# Commercial Property for Sale in Dubai — Offices, Retail, Warehouses, 7–10% Yields (2026) | WIZI PREMIUM > Commercial property for sale in Dubai: Business Bay offices AED 1,450–2,360/sq.ft, JLT ~1,590, yields 7–10%. Freehold for foreigners, VAT 5% mechanics explained. > Canonical (HTML): https://wizipremium.com/buy/commercial-property-dubai.html > Markdown twin generated from the live page content. Date: 2026-09-21 --- Dubai · Buy · Commercial # Commercial property for sale in Dubai Offices in Business Bay at AED 1,450–2,360 per sq.ft, JLT at a median of ~AED 1,590, Downtown Grade A averaging AED 5,130 (+29% in 2025). Retail units from AED 585k, warehouses from AED 9M. Gross yields run 7–10% — above residential. 100% freehold for foreigners in 60+ zones. Segments & prices 🛡 RERA-licensed ✈️ Remote deal possible ⏱ Reply within 1 hour 7–10% gross yields on Dubai commercial — offices, retail, warehouses +29% growth in Downtown office prices in 2025 — avg AED 5,130/sq.ft 42% of secondary office deals happen in Business Bay ~0% Grade A vacancy in DIFC — the core of the supply squeeze Updated 21 September 2026 · By [WIZI Advisory Team](https://wizipremium.com/about.html) · RERA ORN 60234 Quick answer ## What commercial property costs in Dubai Offices sell at AED 1,450–2,360 per sq.ft in Business Bay (42% of all secondary office deals), a median of ~AED 1,590 in JLT , and an average of AED 5,130 in Downtown — up 29% in 2025. Retail units go for AED 585k–7.9M ; warehouses in JAFZA at AED 9–45M , in DIP / Al Furjan from AED 14.5M . Gross yields run 7–10% — above residential (3.5–5% on villas). Foreigners buy 100% freehold in 60+ zones. One key difference from residential: commercial sales and rents carry 5% VAT . Transaction data 2025 — H1 2026. 1 USD ≈ AED 3.67. Sources: DLD, Gulf News, CRC, Bayut. Segments · 2026 ## How much do offices, retail and warehouses cost? Purchase benchmarks by segment. Fitted offices up to 2,000 sq.ft trade 15–20% above shell-and-core; LEED-certified buildings command a ~12% rent premium. | Segment | Location | Purchase (AED) | Yield / rent benchmark | |---|---|---|---| | Office | Business Bay | 1,450–2,360 /sq.ft | 7–9% gross; rent ~AED 151/sq.ft | | Office | JLT | median ~1,590 /sq.ft | Up to 10% gross | | Office, Grade A | Downtown / DIFC | avg 5,130 /sq.ft (+29% y/y) | 6.5–7.5% gross | | Retail unit | Malls & high streets | 585,000–7,900,000 per unit | Rent AED 60–180k/yr | | Warehouse | JAFZA | 9,000,000–45,000,000 | Rent AED 40–55/sq.ft | | Warehouse | DIP / Al Furjan | from 14,500,000 | Rent AED 40–75/sq.ft | Al Quoz is Dubai’s priciest warehouse rental market — AED 65–120/sq.ft/yr and yields up to 10%. A 1,000 sq.ft office costs ≈ AED 113–118k/yr all-in to occupy (rent + service + utilities + VAT). Sources: DLD, Gulf News, CRC, Bayut. [Business Bay →](https://wizipremium.com/areas/business-bay.html) [JLT →](https://wizipremium.com/areas/jlt.html) [Downtown →](https://wizipremium.com/areas/downtown-dubai.html) [Rental yields →](https://wizipremium.com/guides/best-rental-yield-areas-dubai.html) [Rent in Dubai →](https://wizipremium.com/rent-property-dubai.html) [Dubai property prices →](https://wizipremium.com/buy/dubai-property-prices.html) Yield ## Why investors are switching from apartments to offices Commercial out-earns residential across the board: Business Bay offices gross 7–9%, DIFC Grade A 6.5–7.5%, JLT offices and Al Quoz warehouses up to 10% — against 3.5–5% on villas held for long lets. The driver is a genuine Grade A shortage: DIFC vacancy is near zero, fitted offices up to 2,000 sq.ft trade 15–20% above shell-and-core, and LEED-certified towers charge ~12% more rent. Supply is coming — around 24.2M sq.ft of new offices are announced through 2030 across Business Bay, Meydan, DIFC and JLT — but with a catch for