Dubai Office Rents Soar 36% in Q2 2025: What It Means for Investors and Businesses
Dubai’s commercial real estate sector is in high gear. Office rents rose an impressive 36% year-on-year in Q2 2025, as tight supply met a wave of foreign business registrations and sustained demand from global companies. According to Savills’ latest report, international firms are doubling down on Dubai—and real estate is reaping the benefits.
At DreamDwell Properties, we see this as a critical moment for investors and business owners to act strategically. Whether you’re looking to lease, expand, or diversify your portfolio, Dubai’s office landscape is full of opportunity—if you know where to look.
Rents Are Rising—But So Are Opportunities
While some of Dubai’s mature submarkets saw stable quarter-on-quarter rents in Q2 2025, others surged ahead. Dubai Silicon Oasis (13%), Barsha Heights (12%), Business Bay (10%), and Studio City (10%) led rental growth, showing that demand is spreading beyond the usual hotspots.
Many occupiers are locking in space quickly to secure favorable terms. Nearly 44% of Q2 leasing enquiries were for offices between 10,000 and 20,000 sq ft—ideal for regional headquarters or fast-growing teams. Smaller spaces under 10,000 sq ft made up another 38%, showing Dubai’s appeal across company sizes.
At DreamDwell, we’ve seen landlords increasingly favor tenants with strong financials or international reputations. And for tenants, reputation matters just as much—many are targeting buildings owned by institutional landlords or located in zones with reliable ESG credentials.
Dubai South & Expo City: Tomorrow’s Prime Spots
As top-tier space in the city center becomes more expensive, eyes are turning toward emerging business hubs like Dubai South and Expo City. These districts offer what today’s occupiers need: affordability, accessibility, and room to grow.
With new infrastructure coming online and the city’s 2040 Urban Master Plan pushing for decentralization, these areas are primed for long-term growth. DreamDwell is actively tracking listings and developments in these zones—helping clients secure properties before prices follow the upward trend seen elsewhere.
Developers Pivoting Toward Commercial Stock
Traditionally focused on residential projects, some developers are now shifting gears to strata office buildings, creating new inventory and investment opportunities. With over 1 million sq ft of new office space expected in late 2025 and early 2026—much of it already pre-leased—investors looking for early access will need to move fast.
Key upcoming developments include Wasl Tower, DIFC Square, Immersive Tower, Uptown Towers, and Capital One. These projects represent the next generation of Dubai office space: sleek, connected, and ESG-conscious.
Strong Economic Tailwinds, Despite Global Volatility
Dubai’s macroeconomic outlook remains bullish. Oxford Economics has upgraded the UAE’s GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 5.1%, driven by non-oil sector expansion and a rebound in oil markets. Despite some short-term softness reflected in S&P Global’s latest PMI data, confidence remains high, especially after the US-UAE AI Acceleration Framework launch this May.
For foreign investors, this means one thing: Dubai’s office market continues to offer long-term upside—even in a volatile global landscape.
DreamDwell Properties: Your Partner in a Competitive Market
As Dubai’s office sector evolves, navigating it requires more than just listings. It requires insight, speed, and strategy. DreamDwell Properties offers personalized guidance, exclusive access to off-market deals, and a deep understanding of where demand is headed next.
Whether you’re expanding your operations or building a future-ready real estate portfolio, we’re here to help you make the right move—before the next surge.
Get in touch with DreamDwell Properties today and secure your stake in Dubai’s thriving commercial real estate market.
