# Dubai office transit and commute

> Dubai Metro Red Line connects DIFC, Downtown, Internet City.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Dubai Metro Red Line connects DIFC, Downtown, Internet City.
- Trophy submarket is DIFC — anchor for the highest-density Class A.
- Downtown / Business Bay offers a strong commute alternative at lower rent.
- Commute mapping should be done on real headcount postcode data, not abstract isochrones.

## 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%
- **trophySubmarket**: DIFC

## FAQ
### Which Dubai submarket has the best commute economics?
DIFC typically combines the deepest transit access with the highest rent premium. Downtown / Business Bay is the practical alternative — strong access at materially lower rent.

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