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Explore the latest trends, demand drivers and growth opportunities in the Middle East, with in-depth market and data analysis from our in-country field researchers and regional experts.
Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…
Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…
To help companies understand which categories are most primed for sustained e-commerce growth post-pandemic, Euromonitor developed the E-Commerce Readiness Model. This tool uses analytic modelling to determine which countries and categories have the…
In 2023, sustainability became a paramount focus across various categories, including homewares in the United Arab Emirates, as brands aligned themselves with the nation's eco-friendly objectives. Notably, even smaller startups are contributing to…
In the United Arab Emirates, residents are increasingly drawn to purchasing older properties, typically at least 10 years old, with the intention of renovating and personalising them at a lower cost. This strategy has proven successful, resulting in…
Sales of home furnishings in the United Arab Emirates continued to rise in 2023, supported by the property market, which has experienced robust rebound following the slowdown caused by the pandemic. Demand has been buoyed by government initiatives…
In 2023, home and garden in the United Arab Emirates witnessed stable growth, propelled by several key factors. Chief among these was the rise in disposable incomes among local residents, which enabled consumers to allocate greater funds to enhancing…
As the end of 2021 approaches, almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence and rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant has increased uncertainty and weakened the momentum of the global recovery. This series of quarterly reports…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…