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Khorfakkan Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
42 K People
Population growth
1.5%
Age distribution
0-14: 22%
15-64: 75%
65+: 3% percent
15-64: 75%
65+: 3% percent
Household size
4.2 People
Household composition
60% families with children
30% single expats
10% elderly couples percent
30% single expats
10% elderly couples percent
Education level
Literacy 95%
Secondary 60%
Higher 25% percent
Secondary 60%
Higher 25% percent
Median household income
120,000 AED/year
Employment rate
94 %
Job growth
2 %
Dominant industries
Port and logistics, fishing, tourism, retail
Cost of living index
65 index
Retail sales per capita
4,500 AED/year
Disposable income
80,000 AED/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel 18%, Dining 22%, Electronics 12% percent
Existing retail mix
Groceries 40%, Clothing 25%, Electronics 15%, Services 20% percent
Number of competitors
25 outlets
Market saturation
Low
Presence of anchor tenants
Local supermarkets like Union Coop
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
Moderate from port and residential areas
Rent costs
150 AED/sqm/month
Property values
1,200 AED/sqm
Zoning laws
Commercial zones along main roads, residential inland
Business permits
Standard UAE process, 1-2 months approval
Availability of retail space
5,000 sqm
Proximity to major roads
Direct access to E11 highway
Public transportation access
Bus services every 30 minutes
Parking availability
Ample street and lot parking
Pedestrian traffic
Low to moderate in commercial areas
Vehicle traffic
Moderate on main roads
Public transport accessibility
Good bus connectivity to Sharjah
Commute times
15-20 minutes within city minutes
Work patterns
Standard 8-hour days, weekend off
Shopping preferences
Convenience and value-oriented
Brand affinity
Preference for international chains like IKEA, Zara
Consumer loyalty
High to familiar retailers
Entertainment and leisure trends
Beach outings, hiking, family dining
Crime statistics
Low, 2 incidents per 1,000 people rate
Shoplifting rates
0.5 percent
Public safety measures
CCTV, police patrols, community watch
Tourist spending
500 AED/visitor
Tourist footfall
100,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Khorfakkan Fishing Festival, beach events
Seasonal attractions
Winter beaches, summer mountains
E-commerce penetration
25 %
Click-and-collect adoption
15 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
70 %
Total retail space
10,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
0.24 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
5 %
Retail leakage rate
40 %
Sustainable retail demand
Moderate
Major upcoming retail projects
Small shopping center expansion
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Lulu 35%, Carrefour 30%, Local 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Weekly grocery, monthly apparel
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing 3% annually percent
Luxury retail performance
Low demand, 5% of sales percent
Top mall shopping preferences
Nearby Sharjah malls like Sahara Centre
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
50 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Variety, entertainment, sales
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion 60%, Luxury 10%, Electronics mid-range 30% percent
Number of existing malls
0 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
500,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Lack of modern mall, entertainment retail
Trade area population
50,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
Medium
Projected retail growth rate
3 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air with parking
Public transport access
Bus stops within 500m
Walkability score
60 score
Road infrastructure & car access
Well-maintained highways
Parking capacity in comparable malls
300 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Residential and port, planned tourism expansions
Retail Destinations in Khorfakkan
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Khorfakkan at a Glance
- Total Properties2
- CountryUnited Arab Emirates
