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Muroor Center, situated on Muroor Road in central Abu Dhabi, UAE, is a mid-sized retail property with 5,000 square meters of gross leasable area in a single-level structure built in 1992. It functions as a neighborhood shopping hub, hosting 30 stores with 60% tenant diversity across categories including groceries, apparel, pharmacy, dining, and services. Anchor tenants comprise Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society, Mothercare, Boots Pharmacy, K Corner, Annabelle, and Starbucks.

Occupancy rate is 92%, with an 8% vacancy and 400 square meters available for lease, supported by a pipeline of 5 new tenants. Annual footfall totals 2.5 million visitors, projecting 3% yearly growth and 90-minute average dwell time, drawn mainly from a 250,000-person catchment area within 5-15 km radius. Demographics feature a median age of 32, household size of 3.8, 45% tertiary education rate, median household income of 120,000 AED, and per capita retail spending of 15,000 AED annually (3,000 AED on apparel, 4,500 AED on groceries, 2,500 AED on electronics).

Accessibility includes proximity to main roads and public transport, plus 200 parking spaces, though peak-hour availability is limited. Average rent stands at 2,500 AED per square meter per year, with medium lease term flexibility. In Abu Dhabis retail market, it holds a community-oriented position with steady local traffic but encounters competition from larger destinations and moderate e-commerce influence.

Leasing advantages encompass high security, 12 annual promotional events, 20% loyalty program penetration, and digital signage, offset by challenges like aging infrastructure, layout navigation difficulties, and lower international tourist exposure.

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Hours of Operation

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Monday10:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM — 06:00 PM
Holiday Hours

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

Muroor Road, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Demographic Profile

The primary catchment area spans 5 km with a secondary of 15 km, encompassing 250,000 residents growing at 2.5% annually. Median age is 32 years, average household size 3.8 persons, tertiary education level at 45%, median household income 120,000 AED per year, unemployment rate 3.5%, and cost of living index 70. Per capita retail spending reaches 15,000 AED yearly, allocated as 3,000 AED to apparel, 4,500 AED to groceries, and 2,500 AED to electronics. This profile supports consistent local demand from residents and nearby workers, though it lacks high-income or tourist segments that drive premium sales in larger malls.

Competition and Market Factors

Competitor density for similar retail categories is 10 stores in the vicinity, contributing to moderate market saturation in central Abu Dhabi. E-commerce poses ongoing pressure with 99% internet penetration and 30% click-and-collect adoption at the center. Footfall lags behind major venues like Yas Mall, with limited international tourist influx focusing traffic on locals. No expansion plans heighten risks from aging 1992 infrastructure and weak categories in saturated segments. Overall, steady neighborhood demand mitigates some competitive pressures but underscores need for targeted tenant strategies to enhance performance.

Leasing and Operational Metrics

Average annual rent is 2,500 AED per square meter, with sales per square meter at 12,000 AED and a 25% conversion rate. Operational features include 200 parking spaces, high security measures, low retail crime, 12 promotional events yearly, 20% loyalty program participation, and digital signage availability. Vacancy is 8% across 400 square meters, with medium lease flexibility and a 5-tenant pipeline. Strengths lie in consistent local footfall and security, while drawbacks encompass peak-hour parking shortages, navigation challenges in the layout, and wear in older sections that may deter upscale tenants or require maintenance investments.

Building Details

Property Type
Neighborhood
Gross Leasable Area
5000
Year Built
1992
Parking Spaces
500
Average Monthly Footfall
208,333
Owner
Abu Dhabi Co-operative Society
Anchor Tenants
Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society, Mothercare, Boots Pharmacy, K Corner, Annabelle, Starbucks

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
5 km
Secondary Catchment Area
15 km
Catchment area population
250,000 People
Population growth rate
5.0 %
Median age
32 Years
Household size
4.5 Persons
Education level (tertiary)
50.0 %

Median household income
19,600 AED/month
Unemployment rate
4.0 %
Cost of living index
85 Index

Retail spending per capita
959.78 USD
Spending on apparel
15.0 %
Spending on groceries
25.0 %
Spending on electronics
10.0 %

Annual foot traffic
2,500,000 Visitors
Dwell time
90 Minutes
Conversion rate
25.0 %
Sales per square meter
12,000 AED

Number of retail stores
50 Stores
Anchor tenant presence
Yes
Competitor density (same category)
1 per 10km
Tenant diversity
High
Unique Concepts
nan

Gross Leasable Area
5,000 sqm
Number of Levels
2 Levels
Average rent per square meter
1,500 AED
Vacancy rate
10.0 %
Lease term flexibility
Medium
Available retail space
5,000 sqm

Proximity to main roads
Direct
Public transport access
High
Parking spaces
500 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
Medium

E-commerce competition
High
Click-and-collect adoption
70.0 %
Internet penetration
99.0 %

Retail crime rate
Low
Security measures
Advanced

Promotional events
Regular
Loyalty program penetration
40.0 %
Digital signage presence
Yes

Projected foot traffic growth
5.0 %
New tenant pipeline
Ongoing
Mall expansion plans
nan
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