Quick reference: Dubai Class A rent is 145 AED/sqft ($39 USD), typical term 3 years, 3 months free.

  • Class A rent: 145 AED/sqft/yr ($39 USD).
  • Typical term: 3 years.
  • Typical rent-free: 3 months.
  • Vacancy: 5.8%.

Dubai Class A office: frequently asked questions

Quick reference: Dubai Class A rent is 145 AED/sqft ($39 USD), typical term 3 years, 3 months free.

TL;DR

  • Class A rent: 145 AED/sqft/yr ($39 USD).
  • Typical term: 3 years.
  • Typical rent-free: 3 months.
  • Vacancy: 5.8%.

Quick reference

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Key facts

cityDubai
countryUnited Arab Emirates
regionEMEA
classARentLocal145 AED/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$39/sqft/yr
vacancy5.8%
typicalLeaseYears3
typicalRentFreeMonths3
submarkets6
primeYieldPct7.5%

Frequently asked questions

What is the DIFC?
Dubai International Financial Centre — a free zone with English common law, an independent regulator (DFSA), and a separate court system. Most international banks, asset managers, and law firms operate from DIFC.
Is the new 9% corporate tax meaningful?
Yes — model it explicitly. Free zone qualifying income remains tax-exempt under specific conditions, but the effective tax rate for most non-qualifying activities is 9%.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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