LUXURY GOODS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Euromonitor International

February 2019

LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES

Executive Summary

Unstable Performance for Luxury Goods in United Arab Emirates

Rising Demand for High Quality

Retailers Respond To Intense Competition

Internet Retailing Continues To Grow in Popularity

Luxury Goods Growth To Remain Limited

Market Indicators

Table 1 Number of High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI): 2013-2018

Market Data

Table 2 Sales of Luxury Goods by Category: Value 2013-2018

Table 3 Sales of Luxury Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018

Table 4 Inbound Receipts for Luxury Goods by Country of Origin: Value 2013-2018

Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Luxury Goods: % Value 2013-2017

Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Luxury Goods: % Value 2014-2017

Table 7 Distribution of Luxury Goods by Format and Category: % Value 2018

Table 8 Forecast Sales of Luxury Goods by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 9 Forecast Sales of Luxury Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Sources

Summary 1 Research Sources

Headlines

Prospects

Super-premium and Niche - the Way Forward?

Competitive Landscape

Bulgari and Versace To Shape Luxury Foodservice in the United Arab Emirates

Category Data

Table 10 Sales in Luxury Foodservice: Value 2013-2018

Table 11 Sales in Luxury Foodservice: % Value Growth 2013-2018

Table 12 NBO Company Shares in Luxury Foodservice: % Value 2013-2017

Table 13 LBN Brand Shares in Luxury Foodservice: % Value 2014-2017

Table 14 Forecast Sales in Luxury Foodservice: Value 2018-2023

Table 15 Forecast Sales in Luxury Foodservice: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Headlines

Prospects

Rising Visitor Numbers Continue To Boost Sales

Guests Attracted by Investment in New Exciting Offers

Strong Investment in New Innovative Offerings

Competitive Landscape

Leading Players Expanding Via Mergers

Number of Hotels Set To Continue Rising

Category Data

Table 16 Sales in Luxury Hotels: Value 2013-2018

Table 17 Sales in Luxury Hotels: % Value Growth 2013-2018

Table 18 Sales in Luxury Hotels by Country of Origin: % Value 2013-2017

Table 19 NBO Company Shares in Luxury Hotels: % Value 2013-2017

Table 20 LBN Brand Shares in Luxury Hotels: % Value 2014-2017

Table 21 Forecast Sales in Luxury Hotels: Value 2018-2023

Table 22 Forecast Sales in Luxury Hotels: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Headlines

Prospects

On-trade Sales Continue To Limit Retail Growth

Excise Tax Exemption Boosts Growth

Retail Distribution Limited To Licenced Outlets

Competitive Landscape

International Players and On-trade Sales Dominate

Weak Promotional Activity Limits Sales

Partnerships With Local Players Help To Raise Awareness

Category Data

Table 23 Sales of Fine Wines/Champagne and Spirits by Category: Value 2013-2018

Table 24 Sales of Fine Wines/Champagne and Spirits by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018

Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Fine Wines/Champagne and Spirits: % Value 2013-2017

Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Fine Wines/Champagne and Spirits: % Value 2014-2017

Table 27 Distribution of Fine Wines/Champagne and Spirits by Format: % Value 2013-2018

Table 28 Forecast Sales of Fine Wines/Champagne and Spirits by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 29 Forecast Sales of Fine Wines/Champagne and Spirits by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Headlines

Prospects

New Vat Slows Luxury Cars Sales

Growing Focus on Aftersales Service

Environmental Awareness Impacting Demand

Competitive Landscape

Mercedes-benz Leads in Luxury Cars

Rising Demand for Asian Brands

Increased Focus on Domestic Production

Rising Competition Putting Pressure on Prices

Category Data

Table 30 Sales of Luxury Cars: Value 2013-2018

Table 31 Sales of Luxury Cars: % Value Growth 2013-2018

Table 32 NBO Company Shares of Luxury Cars: % Value 2013-2017

Table 33 LBN Brand Shares of Luxury Cars: % Value 2014-2017

Table 34 Forecast Sales of Luxury Cars: Value 2018-2023

Table 35 Forecast Sales of Luxury Cars: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Headlines

