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Located in Muscat, Oman, the Water Front Mall offers a unique waterfront experience with a range of retail, dining, and entertainment options. The mall's modern design focuses on high-end fashion and lifestyle brands, with a spacious layout and attractive views of the coast. Despite its prime location, the mall faces competition from nearby shopping destinations and struggles with foot traffic on weekdays.

It is positioned to cater to tourists and high-income locals, which limits its appeal to budget-conscious customers. The mall has solid anchor tenants but lacks diversity in smaller, local stores. The parking facility is often overcrowded during peak times, leading to potential frustration for shoppers. The management focuses on attracting luxury brands, leaving limited space for mid-tier retailers.

Its strategic location by the waterfront offers a potential for long-term growth, but the current economic environment in Oman could pose challenges for sustained traffic growth.

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Hours of Operation

Hours

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Monday10:00 AM — 12:00 AM
Tuesday10:00 AM — 12:00 AM
Wednesday10:00 AM — 12:00 AM
Thursday10:00 AM — 12:00 AM
Friday10:00 AM — 12:00 AM
Saturday10:00 AM — 12:00 AM
Sunday10:00 AM — 12:00 AM
Holiday Hours

Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.

JF73+47X, Muscat, Oman

Insights

Competition from nearby malls

Despite offering a waterfront experience, Water Front Mall faces stiff competition from other major shopping centers in Muscat, which can limit its ability to capture a larger share of the market.

Target demographic

Water Front Mall primarily targets affluent tourists and high-income locals. This niche market may not be appealing to retailers seeking a broad customer base, especially those focused on mass-market products.

Foot traffic challenges

The mall struggles with consistent foot traffic, particularly during weekdays, which can impact sales for tenants who rely on regular customer visits to maintain profitability.

Building Details

Property Type
Mixed-Use
Gross Leasable Area
25,000
Year Built
2018
Parking Spaces
2000
Average Monthly Footfall
333,333
Owner
Services and Trade Real Estate

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
10 km
Secondary Catchment Area
25 km
Catchment area population
500,000 People
Population growth rate
2.5 %
Median age
30 Years
Household size
5.2 People
Education level (tertiary)
35.0 %

Median household income
25,000 OMR
Unemployment rate
3.8 %
Cost of living index
65 Index

Retail spending per capita
3,500 OMR
Spending on apparel
700 OMR
Spending on groceries
1,200 OMR
Spending on electronics
500 OMR

Annual foot traffic
4,000,000 Visitors
Dwell time
90 Minutes
Conversion rate
25.0 %
Sales per square meter
2,500 OMR

Number of retail stores
150 Stores
Anchor tenant presence
Yes
Competitor density (same category)
3 Malls
Tenant diversity
80.0 %
Unique Concepts
10 Concepts

Number of Levels
5 Levels
Average rent per square meter
25 OMR
Vacancy rate
5.0 %
Lease term flexibility
Medium
Available retail space
1,250 Square Meters
Gross Leasable Area
25,000 Square meters

Proximity to main roads
0.5 km
Public transport access
Yes
Parking spaces
2,000 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
High

E-commerce competition
Moderate
Click-and-collect adoption
30.0 %
Internet penetration
97.8 %

Retail crime rate
Low
Security measures
High

Promotional events
20 Events
Loyalty program penetration
40.0 %
Digital signage presence
Yes

Projected foot traffic growth
5.0 %
New tenant pipeline
10 Tenants
Mall expansion plans
No
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