Key Insights as of Jun 2025
Market Demographics
Population size
1,405,000 people
Population growth rate
2.5 %
Age distribution - 0-14
25.0 %
Age distribution - 15-64
70.0 %
Age distribution - 65+
5.0 %
Household size
4.8 people
Household composition - Families
75.0 %
Education levels - Bachelor's or higher
35.0 %
Economic Indicators
Median household income
72,000 AED
Employment rate
92.0 %
Job growth
3.0 %
Dominant industries
Trade, Manufacturing, Education
Cost of living index
85.0 index
Consumer Spending & Buying Power
Retail sales per capita
15,000 AED
Disposable income
55,000 AED
Spending behavior - Apparel
20.0 %
Spending behavior - Dining
25.0 %
Spending behavior - Electronics
15.0 %
Competition & Retail Presence
Existing retail mix
Malls, Hypermarkets, Specialty Stores
Number of competitors
150 stores
Market saturation
Moderate
Presence of anchor tenants
Carrefour, Lulu
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Rent costs - Retail
1,200 AED/sqm/year
Property values - Commercial
8,000 AED/sqm
Zoning laws
Restricted commercial zones
Business permits
6-8 weeks
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
60.0 %
Commute times
25 minutes
Work patterns
9-5 dominant
Psychographics & Consumer Lifestyle
Shopping preferences
Value-driven
Brand affinity
Mid-range brands
Consumer loyalty
Moderate
Entertainment and leisure trends
Family-oriented
Crime Rates & Safety
Crime statistics
Low
Shoplifting rates
2.0 %
Public safety measures
CCTV, Security
Tourism & Seasonal Factors
Tourist spending
10,000 AED/visitor
Tourist footfall
500,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Sharjah Light Festival
Seasonal attractions
Winter peak
Online vs. In-Store Shopping Trends
E-commerce penetration
18.0 %
Click-and-collect adoption
25.0 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
65.0 %
Retail & Mall Performance
Total retail space
2,500,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
1.8 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
5.0 %
Retail leakage rate
15.0 %
Sustainable retail demand
High
Major upcoming retail projects
City Centre Sharjah expansion
Consumer Behavior & Spending
Grocery market share - Carrefour
30.0 %
Grocery market share - Lulu
25.0 %
Grocery market share - Al Maya
15.0 %
Consumer spending patterns
Value-focused
Grocery expenditure trends
Stable
Luxury retail performance
Moderate
Top mall shopping preferences
City Centre Sharjah
Shopping trips to other cities
20.0 %
Key drivers for mall visits
Dining, Shopping
Preferred brand categories
Value fashion
Competitive & Site Analysis
Number of existing malls
10 malls
Total retail footfall
50,000,000 visits/year
Retail market gaps
Luxury retail
Trade area population
2,000,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
4.0 %
Preferred mall layouts
Mixed-use
Site & Accessibility
Public transport access
Moderate
Walkability score
60 index
Road infrastructure & car access
High
Parking capacity in comparable malls
5,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed-use, Residential