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Chalhoub Group Strategy & Innovation Business Intelligence March 2013
key indicators
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GDP (in billion US$) GDP growth (in %) GDP per capita (US$) Contribution of oil to GDP (in %) Inflation (in %) Population (in million) Tourism (in million) Airport traffic (in million) Retail GLA (in million sqm)
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politics
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Capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and home of the UAE federation government
Well established political order carried out for decades by the Al Nahyan family Smooth transition following the demise of the UAE President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan in 2004 to his eldest son Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Implicit understanding that Abu Dhabis ruler will always be elected president despite a 5-year renewable presidency principle
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Priority Areas
Government operations optimization Social and human resources development Infrastructure development and environment sustainability Economic development
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Community Welfare:
Education 100 news schools to be built by 2018 Health 14 new healthcare facilities are planned to be built by 2030 Housing 50,000 homes to be built in the next 20 years Increase Abu Dhabis job market Ten of thousands of jobs to be created Airport extension Midfield terminal in Abu Dhabi International Airport to increase the capacity of passengers to 27 million. Completion date: 2017 Development of Saadiyat Island: 5 museums. Timeline and completion date were confirmed for 3 museums
Infrastructure projects
130 km of metro. Completion date: between 2016 & 2017 Two major road construction: Al Mufraq-Ghuwaifat highway Emirates Road 'extension AutoCity, a car service centre, will be developed in Mussafah
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2020 n/a 232 71.5 n/a 5% 41% 1.6 411,000 2.5 n/a 4.9
2030 >3.1 415 82.6 64% 5% 51% 1.1 686,000 4.0 20 7.9
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1.3 (2013) 165 65.6 50% 7% 34% 2.6 251,000 (2013) 1.5 (2013) 12 3.3
Launch of e-government services and initiatives Extensive review of processes and structures Streamlining of department and outsourcing of noncore services Government operations optimization
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social
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1.3
1.6
1.75
1.9
2.4
Slower population growth and lower population than previously estimated for Vision 2030 20% of the population is national 16 43% of UAEs nationals live in Abu Dhabi vs 18% in Dubai 17 Men account for 71% of the total population 6
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Expatriation reliance 20
Expatriate Nationals
12% 88%
20% 80%
Abu Dhabi
20% 80%
Qatar
UAE
Al Gharbia 11%
76th
1st
Abu Dhabi ranked 78th vs Dubai 73rd in terms of quality of living, the highest ranked among GCC countries 19
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Total: 3,170,000
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86% of Emirati male graduates and 66% of females prefer to work in the government sector after graduation 21
43% of the labour force 22 66% of the public sector workforce, 30% of which are in senior posts 22 70% of Emiratis in federal higher education institutions 3
Yet 57% of Emirati women with a post-secondary degree are unemployed (vs 11% for men)
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ADEC 10 Year Strategic Plan for Higher Education 2010-2019, 4 target priorities:
Raising the quality of higher education system to internationally recognized levels Aligning higher education with social, cultural and economic needs Building and maintaining a research eco-system to drive an innovation-based economy Providing all qualified students with affordable access to higher education
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Economic development
Economic development
To attract international and local investment Integration to global economy To facilitate export of capital
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Wealthy population
63,626
Estimated 2012 UAE nominal GDP per capita: US$78,692 One of the highest per capita in the world Standard and Poors labeled Abu Dhabi among the wealthiest economies in the world in 2012
Bahrain
Kuwait
Abu Dhabi non-oil trade partners in 2011 5 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th Saudi Arabia US South Korean Japan Germany Italy France
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Controls the worlds fifth largest proven oil and gas deposits
Private 32%
Energy
Healthcare
Petrochemicals
Metals
Education
Media
Financial services
Tourism
Telecom services
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Offering 100% business ownership No corporate tax, no controls on the repatriation of profits or no restrictions on foreign trade
