Commercial real estate in Dubai in 2026 is divided into Mainland (working with the UAE public sector) and Free Zones (100% foreign ownership, tax benefits). The main formats are: Shell & Core offices (unfinished) and Fitted (ready to move in), retail for shops and restaurants, warehouses and logistics. Rental yield — 6–9% per annum. DLD fee upon purchase — 4%, property and capital gains tax — 0%. Investment in a commercial property entitles you to a residency visa, including the UAE Golden Visa.
| Stadtteil | Zonentyp | Preis ab | Aufenthalts-Schwelle (2026) | Geeignet für | Was kaufen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIFC | Free Zone | $1.500.000 | ab AED 2.000.000 — Goldenes Visum | Finanz- und Fintech-Zentrum | Büros der Klasse A für Banken und Fonds |
| Business Bay | Mainland | $245.000 | ab AED 750.000 — Aufenthaltsvisum | Geschäftsviertel nahe Downtown | Bezugsfertige Büros, Apartments zur Miete |
| JLT (Jumeirah Lake Towers) | Free Zone (DMCC) | $300.000 | ab AED 750.000 — Aufenthaltsvisum | Kleine und mittlere Unternehmen | Shell & Core Büros, Einzelhandel |
| DIP & JAFZA | Free Zone | $200.000 | ab AED 750.000 — Aufenthaltsvisum | Industrie und Logistik | Lagerhallen, Hangars, Produktionsflächen |
| Al Jaddaf | Mainland | $350.000 | ab AED 750.000 — Aufenthaltsvisum | Entwicklungsgebiet am Dubai Creek | Medizinische und Büroräume |
| Palm Jumeirah | Mainland | $2.000.000 | ab AED 2.000.000 — Goldenes Visum | Premium-Tourismus | Hotels, Restaurants, Einzelhandel am Meer |
| International City | Mainland | $150.000 | ab AED 750.000 — Aufenthaltsvisum | Erschwingliches Segment | Lagerhallen, kleine Einzelhandelsgeschäfte |
Yes, commercial properties in the UAE are subject to VAT of 5% of the transaction value — unlike residential real estate, where there is no VAT. Refunds are possible in certain cases, for example, when purchasing through a UAE-registered VAT-registered company with the right to deduct. Refund conditions should be clarified with a tax consultant before the transaction.
A turnkey business is not just walls, but an operational unit: a hotel, salon or restaurant with staff, license, equipment and an existing client base. The buyer immediately receives cash flow, rather than an empty space that needs to be filled with tenants from scratch or to start their own business.
Service Charges are operating expenses for building maintenance: cleaning, security, elevator maintenance, air conditioning of common areas. The fee amount directly affects the final yield of the property and varies greatly between buildings. An audit of these expenses should be requested from the management company before signing the purchase agreement, not after.
Yes. In Dubai, both individual units (office, shop) and commercial villas are sold — houses converted for business purposes, as well as entire buildings — for investors who want to manage the building as an asset and lease it out in parts.
Buying is more profitable over a horizon of 5–7 years: rental payments do not create an asset, while when buying you get a property that appreciates in value, plus income from subleasing. Renting is more convenient for testing a business format without long-term commitments or with limited starting capital.
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