Key Insights as of Jun 2025
Market Demographics
Population size
3,800,000 people
Population growth rate
2.5 %
Age distribution
30-49: 45%, 15-29: 35%, 0-14: 15%, 50+: 5% %
Household size
3.5 people
Household composition
Expat: 88%, Emirati: 12% %
Education levels
Tertiary: 60%, Secondary: 30%, Primary: 10% %
Economic Indicators
Median household income
21,000 AED/month
Employment rate
95 %
Job growth
3.2 %
Dominant industries
Retail, Tourism, Real Estate, Finance
Cost of living index
85 index
Consumer Spending & Buying Power
Retail sales per capita
12,000 USD
Disposable income
2,068 USD/month
Spending behavior by category
Apparel: 40%, Dining: 30%, Electronics: 20% %
Competition & Retail Presence
Existing retail mix
Luxury: 30%, Mid-range: 50%, Value: 20% %
Number of competitors
1,200 stores
Market saturation
High
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
54,000,000 visits/year
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Rent costs
150 AED/sqft/year
Property values
370,000,000,000 AED
Zoning laws
Flexible
Business permits
Streamlined
Availability of retail space
Moderate
Proximity to major roads
High
Public transportation access
High
Parking availability
Ample
Traffic & Accessibility
Pedestrian traffic
High
Vehicle traffic
87,000,000 passengers/year
Public transport accessibility
80 %
Commute times
30 minutes
Work patterns
9-5, Hybrid
Psychographics & Consumer Lifestyle
Shopping preferences
Luxury, Personalized
Brand affinity
34 %
Consumer loyalty
High
Entertainment and leisure trends
Dining, Events
Crime Rates & Safety
Crime statistics
Low
Public safety measures
High
Tourism & Seasonal Factors
Tourist spending
497,000,000 USD
Tourist footfall
17,200,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai Summer Surprises
Seasonal attractions
Winter festivals, Ramadan
Online vs. In-Store Shopping Trends
E-commerce penetration
19 %
Click-and-collect adoption
35 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
65 %
Retail & Mall Performance
Total retail space
12,000,000 sqft
Retail space per capita
3.2 sqft/person
Projected growth in retail space
5.7 %
Retail leakage rate
10 %
Sustainable retail demand
High
Major upcoming retail projects
Dubai Square, Meydan One
Consumer Behavior & Spending
Grocery market share distribution
Lulu: 30%, Carrefour: 25%, Spinneys: 15% %
Consumer spending patterns
Luxury: 30%, Essentials: 50%, Leisure: 20% %
Grocery expenditure trends
3 %
Luxury retail performance
5.2 %
Top mall shopping preferences
Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates
Shopping trips to other cities
5 %
Key drivers for mall visits
Events, Dining, Luxury
Preferred brand categories
Luxury fashion: 40%, Value fashion: 30% %
Competitive & Site Analysis
Number of existing malls
50 malls
Total retail footfall
100,000,000 visits/year
Retail market gaps
Mid-range dining, Sustainable retail
Trade area population
5,000,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
5.7 %
Preferred mall layouts
Mixed-use, Experiential
Site & Accessibility
Public transport access
80 %
Walkability score
70 index
Road infrastructure & car access
High
Parking capacity in comparable malls
10,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed-use, Retail