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Markaz Al Bahja is a well-established shopping center in Muscat, known for its central location and accessibility. It offers a mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options, with a focus on local and international brands. The mall serves a diverse demographic, catering to both locals and expatriates. It is relatively well-maintained and benefits from high foot traffic, especially during weekends and holidays.

However, the mall faces challenges with parking capacity during peak hours, and there are concerns about the age of its infrastructure, which could require future investments to remain competitive in the long term.

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Hours of Operation

Hours

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Monday09:00 AM — 11:00 PM
Tuesday09:00 AM — 11:00 PM
Wednesday09:00 AM — 11:00 PM
Thursday09:00 AM — 11:00 PM
Friday09:00 AM — 11:00 PM
Saturday09:00 AM — 11:00 PM
Sunday09:00 AM — 11:00 PM
Holiday Hours

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

Markaz Al Bahja, Muscat, Oman

Insights

Foot Traffic

The mall experiences high foot traffic, especially during weekends and holidays, due to its strategic location and variety of offerings.

Parking Capacity

The parking facilities can be crowded during peak hours, potentially causing inconvenience to visitors and retailers alike.

Aging Infrastructure

Some areas of the mall show signs of aging, and there may be future costs associated with modernization and repairs.

Building Details

Property Type
Community
Gross Leasable Area
23,000
Year Built
2002
Parking Spaces
1500
Average Monthly Footfall
250,000
Owner
Al Bahja Group of Companies
Anchor Tenants
ID Design, Kare, Dessange Paris, Shoe Palace, Red Tag, Matalan, Beyound Beauty, Brands for Less, Shareif United, Photon Kids Play Area, Lulu Pharmacy, Lulu Exchange and Lulu Hypermarket

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
10 Kilometers
Secondary Catchment Area
25 Kilometers
Catchment area population
250,000 People
Population growth rate
2.5 %
Median age
30 Years
Household size
4.8 People
Education level (tertiary)
35.0 %

Median household income
24,000 USD
Unemployment rate
4.2 %
Cost of living index
65 Index

Retail spending per capita
3,500 USD
Spending on apparel
700 USD
Spending on groceries
1,200 USD
Spending on electronics
400 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
71 Stores
Anchor tenant presence
Yes
Competitor density (same category)
3 Malls
Tenant diversity
60.0 %
Unique Concepts
10 Stores

Number of Levels
2 Levels
Average rent per square meter
30 USD
Vacancy rate
5.0 %
Lease term flexibility
Medium
Available retail space
1,150 Square Meters
Gross Leasable Area
23,000 Square meters

Proximity to main roads
0.5 Kilometers
Public transport access
Yes
Parking spaces
1,500 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
High

E-commerce competition
Moderate
Click-and-collect adoption
20.0 %
Internet penetration
85.0 %

Retail crime rate
Low
Security measures
High

Promotional events
12 Events
Loyalty program penetration
15.0 %
Digital signage presence
Yes

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