Offices for Sale on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai: 2026 Buyer’s Guide
Most office space on Sheikh Zayed Road is lease-only. This guide covers the buildings where you can actually buy: the stretch’s sub-areas, the off-plan and ready options TruHauz lists, what each costs to enter, and what to pay on top of the price.
Updated 21 October 2026 · Prepared by the TruHauz research desk
Where can you buy an office on Sheikh Zayed Road?
Freehold offices for sale on or just off Sheikh Zayed Road are concentrated in Business Bay, with a few strata projects in Trade Centre 1, Al Wasl and Jebel Ali. The largest new launch is Christian A. Rockefeller Business Tower, an 87-storey tower by LMD with offices from 1,077 sq ft and handover expected in Q2 2031. Berkeley Tower by Ellington, beside Business Bay Metro, is next to launch. Starting prices on TruHauz run from about AED 2.5M in Jebel Ali to whole floors above AED 38M in Business Bay. On top of the price, budget for the 4% DLD fee, 5% VAT and service charges.
Why a Sheikh Zayed Road office address matters
Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) is Dubai’s main business spine. An office on it, or one block off it, gives you four things that are hard to get elsewhere in the city.
Metro access for staff
The Red Line runs along the road, with stations such as Business Bay, Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall and World Trade Centre. For a team that commutes, walking distance to a station matters more than any lobby finish.
Visibility and a known address
Clients, banks and licensing authorities all recognise the address. A frontage tower can also carry signage, which helps both occupiers and future tenants.
Next to DIFC and Downtown
The Business Bay and Trade Centre stretch sits a few minutes from DIFC, where prime vacancy is lowest. Firms that cannot find or afford DIFC space often look here next.
Few offices are sold, not leased
Most towers on the road are owned by a single landlord and only lease space. Strata offices you can own are scarce, which is why new launches attract both owner-occupiers and investors.
Sources: JLL Q2 2026 via Arabian Business and Gulf Business; Savills Dubai office research. Rents are averages, not guaranteed returns. For weekly figures see our Dubai real estate market report.
Sheikh Zayed Road sub-areas for office buyers
“Sheikh Zayed Road” covers more than 50 km of highway. For an office buyer it breaks into four quite different markets.
Trade Centre and DIFC side
Dubai’s original business district, from the World Trade Centre to DIFC. Almost all space is leased by single owners. The main strata option TruHauz lists is AHS Twin Towers, the former Shangri-La being converted into Grade-A offices. Avior adds office floors further along in Al Wasl.
Business Bay side
The largest choice of offices for sale, between Downtown and Al Khail Road. Frontage towers such as Rockefeller Tower Dubai and Berkeley Tower face the highway; others sit a few streets in or on the Dubai Water Canal. See our Business Bay office for sale guide for the district in depth.
Al Barsha and Al Sufouh
The Mall of the Emirates, Barsha Heights and Dubai Internet City stretch. Office stock here is mostly older towers and free-zone space, much of it leased. TruHauz does not currently list a new office project for sale on this part of the road; ask us for resale units.
جبل علي
The far end of the road, next to Jebel Ali Port and JAFZA. Tickets are lower and the buyer is usually a trade, logistics or free-zone business. Samana Business Hub is the new strata tower here.
Sheikh Zayed Road and Business Bay offices for sale
These are the office projects TruHauz lists on or immediately off Sheikh Zayed Road, starting with the two new frontage towers.
Christian A. Rockefeller Business Tower by LMD
The tallest office launch on the road: an 87-storey, 372 m Grade-A tower on the Business Bay side, between Downtown and DIFC. It is offices only, from single suites to whole floors high in the building, with hotel-style amenity levels and two 50/50 payment plans. LMD releases prices unit by unit. Our Rockefeller Tower Dubai project brief covers the floor plans, payment schedule, the Rockefeller name and the developer’s record.
