Retail Real Estate in Dubai: Mall Types, Tenant Strategy & KPIs Explained (2026)

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Retail Real Estate in Dubai: Mall Types, Tenant Strategy & KPIs Explained (2026) Retail Real Estate in Dubai: Mall Types, Tenant Strategy & KPIs Explained (2026) Dubai's retail sector contributes 25% of the emirate's GDP and runs its prime malls at near-full occupancy. But retail real estate is not simply a lease play — it is a business where landlord returns depend directly on tenant performance. This is the complete guide to how it works. The Core Insight Retail real estate is the only commercial asset class where the landlord's income depends partly on the tenant's sales performance. Rents include fixed and variable components, occupancy is managed as a business strategy, and the layout of a building is itself a revenue tool. Understanding these mechanics is essential before...

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