40 %growth in retail sales in Dubai during Ramadan and Eid

Experts and specialists in the retail sector stated that Dubai markets witnessed remarkable growth in sales during the Ramadan and Eid Al -Fitr seasons, at rates of about 40% compared to previous periods.

They explained to «Emirates Today» that this growth came as a result of the significant increase in demand during these two seasons, in addition to the competitive promotional offers offered by the various shopping centers.

In turn, consumers emphasized that promotional offers and various events were among the most prominent factors that led them to visit the shopping centers during the Eid holiday.

Great turnout

In detail, consumer Ahmed Youssef said that many shopping centers in Dubai witnessed a great demand during Eid Al -Fitr, thanks to the promotional offers that were presented, in addition to the recreational activities that attracted visitors, which made them spend more time in the centers, while consumer Ismail Hamdi considered that the offers of discounts were a major factor in increasing visits to commercial centers, whether during Ramadan or Eid The offers are continuing in various centers and even in the outlets of the “Hyper Market”, within these centers.

For her part, the consumer Ghada Samir agreed that promotional performances and recreational events were among the factors that motivated families to visit shopping centers, which contributed to increasing the demand in a remarkable way, especially during the Eid Al -Fitr holiday, pointing out that the price discounts offered were a stimulating factor to visit the shops in the “malls” or the “hypermarket” during Ramadan and Eid.

The most successful seasons

In turn, the director of institutional communication at the “Lulu Global Group”, Nanda Kumar, said that the last two seasons of Ramadan and Eid Al -Fitr were among the most successful seasons that witnessed a significant increase in sales, exceeding 25% compared to previous periods, as well as my season last year.

He added that Dubai markets witnessed an increase in discount offers, in addition to increasing commercial activity by visitors and tourists who spent their holidays in Dubai, which contributed to the remarkable promotion of the retail sector.

Standard growth

For his part, the retail expert, Dr. Suhail Al -Bastaki, said that the retail sector in Dubai recorded a record growth in sales during Ramadan and the Eid Al -Fitr holiday with the support of increasing competition in the offers offered, in addition to the growing consumer demand rates at rates that exceeded similar periods of last year.

He added that sales growth exceeded 30%, especially during the last holiday, as the demand for shopping centers in Dubai was great, whether by the local population and visitors or tourists from different countries as well as families consuming, who benefited from the offers of discounts in those centers, which contributed to increasing sales in all sections of the centers, including entertainment and restaurants.

Significant increase

In turn, the director of purchases at one of the retailer outlets, Dilip Fishal, stressed that the retail sector in Dubai recorded a remarkable growth in sales during the Ramadan and Eid Al -Fitr seasons, and at rates that exceed the similar time period last year, with the support of increasing the offers offered and the high consumer demand.

He said that retail sales in the Dubai market during Ramadan and Eid, have grown at rates reaching about 40%, which appeared through the large increase in the demand for shopping centers, especially during the Eid period, which was standard, which led to the alignment of shoppers at parking lots and shops inside centers and restaurants to obtain services.

. The recreational events organized by the commercial centers attracted visitors and made them spend more time in the centers.