Prospects

Rising Demand for Value for Money Continues To Fuel Growth

Bargain Hunting Becoming the Norm

Tourist Expenditure Remains Key To Sales

Competitive Landscape

Key Players Consolidate Their Share As Competition Intensifies

Strong Performance for Rolex and Richemont

Category Data

Table 36 Sales of Personal Luxury by Category: Value 2013-2018

Table 37 Sales of Personal Luxury by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018

Table 38 NBO Company Shares of Personal Luxury: % Value 2013-2017

Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Personal Luxury: % Value 2014-2017

Table 40 Forecast Sales of Personal Luxury by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 41 Forecast Sales of Personal Luxury by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Headlines

Prospects

Local Consumers Attracted by International Trends

Declining Demand Negatively Impacts Sales

Concerns Over Economy and Taxes

Competitive Landscape

Sales Continue To Be Led by International Brands

Continued Focus on Local Partnerships

Growing Competition From Internet Retailing

Category Data

Table 42 Sales of Designer Apparel and Footwear (Ready-to-Wear) by Category: Value 2013-2018

Table 43 Sales of Designer Apparel and Footwear (Ready-to-Wear) by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018

Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Designer Apparel and Footwear (Ready-to-Wear): % Value 2013-2017

Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Designer Apparel and Footwear (Ready-to-Wear): % Value 2014-2017

Table 46 Distribution of Designer Apparel and Footwear (Ready-to-Wear) by Format: % Value 2013-2018

Table 47 Forecast Sales of Designer Apparel and Footwear (Ready-to-Wear) by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 48 Forecast Sales of Designer Apparel and Footwear (Ready-to-Wear) by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Headlines

Prospects

Underperformance for Women's Luxury Sunglasses; Retailers Use Promotions To Boost Demand

Status Conscious Consumers Continue To Opt for Luxury Eyewear

Shift Towards Affordable Luxury

Competitive Landscape

Luxottica Leads Sales Due To Wide Offering of Leading Brands

Retailers Offering Special Deals in Response To Growing Competition

Additional Services Help To Attract Consumers

Category Data

Table 49 Sales of Luxury Eyewear by Category: Value 2013-2018

Table 50 Sales of Luxury Eyewear by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018

Table 51 NBO Company Shares of Luxury Eyewear: % Value 2013-2017

Table 52 LBN Brand Shares of Luxury Eyewear: % Value 2014-2017

Table 53 Distribution of Luxury Eyewear by Format: % Value 2013-2018

Table 54 Forecast Sales of Luxury Eyewear by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 55 Forecast Sales of Luxury Eyewear by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Headlines

Prospects

Luxury Jewellery Impacted by Falling Gold Prices and Introduction of Vat

Luxury Costume Jewellery Continues To Lead Growth

Celebrity Endorsements Help Boost Sales

Competitive Landscape

Traditional Players Continue To Lead Sales

Fierce Competition From Non-luxury Jewellery

Consumers Attracted by Both Image and Pricing

Category Data

Table 56 Sales of Luxury Jewellery by Category: Value 2013-2018

Table 57 Sales of Luxury Jewellery by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018

Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Luxury Jewellery: % Value 2013-2017

Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Luxury Jewellery: % Value 2014-2017

Table 60 Distribution of Luxury Jewellery by Format: % Value 2013-2018

Table 61 Forecast Sales of Luxury Jewellery by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 62 Forecast Sales of Luxury Jewellery by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Headlines

Prospects

Demand Negatively Impacted by Concern Over Economy and High Prices

Growth Limited by Low Consumer Confidence and Introduction of Vat

Consumers Attracted by Personalised Luxury Leather Goods

Competitive Landscape

Louis Vuitton and Other Leading International Brands Continue To Dominate

Targeting Younger Consumers

Growing Importance of Social Media

Category Data

Table 63 Sales of Luxury Leather Goods: Value 2013-2018

Table 64 Sales of Luxury Leather Goods: % Value Growth 2013-2018

Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Luxury Leather Goods: % Value 2013-2017

Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Luxury Leather Goods: % Value 2014-2017

