Commercial
Commercial Real Estate
Offices, retail and warehouses for growing businesses. The right space depends on licence type, free-zone rules and fit-out needs.
Official sources & verification
Tenancy registration and channel-specific fees. Deposits and tenancy length are contractual, not statutory percentages or fixed durations.
Last verified:
Dates apply only to the claims described above, not every sentence in this guide. Fees can change; consult the linked authority before committing. Commercial terms and timelines are not government guarantees.
Ejari / Free zone
Lease registration
Shell & core or fitted
Fit-out
Negotiated
Lease term
Service charges
Key cost
The process
Step by step.
- 01
Licence & zone
Mainland or free zone — your trade licence determines where you can operate.
- 02
Space brief
Size, fit-out level, parking, access and growth plans.
- 03
Shortlist & tour
We compare options on total occupancy cost, not just rent.
- 04
Negotiate
Rent-free fit-out periods, term, breaks and service charges.
- 05
Contract & register
Sign and register the lease (Ejari on mainland, free-zone authority otherwise).
Checklist
Documents you'll need
- Trade licence
- Shareholder passports
- Company documents
- Rent cheques
Questions
Good to know
Can a free-zone company lease a mainland office?
Usually not without additional permits. Check with your licensing authority before signing.
General guidance only. Fees and regulations change — confirm current figures with the Dubai Land Department, RERA or your bank.
