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Scape Bavaro is a retail-oriented property in the Bavaro district of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, strategically located near Bavaro Beach and approximately 25 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport. This area is a key tourism hub, attracting over 5 million visitors annually, primarily from North America and Europe, supporting high footfall for retail operations. The property encompasses around 5,000 square meters of leasable space, featuring ground-level units ideal for tourist-focused businesses such as souvenir shops, beachwear boutiques, and quick-service eateries.

Tenant mix emphasizes international and local brands in categories like fashion, accessories, and duty-free items, with current occupancy at about 80%, reflecting steady demand amid regional growth.

Market position: As a mid-tier retail center, it benefits from proximity to major resorts like Sunscape Bavaro Beach, driving impulse purchases, but competes with upscale venues like BlueMall Punta Cana, which draws premium shoppers.

Leasing advantages include flexible short-term agreements (3-12 months) suited to seasonal tourism peaks from December to April, with average rents of $15-25 per square meter monthly, lower than urban centers like Santo Domingo.

Accessibility is strong via main avenues, though traffic congestion during high season can impact delivery logistics.

Demographic profile: Affluent tourists aged 25-55, with spending power averaging $1,500 per trip on retail and leisure.

Operational quality features air-conditioned spaces and parking for 100 vehicles, but challenges include humidity-related maintenance and reliance on tourism recovery post-pandemic.

Overall, it offers solid potential for retailers targeting vacationers, balanced against market saturation in souvenir categories and economic vulnerabilities in the hospitality sector.

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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.

Carretera Cap Cana, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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Demographic Profile

The primary customer base at Scape Bavaro consists of international tourists, with 70% from the United States and Canada, and 20% from Europe, drawn to Punta Canas beaches and resorts. Average household income exceeds $80,000 USD, supporting discretionary spending on fashion, jewelry, and local crafts. Family groups and couples predominate, with peak visitation during winter months boosting daily footfall to 2,000-3,000 visitors. Local residents contribute minimally at 10%, focused on everyday needs. This profile favors high-margin, experiential retail but requires adaptation to multilingual service and cultural preferences, with data from Dominican Republic Tourism Board indicating sustained growth in visitor numbers to 6 million by 2025.

Competition and Market Factors

Scape Bavaro operates in a competitive landscape dominated by BlueMall Punta Cana (GLA 25,000 sqm, 90% occupancy) and Downtown Mall (60 stores, strong food anchor), which capture 60% of regional retail traffic through superior tenant mixes including luxury brands like Louis Vuitton. Local plazas like Plaza Bavaro offer lower rents but fragmented appeal. Market saturation exists in beachwear and souvenirs, with 15 similar outlets within 5 km, potentially diluting sales; however, Scape Bavaro differentiates via resort adjacency. Regional footfall metrics from CBRE reports show 4.5 million annual passersby, but economic factors like inflation and airfare costs pose risks to tourism volumes, advising retailers to monitor occupancy trends averaging 85% area-wide.

Lease Terms and Operational Risks

Leasing at Scape Bavaro features base rents of $15-25 per sqm monthly, plus 8-10% overage on sales exceeding $500/sqm annually, with triple-net structures covering utilities and maintenance. Terms range from 1-5 years, with incentives like rent-free periods for build-outs up to 30 days. Advantages include high visibility and footfall proximity to 20,000-room hotel inventory nearby. Risks encompass seasonal dips (30% footfall drop May-November), aging infrastructure in tropical conditions leading to occasional outages, and competition from resort in-house shops reducing external traffic. Accessibility via Avenida Alemania is convenient but prone to seasonal flooding; retailers should negotiate escalation caps at 5% annually, per standard DR commercial practices from Colliers International reports.

Building Details

Property Type
Entertainment
Gross Leasable Area
50,000
Year Built
2015
Parking Spaces
500
Average Monthly Footfall
62,500
Owner
Grupo Cap Cana
Anchor Tenants
Iguabonita Cave, Sunshine Cruise

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
5 km
Secondary Catchment Area
20 km
Catchment area population
150,000 People
Population growth rate
2.5 %
Median age
30 Years
Household size
3.5 Persons
Education level (tertiary)
25.0 %

Median household income
35,000 USD
Unemployment rate
5.0 %
Cost of living index
55 Index

Retail spending per capita
2,000 USD
Spending on apparel
400 USD per capita
Spending on groceries
600 USD per capita
Spending on electronics
300 USD per capita

Annual foot traffic
750,000 Visitors
Dwell time
45 Minutes
Conversion rate
25.0 %
Sales per square meter
4,500 USD

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

Gross Leasable Area
50,000 sqm
Number of Levels
2 Levels
Average rent per square meter
25 USD per month
Vacancy rate
5.0 %
Lease term flexibility
High Flexibility
Available retail space
2,000 sqm

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

E-commerce competition
High Competition
Click-and-collect adoption
40.0 %
Internet penetration
80.0 %

Retail crime rate
Low Rate
Security measures
Comprehensive Measures

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

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