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Al Arab Mall in Sharjah is a mid-sized community shopping center strategically positioned to serve nearby residential areas. It features a mix of value-focused retail, dining, and services, attracting steady foot traffic from local families. The mall includes fashion outlets, electronics, supermarkets, and casual dining options, catering to essential and discretionary shopping needs. Its accessibility via major roads and public transport enhances its draw, though limited parking can impact peak-hour visits.

While not a destination mall, it competes well in the neighborhood segment, maintaining occupancy through affordable rents and practical tenant mix.

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Hours of Operation

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Monday08:00 AM — 12:00 AM
Tuesday08:00 AM — 12:00 AM
Wednesday08:00 AM — 12:00 AM
Thursday08:00 AM — 01:00 AM
Friday08:00 AM — 01:00 AM
Saturday08:00 AM — 12:00 AM
Sunday08:00 AM — 12:00 AM
Holiday Hours

Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.

26, Al Taawun Street, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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Catchment Area Demographics

The mall predominantly serves a middle-income, family-oriented population from surrounding neighborhoods, ensuring a loyal customer base that values convenience and affordability.

Foot Traffic Patterns

Weekends and evenings see the highest activity, with footfall concentrated around grocery and family dining areas, suggesting retailers targeting these periods can benefit most.

Competitive Positioning

Though smaller and less premium than city-center malls, it offers competitive rents, lower operating costs, and steady demand from necessity-driven shoppers in its immediate catchment.

Building Details

Property Type
Regional
Gross Leasable Area
26,000
Year Built
2000
Parking Spaces
600
Average Monthly Footfall
666,667
Owner
Al Arab Mall LLC
Anchor Tenants
Nesto Hypermarket, Money Exchange, Pharmacy, Hyper Market, Government Services, Banks

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
5 Kilometers
Secondary Catchment Area
15 Kilometers
Catchment area population
500,000 People
Population growth rate
2.5 %
Median age
32 Years
Household size
3.8 People
Education level (tertiary)
45.0 %

Median household income
120,000 USD
Unemployment rate
4.0 %
Cost of living index
130 Index

Retail spending per capita
15,000 USD
Spending on apparel
3,000 USD
Spending on groceries
4,500 USD
Spending on electronics
2,000 USD

Annual foot traffic
8,000,000 Visitors
Dwell time
90 Minutes
Conversion rate
25.0 %
Sales per square meter
12,000 USD

Number of retail stores
120 Stores
Anchor tenant presence
Yes
Competitor density (same category)
3 Malls
Tenant diversity
60.0 %
Unique Concepts
10 Stores

Number of Levels
4 Levels
Average rent per square meter
1,500 USD
Vacancy rate
5.0 %
Lease term flexibility
High
Available retail space
1,300 Square Meters
Gross Leasable Area
26,000 Square meters

Proximity to main roads
0.5 Kilometers
Public transport access
Yes
Parking spaces
600 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
High

E-commerce competition
Moderate
Click-and-collect adoption
30.0 %
Internet penetration
99.0 %

Retail crime rate
Low
Security measures
High

Promotional events
50 Events
Loyalty program penetration
40.0 %
Digital signage presence
Yes

Projected foot traffic growth
3.0 %
New tenant pipeline
5 Stores
Mall expansion plans
No
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