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Long leases.
Companies usually rent premises for several years. Income is predictable and vacancies are rarer.
Works like a business
Commercial property in Dubai.
Offices. Retail. Warehouses.
A commercial property in Dubai earns income from business tenants. In this video Konstantin explains how to choose a property that will perform steadily for years.
Why commercial.
Four reasons.
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The tenant is a business.
A company wants to keep its address and its clients, so it values the premises and pays on time.
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Less worry about fit-out.
Tenants usually fit out the space for their own needs — you don’t invest in the interior.
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Grows with the economy.
New companies keep opening in the UAE, and they need offices, shops and warehouses.
What you can buy.
Offices
Business districts Business Bay, DIFC, JLT — from a small office to a whole floor.
Retail
Ground-floor units in residential complexes and space in malls — where there is foot traffic.
Warehouses
Logistics and light industrial. Demand is supported by Dubai’s role as a trade hub.
How we work.
Honestly about risks: a commercial property takes longer to find a tenant than an apartment and needs a precise choice of location. That’s why we start with analysis.
- Goal and budgetWe clarify what income you need and over what term.
- Selection and numbersWe compare properties by location, tenant demand and yield.
- The dealWe check documents and handle the purchase — remotely if needed.
- Tenant and managementWe find a tenant and take the property under management.
Commercial property in Dubai: questions & answers.
Can a foreigner buy commercial property in Dubai?
Yes. In freehold areas — Business Bay, Downtown, Dubai Marina, DIFC and others — foreigners buy offices, shops and warehouses outright, just like apartments. Choose the structure — in your own name or through a company — in advance: it decides whether you can recover VAT.
What taxes apply when buying commercial property?
4% Dubai Land Department fee and 5% VAT on the purchase and on rent. A VAT-registered buyer can recover it, and when you buy a property with a tenant, VAT may not apply at all. Full breakdown of the taxes.
How much does office rent cost in Dubai?
According to Reliant Surveyors, the average office rent in Dubai in Q1 2026 was AED 216.8 per sq ft a year, 19.6% higher than a year earlier. Little new office space is being built, so demand is ahead of supply.
Which is better: an office or an apartment?
An apartment rents and resells faster. An office gives long leases and a company as a tenant, but takes longer to let and carries VAT. It depends on your goal and budget — my team will run the numbers for both.
Can I buy commercial property without coming to Dubai?
Yes, the deal can be done by power of attorney. How it works.
Shall we discuss a commercial property?
We’ll shortlist options and calculate the yield for your budget.
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