Key Insights as of Jun 2025
Market Demographics
Population size
80,000 people
Population growth rate
3.5 %
Age distribution
35% under 25, 50% 25-54, 15% 55+ %
Household size
4.2 people
Household composition
60% families, 30% singles, 10% shared %
Education levels
40% high school, 35% bachelor’s, 15% postgraduate, 10% other %
Economic Indicators
Median household income
120,000 QAR/year
Employment rate
95 %
Job growth
4.0 %
Dominant industries
Oil & gas, retail, construction
Cost of living index
110 index
Consumer Spending & Buying Power
Retail sales per capita
15,000 QAR
Disposable income
90,000 QAR/year
Spending behavior - apparel
25 %
Spending behavior - dining
20 %
Spending behavior - electronics
15 %
Competition & Retail Presence
Existing retail mix
40% apparel, 30% F&B, 20% electronics, 10% other %
Number of competitors
15 retailers
Market saturation
Moderate
Presence of anchor tenants
Carrefour, H&M
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
10,000 visitors/month
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Rent costs
50 QAR/sq.m/month
Property values
3,500 QAR/sq.m
Zoning laws
Commercial zones designated
Business permits
6-12 months
Availability of retail space
20,000 sq.m
Proximity to major roads
5 km
Public transportation access
Limited
Parking availability
1,500 spaces
Traffic & Accessibility
Pedestrian traffic
5,000 people/day
Vehicle traffic
20,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
60 %
Commute times
25 minutes
Work patterns
70% 9-5, 20% shift work, 10% remote %
Psychographics & Consumer Lifestyle
Shopping preferences
60% in-store, 40% online %
Brand affinity
Zara, Nike, Apple
Consumer loyalty
High
Entertainment and leisure trends
Cinema, dining, sports
Crime Rates & Safety
Crime statistics
500 incidents/year
Shoplifting rates
50 incidents/year
Public safety measures
CCTV, security patrols
Tourism & Seasonal Factors
Tourist spending
5,000,000 QAR/year
Tourist footfall
50,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Al Khor Festival
Seasonal attractions
Beaches, parks
Online vs. In-Store Shopping Trends
E-commerce penetration
30 %
Click-and-collect adoption
15 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
70 %
Retail & Mall Performance
Total retail space
100,000 sq.m
Retail space per capita
1.25 sq.m/person
Projected growth in retail space
5 %
Retail leakage rate
20 %
Sustainable retail demand
High
Major upcoming retail projects
Al Khor Mall expansion
Consumer Behavior & Spending
Grocery market share - Retailer 1
Carrefour, 40 %
Grocery market share - Retailer 2
Lulu Hypermarket, 30 %
Grocery market share - Retailer 3
Al Meera, 20 %
Consumer spending patterns
30% essentials, 40% discretionary, 30% savings %
Grocery expenditure trends
10 %
Luxury retail performance
Moderate
Top mall shopping preferences
Al Khor Community Mall
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
2,000,000 visits/year
Retail market gaps
Luxury retail, specialty stores
Trade area population
120,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
6 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air, mixed-use
Site & Accessibility
Public transport access
60 %
Walkability score
50 index
Road infrastructure & car access
High
Parking capacity in comparable malls
1,500 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Residential, commercial