In its Destination Retail report, JLL noted that Abu Dhabi has a Cross-Border Retailer Attractiveness Index of 173 and is ranked 11th overall. The report is based on a survey of 240 leading retail brands across 140 cities globally. The cities account for 36% of global GDP, 13% of the world’s population and one third of the world’s consumer spending. The index shows, for each case, the presence of retailers, relative to the average of 100. Abu Dhabi is classified as a Growth Retail City. JLL highlights the recent openings of Yas Mall and The Galeria.

Source : JLL/Apr 2016/[City]/RET