buyers: Business Bay builds to sell, while DIFC largely builds to rent, keeping investable Grade A stock scarce. Compare with residential returns in our [rental yield guide](https://wizipremium.com/guides/best-rental-yield-areas-dubai.html). Rules ## Can foreigners buy? Freehold zones and structures Yes — foreigners own commercial property 100% freehold in 60+ designated zones, including Business Bay, JLT, Dubai Marina, Downtown and Dubai Silicon Oasis. DIFC runs its own legal system and property registrar. You can buy personally or through a company — a free-zone entity (e.g. DMCC), an offshore vehicle (JAFZA Offshore, RAK ICC) or a mainland company. One-off costs: the 4% DLD transfer fee plus admin and trustee fees and ~2% agency commission. There are no annual taxes on ownership or rental income for individuals — the real difference from residential is VAT, below. ⚠️ VAT ## How the 5% VAT works when you buy commercial property Unlike residential (exempt; first supply of a new build zero-rated for 3 years), commercial property is subject to 5% VAT — on both sales and rents. The mechanics on a resale purchase trip up unprepared buyers: the buyer pays the 5% VAT directly to the Federal Tax Authority through the EmaraTax portal and receives a Payment Transaction Number (PTN). Without that number the DLD trustee office will not transfer the title — so the VAT payment has to be sequenced into the deal before registration, not after. The good news: if you buy through a VAT-registered company, the 5% is recoverable as input tax in your next return — for most corporate buyers it is a cash-flow item, not a cost. We structure this step into every commercial deal we run. Leasing ## Renting to a business: Ejari and the RERA index Every commercial lease must be registered in Ejari — an unregistered contract is not recognised, and a valid Ejari is a condition for issuing and renewing the tenant’s trade license with DET. Registration needs the contract, the title deed, both parties’ trade licenses and Emirates ID / passports. Rent rises are capped by the RERA Rental Index, which covers commercial units too (select “commercial” in the DLD calculator): 0/5/10/15/20% bands, a maximum of 20% when the current rent sits more than 40% below market, and 90 days’ written notice. Disputes go to the Rental Dispute Centre. Tenant-side overview — in our [renting in Dubai guide](https://wizipremium.com/rent-property-dubai.html). Calculator ## Estimate your yield Currency AED 0.55M AED 45M Gross estimate from typical 2026 yields; service charges and 5% VAT on rent are on top. Monthly rent — Annual income — Gross yield — Payback — DLD registry · Jan–Aug 2026 ## Offices and retail units by the DLD registry, January–August 2026 How much an office in Dubai costs by the registry: in January–August 2026 the DLD registered 3,271 office sales — median AED 2,519,288 at 2,561 AED/sq.ft, typical size 1,087 sq.ft. 64% of deals were off-plan, and per square foot it runs 2.2× the ready stock: ready offices — median AED 1,988,000 and 1,754 AED/sq.ft, off-plan — AED 2,887,500 and 3,849 AED/sq.ft. The most liquid market is Business Bay: 1,009 deals, 3,916 AED/sq.ft, 53% off-plan. JLT (Jumeirah Lakes Towers) is third by volume and the most affordable of the large office markets (100+ deals): 413 deals, median AED 2,023,991, 1,650 AED/sq.ft, 96% ready stock. DLD zones with 50+ office sales: | DLD zone | Deals | Median price | AED/sq.ft | Off-plan | |---|---|---|---|---| | Business Bay | 1,009 | AED 3,302,756 | 3,916 | 53% | | TECOM Site A (Dubai Internet City) | 524 | AED 2,300,843 | 4,111 | 100% | | JLT (Jumeirah Lakes Towers) | 413 | AED 2,023,991 | 1,650 | 4% | | Downtown Jebel Ali | 204 | AED 1,723,315 | 1,999 | 100% | | Barsha Heights (Tecom) | 101 | AED 3,100,000 | 2,020 | 13% | | Majan | 100 | AED 