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Sohar Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
180 K People
Household size
5.2 People
Median household income
28,000 OMR/year
Dominant industries
Shipping, Manufacturing, Retail
Cost of living index
85 index
Retail sales per capita
3,500 OMR/year
Disposable income
22,000 OMR/year
Existing retail mix
Supermarkets, Apparel, Electronics
Number of competitors
12 retail chains
Market saturation
Moderate
Presence of anchor tenants
Lulu Hypermarket, Carrefour
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
8,000 daily visitors
Rent costs
15 OMR/sq.m/month
Property values
120,000 OMR/500 sq.m
Zoning laws
Retail-friendly
Business permits
6-8 weeks
Availability of retail space
25,000 sq.m
Parking availability
1,500 spaces
Pedestrian traffic
5,000 daily
Vehicle traffic
20,000 daily vehicles
Public transport accessibility
Moderate
Commute times
25 minutes
Shopping preferences
Value-oriented
Brand affinity
International brands
Entertainment and leisure trends
Dining, Cinema
Crime statistics
1,200 incidents/year
Shoplifting rates
150 incidents/year
Public safety measures
CCTV, Security
Tourist spending
2,500,000 OMR/year
Tourist footfall
50,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Sohar Festival
Seasonal attractions
Winter tourism
Total retail space
150,000 sq.m
Retail space per capita
0.83 sq.m/person
Sustainable retail demand
High
Major upcoming retail projects
Sohar Plaza
Consumer spending patterns
Value-driven
Luxury retail performance
Low
Top mall shopping preferences
Sohar City Centre
Key drivers for mall visits
Dining, Entertainment
Preferred brand categories
Value fashion
Number of existing malls
3 malls
Total retail footfall
2,000,000 annual visits
Retail market gaps
Luxury retail
Trade area population
250,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air
Walkability score
65 index
Road infrastructure & car access
High
Parking capacity in comparable malls
1,200 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed-use
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Sohar at a Glance
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