Downtown Dubai trophy buildings deliver a high-end Cat-A baseline; tenant fit-out typically lands in the High-end or Trophy bands.

  • Typical spec: 20–40,000 sqft floor plates available across newer Class A stock.
  • Dubai fit-out range — Basic $70–100/sqft, Trophy $240–360/sqft.
  • Submarket tier: trophy.

Downtown Dubai, Dubai fit-out and specification

Downtown Dubai trophy buildings deliver a high-end Cat-A baseline; tenant fit-out">fit-out typically lands in the High-end or Trophy bands.

TL;DR

  • Typical spec: 20–40,000 sqft floor plates available across newer Class A stock.
  • Dubai fit-out range — Basic $70–100/sqft, Trophy $240–360/sqft.
  • Submarket tier: trophy.

Spec baseline

20–40,000 sqft floor plates available across newer Class A stock.

Cost bands

City-wide Dubai fit-out bands: Basic $70–100/sqft, Mid $105–160/sqft, High-end $165–240/sqft, Trophy $240–360/sqft.

Key facts

cityDubai
submarketDowntown Dubai
tiertrophy
averageRentLocalAED 75/sqft/yr · ≈ $20.4 PSF/yr USD
cityClassARentUsd$39/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct5.8%

Frequently asked questions

What spec level is normal in Downtown Dubai?
20–40,000 sqft floor plates available across newer Class A stock.

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Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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