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Feasibility studies · Dubai, UAE

The feasibility study banks and investors take seriously.

Market research, operating plans and reality-checked financial projections for new businesses, expansions and capital-intensive projects across the UAE and GCC.

  • Certified and bankable. Accepted by banks, VCs, angel investors, private equity and government funds.
  • Built on real primary research. Mystery shopping, surveys, focus groups and field visits, not desk copy.
  • Written by senior analysts. Hand-built financial models, never AI-generated text.
  • Arabic or English. A team of native Arabic speakers who know GCC consumers first-hand.
  • 260+feasibility studies and research reports
  • AED 9B+in ventures funded by our clients
  • 12+years in UAE and GCC markets

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Trusted by government entities, global firms and founders

A selection of the 260+ organisations and investors we have worked with.

Why serious investors choose Indicators

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

Accurate and objective

An impartial, evidence-based view of the opportunity, including a clear go or no-go when the numbers don't work.

Award-winning team

Your strategy and profitability plan are handled by senior analysts with MSc and PhD backgrounds.

Practical, actionable plans

Not just analysis. An action-based blueprint for launching the business, growing it and reaching profitability.

Native GCC understanding

Every team member is an Arabic speaker with first-hand knowledge of GCC consumer habits and behaviour.

Research at real scale

Projects with sample sizes of 6,000+ people through telephone surveys, in-depth interviews and focus groups.

Licensed in Dubai

A DED-registered consultancy with an office in Business Bay and focus group facilities in Dubai.

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What's inside the study

Seven chapters that take an investor from the market opportunity to a clear decision.

Pages from a feasibility study report by Indicators Consulting
Pages from a real client report
  1. Market research analysis
    • Market sizing and growth potential
    • Primary research: mystery shopping, surveys, field visits, focus groups
    • Catchment analysis
    • PESTEL and Porter's Five Forces
    • Risk analysis
    • Competitor, feature and price analysis
    • Grid and positioning analysis
  2. Technical and operational analysis
    • Supplier outreach and vendor dependencies
    • Equipment, materials and technology infrastructure
    • Process diagram and value chain
    • Business model canvas
    • Location and property requirements
  3. Organisation, legal and management
    • Staffing plan and talent requirements
    • Training and development
    • Organisational chart
    • Legal entity structure
    • Licensing and regulatory framework
  4. Go-to-market strategy
    • Marketing strategy and segmentation
    • Appeal development and communications plan
    • Competitor advertising review
    • Retention and partnership strategy
    • Marketing KPIs
  5. Financial feasibility analysis
    • Funding requirements and use of funds
    • Key assumptions: revenue, cost, working capital, growth
    • Revenue, COGS and operating expenditure
    • Break-even and payback period
    • DCF valuation, ROI, IRR, NPV and ROCE
    • Income statement, cash flow and balance sheet projections
    • Scenario and sensitivity analysis
  6. Implementation roadmap
    • Execution phases and key milestones
    • Resource allocation
  7. Feasibility conclusion
    • Investment attractiveness
    • Conditions for success
    • Go or no-go recommendation

Numbers a bank officer can follow

Every projection traces back to an assumption, and every assumption traces back to research. That's what makes a study bankable rather than optimistic.

  • Three-statement projections: income, cash flow and balance sheet
  • Break-even, payback, ROI, IRR, NPV and DCF valuation
  • Best, base and worst-case scenarios with sensitivity testing

The consultants who write your study

Senior analysts with MSc and PhD backgrounds and hundreds of GCC projects between them.

Sami Ismail

Sami Ismail, MSc

Founder, Marketing & Strategy Consulting

12+ years in digital marketing, market research and tech startups, working with high-profile agencies and clients across the GCC and MENA.

200+ research and consulting projects in KSA, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Lebanon, Egypt, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden.

MSc in Marketing, BSc in Human Resources

Marketing analysis and strategy, business planning, digital marketing advisory

Murhaf Shamaly

Murhaf Shamaly, MSc

Senior Research Specialist, Feasibility Studies

5+ years in business planning, feasibility studies and consulting for SMEs and large organisations in MENA and the GCC.

50+ feasibility studies across retail, e-commerce, fintech, agriculture, SaaS and tech startups, including research with samples of 6,000+ people.

MSc in Marketing, BSc in Management

Feasibility studies, business planning, market research

Hasan Al Sharif

Hasan Al Sharif, MSc

Research Manager, Marketing Analytics

5+ years in market research, analysis and digital marketing, with an in-depth understanding of marketing operations, strategy and analytics.

100+ projects delivered across the GCC.

MSc in Marketing, BSc in Marketing Management

Market intelligence, consumer journey analysis, competitive analysis

AbdElkareem Hmedan

AbdElkareem Hmedan, PhD, SPHRi™

Senior Consultant, Management & HR Strategies

7+ years in HR management and consulting for large companies, startups and international organisations in the GCC.

2,500+ hours of HR, soft-skills and custom training for leading regional companies. Named "Change Maker" by a well-known MENA startup.

PhD and MSc in HR Management, SPHRi certified

HR management, capacity development, management planning

How the study is done

  1. Client brief

    We understand your objectives, market and the questions you need answered.

  2. Methodology

    We design the research approach, tools and sample plan.

  3. Field work

    We collect data from trusted primary and secondary sources.

  4. Analysis

    We turn the data into findings and financial projections.

  5. Recommendations

    We deliver clear, actionable guidance for your decision.

Questions investors ask us

Why do I need a feasibility study?

It tells you how much capital you need, the competitive risks you face, what the business costs to run each month, where to advertise, what profit to expect, and whether the idea is worth your time and money.

Can I raise funds with the study?

Yes. Our reports are certified and bankable, and clients use them with banks, venture capital, angel investors, private equity and government funds.

How is the market data collected?

It depends on the business. We combine telephone interviews, focus groups at our Dubai office or online, digital observation, field visits, surveys, in-depth interviews and expert panels.

Which languages are reports available in?

English or Arabic. Other languages are available for an additional fee.

How is the final price set?

The estimator gives an indicative range based on your answers. We confirm the exact scope and price after the discovery call.

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