Real estate and infrastructure occupiers in Dublin typically cluster in Docklands & Grand Canal, plan ~215 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($150–220/sqft), and pay around 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD) on Class A.

  • Preferred submarket: Docklands & Grand Canal.
  • Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($150–220/sqft).
  • Plan ~215 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
  • Class A rent context: 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD).
  • Typical lease: 10 years with 12 months rent-free.
  • Talent depth in Dublin: 86/100.

Real estate and infrastructure office space in Dublin

Real estate and infrastructure occupiers in Dublin typically cluster in Docklands & Grand Canal, plan ~215 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out">fit-out ($150–220/sqft), and pay around 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD) on Class A.

TL;DR

  • Preferred submarket: Docklands & Grand Canal.
  • Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($150–220/sqft).
  • Plan ~215 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
  • Class A rent context: 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD).
  • Typical lease: 10 years with 12 months rent-free.
  • Talent depth in Dublin: 86/100.

Where they cluster

Real estate and infrastructure occupiers in Dublin typically anchor in Docklands & Grand Canal. Tech (Google, Meta, Salesforce, LinkedIn), banking, professional services.

What they pay

Class A rent in Dublin runs 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD) on a 10-year lease with 12 months free. Trophy submarkets command a 20–40% premium above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical real estate and infrastructure fit-out targets high-end specification at $150–220/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 215 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount real estate office in Dublin typically targets 21,500 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Sponsor and asset-management teams favor trophy CBD addresses with proximity to investment-banking and law-firm tenancy. Deep tech, pharma, finance, and legal services talent. EU talent pool accessible without immigration friction. Strong feed from TCD, UCD, and the broader Irish university system.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 12.5%. FRI (Full Repairing and Insuring) leases dominate. 10-year terms with tenant break options at year 5 standard. Free rent of 9-15 months and TI of €60-€110/sqm typical.

Key facts

cityDublin
industryReal estate and infrastructure
naics531, 237
preferredSubmarketDocklands & Grand Canal
preferredFitoutSpecHigh-end
fitoutBand$150–220/sqft
sqftPerSeat215
classARentLocal65 EUR/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$78/sqft/yr
vacancyPct14.3%
typicalLeaseYears10
typicalRentFreeMonths12
talentIndex86
corporateTaxPct12.5%

Frequently asked questions

Where do real estate and infrastructure occupiers lease office space in Dublin?
Most cluster in Docklands & Grand Canal. Rent runs ~65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD) for trophy and prime stock.
What fit-out spec do real estate and infrastructure occupiers run in Dublin?
Typically high-end at $150–220/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a real estate and infrastructure occupier plan in Dublin?
Plan ~215 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 21,500 sqft.
What NAICS codes describe the real estate and infrastructure vertical?
Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 531, 237.
What is the talent index in Dublin?
86/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

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