Follow @curiosityculture for more. Ever caught yourself wondering about the allure of Duty Free shopping at airports? During a 6-hour layover in Dubai, I found myself wandering through what felt more like a luxury mall than an airport terminal. Gucci, Dior, Apple - all tax-free, all the time. Here's the scoop: Once you're past security, you're in a geopolitical no man's land. Though you haven't boarded, you've technically exited your country of origin. And since you're not yet in your destinatio