Retail Unit
A retail unit is commercial space designed for consumer-facing businesses, ranging from small shops to large format stores, typically located in high-traffic areas with street or mall frontage.
| Unit Classifications | Type |
| In-line shop | Standard mall unit |
| Anchor tenant | Large format, 10,000+ sq ft |
| Kiosk | Small format, 100-300 sq ft |
| Street retail | Ground-floor commercial units |
| Lease Characteristics | Terms |
| Duration | 3-5 years standard |
| Fit-out period | 2-6 months rent-free |
| Revenue share | Percentage of sales in malls |
| Operating hours | Extended, often 10-12 hours daily |
| Investment Metrics | Range |
| Net yield | 7-10% |
| Service charges | AED 30-60 per sq ft |
| Vacancy risk | Higher than office, location-critical |
| Tenant quality | Credit rating important |
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