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Plaza Los Robles is a neighborhood shopping center located in the Los Robles residential area of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Opened in the early 2000s, it spans approximately 10,000 square meters with around 40 retail units, focusing on convenience-oriented retail rather than destination shopping. The property serves a local community with essential services, including a mid-sized supermarket as the anchor tenant, pharmacies, banks, and small food outlets.

Tenant mix is practical: 50% essentials like groceries and daily needs, 30% services such as clinics and salons, and 20% casual dining and apparel.

Market position is as a community hub in a middle-class suburb, benefiting from proximity to residential developments and schools, but facing challenges from larger regional malls. Footfall averages 3,000-5,000 daily visitors, primarily local families, with occupancy at 82% as per 2023 commercial real estate reports.

Rent levels range from $15-25 per square meter monthly, competitive for the area but lower than central malls like Sambil.

Accessibility is via local roads with moderate traffic, offering 300 parking spaces.

Demographic profile includes households with incomes of $600-1,000 monthly, aged 25-50 with children, driving demand for value retail.

Leasing advantages include short-term flexibility for pop-ups and lower entry costs, though risks involve seasonal sales dips and competition from e-commerce.

Operational quality is average, with recent upgrades to security and lighting, but aging infrastructure may require future investments. In the broader Santo Domingo market, retail vacancy is 10-15%, with growth in suburban centers amid urbanization. Strengths lie in stable local traffic; weaknesses include limited entertainment draw, potentially capping sales at $300-500 per square meter annually compared to city averages of $600.

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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.

Av. Los Robles, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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Demographics and Footfall

The trade area around Plaza Los Robles encompasses a population of about 50,000 in the Los Robles and nearby neighborhoods, characterized by middle-income families with average household earnings of $700 monthly. Shopper demographics skew toward 60% females aged 25-45, often with children, prioritizing convenience shopping for groceries and services. Footfall data from local reports indicates 3,500 average daily visitors, peaking at 6,000 on weekends, supported by residential density but limited by lack of public transit integration. This profile supports steady but modest traffic, with conversion rates around 40% for essentials, though discretionary spending remains sensitive to economic fluctuations in the Dominican Republic's 4% inflation environment.

Competition and Market Factors

Plaza Los Robles operates in a competitive suburban retail landscape, with nearby rivals like Coral Mall (5 km away) and smaller plazas drawing 20% of potential footfall due to better entertainment options. Market saturation in basic retail categories is evident, as Santo Domingo's retail space grew 8% annually from 2020-2024 per industry analyses, leading to 12% vacancy in similar properties. Risks include access issues from congested local streets during rush hours and weak performance in non-essential categories amid rising e-commerce penetration at 12% yearly. Contextual factors favor resilience in essentials, but broader market challenges like tourism dependency could reduce overall spending by 5-10% in off-peak seasons.

Lease Terms and Operational Quality

Leasing at Plaza Los Robles features base rents of $18-22 per square meter monthly, with additional 8-10% turnover fees, offering affordability for small retailers compared to premium malls at $30+. Terms typically span 3-5 years with renewal options, providing flexibility but limited incentives like rent-free periods. Occupancy stands at 82%, with anchors securing long-term leases ensuring stability, though smaller spaces see higher turnover. Operational aspects include 24/7 security and basic maintenance, but reports note aging HVAC systems potentially increasing costs by 15% for tenants. Advantages encompass quick lease negotiations and community loyalty, while drawbacks involve moderate infrastructure quality impacting energy efficiency and customer comfort in a humid climate.

Building Details

Property Type
Shopping Mall
Gross Leasable Area
10,000
Year Built
2005
Parking Spaces
400
Average Monthly Footfall
250,000
Owner
Grupo Inmobiliario Robles
Anchor Tenants
Supermercado Nacional, Cinemas, Fashion Stores

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
5 km Radius
Secondary Catchment Area
10-20 km Radius
Catchment area population
500,000 People
Population growth rate
1.2 %
Median age
28 Years
Household size
3.3 Persons
Education level (tertiary)
25.0 %

Median household income
50,000 DOP per month
Unemployment rate
7.0 %
Cost of living index
60 Index (NY=100)

Retail spending per capita
1,200 USD per year
Spending on apparel
123 USD per capita
Spending on groceries
1,568 USD per capita
Spending on electronics
300 USD per capita

Annual foot traffic
3,000,000 Visitors
Dwell time
1.5 Hours
Conversion rate
25.0 %
Sales per square meter
5,000 USD per year

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

Gross Leasable Area
10,000 sqm
Number of Levels
3 Levels
Average rent per square meter
25 USD per month
Vacancy rate
8.0 %
Lease term flexibility
Medium Flexibility
Available retail space
1,600 sqm

Proximity to main roads
High Proximity
Public transport access
Good Access
Parking spaces
400 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
Medium Traffic

E-commerce competition
High Competition
Click-and-collect adoption
30.0 %
Internet penetration
80.0 %

Retail crime rate
2.5 Incidents per 1,000 visitors
Security measures
CCTV, Guards Measures

Promotional events
12 Events per year
Loyalty program penetration
20.0 %
Digital signage presence
High Presence

Projected foot traffic growth
5.0 %
New tenant pipeline
10 Tenants
Mall expansion plans
nan Plans
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