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Beyond Global Chains: How Local F&B Brands Are Reshaping Dubai’s Retail Market

Dubai’s F&B landscape is shifting. Where international chains once dominated, local, home-grown concepts are increasingly leading consumer preference and redefining retail destinations.

Warren Krawchuk • 2025-04-15

Beyond Global Chains: How Local F&B Brands Are Reshaping Dubai’s Retail Market (image)

Thought Leadership • UAE

The Power of Clustering in Driving Success

In Dubai’s urban development landscape, the strategy of clustering - concentrating interconnected businesses within a specific geographic area - has emerged as a powerful catalyst for innovation, efficiency, and economic growth.

Robert Thomas • Charlie Sargent • P.P. Varghese • 2025-03-13

The Power of Clustering in Driving Success (image)

Thought Leadership • UAE

What Dubai’s New Resolution to Regulate Free Zone Operations Means for the Market

Dubai’s latest resolution allowing free zone companies to establish a mainland presence is a major shift in the city’s business landscape.

David Abood • 2005-02-19

What Dubai’s New Resolution to Regulate Free Zone Operations Means for the Market (image)

Related Insights

Insights • UAE

Abu Dhabi Annual Market Update 2024/2025

Abu Dhabi real estate hits record highs as demand outpaces supply. Rising sales, record rents, and tight office space define Abu Dhabi’s real estate market.

Prathyusha Gurrapu • 2025-03-13

Insights • UAE

Dubai Annual Market Update 2024/2025

Soaring demand and limited supply defined 2024, breaking records in both residential and office markets, with further increases expected in 2025. Increased supply pipeline and regulatory updates set to create more balance in specific areas by 2026/2027.

Prathyusha Gurrapu • 2025-01-30

Insights • UAE

Dubai Market Update Q3 2024

Dubai's real estate market continues its upward momentum, marking the fifth year of residential price growth with a 20% y-o-y increase in city-wide sales prices and an 18% y-o-y rise in rents.

Prathyusha Gurrapu • 2024-11-12

Related Marketbeats

Marketbeats • UAE

MARKETBEAT- Office Q4 2024, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Abu Dhabi’s office market continues to experience robust growth, marked by a significant increase in occupancy levels. Demand is primarily driven by the banking, finance, and hydrocarbons sectors, maintaining prime and Grade A occupancy at 95%, supported by stable rental rates and strong competition for Grade A spaces.

2025-01-24

Marketbeats • UAE

MARKETBEAT- Office Q4 2024, Dubai, UAE

Dubai’s office market is experiencing record growth, with demand outstripping supply as city-wide occupancy rates reach 92% and rents rise by 22% year-on-year. Upward pressure on rents and occupancy levels is expected to continue in the near-term.

2025-01-24

Marketbeats • UAE

MARKETBEAT- Office Q3 2024, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Abu Dhabi’s prime and Grade A office stock continues to lead the market with record occupancy rates and stable rents, driven by strong demand from the banking, financial, and oil & gas sectors.

2024-11-13