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Sahl Hasheesh Plaza is a shopping center in Old Town, Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada, Egypt, spanning 8,000 sqm GLA across two levels since its 2010 opening under Egyptian Resorts Company ownership. It hosts 25 retail stores with medium diversity, anchored by local retailers, cafes, and souvenir shops that highlight unique concepts suited to the resort locale. Annual footfall reaches 750,000 visitors, driven by seasonal tourism, with 5% projected growth and high pedestrian traffic.

Occupancy is 88%, with 1,000 sqm available at average rents of 600 EGP/sqm/month and sales of 12,000 EGP/sqm/year. Direct main road access and 300 parking spaces aid accessibility, though public transport is moderate. The 5 km primary catchment includes 150,000 residents growing at 2.5% yearly, median age 28, household income 15,000 EGP/month, and per capita retail spend of 2,500 USD annually, focused on apparel, groceries, and electronics.

Market position leverages low competitor density in tourism retail, with dwell time of 1.5 hours and 25% conversion rate, supported by comprehensive security and frequent events.

Leasing advantages encompass high term flexibility, ongoing tenant pipeline, and expansion plans, ideal for tourist-oriented retailers, yet drawbacks include 12% vacancy, medium e-commerce rivalry, and seasonal variability impacting consistent performance.

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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.

Old Town, Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada, Egypt

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Demographic Profile

The primary 5 km catchment area around Sahl Hasheesh Plaza encompasses 150,000 residents with a 2.5% annual growth rate, median age of 28 years, and average household size of 3.2 persons. Tertiary education levels stand at 35%, with median monthly household income at 15,000 EGP and an 8% unemployment rate. Cost of living index is 45 relative to US 100, supporting per capita retail spending of 2,500 USD yearly, including 450 USD on apparel, 800 USD on groceries, and 300 USD on electronics.

This young, growing demographic favors trendy fashion, family amenities, and diverse dining, influenced by tourism influx, but moderate incomes may limit high-end retail viability amid 65% internet penetration boosting e-commerce alternatives.

Competitive Landscape

Sahl Hasheesh Plaza operates in a low-density competitive environment for similar retail categories, benefiting from its resort positioning that draws 40% shopping, 35% dining, and 25% home decor visitors annually. High seasonal footfall of 750,000 ties to Hurghada tourism recovery, yet faces medium e-commerce competition with 20% click-and-collect adoption. Nearby developments in Sahl Hasheesh emphasize luxury resorts over extensive retail saturation, reducing direct rivals, but broader Hurghada market includes 11 properties vying for tourist spend. Strengths lie in unique concepts and low crime rates, while risks involve seasonal dips in winter off-peak and demands for more international cuisine or sustainable brands to enhance tenant mix appeal.

Leasing Terms and Operational Metrics

Average rents at Sahl Hasheesh Plaza are 600 EGP/sqm/month, with 12% vacancy and 1,000 sqm available across flexible lease terms that accommodate new tenants via an ongoing pipeline. Operational quality features 1.5-hour dwell time, 25% conversion rate, comprehensive security, frequent promotions, and digital signage, alongside 15% loyalty program penetration. Planned expansions and high unique concept presence support growth, but moderate public transport and 300 parking spots pose access challenges. Sales metrics of 12,000 EGP/sqm/year reflect tourism boosts, yet e-commerce and 8% area unemployment introduce risks; ideal for short-term tourist-focused leases, with advantages in low competitor density but caution on seasonal occupancy fluctuations.

Building Details

Property Type
Shopping Centre
Gross Leasable Area
8000
Year Built
2010
Parking Spaces
300
Average Monthly Footfall
62,500
Owner
Egyptian Resorts Company
Anchor Tenants
Local Retailers, Cafes, Souvenir Shops

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
5 km radius Kilometers
Secondary Catchment Area
20 km radius Kilometers
Catchment area population
150,000 People
Population growth rate
2.5 %
Median age
28 Years
Household size
3.2 Persons
Education level (tertiary)
35.0 %

Median household income
15,000 EGP/month
Unemployment rate
8.0 %
Cost of living index
45 Index (US=100)

Retail spending per capita
2,500 USD/year
Spending on apparel
450 USD/year
Spending on groceries
800 USD/year
Spending on electronics
300 USD/year

Annual foot traffic
750,000 Visitors
Dwell time
1.5 Hours
Conversion rate
25.0 %
Sales per square meter
12,000 EGP/sqm/year

Number of retail stores
25 Stores
Anchor tenant presence
Yes
Competitor density (same category)
Low
Tenant diversity
Medium
Unique Concepts
High

Gross Leasable Area
8,000 sqm
Number of Levels
2 Levels
Average rent per square meter
600 EGP/sqm/month
Vacancy rate
12.0 %
Lease term flexibility
High
Available retail space
1,000 sqm

Proximity to main roads
Direct access
Public transport access
Moderate
Parking spaces
300 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
High seasonal

E-commerce competition
Medium
Click-and-collect adoption
20.0 %
Internet penetration
65.0 %

Retail crime rate
Low
Security measures
Comprehensive

Promotional events
Frequent
Loyalty program penetration
15.0 %
Digital signage presence
Yes

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