# DIFC, Dubai tenant profile

> DIFC's tenant base is anchored by investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds, family offices, insurance, law firms.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Tier: trophy.
- Tenant character: The financial free zone — English common law, separate court system.
- Average rent: AED 380/sqft/yr · ≈ $103 PSF/yr USD.

## Key facts
- **city**: Dubai
- **submarket**: DIFC
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: AED 380/sqft/yr · ≈ $103 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $39/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 5.8%

## FAQ
### What kind of tenants lease in DIFC?
Investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds, family offices, insurance, law firms.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/dubai/difc/topics/tenant-profile), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.