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Make better market decisions with evidence, not assumptions

​Intelligently Designed Market Research ​​

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

  • Trusted by 260+ businesses

  • Reliable, accurate & objective market insights

  • 12+ years in UAE and GCC

  • Top-tier quality without the big-firm price tag

ACCURATE & OBJECTIVE

Get an Impartial and Grounded Understanding of the Target Market. Impress Your Investors and Stakeholders

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HUMAN

Never AI-generated fluff. Your market analysis and consumer insights are hand-crafted by senior analysts, using real primary research

UAE
EXPERTISE

Written and prepared by an award-winning team with 12+ years of experience in the UAE

Dubai

247
Market Research Projects in UAE

Our company has successfully conducted in-depth market research projects and competitive scans in UAE & GCC countries. Focusing on formative research and consumer behavior, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methods. And able to attain data in various languages and from different cultural backgrounds. 

Insights We Uncover

Competitive Awareness

Grounded and fine-tuned competitive analysis, Porter's five forces, PESTEL & grid Analysis

Market Dynamics

Understanding Market sizing, key players, trends, patterns & growth trajectory

The Status Quo

Understanding how your service or product is currently offered, consumed & compared

Market Disruptions

Strained consumer frustrations, unmet opportunities for market disruption 

Primary Research

Collecting field data using POS visits, focus groups, in-depth interviews, customer panels & expert panels 

Pricing Research

Expected pricing structures, bundle design & pricing strategies

Behavioral & Formative

Deep understanding of consumer perceptions, behaviors and problem awareness,understanding the "Why" & "How"

Brand & Customer Experience

Using mystery shopping to evaluate experiences, measuring service delivery standards against benchmarks

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Our Competitive Advantage

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12+ years of experience within UAE and GCC markets.

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260+ happy entrepreneurs and investors.

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9+ billion dirhams in capital commitments by our clients.

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Top-tier quality without the big-firm price tag.

Expertly Written

Market Research Company UAE

Good market research isn't only about the depth of the reasoning involved into the assumptions or recommendations, it's also about the ability to create meaningful and action-based insights that support business growth and profitability.

Our Step-by-Step Process

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Client Brief

We understand your objectives, market, and key questions.

Field work & Data collection

We gather data from the right and trusted sources.

Recommendations

We deliver actionable guidance that supports your decisions.

Methodology Development

We design the approach, tools and sample plan.

Analysis

We turn data into clear insights and meaningful findings.

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Our Consulting Team

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Hasan Al Sharif, MSc
Research Manager - Marketing Analytics

Diversified knowledge in business ventures leading up to 5+ years of experience in the field of market research, analysis, and digital marketing practices.

In depth understanding of marketing operations, strategy and Analytics, conducted more than 100+ projects in GCC. 

MSc in Marketing, BSc in Marketing Management 

Specializing in Market Intelligence, Consumer Journey Analysis and Competitive Analysis

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Sami Ismail, MSc
Founder - Marketing & Strategy Consulting

12+ years in digital marketing, marketing research and tech startups, having worked with high-profile marketing agencies and clients within GCC and MENA region.
 
Conducted 200+ marketing research and consulting projects in KSA, UAE, Syria, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Egypt, Bahrian, Oman, Canada, Germany, Netherlands and Sweden.
 
MSc in Marketing and a B.Sc. in Human Resources

Specializing in Marketing Analysis and Strategy, Business Planning and Digital Marketing Advisory

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Murhaf Shamaly, MSc
Senior Research Specialist - Feasibility Studies 

5+ years of experience in business planning, feasibility studies, marketing research and consulting for SMEs and large organizations, within the MENA region and GCC. 

Conducted 50+ feasibility studies and consulting projects, covering industries like retail, ecommerce, fintech, agricultural and SaaS platforms and tech startups.


Some of the research projects I conducted had sample size of 6000+ people, using various data collection methods such as CATI, in depth interviews, focus groups and digital data collection.

MSc in Marketing and a B.Sc. in Management


Specializing in Feasibility Studies, Business Planning and Marketing Research

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AbdElkareem Hmedan, PhD, SPHRi™
Senior Consultant - Management and Human Resources Strategies 

+7 Years of experience in HR management and consulting for large companies, startups, and international organizations within the GCC.

Conducted more than 2500+ hours of HR Management, Soft Skills, and other customized training/coaching programs for high-profile companies in the MENA region and GCC.

Been rewarded as the “Change Maker” for one of the well-known startups in MENA.


Certified Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHRI), MSc in Human Resources Management, and PhD in HR Management.

Specializing in Human Resources Management and Consulting, Expert Capacity Development Advisory and Management Planning

Research Request Form

Please fill in the information to help us better understand your requirements.

Our team will contact you within 24 hours for a discovery call.

What do you need the research to help you decide?
Do you have a preferred research methodology?
Yes, I have a methodology in mind
No, I would you to recommend a research methodology after learning about my requirement and goals

During our initial consultation, we will refine our understanding of your project and requirement, then share initial feedback and recommendations. 

Creating a clear roadmap ahead.

Personalized and context-specific steps.

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