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Office space in Deira
Asking rents for offices in Deira run from AED 120 to 160 per sq ft a year (middle half of 379 listings, October 2026), with a median of AED 130. Leasing a typical 907 sq ft office costs about AED 117,700 a year at asking rent; offices for sale start from AED 1.8 million.
- Median asking rent
- AED 130
- per sq ft a year
- Buying from
- AED 1.8M
- asking price for 804 sq ft
- Typical unit size
- 907 sq ft
- about AED 117,700 a year
- Licence needed
- Mainland
- Dubai trade licence (DET)
- Offices for rent
- 379
- advertised in Deira on 4 October 2026
- Offices for sale
- 6
- advertised in Deira on 4 October 2026
Rent by unit size
Median asking rent for each size of office advertised in Deira. Small offices cost more per sq ft; large floors often come as shell and core.
| Unit size | AED per sq ft | Annual rent | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 600 sq ft | 160 | AED 50,000 | 93 |
| 600 to 1,000 sq ft | 130 | AED 106,700 | 116 |
| 1,000 to 2,000 sq ft | 125 | AED 160,000 | 129 |
| Over 2,000 sq ft | 120 | AED 391,400 | 41 |
How Deira compares
The median office in Dubai is advertised at AED 208 per sq ft a year, with the middle half between AED 155 and 290. Nearby areas:
- Deira (this area)AED 130120 to 160 per sq ft
- Dubai, all officesAED 208155 to 290 per sq ft
- Al GarhoudAED 121113 to 168 per sq ft
- Bur DubaiAED 140120 to 160 per sq ft
- Umm RamoolAED 181144 to 209 per sq ft
Popular office towers in Deira
The 3 towers with the most offices advertised, out of 73 buildings with office listings in Deira. Rent is the median asking rent per sq ft a year; buying from is the cheapest ready office for sale, October 2026.
| Tower | Typical unit | Rent per sq ft | Buying from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Saeed Building | 973 sq ft | AED 126 | Few for sale |
| Business Village | 1,200 sq ft | AED 208 | Few for sale |
| Al Etihad Building | 879 sq ft | AED 130 | Few for sale |
Deira at a glance
- Licence
- Mainland, Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)
- Metro stations
- Deira City Centre (Red Line), Abu Hail (Green Line)
- Office space on the market
- About 370,000 sq ft in 73 buildings
- District
- Across Dubai Creek from Bur Dubai, linked by bridges, a tunnel and abra boats
- Known for
- Traditionally the commercial centre of Dubai
- Landmarks
- The Gold Souk and the Spice Souk
What the listings say
- Listed as furnished or partly furnished
- 81%
- Typical number of cheques
- 4
- Listings accepting 4 cheques or more
- 86%
- Median sale price per sq ft
- AED 2,046
- A year of rent as a share of the price
- 6.4%
What to check before you sign
The same questions decide most office leases in Deira. Ask them early.
- 1
Fitted, furnished or shell and core
81% of office listings in Deira are advertised as furnished or partly 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
Deira 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 in Deira ask for 4 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 Deira?
Asking rents for offices in Deira run from AED 120 to 160 per sq ft a year for the middle half of 379 listings (October 2026). The median is AED 130 per sq ft, against AED 208 for Dubai as a whole. A typical 907 sq ft office is advertised at about AED 117,700 a year.
How much does it cost to buy an office in Deira?
6 offices are advertised for sale in Deira (October 2026). The cheapest ready office is AED 1.8 million for 804 sq ft, and the median is AED 2,046 per sq ft. At the median asking rent, a year of rent is about 6.4% of the purchase price, before service charges and empty months.
Which towers in Deira have the lowest office rents?
Of the 3 towers with 30 or more offices advertised, the lowest median asking rents are in Port Saeed Building (AED 126 per sq ft), Al Etihad Building (AED 130 per sq ft) and Business Village (AED 208 per sq ft), as of October 2026.
Is Deira on the mainland or in a free zone?
Deira 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 many offices are available in Deira?
379 office listings were live on 4 October 2026. The same office is often advertised by several agencies, so this is about 289 different offices. Another 1,236 listings are business-centre desks and flexi offices, which we count separately.
Which metro station serves Deira?
Most office towers in Deira are within walking distance of Deira City Centre (Red Line) or Abu Hail (Green Line) metro stations.
How many cheques do office landlords in Deira accept?
Most listings ask for 4 cheques a year. 86% 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 Deira advertised on public listing portals on 4 October 2026. Figures are medians; the range is the middle half of listings. Business-centre desks and flexi offices are counted separately and left out of office figures. A unit advertised by several agencies is counted each time in the rent figures; the number of different offices is estimated by matching building, size and price. Asking prices can differ from signed rents and sale prices. Office space on the market adds up the size of each different office advertised for rent. Facts about the district (buildings, developer, landmarks) come from public sources and are shown only when two of them agree. Gross yield is the median asking rent per sq ft divided by the median asking sale price per sq ft.