# Dubai Class A submarkets

> Dubai has 6 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by DIFC at the trophy tier.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- 6 submarkets covered.
- Trophy tier: DIFC, Downtown Dubai.
- Prime tier: Downtown / Business Bay, Internet City & Media City, Dubai Marina & JLT, Business Bay.
- Established/emerging tier: —.

## Key facts
- **city**: Dubai
- **country**: United Arab Emirates
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: AED 145/sqft/yr · ≈ $39.4 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $39/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 5.8%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 3
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 3
- **submarkets**: 6
- **primeYieldPct**: 7.5%
- **trophyCount**: 2
- **primeCount**: 4

## FAQ
### How many Class A submarkets are in Dubai?
6, ranging from trophy (DIFC) down to established and emerging clusters.

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