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656
Norway
Abu Dhabi
Saudi Arabia
China
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA): 2nd in the list of the world's sovereign wealth funds 27
Diversified investment institution owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi Established in 1976 Value of its holdings US$627 billion Manages an investment portfolio, diversified across more than two-dozen asset classes and subcategories
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projects/real estate
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Careful real estate model, looking at markets needs to reach long-term sustainability
Cautious diversification strategy with balanced share of real estate and construction sectors Average residential rents fell by 12% during 2012 28 All public employees working in Abu Dhabi are asked to live in the capital in order to receive their accommodation allowance after a decree by the Abu Dhabi Executive Council Since the decree average rents in new projects in Abu Dhabi have started to increase 29
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Completion date: 2030 Capacity: from 2.5 to 5 million TEU (twenty foot equivalent units). Abu Dhabi long-term goal is to increase it to 15 million by 2030
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Partially developed
Under development
Maryah Island*
Reem Island
Saadiyat Island
Yas Island
Masdar City
Bawabat al Sharq
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Bawabat al Sharq
The first luxury development in the Bani Yas area. Will house a state of the art international FIFA standard sporting stadium
Size 1.8 sq km
Maryah Island
Core of Abu Dhabi Central Business District, including the relocation of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Cleveland Clinic
Developer Mubadala
Size 1 sq km
Yas Island
Yas Island is a unique international tourist destination in Abu Dhabi. The island features attractions such as Ferrari World or the first Abu Dhabi water park
Size 25 sq km
Saadiyat Island
Abu Dhabi Cultural district with 5 landmark museums The Louvre is due to be completed in 2015, the Guggenheim in 2017 and the Zayed National Museum in 2016.
Developer TDIC
Size 27 sq km
Reem Island
A chic urban metropolis and one of the first free zones in Abu Dhabi
Size 6.3 sq km
Masdar City
First green city in the world,zero-carbon, zero-waste city depending on solar energy
Size 6 sq km
Retail n/a
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tourism
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Revamping its reputation from a business destination to a new stream of cultural and eco-tourism
Building 5 state-of-the-art museums on Saadiyat Island Growing emphasis on sports tourism Hosted Formula 1 Grand Prix in October 2009, November 2010, November 2011 Abu Dhabis iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque has been named among the worlds most talked about attractions, according to Trip Advisor, a leading travel site
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retail
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North Coast
Island: 2,240,000 sqm Mainland: 1,380,000 sqm North Coast: 470,000 sqm
Island
Mainland
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Mass to Mid
The Galleria - Sowwah Square
Selective
Sowwah Central
Upcoming
Deerfield Town Square
Marina Mall
Yas Mall
Etihad Towers
Dalma Mall
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Destination malls
Marina Mall Retail GLA: 100,000 sqm Initial mass, mid brand offer with a high-end extension High traffic Opening date: 2001 extensions: 2006 Extension planned of 100,000 sqm to be completed in 2016
Abu Dhabi Mall Retail GLA: 70,000 sqm Low to high-mid brand offer with a few high-end brands High traffic Opening date: 2001
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Khalidiya Mall Retail GLA: 70,000 sqm Over 130 stores Mass to mid brand offer Medium traffic Opening date: 2007
Dalma Mall Retail GLA: 150,000 sqm Located in Musaffah area, near Abu Dhabi Industrial City Mass to mid brand offer Low traffic Partial opening date: 2010 (50% of the mall leased out) Final opening date: Q3 2013 (80% will be opened)
Chalhoub Group Strategy & Innovation Business Intelligence March 2013
Bawabat al Sharq Mall Retail GLA: 70,000 sqm The mall spreads across two floors. It also features, a traditional souk Mass to mid brand offer Medium traffic Opening date: 2011
Central Market Retail GLA: 72,000 sqm Part of the Central Market redevelopment. 2 main components: a 3 storey souk and Emporium shopping area High end brand offer Soft opening date: 2012 (old souq) Final opening date: H2 2013 (emporium)
Chalhoub Group Strategy & Innovation Business Intelligence March 2013
Selective malls
Podium- Etihad Tower Retail GLA: 6,330 sqm Boutique shopping mall, part of the Etihad Tower complex Located on the corniche, opposite Emirates Palace High end brand offer Partial opening date: 2012
