# DIFC vs other Dubai submarkets

> DIFC (trophy, ~AED 380/sqft/yr · ≈ $103 PSF/yr USD) is one of 6 Dubai Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- DIFC sits at trophy tier.
- Average rent AED 380/sqft/yr · ≈ $103 PSF/yr USD vs city average 145.
- Compared submarkets: Downtown / Business Bay (prime), Internet City & Media City (prime), Downtown Dubai (trophy).

## 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 other submarkets compete with DIFC in Dubai?
Downtown / Business Bay, Internet City & Media City, Downtown Dubai

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