Retail sector in the UAE - statistics & facts

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Non-food retail sales in the Gulf Cooperation Council 2026
153.7bn USD
Food retail sales in the Gulf Cooperation Council 2026
216.3bn USD
Retail sales in United Arab Emirates 2026
113.8bn USD

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