A random survey of who buys what:
Women’s shoes and bags:
1) Nigerians
2) Russians
3) Arabs, Iranians
Flat shoes: Asians, Filipinos
High-heeled shoes: Nigerians, Russians, Emiratis
Boots: Russians and Europeans
Men’s suits and shoes:
1) Russians
2) Nigerians
3) Arabs
Regular Clothes:
1) Arabs
2) Filipinos
3) Indians, Russians
Jackets and long-sleeved clothes are a hit, but Indians love buying pants.
Children’s wear and shoes:
1) Russians
2) Iranians
3) Indians
Jackets and boots for toddlers sell very easily.
Fashion accessories (mostly teens):
1) Europeans
2) Russian
3) Emiratis
Watches:
1) Russians, Chinese
2) Africans
3) GCC, Indians
Gold and Jewellery:
1) Indians
2) Russians
3) Chinese, Emiratis
Cameras:
1) Indians
2) Locals — SLR
3) Russians
Samsung Galaxy Camera is this season’s bestseller to Indians and Emiratis.
Laptops and tablets:
1) Indians
2) Filipino
3) Arabs
Television:
1) Indians
2) Pakistanis
3) Filipinos
Asians prefer 32 to 40-inch flat screen TV sets because they can bring it home with them without having to pay for airport tax, while most locals and Africans prefer the bigger panels.
Mobile phones and gadgets:
1) Russians
2) Arabs, Europeans
3) Filipinos
GPS:
1) Britons
2) Americans
3) Russians
