.

Across selected African jurisdictions, the Group’s logistics network incorporates bonded consolidation hubs, temperature-controlled handling where required, and a defined distribution oversight layer including depletion tracking and allocation monitoring. This control architecture provides measurable transparency for brand partners and supports sustainable category development in markets characterised by regulatory and infrastructure variability.

DFP WORLD is a Gold Sponsor of MEADFA, a Silver Sponsor of The Trinity Forum, and a Strategic Partner of the Zimbabwean Business Council, reflecting long-term institutional engagement and commitment to responsible ecosystem development.

As African aviation, cross-border mobility, and international tourism continue to expand, durable travel retail growth will depend on governance, disciplined execution, and alignment between brands, operators, and authorities. DFP WORLD operates as a structured execution partner within this evolving landscape — delivering controlled market access, regulatory integrity, and long-term value creation across Africa’s duty-free environment.
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DFP WORLD
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Gold Sponsor, MEADFA
Silver Sponsor, The Trinity Forum
Strategic Partner, Zimbabwean Business Council
www.dfpworld.com