Compared to the performance by global counterparts, luxury goods in the United Arab Emirates outperformed in the first half of 2024 by recording solid single-digit growth. This growth was driven by population growth, and strong tourism numbers. While the rate of growth has slowed in 2024 compared to the previous two years, the local market's strong underlying fundamentals allows it to outperform countries in Europe and Asia.
Euromonitor International's Luxury Goods in United Arab Emirates report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Luxury Goods market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market and their effects on Luxury Goods retailing along with the development of consumers’ shopping patterns. Forecasts to 2028 illustrate how the market is set to change
Product coverage: Experiential Luxury, Fine Wines/Champagne and Spirits, Personal Luxury, Premium and Luxury Cars.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report? * Get a detailed picture of the Luxury Goods market; * Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; * Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands; * Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Luxury Goods in the United Arab Emirates
Euromonitor International
October 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
LUXURY GOODS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Luxury goods in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for luxury goods?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Luxury Goods by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales of Luxury Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 3 Inbound Receipts for Luxury Goods by Country of Origin: Value 2019-2024
Table 4 NBO Company Shares of Luxury Goods: % Value 2019-2023
Table 5 LBN Brand Shares of Luxury Goods: % Value 2020-2023
Table 6 Distribution of Luxury Goods by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 7 Forecast Sales of Luxury Goods by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Luxury Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
EXPERIENTIAL LUXURY IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Rising demand for experiential luxury in the local market
Rise of sustainable travel but further development in local market is essential
Players in luxury hotels continue to lead share of experiential luxury
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Luxury wellness retreats poised to grow significantly
Collaboration with premium beauty players
New luxury hotel openings on the horizon
CATEGORY DATA
Table 9 Sales of Experiential Luxury by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 10 Sales of Experiential Luxury by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 11 NBO Company Shares of Experiential Luxury: % Value 2019-2023
Table 12 LBN Brand Shares of Experiential Luxury: % Value 2020-2023
Table 13 Forecast Sales of Experiential Luxury by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 14 Forecast Sales of Experiential Luxury by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
FINE WINES/CHAMPAGNE AND SPIRITS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Ongoing premiumisation within fine wines/champagne and spirits
Artisanal labels are a new but rising trend in the local market
Competitive landscape remains fairly fragmented in 2023
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Culture shift could make Dubai a major growth driver for the category
Innovation with sustainability
Same-day e-commerce delivery gaining popularity but limited for luxury alcohol
CATEGORY DATA
Table 15 Sales of Fine Wines/Champagne and Spirits by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 16 Sales of Fine Wines/Champagne and Spirits by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Fine Wines/Champagne and Spirits: % Value 2019-2023
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Fine Wines/Champagne and Spirits: % Value 2020-2023
Table 19 Distribution of Fine Wines/Champagne and Spirits by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Fine Wines/Champagne and Spirits by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Fine Wines/Champagne and Spirits by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
PREMIUM AND LUXURY CARS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Growth continues on the back of strong macroeconomic fundamentals
Local consumers highly appreciative of bespoke options
Mainstream premium and luxury cars lead in terms of retail value share
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Eco-friendly supercars enter the United Arab Emirates in 2024
Government’s support for clean energy
Partnerships with luxury hotels to enhance brand appeal
CATEGORY DATA
Table 22 Sales of Premium and Luxury Cars: Value 2019-2024
Table 23 Sales of Premium and Luxury Cars: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 24 NBO Company Shares of Premium and Luxury Cars: % Value 2019-2023
Table 25 LBN Brand Shares of Premium and Luxury Cars: % Value 2020-2023
Table 26 Forecast Sales of Premium and Luxury Cars: Value 2024-2029
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Premium and Luxury Cars: % Value Growth 2024-2029
PERSONAL LUXURY IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Designer apparel and footwear (ready-to-wear)
Luxury eyewear
Luxury jewellery
Luxury leather goods
Luxury wearables
Luxury timepieces
Luxury writing instruments and stationery
Super premium beauty and personal care
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Tourism a major driver of personal luxury over the forecast period
Blockchain increasingly used to ensure authenticity, as second-hand market grows
New shopping centres and outlets likely to emerge
CATEGORY DATA
Table 28 Sales of Personal Luxury by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 29 Sales of Personal Luxury by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 30 NBO Company Shares of Personal Luxury: % Value 2019-2023
Table 31 LBN Brand Shares of Personal Luxury: % Value 2020-2023
Table 32 Distribution of Personal Luxury by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Personal Luxury by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Personal Luxury by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029