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Retail & Leisure
Riyadh and Jeddah Lifestyle Retail Scene Infographic
Riyadh and Jeddah are redefining lifestyle retail in Saudi Arabia with 718,300 sqm of dynamic, mixed-use developments.
29 August 2025
Healthcare
Healthcare in Saudi Arabia
Opportunities within the healthcare sector in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
12 August 2025
Healthcare
Dive into the Future of Healthcare Investment in Dubai
Dive into the Future of Healthcare Investment in Dubai! As dedicated knowledge partners, Knight Frank's Healthcare division, in collaboration with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), is proud to introduce the latest edition of the Dubai Health Investment Guide.
03 June 2025
Retail & Leisure
Saudi Arabia Retail Market Overview
A biannual review of Saudi Arabia’s retail sector, offering a deep dive into consumer trends, supply dynamics and market performance.
30 May 2025
Healthcare
Healthcare in Saudi Arabia
Opportunities within the healthcare sector in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
12 August 2025
Healthcare
Dive into the Future of Healthcare Investment in Dubai
Dive into the Future of Healthcare Investment in Dubai! As dedicated knowledge partners, Knight Frank's Healthcare division, in collaboration with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), is proud to introduce the latest edition of the Dubai Health Investment Guide.
03 June 2025
Retail & Leisure
Saudi Arabia Retail Market Overview
A biannual review of Saudi Arabia’s retail sector, offering a deep dive into consumer trends, supply dynamics and market performance.
30 May 2025
All research
Retail & Leisure
Riyadh and Jeddah Lifestyle Retail Scene Infographic
Riyadh and Jeddah are redefining lifestyle retail in Saudi Arabia with 718,300 sqm of dynamic, mixed-use developments.
29 August 2025
Healthcare
Healthcare in Saudi Arabia
Opportunities within the healthcare sector in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
12 August 2025
Healthcare
Dive into the Future of Healthcare Investment in Dubai
Dive into the Future of Healthcare Investment in Dubai! As dedicated knowledge partners, Knight Frank's Healthcare division, in collaboration with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), is proud to introduce the latest edition of the Dubai Health Investment Guide.
03 June 2025
Retail & Leisure
Saudi Arabia Retail Market Overview
A biannual review of Saudi Arabia’s retail sector, offering a deep dive into consumer trends, supply dynamics and market performance.
30 May 2025
Education
School improvement in the UAE and the use of artificial intelligence
The educational landscape in the UAE is undergoing a significant transformation with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). As AI technologies evolve, they offer unprecedented opportunities to enhance educational outcomes and address long-standing challenges.
26 May 2025
Hospitality
Saudi Arabia Hospitality Market Review
An annual infographic offers a snapshot of Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and religious tourism market, covering ADR, occupancy, RevPAR, and the pipeline of upcoming projects.
14 May 2025
Food & beverage
What Impact is Tourism Having on the Food and Beverage Industry in the GCC?
The GCC region has become a hotspot for global tourism, attracting millions of visitors and sparking significant changes in the Food and Beverage industry. Visitor numbers surged by 136.6% last year, reaching 39.8 million, while the F&B sector's value hit US$ 185.9 billion in 2023. This influx of tourists has driven a demand for diverse and high-quality dining experiences, directly impacting the growth of the F&B sector. This growth highlights how tourism is reshaping the food and beverage sector in the region.
04 February 2025
Healthcare
Dubai Health Tourism Guide
In collaboration with Dubai Health Authority, Knight Frank Middle East produced the first Dubai Healthcare Tourism Guide. The guide provides insights on healthcare, beauty and wellness facilities that form part of the Dubai Health Experience, which aims to strengthen the position of Dubai on the medical tourism world map.
04 February 2025
Hospitality
UAE Hospitality Market Review
An annual infographic on the hospitality market in the UAE, with a focus on Dubai, offers a comprehensive analysis of the sector's performance. The infographic covers key aspects such as ADRs, occupancy rates, RevPAR, the supply of planned and under construction projects across the UAE and Dubai.
