Retail
From The Report: Qatar 2026
View in Online Reader

Qatar’s retail sector is set for sustained growth in 2026 and 2027, driven by rising tourism and strong domestic demand from Qataris and expatriates with high disposable income and purchasing power. Despite heightened geopolitical tensions in the wider Middle East following the Iran conflict, Qatar’s retail sector has remained resilient, supported by strong domestic consumption, stability, and continued investment in tourism and infrastructure. Robust consumer spending – especially for luxury brands, duty-free shopping and premium technology products – is underpinned by the world’s 13th-highest GDP per capita. Looking ahead, Qatar’s retail sector will be bolstered by resilient consumer demand, supported by high household purchasing power, continued tourism growth and the expansion of retail space across the country.

This chapter contains an interview with Omar Alfardan, CEO & Managing Director, Alfardan Corporation.

Articles from this Chapter

Overview

Aisle appeal: Rising tourism, affluent shoppers and rapid digital adoption are reshaping the consumer landscape
OBG
plus

Qatar’s retail sector is set for sustained growth in 2026 and 2027, driven by rising tourism and strong domestic demand from Qataris and expatriates with high disposable income and purchasing power. Despite heightened geopolitical tensions in the wider Middle East following the Iran conflict, Qatar’s retail sector has remained resilient, supported by strong domestic consumption, stability, and continued investment in tourism and infrastructure. Robust consumer spending – especially for luxury…

Interview

Experiential offerings: Omar Alfardan, CEO & Managing Director, Alfardan Corporation, on digital transformation deepening engagement in physical spaces
OBG
plus

Interview: Omar Alfardan, CEO & Managing Director, Alfardan Corporation, on digital transformation deepening engagement in physical spaces How are retailers adapting to reconcile visitor demand with evolving domestic expectations, as tourist arrivals are expected to exceed 5.3m in 2026? ALFARDAN: Luxury and experiential retailers are embracing a dual-track strategy that meets the expectations of both international visitors and the increasingly discerning local market. Retailers are placing…