Belts A and B in T1 both spill you toward Duty Free Arrivals South
This is the secondary arrivals-side duty-free unit in Terminal 1, picking up passenger flows that miss the main 490 m² shop further up the hall. It sits land‑side of immigration but before customs exit, so you hit it on the walk from the baggage belts toward the green/red channels. Stock follows the standard Mauritius Duty Free Paradise formula: spirits up front, then perfume and confectionery running along the back wall.
Arrivals duty‑free across MRU totals over 900 m², so the two shops work like twin nets for inbound passengers. Duty Free Arrivals South repeats the liquor focus, with big walls of rum and whisky in 1L bottles priced in euros rather than Mauritian rupees. You’ll also see the usual global perfume lines and boxed chocolates aimed at quick gift buys straight off a long-haul overnight.
FlyerTalk regulars point out that euro-based pricing often blunts the “deal” compared with buying in town in rupees, and that criticism hits both arrivals units. Most repeat visitors recommend doing spirits here, then skipping gadgets, toys, and generic souvenirs. For chocolate, they’ll take one or two branded boxes for hotel gifting and then leave the rest for supermarket runs later in the week.
What regulars actually do: grab 1–2 bottles of spirits per adult here, then load up on snacks and soft drinks at a Super U or Winners near their hotel. If your bags are already circling the carousel, you can still duck into Duty Free Arrivals South and be back at the belt in under 10 minutes. Tip: know your hotel’s alcohol policy and local shop options before landing so you don’t overbuy in this final airport trap.