Key Insights as of Jun 2025
Market Demographics
Population size
44,000 people
Population growth rate
1.8 %
Age distribution
20-34: 35, 35-54: 40, 55+: 15, 0-19: 10 %
Household size
5.2 people
Household composition
Families: 70, Singles: 20, Other: 10 %
Education levels
High School: 50, Bachelor’s: 30, Postgraduate: 10, Other: 10 %
Economic Indicators
Median household income
24,000 BHD
Employment rate
92 %
Job growth
2.5 %
Dominant industries
Manufacturing, Retail, Construction
Cost of living index
75 index
Consumer Spending & Buying Power
Retail sales per capita
3,500 BHD
Disposable income
18,000 BHD
Spending behavior - apparel
15 %
Spending behavior - dining
20 %
Spending behavior - electronics
10 %
Competition & Retail Presence
Existing retail mix
Supermarkets: 40, Specialty Retail: 30, F&B: 20, Other: 10 %
Number of competitors
25 stores
Market saturation
Moderate
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
Medium
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Rent costs
15 BHD/sq.m
Property values
1,200 BHD/sq.m
Zoning laws
Commercial zoning in central areas
Business permits
6-12 months
Availability of retail space
Limited
Proximity to major roads
High
Public transportation access
Moderate
Parking availability
Adequate
Traffic & Accessibility
Pedestrian traffic
Medium
Vehicle traffic
High
Public transport accessibility
60 %
Commute times
25 minutes
Work patterns
9-5 dominant
Psychographics & Consumer Lifestyle
Shopping preferences
Value-oriented, convenience
Brand affinity
Local and mid-tier brands
Consumer loyalty
Moderate
Entertainment and leisure trends
Dining, family outings
Crime Rates & Safety
Crime statistics
Low
Shoplifting rates
2 incidents/1,000 people
Public safety measures
Police patrols, CCTV
Tourism & Seasonal Factors
Tourist spending
500,000 BHD
Tourist footfall
10,000 visitors
Major local events
2 events
Online vs. In-Store Shopping Trends
E-commerce penetration
25 %
Click-and-collect adoption
15 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
60 %
Retail & Mall Performance
Total retail space
50,000 sq.m
Retail space per capita
1.14 sq.m/person
Projected growth in retail space
5 %
Retail leakage rate
20 %
Sustainable retail demand
Moderate
Major upcoming retail projects
1 projects
Consumer Behavior & Spending
Grocery market share - Top 3 retailers
Lulu: 40, Alosra: 30, Carrefour: 20 %
Consumer spending patterns
Essentials-focused
Grocery expenditure trends
Stable
Luxury retail performance
Low
Top mall shopping preferences
Convenience, variety
Shopping trips to other cities
30 %
Key drivers for mall visits
Dining, entertainment
Preferred brand categories
Value fashion, electronics
Competitive & Site Analysis
Number of existing malls
1 malls
Total retail footfall
1,500,000 visits
Retail market gaps
Luxury retail, entertainment
Trade area population
60,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
Moderate
Projected retail growth rate
3 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air, mixed-use
Site & Accessibility
Public transport access
Moderate
Walkability score
60 index
Road infrastructure & car access
High
Parking capacity in comparable malls
1,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Residential, commercial