Key Insights as of Jun 2025
Market Demographics
Population size
40,000 people
Population growth rate
1.8 %
Age distribution - Under 18
30 %
Age distribution - 18-34
35 %
Age distribution - 35-64
25 %
Age distribution - 65+
10 %
Household size
4.5 people
Household composition - Families
70 %
Education levels - High school or less
40 %
Education levels - College or higher
35 %
Economic Indicators
Employment rate
92 %
Job growth
2.5 %
Dominant industries - Retail and Services
45 %
Cost of living index
85 index
Consumer Spending & Buying Power
Retail sales per capita
3,200 BHD
Disposable income
38,000 BHD
Spending behavior - Apparel
15 %
Spending behavior - Dining
20 %
Spending behavior - Electronics
10 %
Competition & Retail Presence
Existing retail mix - Local stores
60 %
Number of competitors
25 stores
Market saturation
Moderate
Presence of anchor tenants
2 tenants
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
5,000 daily visits
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Rent costs - Retail
25 BHD/sq.m
Property values - Commercial
1,200 BHD/sq.m
Zoning laws - Retail allowance
Flexible
Business permits - Approval time
60 days
Availability of retail space
10,000 sq.m
Proximity to major roads
0.5 km
Public transportation access
High
Parking availability
500 spaces
Traffic & Accessibility
Pedestrian traffic
3,000 daily
Vehicle traffic
15,000 daily
Public transport accessibility
80 %
Commute times
25 minutes
Work patterns - Remote work
15 %
Psychographics & Consumer Lifestyle
Shopping preferences - Value-oriented
60 %
Brand affinity - Local brands
50 %
Consumer loyalty - Repeat purchases
70 %
Entertainment and leisure trends - Dining out
40 %
Crime Rates & Safety
Crime statistics - Violent crime rate
150 per 100,000
Shoplifting rates
200 per 100,000
Public safety measures
High
Tourism & Seasonal Factors
Tourist spending
500,000 BHD
Tourist footfall
10,000 annual
Major local events
2 events
Seasonal attractions
Moderate
Online vs. In-Store Shopping Trends
E-commerce penetration
25 %
Click-and-collect adoption
15 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
65 %
Retail & Mall Performance
Total retail space
50,000 sq.m
Retail space per capita
1.25 sq.m
Projected growth in retail space
5 %
Retail leakage rate
20 %
Sustainable retail demand
Stable
Major upcoming retail projects
1 projects
Consumer Behavior & Spending
Grocery market share - Retailer 1
40 %
Grocery market share - Retailer 2
30 %
Grocery market share - Retailer 3
20 %
Consumer spending patterns - Necessities
60 %
Grocery expenditure trends
3 %
Luxury retail performance
Low
Top mall shopping preferences - Convenience
50 %
Shopping trips to other cities
30 %
Key drivers for mall visits - Variety
40 %
Preferred brand categories - Value fashion
60 %
Competitive & Site Analysis
Number of existing malls
1 malls
Total retail footfall
1,500,000 annual visits
Retail market gaps - Luxury retail
High
Trade area population
60,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
Moderate
Projected retail growth rate
4 %
Preferred mall layouts - Open-air
60 %
Site & Accessibility
Public transport access
High
Walkability score
70 index
Road infrastructure & car access
Good
Parking capacity in comparable malls
600 spaces
Surrounding land use - Residential
70 %
Surrounding land use - Future developments
2 projects