Key Insights as of Jun 2025
Market Demographics
Population size
15,000 people
Population growth rate
2.5 %
Age distribution
30% under 25, 50% 25-54, 20% 55+ %
Household size
4.2 people
Household composition
60% families, 30% couples, 10% singles %
Education levels
40% high school, 35% bachelor’s, 15% postgraduate %
Economic Indicators
Median household income
48,000 BHD
Employment rate
92 %
Job growth
1.8 %
Dominant industries
Retail, real estate, services
Cost of living index
120 index
Consumer Spending & Buying Power
Retail sales per capita
3,500 BHD
Disposable income
38,000 BHD
Spending behavior apparel
15 %
Spending behavior dining
20 %
Spending behavior electronics
10 %
Competition & Retail Presence
Existing retail mix
Supermarkets, cafes, boutiques
Number of competitors
25 businesses
Market saturation
Moderate
Presence of anchor tenants
Carrefour, local hypermarkets
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
5,000 daily visitors
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Rent costs
10 BHD/sqm/month
Property values
200,000 BHD
Zoning laws
Commercial zones defined
Business permits
6-12 months
Availability of retail space
10,000 sqm
Proximity to major roads
0.5 km
Public transportation access
Bus routes available
Parking availability
500 spaces
Traffic & Accessibility
Pedestrian traffic
2,000 daily walkers
Vehicle traffic
10,000 daily vehicles
Public transport accessibility
80 %
Commute times
20 minutes
Work patterns
60% 9-5, 30% shift work %
Psychographics & Consumer Lifestyle
Shopping preferences
Convenience, quality
Brand affinity
Mid-tier, local brands
Consumer loyalty
60 %
Entertainment and leisure trends
Dining, family outings
Crime Rates & Safety
Crime statistics
150 incidents/100,000 people
Shoplifting rates
2 incidents/1,000 transactions
Public safety measures
CCTV, patrols
Tourism & Seasonal Factors
Tourist spending
500,000 BHD
Tourist footfall
10,000 annual visitors
Major local events
Bahrain Food Festival
Seasonal attractions
Winter shopping festivals
Online vs. In-Store Shopping Trends
E-commerce penetration
25 %
Click-and-collect adoption
15 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
65 %
Retail & Mall Performance
Total retail space
50,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
3.3 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
5 %
Retail leakage rate
20 %
Sustainable retail demand
Moderate
Major upcoming retail projects
New community mall
Consumer Behavior & Spending
Grocery market share Top 1
Carrefour 40 %
Grocery market share Top 2
Lulu Hypermarket 30 %
Grocery market share Top 3
Alosra 20 %
Consumer spending patterns
Essentials, discretionary
Grocery expenditure trends
5 %
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
2 malls
Total retail footfall
1,500,000 annual visits
Retail market gaps
Luxury retail, specialty stores
Trade area population
50,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
4 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air, mixed-use
Site & Accessibility
Public transport access
Bus stops, no metro
Walkability score
60 index
Road infrastructure & car access
Excellent
Parking capacity in comparable malls
1,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Residential, commercial