# Abu Dhabi Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Abu Dhabi Class A rent is AED 1,900/sqm/yr · ≈ $48 PSF/yr USD ($48 USD), typical term 3 years, 6 months free.

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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: AED 1,900/sqm/yr · ≈ $48 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 3 years.
- Typical rent-free: 6 months.
- Vacancy: 9.2%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Abu Dhabi
- **country**: United Arab Emirates
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: AED 1,900/sqm/yr · ≈ $48 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $48/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 9.2%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 3
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.6%

## FAQ
### What is ADGM?
Abu Dhabi Global Market is a separate financial free zone with English common law jurisdiction, 0% corporate tax for qualifying activities, and 100% foreign ownership. Material for international financial services tenants.

### How significant is G42?
Material. G42 is the UAE's flagship AI and advanced technology group, anchoring deep Class A demand and driving the AI tenant cluster around Masdar and the Capital Centre.

### What is the difference between Abu Dhabi and Dubai for tenants?
Abu Dhabi has deeper sovereign wealth, oil and gas, and government tenant tenor; Dubai has the deeper financial services and trade tenant ecosystem. Many multinationals operate in both.

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