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Upcoming malls
Paragon Bay Mall Retail GLA: 60,000 sqm Three-storey mall that will comprises 120 speciality stores. Located in Marina Square in Reem Island Opening date: potentially on hold whereas the project is finished since May 2011
Deerfields Town Square Retail GLA: 75,000 sqm A Victorian England-themed shopping mall with a capacity to accommodate more than 200 retailers Located in Al Bahia Opening date: 2013
9712 / Capital Mall Retail GLA: 60,000 sqm Part of the new district development in Abu Dhabi Located in Mohammed Bin Zayed City Low to mid offer Opening date: 2013
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Upcoming malls
The Galleria - Sowwah Square Retail GLA: 33,000 sqm Located on Maryah Island mixed-use project High end brand offer Opening date: Q3 2013
Yas Mall Retail GLA: 235,000 sqm Part of Yas Island mixed-use project Will include 500 stores. To be anchored by 4 department stores and a large hypermarket High fashion boulevard dedicated to high end brands Opening date: 2014
The District Retail GLA: 168,000 sqm Located on Saadiyat Island mixed-use project Retail environment with potentially high end brand offer Opening date: 2017
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Upcoming malls
Sowwah Central Retail GLA: 128,000 sqm Located on Maryah Island mixed-use project and to be connected to The Galleria - Sowwah Square Opening date: 2017
Nation Galleria Retail GLA: 20,000 sqm Boutique-style shopping area Located within Nation Towers High end brand offer Opening date: n/a
Reem Island / Retail Retail GLA: 200,000 sqm Located on Reem Island mixed-use project Mid brand offer Opening date: Potentially on hold
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Al Jimi Mall
Al Ain Mall
Al Bawadi Mall
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Destination malls
Al Ain Mall Retail GLA: 119,000 sqm Mass and mid brand offer Upper-mid offer brand with the new extension Opening date: 2001 extensions: 2011, 2012
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Al Jimi Mall Retail GLA: 42,000 sqm Mass to mid brand offer Medium traffic mall Opening date: 2001
Al Bawadi Mall Retail GLA: 110,000 sqm Anchored by Paris Gallery Includes an ice rinks Mass to mid brand offer Medium traffic mall Opening date: 2009
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Upcoming malls
Wahat Hili Mall Retail GLA: 50,000 sqm 160 stores Connected to the five-star Hili Rayhaan hotel by Rotana Opening date: Q3 2013
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consumer
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Consumer profile 6
Avg basket/month $ UAE D 250 300 AD 450 350 Purchase triggers Scent Bd reputation Packaging Scent Brand image Launch Bd rep&image GWP Friend recom. Bd rep&image Doctor recom. 530 260 260 300 Bd reputation Store choice: products, sizes, colours Bd reputation Store choice
Sophisticated in brand knowledge and consumption Yet strongly attracted to anchor brands viewed as holding established reputation and trust
200
300
Make up
150
Over 80% want to buy a brand that is very visible and very recognisable
100
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Consumer profile 6
Over indulgent in Dubai
Young Dubai national women are ladies of shopping pleasure 78% check the main shops regularly 56% vs 34% GCC average think that a dream luxury is to have unlimited access to luxury brands Young Dubai national men are image driven, status oriented For them, luxury is all about communicating who they are They are highly susceptible to external influencers such as sports celebrities, models as well as the advice of sales personnel
Young Abu Dhabi women are ladies of elite leisure 40% vs 27% GCC average enjoy going to museums and art galleries 43% think that a dream luxury is to have something named after them Young Abu Dhabi men are grounded traditionalists They view luxury as an exclusivity that only a certain social class can afford They are practical buyers 73% shop whenever they need something 46% vs 32% GCC average favour brands they grew up with
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Sources
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Abu Dhabi Commerce Chamber and Industry Standard & Poors Abu Dhabi Statistics Centre UAE Ministry of Labour Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development Group consumer research 2009-2011 Dhabi Tourism Authority
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18 Mercer 19
20 Data
6 Chalhoub 7 Abu 8 9
21 GulfTalent.com 22
Abu Dhabi Executive Council Lang Lassalle International Energy Agency Masdar Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI) Asteco Cluttons Abu Dhabi Department of Transport Etihad Annual Report 2011 Dhabi Airports Council
Abu Dhabi International Airport (ADIA) Retail International UAE Ministry of Economy Dubai Department of Economy Development Dubai Statistics Centre
23 IMF 24 Jones 25 26
10 11 12 13
27 Sovereign 28 29 30 31
15 STR
32 Abu
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