Gate A-side Adidas if you forgot gym gear or slides
This Adidas sits airside in Terminal A, handy if you’re killing 30–40 minutes before an Etihad departure and realize your trainers are shot. It feels like a compact mall store dropped into the concourse, with men’s, women’s, and kids’ sportswear packed into a single unit. You’ll see it once you clear security and walk toward the main A gates cluster.
Prices run close to European high-street levels, not outlet deals, so expect full retail on Ultraboost and running apparel, with the odd promo rack near the back wall. Stock skews toward running, football, and travel-friendly athleisure rather than technical hiking. If you just need fresh socks, shorts, or a hoodie for a 7–8 hour overnight, you’ll find standard Adidas basics fast.
Size runs can be patchy in half-sizes and larger shoe sizes above EU 45, which matters if you’re connecting from long-haul and trying to swap out tight sneakers. Apparel sizing usually covers XS through XL, with fewer extended sizes on specialty lines. Staff are used to people on 20–30 minute dashes, so they’ll usually check the stockroom quickly if you ask.
Watch your clock: it’s roughly a 5–10 minute walk back to the far A gates from this shop once the terminal is busy. If you’re within 25 minutes of boarding time, skip browsing the lifestyle collections and head straight to shoes, socks, and track pants to be back at the gate without a last-call sprint.