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Market research & competitive analysis Β· Dubai, UAE

Make market decisions on evidence, not assumptions.

Understand demand, customers, competitors and growth opportunities through research designed around the exact decision your business needs to make.

  • Sized to your decision, not our invoice. We propose the methodology that gives accurate results at the lowest cost, and never inflate the sample to inflate the price.
  • Real primary research. Telephone surveys, focus groups at our Dubai office, field visits, mystery shopping, in-depth interviews and expert panels.
  • Written by senior analysts. Hand-crafted insights from real data, never AI-generated text.
  • Native GCC understanding. Arabic-speaking researchers who collect data across languages and cultures.
  • 247+market research projects in the UAE and GCC
  • 8,000+respondents in our largest nationwide scan
  • 12+years in UAE and GCC markets

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A selection of the 260+ organisations and investors we have worked with.

Insights we uncover

Qualitative and quantitative research focused on formative research and consumer behaviour.

Market dynamics

Market sizing, key players, trends, patterns and growth trajectory.

Competitive awareness

Grounded competitive analysis, Porter's Five Forces, PESTEL and grid analysis.

The status quo

How your product or service is currently offered, consumed and compared.

Market disruptions

Consumer frustrations and unmet needs that open room for a new player.

Primary research

Field data from POS visits, focus groups, in-depth interviews, customer panels and expert panels.

Pricing research

Expected price points, bundle design and pricing strategy.

Behavioural & formative

How customers perceive, decide and behave. The "why" and the "how" behind the numbers.

Customer experience

Mystery shopping that measures service delivery against clear benchmarks.

The right sample size, not the biggest one

Our consultants come from research-methods and analytics backgrounds. Every project gets a methodology built for its market, its question and what is practical to collect.

  • We propose the approach that gives accurate results at the lowest possible cost
  • We never exaggerate the sample size to inflate the research cost
  • New idea with no local competitors? Our pain-points analysis validates the business model on its value proposition
Goal-specific methodologies
2 to 5focus groups
8,000+panel respondents nationwide

Data collection methods

  • Telephone surveys (CATI)
  • Focus groups
  • In-depth interviews
  • Field visits
  • Mystery shopping
  • Mass surveys
  • Digital observation
  • Expert panels

The researchers behind your study

Senior analysts with MSc and PhD backgrounds and hundreds of GCC projects between them.

Sami Ismail

Sami Ismail, MSc

Founder, Marketing & Strategy Consulting

12+ years in digital marketing, market research and tech startups, working with high-profile agencies and clients across the GCC and MENA.

200+ research and consulting projects in KSA, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Lebanon, Egypt, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden.

MSc in Marketing, BSc in Human Resources

Marketing analysis and strategy, business planning, digital marketing advisory

Murhaf Shamaly

Murhaf Shamaly, MSc

Senior Research Specialist, Feasibility Studies

5+ years in business planning, feasibility studies and consulting for SMEs and large organisations in MENA and the GCC.

50+ feasibility studies across retail, e-commerce, fintech, agriculture, SaaS and tech startups, including research with samples of 6,000+ people.

MSc in Marketing, BSc in Management

Feasibility studies, business planning, market research

Hasan Al Sharif

Hasan Al Sharif, MSc

Research Manager, Marketing Analytics

5+ years in market research, analysis and digital marketing, with an in-depth understanding of marketing operations, strategy and analytics.

100+ projects delivered across the GCC.

MSc in Marketing, BSc in Marketing Management

Market intelligence, consumer journey analysis, competitive analysis

AbdElkareem Hmedan

AbdElkareem Hmedan, PhD, SPHRiβ„’

Senior Consultant, Management & HR Strategies

7+ years in HR management and consulting for large companies, startups and international organisations in the GCC.

2,500+ hours of HR, soft-skills and custom training for leading regional companies. Named "Change Maker" by a well-known MENA startup.

PhD and MSc in HR Management, SPHRi certified

HR management, capacity development, management planning

How the research is done

  1. Client brief

    We understand your objectives, market and the questions you need answered.

  2. Methodology

    We design the approach, tools and sample plan.

  3. Field work

    We gather data from the right, trusted sources.

  4. Analysis

    We turn data into clear insights and meaningful findings.

  5. Recommendations

    We deliver actionable guidance that supports your decision.

Market research FAQs

How is the market data collected?

It depends on the business, the consumer insight needed and the market. We use one or more of telephone interviews (CATI), focus groups at our Dubai office or online, digital observational analysis, field visits, mass surveys, in-depth interviews and expert panels.

How do I know the sample size is big enough?

We build a methodology for each project, market and insight. We have delivered nationwide scans with over 8,000 respondents and projects that only needed two focus groups. We size the sample to give accurate results, never to inflate the cost.

I already run a business. How would research help?

Regular research shows you market shifts, trends and the new advantages your direct competitors are building. We also offer periodic intelligence reports to keep a close eye on the market.

Can you research an idea with no local competitors?

Yes. For untested markets we use our pain-points analysis, which validates the business model based on its value proposition.

How much does market research cost?

It depends on the methodology and sample the decision needs. After the discovery call we send a proposal with the recommended approach and a clear price.

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