Key Insights as of Jun 2025
Market Demographics
Population size
1,540,000 people
Population growth rate
2.5 %
Age distribution
35% under 30, 50% 30-50, 15% over 50 %
Household size
3.8 people
Household composition
60% families, 30% singles, 10% shared %
Education levels
45% bachelor’s or higher, 35% secondary, 20% primary or less %
Economic Indicators
Median household income
120,000 USD
Employment rate
95 %
Job growth
3.2 %
Dominant industries
Oil & gas, finance, tourism, real estate
Cost of living index
75 index
Consumer Spending & Buying Power
Retail sales per capita
15,000 USD
Disposable income
85,000 USD
Spending behavior - apparel
25 %
Spending behavior - dining
30 %
Spending behavior - electronics
15 %
Competition & Retail Presence
Existing retail mix
40% luxury, 40% mid-range, 20% budget %
Number of competitors
150 retailers
Market saturation
Moderate
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Rent costs
50 USD/sq ft/year
Property values
600,000 USD
Zoning laws
Retail-friendly
Business permits
Streamlined
Availability of retail space
200,000 sq ft
Proximity to major roads
High
Public transportation access
Moderate
Parking availability
Abundant
Traffic & Accessibility
Pedestrian traffic
50,000 daily visitors
Vehicle traffic
100,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
60 %
Commute times
25 minutes
Work patterns
80% office-based, 20% remote %
Psychographics & Consumer Lifestyle
Shopping preferences
60% in-store, 40% online %
Brand affinity
High for luxury brands
Consumer loyalty
70 %
Entertainment and leisure trends
Dining, cinema, events
Crime Rates & Safety
Crime statistics
Low
Shoplifting rates
0.5 %
Public safety measures
High
Tourism & Seasonal Factors
Tourist spending
5,000 USD/tourist
Tourist footfall
7,000,000 visitors/year
Major local events
F1 Grand Prix, cultural festivals
Seasonal attractions
Winter festivals, summer sales
Online vs. In-Store Shopping Trends
E-commerce penetration
35 %
Click-and-collect adoption
20 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
65 %
Retail & Mall Performance
Total retail space
20,000,000 sq ft
Retail space per capita
13 sq ft
Projected growth in retail space
5 %
Retail leakage rate
15 %
Sustainable retail demand
High
Major upcoming retail projects
Saadiyat Grove, Al Reem Mall
Consumer Behavior & Spending
Grocery market share - Retailer 1
Carrefour: 25 %
Grocery market share - Retailer 2
Lulu Hypermarket: 20 %
Grocery market share - Retailer 3
Spinneys: 15 %
Consumer spending patterns
30% essentials, 40% discretionary %
Grocery expenditure trends
5 %
Luxury retail performance
Strong
Top mall shopping preferences
Yas Mall, The Galleria
Shopping trips to other cities
20 %
Key drivers for mall visits
Dining, entertainment, luxury brands
Preferred brand categories
50% luxury fashion, 30% value fashion %
Competitive & Site Analysis
Number of existing malls
15 malls
Total retail footfall
50,000,000 visits/year
Retail market gaps
Mid-range dining, niche brands
Trade area population
2,000,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
6 %
Preferred mall layouts
Mixed-use with entertainment
Site & Accessibility
Public transport access
60 %
Walkability score
70 index
Road infrastructure & car access
High
Parking capacity in comparable malls
5,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed-use, residential growth