With rapid advancements in the field of mobile technology, the adoption of smartphones is growing at a fast pace across the globe. Mirroring the same trend, the smartphone market in the UAE is also increasing due to significant rise in demand over past five years. Global mobile giants are coming up with a wide range of smartphones and are offering them at significantly lower prices, which are increasing the affordability of smartphones. As a result, mobile users are switching to smartphones with high-end features. Ever since the launch of high speed data services in the country, mobile phone users in the country are demanding for internet on-the-go features, which has largely driven the sales of smartphones in the UAE. Other major factors driving smartphone sales in the UAE include higher disposable income, and changing lifestyle of consumers. In addition, the UAE is one of the developed and populous nations in the Middle East, which further makes it a melting pot for smartphone sales.
According to “UAE Smartphone Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2019”, the smartphone market in UAE is forecast to reach US$ 9.3 billion in 2019. The market has been segmented into smartphones featuring display below 5 inches, and phablets with display size above 5 inches. In 2013, smartphones (display size below 5 inches) dominated the market, occupying majority share in terms of volume sales in the UAE. Through the forecast period, smartphones are expected to continue dominating the market. However, the penetration of phablets is expected to almost double through 2019 as more mobile users would prefer smartphones with larger display. Major players offering high-end smartphones in the UAE include Samsung, Apple, Blackberry, Nokia, HTC, etc. “UAE Smartphone Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2019” discusses the following aspects of the smartphone market in the UAE
- UAE Smartphone Market Size, Share & Forecast
- Segmental & Regional Analysis
- Changing Market Trends & Emerging Opportunities
- Competitive Landscape & Strategic Recommendations
Why You Should Buy This Report?
- To gain an in-depth understanding of smartphone market in the UAE
- To identify the on-going trends, and anticipated growth over the next five years
- To help industry consultants, smartphone manufacturers and distributors align their market-centric strategies
- To obtain research based business decisions and add weight to presentations and marketing material
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Report Methodology
The information contained in this report is based upon both primary and secondary sources. Primary research included interviews with smartphone manufacturers and suppliers in the UAE. Secondary research included an exhaustive search of relevant publications like company annual reports, financial reports and other proprietary databases.
