Different types of commercial properties available in Dubai

• Office Spaces
• Shops, Warehouses and Showrooms
• Commercial Units
• Commercial Land and Buildings
• Factories and Labour Camps in Dubai

Dubai is a global centre of commerce and trade. It attracts businesses and entrepreneurs from all over the world. Along with a favourable business environment for entrepreneurs seeking to start their venture, there are also various types of commercial properties in Dubai for businesses to operate and execute their activities.

TYPES OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES IN DUBAI

The scope of commercial real estate in Dubai is expansive. From furnished offices to purpose-built factories, there is hardly anything you cannot find here – especially if you’re looking to operate or start a business in Dubai. Let’s take a look at the popular types of commercial properties in Dubai, along with an estimate of what it’ll cost you to buy or rent these properties wherever applicable. 

OFFICE SPACES

Those looking for office spaces in Dubai can choose between proper unfurnished or furnished offices in Dubai and co-working spaces available in Dubai’s commercial real estate market. 

OFFICES

There are a variety of offices available for rent and sale across Dubai. From units which are as small as 216 sq.ft to massive spaces of over 45,000 sq.ft, there is no shortage of options available in the emirate. Business Bay, Jumeirah Lake Towers and Sheikh Zayed Road are some of the best areas to rent offices in Dubai.

• A commercial office space for rent in Dubai costs between AED 999 and AED 10M. The same would cost you at least AED 212k if you were to purchase it. 
• You can get a furnished office for rent in Dubai for as low as AED 290k as per current listings on Bayut.

CO-WORKING SPACES

With minimal capital requirements and plenty of flexibility, co-working spaces in Dubai are increasingly popular among new business start-ups and entrepreneurs. These commercial properties allow you the freedom to create and operate from a basic office space that comes equipped with impressive facilities and a corporate environment. Some of the prominent co-working spaces in Dubai include The Bureau Dubai, Nest, Our Space and Nook. 

SHOPS, WAREHOUSES AND SHOWROOMS IN DUBAI

Dubai also has an extensive collection of shops, showrooms and warehouses available for rent and sale. 

SHOPS

From small outlets to large retail spaces, shops in Dubai are easily available for rent and sale. You can find shops for rent in Dubai Marina, Business Bay, DIFC, Sheikh Zayed Road and nearly all other commercial districts in the city.

• Commercial shops for rent in Dubai are available for a starting price of AED 10k
• The top areas with shops for sale in Dubai include Business Bay, DIFC, Meydan City and International City. You can buy shops in Dubai for as low as AED 245k. 

WAREHOUSES

Warehouses are another popular type of commercial property in Dubai. They are the ideal solution for commercial storage, but can also be used to run light manufacturing processes. Dubai has a substantial inventory of warehouses available for rent and sale.

• Al Quoz, Ras Al Khor and Dubai Investments Park are among the best areas to rent warehouses in Dubai.
• The minimum amount you need to pay for warehouse rentals in Dubai is AED 5.7k.
• The warehouses for sale in Dubai have a price range of AED 1M and AED 73M. 

SHOWROOMS

Whether you need a showroom to display heavy machinery or the latest electronic gadgets sold by your business, you can find showrooms all over Dubai. Showrooms in Dubai are usually purpose-built and come in a variety of sizes, giving you ample options to choose based on what works best for your operations. 

• Commercial showrooms for rent in Dubai have a starting price of AED 125k per annum, which can go up to AED 5.5M depending on the property size.
• If you’re looking to buy commercial properties in Dubai that can serve as a showroom for your business, it’s best to check out areas like Ras Al Khor and Al Quoz.

COMMERCIAL UNITS

This type of commercial property in Dubai works particularly well for independent small businesses, like gyms or spas. 

COMMERCIAL VILLAS

If you’re looking for commercial villas in Dubai, the best areas to find them include Jumeirah, Al Safa, Al Wasl and Umm Suqeim. These villas can function as individual office space for a business, or as shops to welcome customers. 

• The rent for commercial villas in Dubai fluctuates between AED 180k and AED 2M. 

