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What Makes a Commercial Unit Successful? A Guide for Investors Buying Shops, Retail & F&B SpacesA lot of people assume commercial real estate is just about buying a unit in a good area and waiting for the rent to roll in. But if you’ve ever looked closely, really closely, you’ll notice that some units perform incredibly well, while others in the very same project barely survive. And the...

Top Mistakes Businesses Make When Choosing Their First Retail Space (And How to Avoid Them)Choosing your first retail space is one of those moments that feels exciting and terrifying at the same time. You want the place to look great, feel right, and match your brand’s personality, but you also don’t want to make a decision you’ll regret six months later. And if you’ve ever browsed listings like a...

The Hidden Power of Unit Positioning: Why Two Shops in the Same Mall Perform DifferentlyIt’s funny how two shops in the same mall, same corridor, same customer base, same rent level, can end up performing completely differently. One is always busy, always buzzing, always stocked. The other feels strangely quiet no matter how good the products are. And if you’ve ever walked around malls in Sheikh Zayed...

How to Evaluate a Mall or Commercial Complex Before Choosing Your Unit Choosing a shop inside a mall or commercial complex seems simple at first, you just look for a good location and a decent-sized unit, right? But once you start touring actual places, you realize how many little details quietly influence the success of your business. Things like the way people walk through the mall, where the escalators...

Should You Rent or Buy Your Admin Office? A Decision Framework for Growing BusinessesIf your business is growing and you’ve started thinking about where the team will actually work long-term, you’ve probably faced this question at least once: “Should we rent or should we buy an office?” And honestly, there’s no quick answer. Every business is different, and what makes perfect sense for one...

The Real Cost of Renting a Commercial Unit: What Businesses OverlookIf you’ve ever browsed listings for a shop or commercial unit, you probably noticed how easy it is to get distracted by the rent alone. You see a number, you compare it, and you think, “Okay, that’s doable.” But then reality shows up the moment you step inside the place or start planning the move. Renting a commercial unit is a lot...

Ground Floor, Upper Floor, or Corner Unit? Choosing the Right Retail Space for Your BrandIf you’ve ever tried picking a retail shop location, you’ve probably felt that little moment of panic when you start comparing floor levels, corners, entrances, and all the tiny details you didn’t know mattered. What looks perfect in photos suddenly feels different in person. And when you’re browsing a retail...

Foot Traffic vs. Car Traffic: Which Matters More When Choosing a Commercial Shop? If you've ever tried choosing a shop space, you've probably caught yourself thinking, “Does it really matter if people walk past or drive past?” And honestly, it does, but not in the same way for every business. Some shops live and breathe on foot traffic, while others perform incredibly well even when most customers...

How to Pick the Best Pharmacy Location: The 7 Factors That Predict High Sales If you’ve ever looked for a place to open a pharmacy, you probably realized pretty quickly that it’s not as simple as “find a shop and rent it.” Pharmacies behave differently from cafés, clothing shops, and even clinics. People come to pharmacies when they need something urgently, or when they’re tired, or when their...

The Anatomy of the Ideal F&B Unit: What Restaurants & Cafés Should Never Compromise OnIf you’ve ever tried searching for a place to open a café or a restaurant, you already know how strange the process can feel. One moment you’re excited about a space, and the next moment you realize the ventilation is weird or the kitchen area feels like a closet. And when you’re trying to start something...