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Cascada Mall, located in Zahlé, Lebanon, is a sizable mixed-use development featuring retail, dining, entertainment, and leisure offerings aimed at both local residents and visitors from the wider Beqaa Valley region. The mall includes a diverse mix of tenants, including international brands, local boutiques, a hypermarket, cinema, family entertainment center, and outdoor spaces. While the mall benefits from its unique position as one of the few organized retail destinations in the area, foot traffic is heavily influenced by seasonality, economic conditions, and the relatively low population density compared to urban centers.

The open-air design and inclusion of lifestyle components set it apart from traditional enclosed malls in Lebanon, though it faces ongoing challenges related to occupancy levels and attracting consistent consumer spending.

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Hours of Operation

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Monday10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Holiday Hours

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

Damascus highway, first right after Deir Taanayel, Zahlé, Lebanon

Insights

Strength: Limited Competition in Region

Cascada Mall enjoys a relatively captive market as one of the only large-format retail and entertainment destinations in the Beqaa Valley, allowing retailers to access customers who would otherwise need to travel to Beirut or elsewhere. This geographic advantage can translate into steady demand for essential retail and unique experiences.

Weakness: Low Consistent Footfall

Due to the lower population density of Zahlé and the broader Beqaa Valley, as well as the area's economic vulnerability, the mall struggles to maintain consistent high footfall throughout the year. Retailers may experience fluctuations in sales, particularly outside peak holiday or summer periods, which should be factored into leasing decisions.

Opportunity: Outdoor Lifestyle Appeal

The mall’s inclusion of outdoor leisure areas and a lifestyle-oriented design provides retailers an opportunity to engage customers in experiential shopping and dining, which is less prevalent in competing properties. Leveraging events and seasonal activations in these spaces could help boost customer engagement and sales.

Building Details

Property Type
Regional
Gross Leasable Area
52,947
Year Built
2017
Parking Spaces
4500
Average Monthly Footfall
208,333
Owner
C2 sal
Anchor Tenants
Giant Stores Hypermarket, Empire Cinemas, Megaplay, MamboBeach & Water Park, Amaleen Restaurant, The Trove.

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
5 km
Secondary Catchment Area
15 km
Catchment area population
250,000 People
Population growth rate
0.5 %
Median age
32 Years
Household size
4.2 People
Education level (tertiary)
35.0 %

Median household income
12,000 USD/year
Unemployment rate
25.0 %
Cost of living index
120 Index

Retail spending per capita
1,800 USD/year
Spending on apparel
300 USD/year
Spending on groceries
900 USD/year
Spending on electronics
200 USD/year

Annual foot traffic
2,500,000 Visitors
Dwell time
90 Minutes
Conversion rate
20.0 %
Sales per square meter
3,500 USD/year

Number of retail stores
233 Stores
Anchor tenant presence
Yes
Competitor density (same category)
10.0 %
Tenant diversity
65.0 %
Unique Concepts
15.0 %

Number of Levels
3 Levels
Average rent per square meter
600 USD/year
Vacancy rate
12.0 %
Lease term flexibility
Moderate
Available retail space
6,354 Square Meters
Gross Leasable Area
52,947 Square meters

Proximity to main roads
0.5 km
Public transport access
Yes
Parking spaces
4,500 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
High

E-commerce competition
Moderate
Click-and-collect adoption
25.0 %
Internet penetration
85.0 %

Retail crime rate
3 Incidents/100,000 people
Security measures
High

Promotional events
12 Events/year
Loyalty program penetration
30.0 %
Digital signage presence
Yes

Projected foot traffic growth
2.0 %
New tenant pipeline
5 Tenants
Mall expansion plans
No
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