According to reports by Knight Frank and Chestertons MENA, occupancy rates remain high while demand continues to soar. Consequently, Dubai’s office market is experiencing a shortage forecast to extend through 2027-2028.
The heightened demand was also a result of increased business activity, which also drove price and rental appreciation throughout Q3 2025. At the same time, supply was constrained as the occupancy levels remained elevated and new completions were limited.
This is expected to continue through early 2026.
In Q3 2025, DIFC and Downtown Dubai recorded the highest office rental growth, with annual increases of 35.5% and 33.9% respectively. Locations such as Barsha Heights and Dubai Hills Estate also performed strongly, exceeding 27% in spillover demand.
Against this background, you can find several emerging office markets in Dubai gaining traction.
Emerging Office Markets in Dubai
Dubai Hills Business Park
A sub-community of Dubai Hills Estate, featuring four Grade A office buildings of 7-8 storeys each. It is a modern hub with collaborative spaces and green escapes. It has six floors of parking provided in a fifth building.
Strategically, it is situated in the intersection of Al Khail Road (E44) and Umm Suqeim Street (D63).
The amenities are shared with the wider community that has bicycle routes, a championship golf course, community pools, landscaped walkways, parks and open spaces, play areas, schools, and a shopping mall.
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)
You can find traditional offices, serviced offices as well as coworking spaces here. The rental costs are lower in comparison to areas like Marina and Downtown Dubai.
It has good connectivity via access to Al Khail Road (E44), Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), and Hessa Street (D61). Additionally, many of the units here offer covered parking, and building lobbies.
Dubai Maritime City (DMC)
It is a high-demand business district in Dubai with direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road, Downtown Dubai, Port Rashid, and Dubai International Airport.
The sustained growth of the Maritime industry paired with the government’s unwavering support through streamlined regulations, tax incentives, and investment promotion programs makes DMC a favourable business environment.
Dubai South
Also known as the Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai South is one of the most rapidly developing areas in Dubai, offering unparalleled opportunities for investors, businesses, and residents.
It is situated near Al Maktoum International Airport, the Expo 2020 site, and the Jebel Ali Port strategically. Further strengthening its appeal, Dubai South is home to Dubai Aviation City, which is expected to become a major hub for the aviation and aerospace industries.
Meydan Avenue
It is a mixed-use development, located next to Meydan Racecourse and the Meydan Hotel.
It comprises low to mid-rise architecture and a commercial hub with a dedicated park, marina, and canal promenade. It is easily accessible from Sheikh Zayed Road, Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, and Al Khail Road.
This mixed-use tower consists of 68 storeys and is positioned strategically at the entrance of the Dubai International Financial District. It has integrated bridge connections to the World Trade Centre.
The offices are located on levels 5 to 21, available in shell and core conditions for tenants to customize.
Tenants are regaled with executive concierge services and an on-site management team.
The tower also includes 3 floors of retail space, hotel restaurants, and resorts.
Businesses can host conferences and book meeting spaces at the hotels on site.
One Za’abeel also has five ISO certifications from Bureau Veritas.
Dubai Design District (D3)
Host of many cultural and design events, it is a space that matches your creative expression. Its strategic location ensures strong connectivity. It boasts Grade-A buildings that are LEED certified. You can either opt for a DED license or a freezone license. Amenities are plentiful: you receive multiple retail options throughout the district.
Dubai Science Park
This freezone was established in 2015 for multinational corporations to SMEs in the healthcare and life science sector. It was founded by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. It has easy access to facilities like gyms, restaurants, schools, and shopping malls. It currently supports over 400 firms with labs and offices.
It is built on the legacy of Expo 2020, giving weight to sustainability, technology, and human well-being.
It is well connected via major highways and a namesake onsite Expo 2020 metro station, and close to Al Maktoum Airport.