Table 67 Distribution of Luxury Leather Goods by Format: % Value 2013-2018

Table 68 Forecast Sales of Luxury Leather Goods: Value 2018-2023

Table 69 Forecast Sales of Luxury Leather Goods: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Headlines

Prospects

Sales Continue To Fall Due To Narrow Product Ranges

Strong Competition From Non-luxury Portable Electronics

Shift Towards Personalisation

Competitive Landscape

Non-luxury Brands Partnering With Luxury Brands

Innovation Key To Future Success

Category Data

Table 70 Sales of Luxury Portable Consumer Electronics by Category: Value 2013-2018

Table 71 Sales of Luxury Portable Consumer Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018

Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Luxury Portable Consumer Electronics: % Value 2013-2017

Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Luxury Portable Consumer Electronics: % Value 2014-2017

Table 74 Distribution of Luxury Portable Consumer Electronics by Format: % Value 2013-2018

Table 75 Forecast Sales of Luxury Portable Consumer Electronics by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 76 Forecast Sales of Luxury Portable Consumer Electronics by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Headlines

Prospects

Reduced Purchase Frequency Leads To Decline in Sales

New Vat To Further Hamper Sales

Internet Retailing Growing in Popularity

Competitive Landscape

Rolex Remains Leading Player

Traditional Brands Remain in Pole Position

Growing Competition From Luxury Wearables

Category Data

Table 77 Sales of Luxury Timepieces by Category: Value 2013-2018

Table 78 Sales of Luxury Timepieces by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018

Table 79 NBO Company Shares of Luxury Timepieces: % Value 2013-2017

Table 80 LBN Brand Shares of Luxury Timepieces: % Value 2014-2017

Table 81 Distribution of Luxury Timepieces by Format: % Value 2013-2018

Table 82 Forecast Sales of Luxury Timepieces by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 83 Forecast Sales of Luxury Timepieces by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Headlines

Prospects

Replacement Rates Limited by Trend Towards Digitalisation

Internet Retailers Gaining Distribution Share

Competitive Landscape

Richemont Remains in Pole Position

Offering of Limited Edition Ranges Helps Attract Consumers

Growing Focus on Other Areas in Bid To Extend Customer Bases

Category Data

Table 84 Sales of Luxury Writing Instruments and Stationery: Value 2013-2018

Table 85 Sales of Luxury Writing Instruments and Stationery: % Value Growth 2013-2018

Table 86 NBO Company Shares of Luxury Writing Instruments and Stationery: % Value 2013-2017

Table 87 LBN Brand Shares of Luxury Writing Instruments and Stationery: % Value 2014-2017

Table 88 Distribution of Luxury Writing Instruments and Stationery by Format: % Value 2013-2018

Table 89 Forecast Sales of Luxury Writing Instruments and Stationery: Value 2018-2023

Table 90 Forecast Sales of Luxury Writing Instruments and Stationery: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Headlines

Prospects

Strong Competition From Premium Brands

Consumers Attracted by Social Media Marketing

Players Embracing Internet Retailing To Boost Sales

Competitive Landscape

Growing Competition From New Brands

Chanel and Dior Continue To Lead Sales Despite Rising Competition

Non-beauty Luxury Brands Continue To Attract Consumers

Category Data

Table 91 Sales of Super Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2013-2018

Table 92 Sales of Super Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018

Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Super Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2013-2017

Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Super Premium Beauty and Personal Care: % Value 2014-2017

Table 95 Distribution of Super Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Format: % Value 2013-2018

Table 96 Forecast Sales of Super Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 97 Forecast Sales of Super Premium Beauty and Personal Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Luxury goods saw a decline in value sales in 2018 due to continued slow economic growth, with the introduction of a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) also directly impacting luxury goods sales. However, many brands absorbed the VAT and offered deals throughout the year in a bid to maintain consumer confidence. This was especially true for big ticket luxury items such as automobiles and consumer electronics.

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 2023 illustrate how the market is set to change

Product coverage: Experiential Luxury, Fine Wines/Champagne and Spirits, Luxury Cars, Personal Luxury.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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