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Warehouse space in Al Qusais
Asking rents for warehouses in Al Qusais run from AED 65 to 92 per sq ft a year (middle half of 162 listings, October 2026), with a median of AED 80. Leasing a typical 4,000 sq ft warehouse costs about AED 349,000 a year at asking rent.
- Median asking rent
- AED 80
- per sq ft a year
- Typical unit size
- 4,000 sq ft
- about AED 349,000 a year
- Licence needed
- Mainland
- Dubai trade licence (DET)
- Warehouses for rent
- 162
- advertised in Al Qusais on 4 October 2026
Rent by warehouse size
Median asking rent for each size of warehouse advertised in Al Qusais. Sizes with fewer than 5 listings are left out.
| Unit size | AED per sq ft | Annual rent | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5,000 sq ft | 81 | AED 260,000 | 99 |
| 5,000 to 10,000 sq ft | 75 | AED 485,000 | 28 |
| 10,000 to 20,000 sq ft | 70 | AED 870,000 | 26 |
| Over 20,000 sq ft | 60 | AED 2,224,000 | 9 |
How Al Qusais compares
The median warehouse in Dubai is advertised at AED 70 per sq ft a year, with the middle half between AED 60 and 88. Nearby industrial areas:
- Al Qusais (this area)AED 8065 to 92 per sq ft
- Dubai, all warehousesAED 7060 to 88 per sq ft
- Umm RamoolAED 7060 to 81 per sq ft
- Ras Al KhorAED 7059 to 80 per sq ft
- Al WarsanAED 6565 to 76 per sq ft
Where the warehouses are in Al Qusais
Parts of Al Qusais with 10 or more warehouses advertised, most first. Rent is the median asking rent per sq ft a year, October 2026.
| Part of Al Qusais | Typical unit | Rent per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Al Qusais Industrial Area 5 | 5,152 sq ft | AED 71 |
| Al Qusais Industrial Area 1 | 4,350 sq ft | AED 80 |
| Al Qusais Industrial Area 2 | 4,350 sq ft | AED 80 |
| Al Qusais Industrial Area 4 | 3,272 sq ft | AED 77 |
| Al Qusais Industrial Area 3 | 5,000 sq ft | AED 81 |
Al Qusais at a glance
- Licence
- Mainland, Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)
- Warehouse space on the market
- About 1.1 million sq ft in 146 units
- Industrial areas
- One residential area and five numbered industrial areas, First to Fifth
- Metro
- Dubai Metro Green Line stations in Al Qusais: Al Qusais, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Al Nahda and Stadium
What the listings say
- Typical number of cheques
- 3.5
- Listings accepting 4 cheques or more
- 50%
What to check before you sign
The same questions decide most warehouse leases. Ask them before you visit.
- 1
Power
Ask for the power load in kW or kVA, and whether it is enough for your machines, cold storage or charging. Upgrading the supply is slow and paid by the tenant.
- 2
Height and loading
Check the clear height under the roof, the number of loading doors and whether a 40 ft truck can turn in the yard.
- 3
Civil Defence and licence activity
Your trade licence activity has to match the use of the unit, and some goods need Civil Defence approval. Check both before you sign.
- 4
Office and staff space
Many units include a small office, toilets or a mezzanine. Ask what is included in the size you pay for.
- 5
Payment terms
Most warehouse landlords in Al Qusais ask for 3.5 cheques a year. Agree it early: it changes how much cash you need up front.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to rent a warehouse in Al Qusais?
Asking rents for warehouses in Al Qusais run from AED 65 to 92 per sq ft a year for the middle half of 162 listings (October 2026), with a median of AED 80 per sq ft, against AED 70 for Dubai as a whole. A typical 4,000 sq ft warehouse is advertised at about AED 349,000 a year.
Which parts of Al Qusais have the most warehouses?
Most warehouses advertised in Al Qusais are in Al Qusais Industrial Area 5 (34 listings, median AED 71 per sq ft), Al Qusais Industrial Area 1 (28 listings, median AED 80 per sq ft), Al Qusais Industrial Area 2 (28 listings, median AED 80 per sq ft), Al Qusais Industrial Area 4 (18 listings and median AED 77 per sq ft), as of October 2026.
What licence do I need for a warehouse in Al Qusais?
Al Qusais is on the mainland, so your company needs a Dubai mainland trade licence issued by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), with an activity that allows storage or the work you plan, and the lease is registered with Ejari.
How much warehouse space is available in Al Qusais?
About 1.1 million sq ft of warehouse space was advertised for rent in Al Qusais on 4 October 2026, in about 146 different units. The same unit is often advertised by several agencies, so there are more listings (162) than units.
How many cheques do warehouse landlords in Al Qusais accept?
Most listings ask for 3.5 cheques a year, and 50% accept 4 or more.
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Send us your briefUpdated 4 October 2026 · TijarHub research
How we calculate these figures: asking rents for warehouses in Al Qusais advertised on public listing portals on 4 October 2026. Figures are medians; the range is the middle half of listings. Warehouse space on the market adds up the size of each different unit advertised for rent. Facts about the district come from public sources and are shown only when two of them agree. Asking prices can differ from signed rents.