SAUDI ARABIA’S SPA MARKET SPURRED BY HOSPITALITY BOOM

  In a socially-reserved country such as Saudi Arabia where entertainment options are mostly limited to shopping and cafes – the opening of spas and beauty salons offer another avenue for leisure and recreation. According to market research company Euromonitor International, Saudi Arabia’s spa market was valued at Saudi Arabian Riyals SAR275 million (USD73.3 million) in 2017, growing by 7% over 2016. At the same time, the market for professional haircare products sold in salons grew by 6%, which is projected to reach SAR89 million (USD23.7 million) in ...


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