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Kalba Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
25 K People
Population growth
1.5%
Age distribution
0-14: 20%
15-64: 75%
65+: 5% percent
15-64: 75%
65+: 5% percent
Household size
4.5 People
Household composition
Nuclear families with expatriate workers
Education level
High school: 60%
University: 25% percent
University: 25% percent
Median household income
120,000 AED/year
Employment rate
95 %
Job growth
3 %
Dominant industries
Fishing, tourism, small manufacturing
Cost of living index
65 index (NY=100)
Retail sales per capita
8,000 AED
Disposable income
80,000 AED/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 15%, Dining: 20%, Electronics: 10% percent of disposable income
Existing retail mix
Local shops, supermarkets, fish markets
Number of competitors
15 stores
Market saturation
Low
Presence of anchor tenants
Local supermarkets as anchors
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
Moderate level
Rent costs
80 AED/sqm/month
Property values
1,500 AED/sqm
Zoning laws
Mixed-use permitted
Business permits
1 week time
Availability of retail space
Moderate level
Proximity to major roads
5 km to E11 distance
Public transportation access
Limited bus services
Parking availability
Ample free type
Pedestrian traffic
Low to moderate level
Vehicle traffic
Moderate level
Public transport accessibility
Low level
Commute times
20 minutes to Sharjah minutes
Work patterns
Commute to Sharjah/Dubai
Shopping preferences
Convenience and local
Brand affinity
Mid-range international
Consumer loyalty
High to family shops level
Entertainment and leisure trends
Beach outings, family dining
Crime statistics
2 per 1,000 rate
Shoplifting rates
Low level
Public safety measures
Police patrols, CCTV
Tourist spending
500 AED/visitor
Tourist footfall
50,000 annual visitors
Major local events
Kalba Mangrove Festival
Seasonal attractions
Summer beaches, winter hikes
E-commerce penetration
12 %
Click-and-collect adoption
20 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
60 %
Total retail space
10,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
0.4 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
5 %
Retail leakage rate
30 %
Sustainable retail demand
Stable level
Major upcoming retail projects
Small community center
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Union Coop: 35%, Lulu: 30%, Local: 35% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Weekly grocery, monthly apparel
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing 5% percent/year
Luxury retail performance
Limited demand
Top mall shopping preferences
Sharjah City Centre
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
40 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Entertainment, variety
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion: 60%, Luxury: 10%, Mid-range: 30% percent
Number of existing malls
0 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
500,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Modern supermarkets, fashion outlets
Trade area population
50,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High level
Projected retail growth rate
4 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air community style
Public transport access
Bus to Sharjah
Walkability score
60 out of 100
Road infrastructure & car access
Good paved roads
Parking capacity in comparable malls
500 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Residential, eco-tourism parks
Retail Destinations in Kalba
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Kalba at a Glance
- Total Properties2
- CountryUnited Arab Emirates
