# Dubai Class A office rents and incentives

> Headline Class A rent in Dubai is around AED 145/sqft/yr · ≈ $39.4 PSF/yr USD, with 3 months of typical rent-free on a 3-year term.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Headline Class A rent: AED 145/sqft/yr · ≈ $39.4 PSF/yr USD.
- Trophy submarket rents (DIFC) push to roughly AED 380/sqft/yr · ≈ $103 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical concessions on a 3-year deal: 3 months free rent.
- Vacancy stands at 5.8% — market trend is rising.
- Use effective rent (face minus PV of concessions), not headline, to compare deals.

## 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%
- **trophyRent**: AED 380/sqft/yr · ≈ $103 PSF/yr USD
- **primeRent**: AED 220/sqft/yr · ≈ $59.8 PSF/yr USD

## FAQ
### What is the average Class A rent in Dubai?
Around AED 145/sqft/yr · ≈ $39.4 PSF/yr USD across the broader Class A index. Trophy submarkets like DIFC command 20–40% above that.

### How many months of rent-free are normal in Dubai?
3 months on a 3-year deal is the standard benchmark. Lease-up product or tenants with strong covenant strength can push higher.

### Are rents rising or falling in Dubai?
The Dubai Class A market is currently rising. Vacancy is 5.8%, which sets the negotiating context.

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