Investing in Dubai’s freehold commercial real estate offers substantial long-term growth and stable returns, supported by strong market fundamentals, investor-friendly policies, and sustained demand across core business districts. Learn more about our projects at Valores Property Development and explore Valores Residences.
Freehold ownership grants complete, indefinite control over land and building, enabling flexible sale, lease, and asset enhancement. This framework provides long-term stability and clear title certainty for investors.
Commercial sales values rose 38.4 percent to AED 58.6 billion versus H1 2024. For 2024 overall, transactions increased 24 percent, totaling AED 90.1 billion.
Leasing transactions increased 24.7 percent year on year in H1 2025. Office rents climbed 27.6 percent amid tight prime supply and growing regional and international occupiers. Grade A and B lease renewals in DIFC and Business Bay are anticipated to rise by up to 20 percent in 2025. Average transacted benchmarks reached about AED 1,725 per square foot for offices and AED 2,252 per square foot for retail.
Key districts such as Business Bay, DIFC, and JLT are operating near full capacity with occupancy typically around 90 to 95 percent.
Indicative yields: offices around 8.5 percent, retail around 7.5 percent, warehouses around 7 percent. Some assets may achieve 11.1 percent or higher depending on lease profile and covenant strength.
Secondary, income-generating properties dominate activity: approximately 79.5 percent of commercial transactions in H1 2025 occurred in the secondary market due to immediate cash flow and reduced delivery risk.
Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Dubai Marina, JLT, and DIFC command premium rents and demonstrate resilient capital appreciation. Mixed-use schemes benefit from diversified footfall and higher blended returns.
Growth in e-commerce is driving logistics demand in corridors such as JAFZA and Dubai South, with preference for modern, high-clear warehouses offering strong power and access specifications.
AI-driven tenant management, smart metering, and blockchain-enabled transactions improve operational efficiency and liquidity, supporting sustained rental growth and investor confidence.
Energy-efficient, smart buildings near transport, F&B, and banking hubs reduce operating costs and attract premium tenants, which supports higher rental and valuation outcomes.
Residential prices are broadly projected to rise between 5 and 10 percent in 2025. Prime offices in DIFC and Business Bay are forecast for up to 12 percent annual increases.
Roughly 72,000 residential units may deliver in 2025 and about 300,000 homes are projected for 2025–2029. Dubai’s population is forecast between 5.8 and 8.6 million by 2040. More than 1,400 office units are under construction with completions expected between 2025 and 2028.
Business Bay pipeline adds entertainment, education, workspaces, and greenery along Marasi Canal. Upcoming super-premium towers include Regent Residences (2027), Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co. (2026), and Bayz 101 (2028). The Dubai Economic Agenda 2033 (D33) underpins growth in finance, technology, and logistics, reinforcing demand for prime commercial space.
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High occupancy, rising rents, and clear ownership rules support attractive, risk-adjusted returns in core districts.
DIFC, Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, JLT, and Dubai Marina typically command stronger rents and liquidity.
Indicatively 8 to 11 percent depending on asset quality, lease term, and tenant covenant; stabilized income assets often perform best.
They provide in-place rental income and reduce development risk, which shortens the path to cash yields.
Yes. Smart, energy-efficient buildings lower operating costs, attract premium occupiers, and support stronger valuations.
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