Dubai Office Markets End Q4 2025 On A Strong Note As Occupiers Prioritise Flexibility And Grade A Quality, Savills Reveals

In Dubai, average office rents reached approximately AED 225 per sq ft, reflecting a 32.4% year-on-year increase, while commercial property transactions totalled AED 12.4 billion in December 2025 alone. Demand remains concentrated in smaller units, with 63% of enquiries below 5,000 sq ft, highlighting occupiers preference for agile, right-sized workplaces.

Tenant decision-making has become increasingly pragmatic, with greater emphasis on tenure security and operational efficiency, supported by RERA renewal protections and a positive macroeconomic backdrop. The Central Bank of the UAE forecasts 5.2% GDP growth in 2026, while more than 53,000 new companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce during the first nine months of 2025, reinforcing underlying office demand.

Rental performance varied across Dubai’s key submarkets, with DIFC maintaining the highest pricing at approximately AED 537 per sq ft, while Business Bay and JLT recorded some of the strongest annual growth. Expo City also emerged as a growing office destination in Q4, supported by its campus-style environment and sustainability-led proposition.

Toby Hall, Head of Commercial Agency at Savills Middle East, said,
“Dubai continues to demonstrate strong fundamentals, with occupiers becoming more strategic in how they approach space. While demand remains robust for Grade A offices, we’re seeing a clear shift towards smaller, more flexible layouts, alongside increased demand for flexibility, resilience, and future-proofed workplace strategies. As we head into 2026, prime locations with high-quality stock are expected to remain well supported, underpinned by ongoing business formation and regional investment activity.”

Here’s a link to the full report: Dubai Office Market Report – Q4 2025