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Al Faisaliah Mall, located in Riyadh's upscale Al Faisaliah District on Olaya Street, forms part of the landmark Al Faisaliah Complex developed in 2000 and renovated in 2021. This premium retail venue spans about 100,000 square meters of gross leasable area over three to four levels, accommodating 100 to 150 stores with a focus on luxury retail. Anchor tenants include Harvey Nichols, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci, alongside a diverse mix of high-end fashion, jewelry, accessories, electronics, fine dining, and coffee shops targeting affluent consumers.

Owned by the King Faisal Foundation and operated by Al Khozama Management, it draws 68% high-income shoppers and generates 58,400 daily impressions.

Accessibility is strong with direct major road links, high public transport and pedestrian access, and 1,200 parking spots. Footfall averages 6,666 monthly visitors or 7.5 million annually, projecting 10% growth, with 120-minute dwell time. At 95% occupancy and 5% vacancy (5,000 sqm available), it aligns with Riyadh's thriving market where rents rose 4% to 2,848 SAR per sqm in 2025 and occupancy gained 5 points.

Performance metrics show 12,000 SAR sales per sqm yearly and 20% conversion. The 5 km catchment serves 1 million people with 2% growth, median age 29.6, household size 5.7, 45% tertiary education, 3,378 USD monthly income, 3.2% unemployment, and 55 cost-of-living index, driving 5,000 SAR per capita retail spend. Leasing benefits from premium positioning, events, 50% loyalty uptake, and expansion pipeline, but high competition from Kingdom Centre and Panorama Mall, e-commerce (99% penetration, 60% click-and-collect), and needs for family amenities, diverse dining, sustainable fashion pose risks in a saturated luxury sector with 28% stock growth by 2026.

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Hours of Operation

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Monday10:00 AM — 11:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM — 11:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM — 11:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM — 11:00 PM
Friday02:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM — 11:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM — 11:00 PM
Holiday Hours

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

Olaya Street, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Demographic Profile

The primary 5 km catchment area population totals 1,000,000 with 2% annual growth. Key demographics include median age of 29.6 years, household size of 5.7 persons, 45% tertiary education rate, median monthly household income of 3,378 USD, 3.2% unemployment, and cost of living index of 55. These factors support per capita retail spending of 5,000 SAR yearly, with allocations to apparel at 1,000 SAR, groceries 2,500 SAR, and electronics 800 SAR, suiting the luxury focus but indicating potential for family and mid-tier expansions to broaden appeal amid Riyadh's young, educated, affluent base.

Competitive Landscape

Riyadh's retail sector expands with 28% stock increase projected by 2026, luxury capturing 45% market share. Al Faisaliah encounters high competitor density from nearby Kingdom Centre, Panorama Mall, and emerging sites, alongside e-commerce pressures via 99% internet access and 60% click-and-collect usage. Advantages encompass 68% affluent visitors and 58,400 daily impressions, yet challenges involve saturation in premium categories, tourism influences on souvenir sales, and digital payment shifts, necessitating strong tenant differentiation and co-marketing to maintain visibility and traffic conversion.

Operational Quality and Lease Terms

Occupancy holds at 95% with 5% vacancy and 5,000 sqm available space. Rent averages 2,800 SAR per sqm annually, competitive against 2025 market of 2,848 SAR. Medium lease flexibility aids negotiations, bolstered by low 0.5% retail crime via advanced security, digital signage, frequent promotions, and 50% loyalty program engagement. Dwell time reaches 120 minutes with 20% conversion rate, reflecting effective operations post-2021 renovation, though original 2000 infrastructure may require upkeep, and consumer feedback highlights gaps in family play areas, international cuisine variety, and trendy sustainable fashion to enhance tenant performance and reduce turnover risks.

Building Details

Property Type
Shopping Mall
Gross Leasable Area
35,400
Year Built
2000
Parking Spaces
1200
Average Monthly Footfall
625,000
Owner
King Faisal Foundation
Anchor Tenants
Harvey Nichols, Louis Vuitton, Gucci

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
5 km
Secondary Catchment Area
20 km
Catchment area population
1,000,000 People
Population growth rate
2.0 %
Median age
29.6 Years
Household size
5.7 People
Education level (tertiary)
45.0 %

Median household income
3,378 USD per month
Unemployment rate
3.2 %
Cost of living index
55 Index points

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

Annual foot traffic
7,500,000 Visitors
Dwell time
120 Minutes
Conversion rate
20.0 %
Sales per square meter
12,000 SAR per year

Number of retail stores
100 Stores
Anchor tenant presence
Yes Presence
Competitor density (same category)
High Density
Tenant diversity
High Diversity
Unique Concepts
Yes Presence

Gross Leasable Area
35,400 sqm
Number of Levels
4 Levels
Average rent per square meter
2,800 SAR per year
Vacancy rate
5.0 %
Lease term flexibility
Medium Flexibility
Available retail space
5,000 sqm

Proximity to main roads
Direct Access
Public transport access
High Access
Parking spaces
1,200 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
High Traffic

E-commerce competition
High Competition
Click-and-collect adoption
60.0 %
Internet penetration
99.0 %

Retail crime rate
0.5 %
Security measures
Advanced Measures

Promotional events
Frequent Events
Loyalty program penetration
50.0 %
Digital signage presence
Yes Presence

Projected foot traffic growth
10.0 %
New tenant pipeline
Ongoing Pipeline
Mall expansion plans
Phase 2 completed Plans
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