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Footwear in the United Arab Emirates

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  • 25 Pages
  • February 2026
  • Region: United Arab Emirates
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2037427
The footwear category in the United Arab Emirates experienced growth in 2025, driven by factors such as tariffs, supply chain adjustments, and technological innovation. With value sales of AED14.1 billion and retail volume sales of 54.0 million units, the category is poised for continued expansion. The market's attractiveness is enhanced by a stable workforce and rising disposable income.

This Footwear in United Arab Emirates report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2021-2025 and analysis by distribution format allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, leading brands, and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market. Forecasts to 2030 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Children's Footwear, Men's Footwear, Women's Footwear.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Footwear market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • CHART 1 Key Trends 2025
  • CHART 2 Analyst Insight
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Tariffs and tech drive footwear sales growth
  • A positive year for footwear sales with women’s footwear leading the way
  • New and exclusive collections attract locals and tourists
  • CHART 3 Adidas Pushes Boundaries with CLIMACOOL LACED: A Leap into 3D-Printed Footwear
  • CHART 4 New Balance Teams up with United Arab Emirates-based Sun & Sand Sports
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Technology and luxury set to drive future sales growth
  • Children's footwear to lead value growth
  • Limited editions and athleisure to shape market demand
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Landmark Group and Apparel Group maintain their lead
  • Stable competitive landscape with opportunities for innovation
CHANNELS
  • Offline retail dominates footwear sales with strong e-commerce growth
  • Retail e-commerce gains traction as consumer search for convenience
  • Omnichannel strategies becomes increasingly important for retailers
PRODUCTS
  • Adidas and New Balance drive innovation with tech and collaborations
  • Birkenstock introduces Ramadan-inspired collection
  • CHART 5 Birkenstock Increases Prices in 2025 Due to US Tariffs
COUNTRY REPORTS
  • CHART 6 Key Trends 2025
  • CHART 7 Analyst Insight
  • CHART 8 Limited-Edition adidas Shoes Inspired by Dubai
  • CHART 9 Luxury Powerhouse Zegna Sees Major Growth Potential in United Arab Emirates
  • CHART 10 AI Models at the Intersection of Technology and Culture
  • CHART 11 Real GDP Growth and Inflation 2020-2030
  • CHART 12 PEST Analysis in United Arab Emirates 2025
  • CHART 13 Key Insights on Consumers in United Arab Emirates 2025
  • CHART 14 Consumer Landscape in United Arab Emirates 2025
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATESEXECUTIVE SUMMARYKEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Luxury brands drive growth with premium offerings
  • Apparel continues to see strong demand
  • Challengers unseat incumbents with localised strategies
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Wealthy newcomers and tourists drive luxury spending
  • Apparel will remain the largest category with steady growth predicted
  • Digital channels and sustainability set to shape the future of the market
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • On brand gains significant share with triple-digit growth
  • New entrants challenge incumbents with localised strategies
CHANNELS
  • Offline retail dominates sales due to a preference for trying before buying
  • Retail e-commerce gains traction as consumers demand convenience
  • Digital channels and sustainability shape the future of retail
PRODUCTS
  • AI models driving innovation in luxury fashion
  • Louis Vuitton launches Dubai pop-up in 2025
ECONOMIC CONTEXTCONSUMER CONTEXTCOUNTRY REPORTS
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources