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Somede Semouha Mall is a regional shopping center located at Cairo Alexandria Desert Road, Km 14, in Alexandria, Egypt. Constructed in 2003, it offers 50,000 sqm of gross leasable area across 3 levels, accommodating 100 retail stores with anchor tenants such as Carrefour, Zara, Debenhams, and Max.
Tenant mix emphasizes high diversity across 5 unique concepts, with visitor interests divided into shopping (40%), dining (35%), and home decor (25%). Current occupancy stands at 95%, with 5% vacancy and 2,500 sqm available for lease; average rent is 20 USD per sqm per month, with medium lease term flexibility. Annual footfall totals 1,400,000 visitors, averaging 1,083 monthly, with a 50-minute dwell time and projected 5% yearly growth.
The catchment area encompasses 500,000 people within a 5 km primary and 20 km secondary radius, featuring a median age of 25, household size of 3.5, 30% tertiary education rate, median household income of 10,000 EGP per month, and 7% unemployment.
Accessibility benefits from direct main road connections and high public transport availability, though pedestrian traffic is medium. As a premium property owned by Majid Al Futtaim Properties, it holds a solid market position with strengths in security (low crime via CCTV and guards), digital signage, 12 annual promotional events, and 20% loyalty program penetration.
Leasing advantages include steady performance metrics like 25% conversion rate and 5,000 USD sales per sqm annually, but potential challenges involve enhancing family-friendly amenities, diverse dining, and trendy fashion options amid a competitor density of 3 malls per sqm and 2.5% e-commerce impact.
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Hours of Operation
Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM — 06:00 PM |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.
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Demographics and Catchment Area
The catchment area covers a 5 km primary radius and 20 km secondary, serving 500,000 residents with 1.6% annual population growth. Key demographics include a median age of 25 years, average household size of 3.5 persons, 30% tertiary education attainment, median household income of 10,000 EGP per month, and 7% unemployment rate. Retail spending per capita reaches 1,200 USD annually, allocated to apparel (124 USD), groceries (800 USD), and electronics (56 USD), indicating a young, growing consumer base supportive of mid-range retail but sensitive to economic fluctuations in Alexandria's market.
Competition and Tenant Mix
Competitor density stands at 3 malls per sqm in the regional category, with e-commerce capturing 2.5% of sales and 20% click-and-collect adoption. The tenant mix features high diversity with anchors like Carrefour and Zara, comprising 40% shopping, 35% dining, and 25% home decor outlets across 5 concepts. While occupancy is robust at 95%, consumer feedback points to gaps in family amenities such as play areas, international and healthy dining options, and sustainable or streetwear fashion, potentially limiting appeal in a saturated Alexandria retail landscape.
Performance Metrics and Operational Risks
Annual footfall of 1,400,000 supports a 25% conversion rate and 5,000 USD sales per sqm, with low 5% vacancy and a pipeline of 10 new tenants. Operational strengths include 2,850 parking spaces, medium pedestrian access, high public transport connectivity, and security measures reducing retail crime. However, built in 2003, the infrastructure may face aging-related maintenance issues; medium dwell time of 50 minutes and desires for expanded events or loyalty programs (currently 20% penetration) highlight risks from market saturation and competition, alongside opportunities for upgrades to sustain growth in Egypt's evolving retail sector.
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