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Al Bandar Plaza is a waterfront retail destination located on Al Raha Beach in Abu Dhabi, integrated within a residential and marina development. It offers a mix of dining, boutique retail, and essential services catering primarily to residents of the Al Bandar community and nearby areas. The plaza has a scenic marina view, outdoor terraces, and attracts visitors looking for a relaxed, neighborhood feel rather than a high-traffic mall.

It maintains strong occupancy rates despite limited footfall due to its premium positioning and captive audience.

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Aziz Salon storefront photo

Aziz Salon

Beauty, Health & Personal Care
Floor Ground Floor

Aziz Salon at Al Bandar Plaza in Abu Dhabi offers a comprehensive grooming ex...

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Focus Electronics

Electronics & Technology
Floor Ground Floor

Focus Electronics, located on the Ground Floor of Shams Boutik Mall in Al Ban...

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Nolu's

Food & Dining
Floor Ground Floor

Nolu's at Al Bandar Plaza is a unique dining destination that seamlessly blen...

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Community Pharmacy

Medical & Wellness
Floor Ground Floor

Located on the ground floor of Al Bandar Plaza, Health First Planet Pharmacy ...

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Sketchley

Services
Floor First Floor

Sketchley, a renowned laundry and dry cleaning service, operates a branch in ...

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Nail Art SPA

Beauty, Health & Personal Care

Hours of Operation

Hours

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Monday10:00 AM — 08:30 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM — 08:30 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM — 08:30 PM
Thursday10:00 AM — 08:30 PM
Friday04:00 PM — 08:30 PM
Saturday10:00 AM — 08:30 PM
Sunday10:00 AM — 08:30 PM
Holiday Hours

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

Al Bandar Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Catchment Area Profile

The immediate catchment consists of upper-middle to high-income expatriate and Emirati residents living in Al Raha Beach developments, with a focus on family households and professionals seeking convenience.

Tenant Mix Analysis

The plaza emphasizes F&B concepts, such as cafes and casual dining, along with boutique fitness and wellness services, creating a lifestyle-oriented tenant mix instead of mass retail.

Operational Considerations

Retailers should plan for moderate daily traffic with peak periods in evenings and weekends, focus on delivering high-quality service, and consider outdoor seating and marina-view marketing to attract visitors.

Building Details

Property Type
Neighborhood
Gross Leasable Area
5748
Year Built
2010
Parking Spaces
800
Average Monthly Footfall
250,000
Owner
Aldar Properties PJSC
Anchor Tenants
Spinneys, Nolu's, Health Plus Family Clinic

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
75,000 USD
Unemployment rate
4.0 %
Cost of living index
130 Index

Retail spending per capita
5,500 USD
Spending on apparel
1,200 USD
Spending on groceries
2,000 USD
Spending on electronics
800 USD

Annual foot traffic
3,000,000 Visitors
Dwell time
90 Minutes
Conversion rate
25.0 %
Sales per square meter
4,500 USD

Number of retail stores
20 Stores
Anchor tenant presence
Yes
Competitor density (same category)
3 Malls
Tenant diversity
70.0 %
Unique Concepts
15 Stores

Number of Levels
1 Levels
Average rent per square meter
1,200 USD
Vacancy rate
5.0 %
Lease term flexibility
High
Available retail space
287 SQUARE METERS
Gross Leasable Area
5,748 Square meters

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

E-commerce competition
Moderate
Click-and-collect adoption
40.0 %
Internet penetration
95.0 %

Retail crime rate
Low
Security measures
High

Promotional events
20 Events
Loyalty program penetration
30.0 %
Digital signage presence
Yes

Projected foot traffic growth
5.0 %
New tenant pipeline
10 Stores
Mall expansion plans
No
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