Commercial Property & Corporate Real Estate in Dubai
Grade-A corporate offices, high-footfall retail storefronts, logistics warehouses, and income-generating freehold commercial buildings across the UAE.
Dubai commercial portfolio sectors
From multinational corporate headquarters to logistics hubs supporting international supply chains, Enesco guides corporate tenants and institutional investors across every commercial vertical.
Grade-A Commercial Offices
Fitted, Cat-A, shell & core, and entire corporate headquarters floors across DIFC, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Sheikh Zayed Road, and DMCC / JLT. Featuring high parking ratios (1:500 sq.ft), metro connectivity, and central chiller infrastructure.
- Fitted & plug-and-play corporate office suites
- Single-tenant commercial floors & executive towers
- DED Mainland & Freezone compliant zoning
Prime Retail & F&B Spaces
High-visibility storefronts, luxury street retail, and waterfront restaurant premises with licensed outdoor seating across Dubai Marina Promenade, City Walk, Jumeirah, and Palm Jumeirah.
- Grease trap and kitchen exhaust pre-installed F&B units
- High-footfall tourist and residential promenade fronts
- Dubai Municipality & Civil Defence compliant spaces
Logistics & Warehousing Hubs
Heavy-power industrial facilities, cold storage, and bonded distribution centers in Dubai South Logistics District, JAFZA, Al Quoz, and Dubai Industrial City (DIC).
- 8m–12m clear eaves height with dedicated loading docks
- Three-phase industrial electrical power (100kW to 1,000kW+)
- Direct multimodal transit to Al Maktoum Airport & Jebel Ali Port
Freehold Commercial Buildings & Plots
Full commercial buildings, income-yielding office blocks, boutique serviced hotels, and mixed-use commercial development land for family offices and private equity investors.
- Stabilized assets with blue-chip corporate tenancies
- Freehold commercial plots in Meydan, Dubai South & Business Bay
- Full financial due diligence and net yield modeling
Dubai commercial leasing benchmarks
Key lease terms, fit-out grace periods, and customary covenants across Dubai commercial real estate sectors.
| Asset Type | Typical Space | Fit-out Grace Period | Standard Tenure | Security Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitted Office | 500 to 5,000 sq.ft | 15 to 30 days | 1 to 3 years | 5%–10% of annual base rent |
| Shell & Core Office | 2,500 to 50,000+ sq.ft | 60 to 120 days (Rent-free) | 3 to 5 years | 10% of annual base rent |
| Retail Storefront / F&B | 800 to 8,000 sq.ft | 45 to 90 days | 3 to 5 years | 10% of annual base rent |
| Logistics Warehouse | 5,000 to 100,000+ sq.ft | 15 to 45 days | 1 to 5 years | 5%–10% of annual base rent |
| Commercial Building | Full asset | Structured / Phased | 5 to 10 years | Institutional Escrow |
Mainland vs. Freezone & UAE Commercial VAT
Navigating jurisdiction rules is critical before signing any commercial lease in Dubai.
DED Mainland vs. Freezone Jurisdictions
In Dubai, the physical location of your commercial premises is legally bound to your business license jurisdiction. Companies registered under the Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET / DED Mainland) can lease commercial premises across all non-freezone and designated mainland buildings in the Emirate.
Conversely, companies established in specialized freezones like DIFC, DMCC, or JAFZA must lease office premises situated within that freezone's physical boundaries to validate their Ejari and trade license renewals, unless operating under official dual-licensing permissions.
5% UAE Commercial Property VAT
Unlike residential leases which are exempt from VAT, all commercial leases and commercial property acquisitions in the UAE are subject to 5% Federal VAT under Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017. Businesses holding a UAE Tax Registration Number (TRN) can claim back this VAT as input tax on their quarterly Federal Tax Authority (FTA) tax declarations.
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Our corporate real estate specialists source on- and off-market commercial inventory across Dubai. We handle zoning verification, lease negotiations, and legal Ejari documentation.
Commercial real estate questions & answers
Can a foreign company own commercial property in Dubai?
Yes. Foreign individuals and overseas corporate entities can acquire 100% freehold commercial property in designated Dubai investment zones including Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, JLT/DMCC, and Dubai South.
What is the difference between Mainland (DED) and Freezone commercial leases in Dubai?
Companies with a Dubai Economy and Tourism (DED/Mainland) license can lease in commercial buildings across Dubai mainland. Freezone entities must lease within their respective freezone jurisdiction unless holding an approved dual-license permit.
Is commercial property in Dubai subject to VAT?
Yes, commercial property leasing and sales carry 5% UAE Federal VAT. Registered businesses with a UAE Tax Registration Number (TRN) can reclaim this VAT as input tax on quarterly FTA tax returns.
What is a standard commercial fit-out grace period in Dubai?
For shell and core office spaces, landlords customarily grant 60 to 120 days rent-free fit-out grace periods. For semi-fitted offices, 30 to 45 days is standard before rental payments commence.