Driving Luxury Revenue in the Middle East: KSA and UAE
As global luxury brands brace for a slowdown in traditional growth markets, Jing Daily’s latest report — Driving Luxury Revenue in the Middle East: KSA and UAE — offers a sharp look at the region poised to defy the economic trend.
This in-depth, data-driven report explores key sectors — fashion, beauty, retail, and tourism — where the Gulf is outpacing global growth. But regional success isn’t about expansion alone. This is a highly segmented landscape, and understanding local consumer behavior is non-negotiable.
Our latest report is a field guide for brands serious about building relevance, resonance, and resilience in one of the world’s fastest-growing luxury markets.
Download the full 70-page report to access exclusive interviews, sector outlooks, case studies, and executive recommendations tailored for brand leaders navigating the next chapter of Middle Eastern growth.
What you’ll learn:
- Profiles of four key consumer archetypes, from Gen Z skincare enthusiasts to Gen X wellness seekers and HNWI fashion leaders.
- A detailed timeline of M&A activity, strategic investments, and policy changes that are shaping the future of luxury across the GCC
- How the Gulf’s segmented consumer landscape demands culturally attuned strategies, not one-size-fits-all approaches.
- On-the-ground drivers of luxury demand – from Riyadh’s streetwear boom to Dubai’s VIP mall experience.
- How beauty brands are adapting products, messaging, and experiences to meet regional expectations and climate-influenced routines.
- The importance of storytelling over status in building brand affinity across the Gulf.
- Key differences between KSA and UAE in terms of culture, demographics, and commercial dynamics.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Executive Summary
- Consumer Profiles: Driving Luxury Spending
- M&A Timeline: High-Stakes Moves Redefining Fashion and Beauty
- Fashion: A Global, Local Level-Up
- Sector Outlook: The Gulf’s $80 Billion Opportunity
- Case Study: Qormuz the Saudi Bag Whisperer
- Case Study: Adidas’ Winning Formula – Heritage Meets Hype
- Executive Recommendations
- Beauty: $60 Billion, Powered By Under 30s
- Sector Outlook: MENA Beauty Growth Outpaces U.S.
- Case Study: Florasis on C-Beauty and Market Expansion
- Executive Recommendations
- Tourism: High Growth, Untapped Brand Potential
- Sector Outlook: Lucrative Ecosystem of Chinese Tourism and Development
- Case Study: Dubai Mall on Attracting 111 Million Visitors
- Case Study: Finn Partners on Merging Luxury WIth Longevity
- Executive Recommendations
- Retail: Future-Proof Distribution Strategy
- Sector Outlook: De-Risking Retail With the Right Partners
- Case Study: Chalhoub Group’s Blueprint For Major Luxury
- Case Study: The Frankie Shop’s Pop-Up Play
- Executive Recommendations
- Executive Takeaways