Competitive Landscape
Luxottica and Kering Sustain Dominance Despite Slight Share Declines
Spectacles in the United Arab Emirates remains concentrated, dominated by large international manufacturers. In 2025, Luxottica Middle East FZE and Kering SA led, with Luxottica holding a retail value share of 39%, although this reflected a slight decline from 41% in 2021, signalling a marginal shift but overall maintaining a strong position.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Spectacles industry in United Arab Emirates with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Spectacles industry in United Arab Emirates, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Spectacles in United Arab Emirates report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Spectacles in United Arab Emirates?
- How are sales of contact lenses performing compared to spectacles?
- Which are the leading brands in Spectacles in United Arab Emirates?
- How are products distributed in Spectacles in United Arab Emirates?
- How are demographic changes impacting demand?
- To what extent are fashion and consumer affluence growth determinants?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Spectacles in the United Arab Emirates - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Spectacles Summary
Sales of Spectacles Decline in a Normalisation of Sales after Several Years of Exceptional Growth
Spectacle Lenses Dominates Unit Sales, Driven by Personalised Optical Solutions
Hoya and Karen Wazen Lead the Personalisation and Fashion Trends Reshaping Consumer Choices
Premiumisation and Mid-Priced Brands Expected to Drive Growth for Spectacles
Spectacle Lenses Will Continue to Lead Volumes While Frames Set to Have Fashion Appeal
Advanced Lenses and Omnichannel Retail to Shape Consumer Experiences and Business Strategies
Luxottica and Kering Sustain Dominance Despite Slight Share Declines
Optical Goods Stores Retains Dominance While Retail E-Commerce Gains Momentum
Growth of Non-Traditional Outlets Signals Diversification of Spectacles Retail Access
Eyewear in the United Arab Emirates - Industry Overview
2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Premium Positioning and Tech Innovation Drive Eyewear Volume Growth Despite Mixed Value Trends
Contact Lenses Dominates Volumes While Spectacles Maintains Premium Value Leadership
Lenskart’S Gen-Ai Campaign Exemplifies Premium Beauty and Eye Health Trends Shaping Growth
Contact Lenses Set to Drive Steady Growth in Eyewear Volumes and Values
Local Manufacturing and Ai Integration to Reshape Consumer Preferences and Product Innovation
Brands Will Leverage Sustainability and Smart Tech to Enhance Their Presence and Consumer Engagement
Leading Global Groups Strengthen Their Hold Amid Steady Competitive Landscape
Optical Goods Stores Drives Sales Growth as Retail E-Commerce Rises
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Spectacles
- Readymade Reading Glasses
- Spectacle Frames
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- Standard Spectacle Lenses
- Myopia Control Spectacle Lenses
Spectacles
This is the aggregation of spectacle frames, spectacle lenses and readymade reading glasses.
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