Building guide · Business Bay
Offices in The Prism, Business Bay
Asking rents for offices in The Prism run from AED 180 to 219 per sq ft a year (middle half of 361 listings, October 2026). Units on the market range from 180 to 3,446 sq ft; leasing a typical 1,157 sq ft office costs about AED 216,500 a year at asking rent.
- Median asking rent
- AED 190
- per sq ft a year
- Buying from
- AED 2.1M
- asking price for 879 sq ft
- Typical unit size
- 1,157 sq ft
- about AED 216,500 a year
- Licence needed
- Mainland
- Dubai trade licence (DET)
- Offices for rent
- 361
- advertised in The Prism on 4 October 2026
- Offices for sale
- 26
- advertised in The Prism on 4 October 2026
Rent by unit size
Median asking rent for each size of office advertised in The Prism. Sizes with fewer than 5 listings are left out.
| Unit size | AED per sq ft | Annual rent | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600 to 1,000 sq ft | 190 | AED 180,000 | 139 |
| 1,000 to 2,000 sq ft | 190 | AED 252,400 | 205 |
| Over 2,000 sq ft | 196 | AED 400,000 | 13 |
How The Prism compares
The median office in Business Bay is advertised at AED 205 per sq ft a year, with the middle half between AED 170 and 268. Nearby towers:
- The Prism (this building)AED 190180 to 219 per sq ft
- Business Bay, all officesAED 205170 to 268 per sq ft
- One by OmniyatAED 290233 to 401 per sq ft
- The Regal TowerAED 160150 to 190 per sq ft
- The ExchangeAED 181154 to 207 per sq ft
The Prism at a glance
The Prism is a 167 m office tower in Business Bay with 35 floors, retail on the ground floor and parking in basement and podium levels. Credo Investments developed it and Dewan Architects & Engineers designed it.
- Location
- Business Bay, Dubai
- Nearest metro
- Business Bay (Red Line), about 420 m, 7 min walk
- Licence
- Mainland, Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)
- Floors
- 35
- Height
- 167 m
- Developer
- Credo Investments
- Architect
- Dewan Architects & Engineers
What the listings say
- Listed as furnished or partly furnished
- 80%
- Typical number of cheques
- 2
- Listings accepting 4 cheques or more
- 32%
- Listings mentioning covered parking
- 70%
- Listings mentioning a meeting room
- 40%
What to check before you sign
The same questions decide most office leases in Business Bay. Ask them early.
- 1
Fitted, furnished or shell and core
80% of listings here are advertised as furnished. Ask for the list of what stays, and who pays to remove it at the end.
- 2
Chiller and service charges
Ask whether cooling (chiller) is included in the rent or billed separately, and how it is metered. It can change the real cost per sq ft.
- 3
Rent-free period for fit-out
On unfitted space, landlords often agree a rent-free period while you fit out. Agree it in writing before you sign.
- 4
Licence and Ejari
The Prism is on the mainland, so your company needs a Dubai mainland trade licence issued by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), and the lease is registered with Ejari.
- 5
Payment terms
Most landlords here ask for 2 cheques a year. More cheques are often possible in exchange for a slightly higher rent.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to rent an office in The Prism?
Asking rents for offices in The Prism run from AED 180 to 219 per sq ft a year for the middle half of 361 listings (October 2026). The median is AED 190 per sq ft, and a typical 1,157 sq ft unit is advertised at about AED 216,500 a year.
What size are the offices in The Prism?
Units on the market range from 180 to 3,446 sq ft. The typical unit is 1,157 sq ft.
How much does it cost to buy an office in The Prism?
26 offices are advertised for sale in The Prism (October 2026). The lowest asking price is AED 2.1 million for 879 sq ft, and the median is AED 2,388 per sq ft. At the median asking rent, a year of rent is about 8% of the purchase price, before service charges and empty months.
Is The Prism on the mainland or in a free zone?
The Prism is on the mainland, so your company needs a Dubai mainland trade licence issued by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), and the lease is registered with Ejari.
How far is The Prism from the metro?
Business Bay metro station (Red Line) is about 420 m away, roughly a 7-minute walk.
Are the offices in The Prism fitted?
80% of the office listings in The Prism are advertised as furnished or partly furnished. The rest are offered without furniture, some as shell and core. Always confirm what stays in the unit before you sign.
How many cheques do landlords in The Prism accept?
Most listings ask for 2 cheques a year. 32% of listings accept 4 or more, which spreads the rent across the year.
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Send us your briefUpdated 4 October 2026 · TijarHub research
How we calculate these figures: asking rents and sale prices for office units in The Prism advertised on public listing portals on 4 October 2026. Figures are medians; the range is the middle half of listings. A unit advertised by several agencies is counted each time, and asking prices can differ from signed rents and sale prices. Building facts (floors, height, developer, architect) are shown only when two independent sources agree. Metro distance is measured in a straight line.