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Manama Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
560 K People
Population growth
1.8%
Age distribution
0-14: 19%
15-24: 15%
25-44: 40%
45-64: 20%
65+: 6% percent
15-24: 15%
25-44: 40%
45-64: 20%
65+: 6% percent
Household size
3.5 People
Household composition
Families with children: 60%
Singles: 20%
Elderly: 10%
Others: 10% percent
Singles: 20%
Elderly: 10%
Others: 10% percent
Education level
Primary: 20%
Secondary: 40%
Tertiary: 40% percent
Secondary: 40%
Tertiary: 40% percent
Median household income
25,000 BHD/year
Employment rate
78 %
Job growth
2.5 %
Dominant industries
Finance, Oil and Gas, Tourism, Retail
Cost of living index
85 index (NYC=100)
Retail sales per capita
5,000 BHD/year
Disposable income
18,000 BHD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 15%, Dining: 20%, Electronics: 10% percent of total spending
Existing retail mix
Malls, Hypermarkets, Boutiques, Street Retail
Number of competitors
150 major stores
Market saturation
High in luxury segments, medium in groceries
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes, including Carrefour, Lulu Hypermarket, international brands
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High, estimated 50,000 daily in business districts people/day
Rent costs
300 BHD/sqm/month
Property values
2,500 BHD/sqm
Zoning laws
Mixed-use in central areas, designated commercial zones
Business permits
7 days
Availability of retail space
100,000 sqm
Proximity to major roads
Excellent, direct access to Sheikh Khalifa Highway
Public transportation access
Good, with bus networks and planned metro
Parking availability
Ample in malls, limited in city center
Pedestrian traffic
30,000 people/day
Vehicle traffic
50,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
Buses cover 90% of areas percent coverage
Commute times
20 minutes
Work patterns
Office 9-5, Retail 10-10 hours
Shopping preferences
Mall-centric, brand-focused
Brand affinity
Strong for international luxury and local brands
Consumer loyalty
High to established chains
Entertainment and leisure trends
Cinema, dining out, cultural events
Crime statistics
2.5 incidents per 1,000 people
Shoplifting rates
1 percent of sales
Public safety measures
CCTV surveillance, police patrols, community programs
Tourist spending
1,200 BHD/visitor
Tourist footfall
5,000,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Bahrain Grand Prix, Manama Cultural Festival
Seasonal attractions
Winter festivals, summer beach events
E-commerce penetration
25 %
Click-and-collect adoption
15 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
70 %
Total retail space
1,500,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
2.7 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
3 %
Retail leakage rate
10 %
Sustainable retail demand
High for eco-friendly and local products
Major upcoming retail projects
Expansion of Seef Mall, new lifestyle centers
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Lulu Hypermarket: 30%, Carrefour: 25%, Al Jazira: 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Frequent small purchases, weekend bulk shopping
Grocery expenditure trends
5 percent/year
Luxury retail performance
10 percent growth
Top mall shopping preferences
Seef Mall, Bahrain City Centre, Manama Centre
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
15 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Entertainment, dining, one-stop shopping
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Luxury fashion: 40%, Value fashion: 30%, Electronics: 20%, Others: 10% percent
Number of existing malls
10 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
50,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Mid-tier fashion, organic food outlets
Trade area population
1,000,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High, with growing expatriate population
Projected retail growth rate
4 %
Preferred mall layouts
Mixed-use with entertainment zones
Public transport access
Buses every 15 minutes minutes
Walkability score
70 score/100
Road infrastructure & car access
Well-developed highways and easy access
Parking capacity in comparable malls
5,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed residential and commercial, with new urban projects
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Manama at a Glance
- Total Properties21
- CountryBahrain
