2. LIST OF CONTENTS
1. Luxury retail in the world
2. Overview of UAE
3. Luxury retail in UAE
4. Value dimensions of luxury retail in UAE
5. Opportunities and challenges of luxury retail in UAE
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3. LUXURY RETAIL - WORLD
Top shopping destinations of the world (September 2013)
1. New York
2. Tokyo
3. London
4. Kuala Lumpur
5. Paris
6. Hong Kong
7. Buenos Aires
8. Vienna
9. Dubai, UAE
10. Madrid
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4. LUXURY RETAIL - WORLD
Opportunities to be tapped
Effective product differentiation
Continued high-quality standards
Careful distribution
Holding the price line
Tighter cuddling of the customer
Smart marketing
The mantra this year too – to treat the customer like
family and, in return, get almost unconditional love
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5. LUXURY RETAIL - WORLD
Major challenges
Higher taxes in France and the United States
Slowing demand in China and Europe
Counterfeiting
Store overexpansion
Product overexposure
Over-reliance on Flash (social media)
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7. UAE OVERVIEW
Politics: Stable, safe and liberal
Economy: High standard of living because of oil wealth;
diversification has dampened the shocks of oil price fluctuations;
the UAE is a regional trading and tourism hub
International: Tension between the UAE and Iran over disputed
Gulf islands; the US treats the UAE as an ally in its fight against
militants
Fourth largest Arab League economy United Arab Emirates
Non--oil GDP growth is driven by transportation, finance,
tourism, service and real estate sectors
BCG report says that out of 1000 households, 40 households
posses private wealth of at least $1 million
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8. UAE OVERVIEW
Modern
Escalating urbanization
Offers luxurious lifestyle to expatriates
Surge in economic growth of 4.4% in inflation (2012)
Banking, tourism and trade expected to grow at 3% (2012-2015)
in which tourism tops the list
Retail sector contribution to GDP of UAE is 14% and it will
further grow by 7%(2011-2015)
Data shows that UAE is well ahead of BRICS in luxury retail
UAE luxury retail grew in revenue by $581 million
Impressive economic growth, rising household consumption,
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9. The UAE respondent’s views on the meaning of luxury
Do not know/refused to answer
4%
Others
7%
Time to do exactly what you want
10%
Something that appeals to your sense
11%
Everything over and above what you you
need
20%
more about quality than price
22%
luxury is a lifestyle
26%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
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10. LUXURY RETAIL IN UAE
Aspirational behavior and preference for international luxury
brands among expatriates, tourists and young locals are
alike and is high
It is strongly increasing by various shopping carnivals and
events as well as rapid development of modern retail
infrastructure
Per capita consumption of cosmetics and fragrances in the
UAE is one of the highest in the world
Luxury goods are priced high because of less competition
and higher consumer base. This is not logical considering
that UAE is tax free. This has to do with geopolitics,
bilateral trade conventions and constraints set by national
government
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11. LUXURY RETAIL IN UAE
56% of expats receive a disposable income of over US
$3,000 per month
Average household spending power in the UAE stands
at $14,400 per annum, according to property consultant
Colliers International
UAE consumers spend a lot on food and beverages
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12. OPPORTUNITIES FOR LUXURY RETAIL IN UAE
Traditional affinity towards luxury and an increasing appetite of both
younger generation and mature consumers for top global brands
The increasing ‘intra-region’ tourism and the emirate’s ability to
attract foreign luxury consumers – mainly Russians, Indians and
Africans
The new Dubai Design District, which aims to cater to the needs of
the fashion industry and is in line with the objectives of the Tourism
Vision 2020.
The middle class is disappearing and the rich are getting richer
Chinese people are traveling to Dubai, and they are buying
products of luxury brands
Massive expansion of malls, new projects and infrastructure
development
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13. The Distribution of Gross Leasable Area, 2010
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14. CHALLENGES FOR LUXURY RETAIL IN UAE
Rising price of food, rent, education and transportation
- middle rung are not going to buy branded stuff
Too many malls - increased competition
High retail rentals
To keep inflation under control
High level of employee turnover and joblessness
among nationals
Counterfeit brands and difficulty to take legal action
against them
Shoppers will expect easy-to-navigate ecommerce and
mobile commerce offerings
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15. Internet Growth and Population Statistics
in UAE
YEAR
2000
Users
Population
% Pop.
Internet Growth735,000
and Population Statistics in UAE
3,750,054
19.6 %
2003
1,110,200
3,750,054
29.6 %
2005
1,300,000
3,750,054
34.7 %
2009
3,558,000
4,798,491
74.1 %
2010
3,777,900
4,975,593
75.9 %
2012
5,859,118
8,264,070
70.9 %
websites for online shopping in UAE
was souq.com, cobone.com,
amazon.com, and markavip.com
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16. KEY DIMENSIONAL VALUES
Functional and physical attribute- design, quality,
recognition and reputation
Emotional - buying experience, flexible payment
method, soft benefits, buying convenience, bargains
with activities, promotions and prizes
Symbolic – related to travel, place, shopping center
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20. Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort
Al Maha Aromatherapy and Rasoul treatment
Dubai Marina
Medical tourism
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21. Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa,
The Address, Dancing
Fountain
Dubai Shopping Festival
Dubai Summer Surprises
Mall Of the Emirates
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22. Dubai Outlet Mall
Palm Dubai
Mushrif Mall Abu Dhabi
Dubai World
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