1,751,929 | 1,680 | 100% | | Dubai Maritime City (Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah) | 87 | AED 10,555,000 | 3,703 | 100% | | Dubai Sports City | 85 | AED 893,760 | 2,319 | 94% | | Horizon | 78 | AED 4,264,431 | 3,225 | 100% | | Trade Centre 2 (Sheikh Zayed Road) | 77 | AED 22,285,000 | 4,775 | 100% | | Arjan | 77 | AED 2,094,662 | 1,554 | 58% | | Dubai Silicon Oasis | 76 | AED 1,056,000 | 1,049 | 0% | | JVC (Jumeirah Village Circle) | 74 | AED 1,985,324 | 1,786 | 66% | | International City (Phase 1) | 59 | AED 1,800,000 | 1,501 | 81% | Retail units (Shop in the registry): 1,077 sales, median AED 2,859,555 at 3,020 AED/sq.ft, typical size 882 sq.ft, 60% off-plan; ready units — median AED 1,900,000 and 2,200 AED/sq.ft. In JLT — 43 deals, median AED 3,100,003 and 2,334 AED/sq.ft. Zones with 40+ sales: | DLD zone | Deals | Median price | AED/sq.ft | Off-plan | |---|---|---|---|---| | JVC (Jumeirah Village Circle) | 121 | AED 2,982,597 | 2,607 | 69% | | International City (Phase 1) | 90 | AED 629,645 | 1,068 | 2% | | Dubai South (Madinat Al Mataar) | 75 | AED 2,552,650 | 3,843 | 100% | | Business Bay | 69 | AED 2,640,011 | 2,988 | 19% | | Majan | 66 | AED 1,724,060 | 2,437 | 89% | | Meydan One | 62 | AED 3,139,630 | 5,379 | 23% | | Motor City | 56 | AED 4,336,150 | 4,374 | 88% | | Arjan | 54 | AED 2,521,165 | 2,521 | 57% | | JLT (Jumeirah Lakes Towers) | 43 | AED 3,100,003 | 2,334 | 23% | | Jabal Ali First (Sobha Central) | 40 | AED 7,223,762 | 6,500 | 100% | Method: registered sales (Sales) of Office and Shop units from AED 100k only — no mortgages or gifts, duplicate transaction numbers collapsed, AED/sq.ft on actual area. Zones are named as the DLD registers them, marketing name in brackets. Commercial plots (Land) are a separate topic — see [land for sale](https://wizipremium.com/buy/land-for-sale-dubai.html). Buyer FAQ ## Common questions **Can a foreigner buy commercial property in Dubai?** Yes — 100% freehold ownership is available in 60+ designated zones, including Business Bay, JLT, Dubai Marina, Downtown and Dubai Silicon Oasis, either personally or through a company. There are no annual taxes on ownership or rental income. **What yield does commercial property in Dubai give in 2026?** Offices in Business Bay gross 7–9%, DIFC Grade A 6.5–7.5%, and JLT offices and Al Quoz warehouses up to 10% — above residential, where villas on long lets average 3.5–5%. **How much does an office in Dubai cost?** Business Bay sells at AED 1,450–2,360 per sq.ft, JLT at a median of about AED 1,590, and Downtown averaged AED 5,130 per sq.ft in 2025 — up 29% year on year. **What taxes and fees apply to commercial property in Dubai?** DLD transfer fee 4% plus about 2% agency commission, and — unlike residential — 5% VAT on the price. On resale deals the buyer pays the VAT directly to the FTA via EmaraTax and needs the Payment Transaction Number before DLD will transfer the title; VAT-registered companies recover it as input tax. Commercial rents also carry 5% VAT. **How much does commercial property in JLT cost?** By the DLD registry, in January–August 2026 JLT (Jumeirah Lakes Towers) recorded 413 office sales: median AED 2,023,991, 1,650 AED/sq.ft, typical size 1,131 sq.ft, 96% ready stock. Retail units — 43 deals, median AED 3,100,003 and 2,334 AED/sq.ft. These are registered prices, not listings; the zone tables are above. **How much does a retail unit in Dubai cost by the DLD registry?** In January–August 2026 the DLD registered 1,077 retail unit (Shop) sales from AED 100k: median AED 2,859,555 at 3,020 AED/sq.ft, 60% off-plan. Ready units — median AED 1,900,000 and 2,200 AED/sq.ft. The most affordable zone with 40+ sales is International City (Phase 1): median AED 629,645, 1,068 AED/sq.ft. 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