Key Insights as of Jun 2025
Market Demographics
Population size
1,200,000 people
Population growth rate
2.5 %
Age distribution
35 %
Household size
3.8 people
Household composition
60 %
Education levels
45 %
Economic Indicators
Median household income
120,000 QAR
Employment rate
95 %
Job growth
3.0 %
Dominant industries
Oil and Gas, Finance, Construction
Cost of living index
130 index
Consumer Spending & Buying Power
Retail sales per capita
18,000 QAR
Disposable income
85,000 QAR
Spending behavior - apparel
25 %
Spending behavior - dining
20 %
Spending behavior - electronics
15 %
Competition & Retail Presence
Existing retail mix
Luxury, Mid-tier, Value
Number of competitors
50 count
Market saturation
70 %
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Rent costs
12,000 QAR/sqm/year
Property values
25,000 QAR/sqm
Zoning laws
Commercial
Business permits
6 months
Availability of retail space
Moderate
Proximity to major roads
High
Public transportation access
80 %
Parking availability
1,500 spaces
Traffic & Accessibility
Pedestrian traffic
10,000 people/day
Vehicle traffic
50,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
High
Commute times
25 minutes
Work patterns
60 %
Psychographics & Consumer Lifestyle
Shopping preferences
Luxury, Convenience
Brand affinity
High
Consumer loyalty
65 %
Entertainment and leisure trends
Dining, Cinema
Crime Rates & Safety
Crime statistics
1,200 incidents/100,000 people
Shoplifting rates
0.5 %
Public safety measures
High
Tourism & Seasonal Factors
Tourist spending
15,000 QAR
Tourist footfall
2,000,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Qatar National Day, Eid
Seasonal attractions
Souq Waqif, The Pearl
Online vs. In-Store Shopping Trends
E-commerce penetration
30 %
Click-and-collect adoption
20 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
65 %
Retail & Mall Performance
Total retail space
1,500,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
1.25 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
5 %
Retail leakage rate
15 %
Sustainable retail demand
High
Major upcoming retail projects
Doha Oasis, Msheireb Downtown
Consumer Behavior & Spending
Grocery market share - Carrefour
30 %
Grocery market share - Lulu Hypermarket
25 %
Grocery market share - Al Meera
20 %
Consumer spending patterns
Weekly grocery, Monthly apparel
Grocery expenditure trends
10 %
Luxury retail performance
Strong
Top mall shopping preferences
Villaggio, Doha Festival City
Shopping trips to other cities
10 %
Key drivers for mall visits
Dining, Entertainment
Preferred brand categories
Luxury fashion, Electronics
Competitive & Site Analysis
Number of existing malls
12 count
Total retail footfall
50,000,000 visits/year
Retail market gaps
Mid-tier dining, Local brands
Trade area population
1,500,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
4 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air, Mixed-use
Site & Accessibility
Public transport access
High
Walkability score
60 index
Road infrastructure & car access
High
Parking capacity in comparable malls
2,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Residential, Commercial