30 September 2024
Food & beverage
What’s Driving the Growth in the GCC Food Scene: Global Brands or Local Favourites?
The food and beverage sector is crucial in many industries, and in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, it’s experiencing rapid growth. With the market currently valued at US$ 94 billion, it’s on track to reach US$ 128 billion by 2029. This expansion is drawing interest from international food brands, eager to tap into the region's emerging opportunities. However, it's not just the global players making waves; local favourites are also rising to prominence.
09 September 2024
Hospitality
GCC Hospitality Market Review
An annual review of key trends and performance of GCC hospitality and tourism markets.
04 September 2024
Education
K-12 Education in Saudi Arabia
Introducing our latest publication, 'K-12 Education in the Kingdom of Saudi.' Our meticulous analysis explores market gaps, segment intricacies, demand and supply dynamics, curriculum preferences, and unveils the pivotal challenges confronting investors and operators within the sector.
30 November 2023
Data Centres
Data Centres The MENA Report
Get the latest insights on MENA data centre market growth, operators, and key drivers in our comprehensive report.
24 November 2023
Healthcare
The Golden Years & Real Estate
The publication, The Golden Years & Real Estate - The Untapped Senior Living Market, explores the significant demographic shift in KSA. The Kingdom's ageing population (65+ years) is expected to grow from 1. 11 million in 2022 to 3. 6 million by 2035, representing a 3. 2X increase.
27 October 2023
Hospitality
Qatar's Hospitality Ambition
Explore our research infographic showcasing the Qatar’s hospitality sector. Discover key insights room supply categorised by star rating, delve into the top 6 hotel operators in Qatar, and get a comprehensive view of the existing supply, under construction projects, and final planning supply.
20 September 2023
Hospitality
The UAE's Hospitality Vision
Explore our research infographic showcasing the UAE's hospitality sector. Uncover key insights on hotel room supply categorised by star rating, delve into the top 6 hotel operators in the UAE, and get a comprehensive view of the existing supply, under construction projects, and final planning supply
20 September 2023
Prime residential
DESTINATION ABU DHABI : ULTRA RICH APPEAL
Over the last two decades, the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi has, positioned itself as a cultural hub while also creating world-class residential communities and business hubs such as Yas Island, Abu Dhabi Global Market, and Saadiyat Island, which have helped to propel the city into a global tourist and investment hot-spot.
26 May 2023
HNWI investment trends
DESTINATION RAS AL KHAIMAH
Since 2004, the UAE’s northernmost emirate, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), has embarked on an ambitious plan to turn the city into a world-class tourism destination with a plethora of luxury hotels, golf courses and extreme sports attractions, positioning itself as an alternative getaway to Dubai, all of which has been driven by the Investment Development Office.
24 May 2023
Education
School spirit: the university factor
Across Saudi Arabia, there are around 30 public universities and 38 private universities and colleges. As a result of ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Education, universities across the Kingdom have been advancing up the league table of the world’s top universities.
18 March 2023
Food & beverage
Dine-in or takeaway? Understanding attitudes towards eating out
The food service sector in Saudi Arabia is the largest in the Middle East and is currently valued at around SAR 48.75 billion ($13 billion), according to Fortune Business Insights.
17 March 2023
Healthcare
Well-being at the heart of transformation plans: the healthcare sector opportunity
Pent-up demand and the size of the opportunity has led us to investigate attitudes towards healthcare in Saudi Arabia.
17 March 2023
Education
Understanding attitudes towards education
The second significant focus by the authorities is to boost both access to and the quality of educational institutions for the next generation of Saudis.
17 March 2023
Hospitality
A room with a view: understanding domestic hotel expectations
With tourist arrivals projected to approach 100 million by 2030, the hospitality sector in the Kingdom is racing to develop hotel rooms and tourist facilities to cater to the expected influx of visitors.
17 March 2023
Healthcare
Medical tourism: a necessity or a luxury?
Seeking medical care aboard is common amongst Saudi nationals, particularly as the Saudi government regularly refers patients with severe illnesses to overseas clinics of global repute, typically in locations such as the United States, Germany, and the UK.
14 March 2023