COMMERCIAL FLOORS

Commercial floors can be found in commercial towers and business centres across Dubai. These multi-purpose commercial properties in Dubai can be used and remodelled based on your business needs. 

• Commercial floors for rent in Dubai have a starting price tag of AED 85k and can be found in JLT, Business Bay and Dubai Internet City. 
• To buy commercial floors in Dubai, the minimum cost as per current listings on Bayut is AED 3.2M.

COMMERCIAL LAND AND BUILDINGS

Besides the commercial units, investors and businesses can also consider larger freehold commercial properties for sale in Dubai. They could also look at renting non-freehold real estate in the form of plots, land and buildings.

BUILDINGS

Commercial buildings for rent and sale in Dubai usually comprise of hotels, business centres, mixed-use buildings, apartment complexes, hotel apartments and office buildings. 

• Deira and Dubai Investments Park have a good collection of commercial buildings in Dubai. 
• Commercial buildings for sale in Dubai come with a starting price of AED 900k. 
• To rent commercial buildings in Dubai tenants can expect to pay anywhere between AED 700k and AED 29M. 

PLOTS

Commercial plots are multipurpose land demarcations that can be used to build commercial structures for personal use or investment purposes. There are a variety of commercial plots available in Al Quoz, Jebel Ali and Al Barsha areas. 

• To buy a commercial plot in Dubai, investors can expect to pay anywhere between AED 1.3M and AED 175M.
• Commercial plots for rent in Dubai are priced between AED 85k and AED 4.5M. 

LAND

Among the commercial properties in Dubai, there are two types of land available – mixed-use land and industrial land. You can find industrial land in areas like Al Quoz, Al Warsan and Jebel Ali Freezone, to set up businesses from scratch. For mixed-use land, investors and tenants can explore commercial properties in Jumeirah Village Circle, Business Bay and Al Jadaf. 

• Mixed-use commercial land for sale in Dubai can be acquired for a minimum price of AED 2.7M. The starting annual rent for mixed use land is AED 765k.
• For commercial industrial land for rent in Dubai, one must have an annual budget of at least AED 68k. To buy industrial land in Dubai, the minimum budget as per current listings on Bayut is AED 850k.

FACTORIES AND LABOUR CAMPS IN DUBAI

Our last set of commercial properties in Dubai cover factories and labour camps.

FACTORY

Most factories in Dubai are located in the industrial areas of Al Qusais, Dubai Investments Park and the Dubai Industrial Park. You can find both purpose-built and general use factories for rent and sale in Dubai. 

• Like all other commercial real estate in Dubai, the factories vary in size. The smaller ones are usually just over 4,000 sq.ft in size and the larger ones are often spread over 130,000+ sq.ft.
• The factories for sale in Dubai are available within the AED 150k and AED 34M price range.
• To rent a factory in Dubai, commercial tenants can expect to pay anything in excess of AED 600k per annum. 

LABOUR CAMPS

Labour camps are also regarded as commercial properties for rent and sale in Dubai. These camps provide a cost-efficient solution for businesses in search of well-planned accommodation for their staff.

• Labour camps in Dubai are mostly located in the Al Quoz, Dubai Investments Park, Jebel Ali and Muhaisnah industrial areas. 
• Labour camp rentals in Dubai are available on both per room and full facility basis, with prices starting from AED 3.3k and going up to a whopping AED 30M. Businesses can also rent labour camp rooms as per their requirement. 
• There are also complete labour camps for sale in Dubai with prices ranging between AED 2.8M and AED 110M. 

Besides the above-mentioned commercial property types in Dubai, you can also find bulk units for sale and rent. Bulk units in Dubai are usually a group of properties available for collective commercial usage. These could be warehouses, showrooms, shops or villas. 

Anyone interested in buying or renting commercial properties must first familiarise themselves with this Dubai commercial property guide – covering everything from taxation and cost to the laws regulating them. 

Investors can also explore the different types of residential properties in Dubai to add diversity to their real estate investment portfolios. 

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