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Uday Tower is a 23-story commercial high-rise located at 57 Gulshan Avenue in the prestigious Gulshan-1 area of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Constructed around 2010, the property primarily offers office spaces but includes ground-floor retail opportunities in one of Dhaka"s most affluent business districts. Positioned near Gulshan Circle-1, it enjoys high visibility and footfall from surrounding corporate offices, diplomatic missions, and upscale residential areas.

The demographic profile features high-income professionals, expatriates, and business executives, contributing to strong purchasing power.

Occupancy rates for similar properties in Gulshan hover around 85-95%, driven by demand from multinational firms. Retail rent levels typically range from BDT 150 to 250 per square foot monthly, higher than city averages due to the premium location.

Tenant mix comprises corporate tenants on upper floors, with ground-level retail including fashion boutiques, cafes, and services catering to office workers.

Accessibility is facilitated by proximity to major roads like Gulshan Avenue and Airport Road, though Dhaka"s traffic congestion poses challenges. The property offers modern amenities such as four basements for parking, multiple elevators, 24-hour security, and CCTV coverage. Market reports from sources like CBRE indicate Gulshan as a top-tier submarket with annual rental growth of 5-7%. However, potential drawbacks include high operational costs, intense competition from nearby retail hubs like Gulshan Shopping Mall and Bashundhara City, and vulnerability to economic fluctuations affecting corporate leasing.

Overall, it presents a solid opportunity for retailers targeting upscale consumers, balanced by location-specific risks like urban density and infrastructure strain.

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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.

Gulshan South Avenue, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Demographic Profile

Gulshan-1 attracts a affluent demographic with average household incomes exceeding BDT 200,000 monthly, including 40% expatriates and 60% local professionals in finance, IT, and diplomacy. Footfall estimates reach 10,000-15,000 daily visitors, boosted by office density of over 5 million sq ft in the vicinity. Retail performance benefits from this high-spending group, with categories like luxury goods and quick-service food showing 20% higher sales than city averages. However, seasonal dips occur during holidays or monsoons, impacting consistent traffic.

Competitive Landscape

Uday Tower faces competition from established malls like Jamuna Future Park (10 km away, 1.5 million sq ft GLA) and local spots such as Gulshan Dhanmondi Link Road shops. Tenant mix overlaps with fashion and F&B, leading to market saturation in premium segments; occupancy in competing properties is 80-90%. Strengths include hyper-local appeal and lower entry barriers for niche retailers, but risks involve footfall diversion to larger anchors like Shoprite or international chains, potentially reducing capture rates by 15-20% during peak hours.

Lease Terms and Risks

Retail leases in Uday Tower typically span 3-5 years with base rents of BDT 150-250/sq ft, plus 10-15% service charges for maintenance and utilities. Escalation clauses apply 5-10% annually, aligned with inflation. Advantages include flexible fit-out allowances up to BDT 50/sq ft and prime corner positioning for signage. Drawbacks encompass high security deposits (3-6 months rent) and potential infrastructure aging, as the building nears 15 years; reports note occasional elevator downtime in similar structures. Market saturation in Gulshan raises renewal risks, with 20% of leases not renewing due to rent hikes.

Building Details

Property Type
Retail
Gross Leasable Area
17,592
Year Built
2013
Parking Spaces
200
Average Monthly Footfall
33,333
Owner
Metro Services Ltd
Anchor Tenants
Robi Axiata, Empori Holdings

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
5 km radius
Secondary Catchment Area
15 km radius
Catchment area population
500,000 People
Population growth rate
2.5 %
Median age
28 Years
Household size
4.2 Persons
Education level (tertiary)
25.0 %

Median household income
150,000 BDT per month
Unemployment rate
4.5 %
Cost of living index
120 Index (Dhaka=100)

Retail spending per capita
25,000 BDT per year
Spending on apparel
8,000 BDT per year
Spending on groceries
12,000 BDT per year
Spending on electronics
5,000 BDT per year

Annual foot traffic
400,000 Visitors
Dwell time
45 Minutes
Conversion rate
15.0 %
Sales per square meter
50,000 BDT per year

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

Gross Leasable Area
17,592 sqm
Number of Levels
17 Floors
Average rent per square meter
1,200 BDT per month
Vacancy rate
8.0 %
Lease term flexibility
Medium
Available retail space
2,000 sqm

Proximity to main roads
0.1 km
Public transport access
High
Parking spaces
200 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
High

E-commerce competition
High
Click-and-collect adoption
20.0 %
Internet penetration
60.0 %

Retail crime rate
Low
Security measures
CCTV and guards

Promotional events
12 Per year
Loyalty program penetration
10.0 %
Digital signage presence
Yes

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