Research
UAE Retail Market Dynamics, Q1 2025
Summary and analysis of the UAE'S current retail real estate market conditions.
May 15, 2025
Contributors:
- Faraz Ahmed
- Muhammad Aijaz
- Taimur Khan
Despite fluctuations in new contract registrations, retail activity remains strong with renewal activity offsetting the slight downturn in new contract formations.
Overall performance remains robust however prime rental growth is contributing to an increasingly two-tiered market, with prime malls commanding a higher rental premium.