The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is an emerging but lucrative ecommerce market. Consumer spending intentions are higher than in many other countries, and as mobile-savvy shoppers seek more variety, sales are shifting online.

This deck will:

Present our forecasts for retail and ecommerce sales in the UAE through 2028.
Explore differences between consumers in the UAE and their global peers, and where they spend money online.
Identify factors influencing the path to purchase for consumers in the UAE.
Discuss how retailers and brands can pursue opportunities in the market.

authors

Carina Perkins

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Suzy Davidkhanian: VP, Content

Wendy Malloy: Director, Reports Editor

Emma Noyes: Graphic Designer, Data Visualization

Jennifer Pearson: VP, Research

Andrew Spink: Forecasting Analyst

Matt Torpey: Senior Chart Editor

Ali Young: Senior Copy Editor and Manager of Content Operations

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Ecommerce Deep Dive: UAE

Online Sales Rise Fast as Mobile-Savvy Shoppers Seek Variety on Marketplaces and Social Media

authors

Carina Perkins

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