Key Insights as of Jun 2025
Market Demographics
Population size
145,000 people
Population growth rate
1.8 %
Age distribution
30 %
Household size
3.2 people
Household composition
60 %
Education levels
45 %
Economic Indicators
Median household income
48,000 USD
Employment rate
92 %
Job growth
2.5 %
Dominant industries
Retail, Hospitality, Real Estate
Cost of living index
120 index
Consumer Spending & Buying Power
Retail sales per capita
6,500 USD
Disposable income
35,000 USD
Spending behavior - apparel
25 %
Spending behavior - dining
30 %
Spending behavior - electronics
15 %
Competition & Retail Presence
Existing retail mix
Malls, Boutiques, Supermarkets
Number of competitors
50 businesses
Market saturation
Moderate
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Rent costs
20 USD/sqft
Property values
3,500 USD/sqm
Zoning laws
Commercial
Business permits
6-12 months
Availability of retail space
Limited
Proximity to major roads
Yes
Public transportation access
Moderate
Parking availability
Adequate
Traffic & Accessibility
Pedestrian traffic
15,000 people/day
Vehicle traffic
25,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
60 %
Commute times
20 minutes
Work patterns
80 %
Psychographics & Consumer Lifestyle
Shopping preferences
Luxury, Convenience
Brand affinity
High
Consumer loyalty
60 %
Entertainment and leisure trends
Dining, Cinema
Crime Rates & Safety
Crime statistics
1,200 incidents/100,000 people
Shoplifting rates
2 %
Public safety measures
High
Tourism & Seasonal Factors
Tourist spending
1,500 USD/tourist
Tourist footfall
50,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Shopping Festivals
Seasonal attractions
Winter 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
2,000,000 sqft
Retail space per capita
13.8 sqft/person
Projected growth in retail space
5 %
Retail leakage rate
15 %
Sustainable retail demand
High
Major upcoming retail projects
Al Khiran Mall Expansion
Consumer Behavior & Spending
Grocery market share - Retailer 1
Carrefour, 35 %
Grocery market share - Retailer 2
Sultan Center, 25 %
Grocery market share - Retailer 3
Lulu Hypermarket, 20 %
Consumer spending patterns
Value, Convenience
Grocery expenditure trends
5 %
Luxury retail performance
Strong
Top mall shopping preferences
Marina Mall, Souq Sharq
Shopping trips to other cities
20 %
Key drivers for mall visits
Dining, Entertainment
Preferred brand categories
Luxury Fashion, Electronics
Competitive & Site Analysis
Number of existing malls
5 malls
Total retail footfall
10,000,000 visits/year
Retail market gaps
Specialty Retail
Trade area population
200,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
6 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-Air, Mixed-Use
Site & Accessibility
Public transport access
Moderate
Walkability score
70 index
Road infrastructure & car access
High
Parking capacity in comparable malls
2,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Residential, Commercial