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AED · Asking bid
Profitable Building Materials Retail Shop in Sharjah for Sale
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Revenue
- AED 73K/mo
- Profit
- AED 15K/mo
- Multiple
- 1.1x

Asking price
AED 200,000AED
Established Sharjah-based retail trading business specialising in electrical tools, wiring, switches, sockets, lighting, sanitary ware, bathroom fittings, and plumbing materials. Serves contractors, builders, and walk-in customers with quality products at competitive prices.
**Electrical Products:** Switches and sockets (multiple series), electrical wires and cables, cable trays (GI & HDG), PVC junction boxes, power tools, ceiling fans, lighting solutions, and weatherproof outdoor electrical fittings. Carries well-known international brands. **Sanitary Ware & Bathroom Fittings:** Complete range of bathroom fixtures including wash basins, showers, water heaters, taps/mixers, and bathroom accessories. **Plumbing Materials:** Pipes, fittings, valves, and plumbing hardware for residential and commercial projects. **Hardware & Tools:** Hand tools, power tools, adhesives, and general construction hardware for contractors and DIY customers. Pricing model: retail counter sales with wholesale/contractor pricing for bulk orders. Flexible payment accepted (including buy-now-pay-later via Tabby).
**Customer Base:** Mix of walk-in retail customers (homeowners, DIY renovators) and trade professionals (electricians, plumbers, contractors, builders). Located on a busy commercial strip on Muweilah Commercial, Maliha Road — a high-traffic area near Sharjah's main industrial and residential zones. **Market Position:** Competitive pricing and wide product range across both electrical and sanitary categories differentiate this store from single-category competitors. The dual-category offering (electrical + sanitary) allows cross-selling to contractors who source both from one supplier. **Retention:** Trade customers return regularly for project supplies; WhatsApp channel keeps customers informed of promotions and new stock. **Concentration Risk:** No single customer dominates — broad base of walk-in trade and repeat contractors spreads revenue risk.
**Team:** 18 staff members, including the founding owner who manages day-to-day operations. **Location:** Ground-floor shop unit on a busy commercial street in Muweilah Commercial area, Sharjah. High foot traffic from nearby residential and industrial zones. **Opening Hours:** Daily, 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM (7 days a week). **Suppliers:** Sources from multiple international and regional brands for electrical and sanitary products, maintaining a diverse and reliable supply chain. **Operations:** Counter-based retail model with inventory held on-site. WhatsApp used for customer communication and promotions. Active Instagram presence for marketing and seasonal offers (e.g., Labour Day, Hajj, Mother's Day promotions with 10% discounts).
**Quick Wins:** - Expand online presence — currently minimal website; a proper e-commerce storefront or product catalogue could capture online search traffic for "electrical supplies Sharjah" and "sanitary ware UAE". - Leverage the existing Tabby partnership more aggressively in marketing to attract price-sensitive younger customers. **Medium-Term Plays:** - Add project quotation / B2B supply contracts for small-to-mid-size construction projects in Sharjah's booming residential and commercial development market. - Introduce delivery service for bulk/contractor orders — many competitors in the area don't offer this. - Expand product lines into adjacent categories (e.g., HVAC materials, safety equipment, tile/adhesives) to increase average basket size. **Longer-Term:** - Open a second branch in a neighbouring emirate (Dubai or Ajman) to capture a wider UAE contractor base. - Develop a private-label product line for high-margin items (e.g., switches, PVC fittings) once volume justifies it.
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Asking price
AED 200,000AED
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