Berkeley Tower by Ellington
A G+60 office tower on Sheikh Zayed Road, directly beside Business Bay Metro Station. It has 109 offices, from 1,132 sq ft units to full floors of about 12,500 sq ft and a 21,873 sq ft duplex on levels 54–55. The plan is 70/30 with 20% at booking. Prices are released at launch, and the expected 2031 completion is not yet confirmed. Weighing it against Rockefeller? Read Rockefeller Tower vs Berkeley Tower.
Other office projects on or just off the road
“From” prices are the lowest units listed on TruHauz on 21 October 2026 and can change without notice. Bureau Lamar’s lowest listed unit is a retail unit; its released full office floor is AED 39.5M. Avior’s listed starting price is for apartments, so its office prices are on request. 31 ABOVE by Beyond is in Dubai Maritime City, not on Sheikh Zayed Road, so it is not included here.
Sheikh Zayed Road office projects compared
Developer figures as shown on each TruHauz listing. “Ask” means the listing does not state it yet.
| Project | موقع | مطور | الحالة | From (on TruHauz) | Sizes (sq ft) | خطة الدفع | تسليم |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian A. Rockefeller Business Tower | On SZR, Business Bay side | LMD | على الخارطة | عند الطلب | 1,077 – 13,400 | 50/50 | Q2 2031 (expected) |
| Berkeley Tower | On SZR, beside Business Bay Metro | إلينغتون | Off-plan (pre-launch) | At launch | 1,132 – 21,873 | 70/30 | 2031 (to be confirmed) |
| AHS Twin Towers | On SZR, Trade Centre 1 | شركة AHS للعقارات | Conversion of existing tower | AED 13.48M | 3,500 – 20,000 | 50/50 | الربع الثاني من عام 2028 |
| 1970 Office Tower | خليج الأعمال | مجموعة الحبتور | على الخارطة | AED 9.3M | 1,884 (released) | 60/40 | الربع الأول 2029 |
| Lumena | Business Bay / Downtown edge | أمنيات | على الخارطة | AED 19M | Ask | Ask | الربع الرابع 2029 |
| بيت تينيت | خليج الأعمال | Not stated | على الخارطة | عند الطلب | Ask | 50/50 | مارس 2028 |
| HQ بواسطة ROVE | خليج الأعمال | IRTH / ROVE | على الخارطة | 2.6 مليون درهم إماراتي | From 625 | 50/50 | Ask |
| Bureau Lamar | Business Bay, canal side | Lamar Development | على الخارطة | AED 38.5M | 6,415 (office floor) | 60/40 | الربع الأول 2029 |
| Samana Business Hub | On SZR, Jebel Ali | سمانة | على الخارطة | 2.5 مليون درهم إماراتي | From 1,052 | 20/30/10 + 40% post-handover | الربع الثاني 2029 |
| Avior (office floors) | On SZR, Al Wasl | Acube | Off-plan, mixed use | عند الطلب | Ask | 30/70 | Q3 2031 |
| Fifty One Tower office | Business Bay, Marasi Drive | Resale | Ready, tenanted | 3.2 مليون درهم | 1,154 | Cash or mortgage | Ready now |
Swipe the table sideways on a phone. Handover dates are developer estimates and are only binding as written in your Sales and Purchase Agreement.
Off-plan or ready: who should buy which
Nearly all new strata offices on the road are off-plan, handing over between 2028 and 2031. Ready offices for sale come up mainly as resale units in existing Business Bay towers.
Off-plan suits you if you…
- Are planning your own headquarters for 2028–2031
- Want to spread payments: plans range from 50/50 to 40% after handover
- Need a large or whole floor, which ready stock rarely offers
- Want a new Grade-A specification, metro access and modern lifts and parking
Ready suits you if you…
- Need to move in or earn rent now, not in several years
- Want to see the actual floor, view and service charge history before buying
- Prefer a tenant already in place, as with the furnished Fifty One Tower unit
- Want to finance with a mortgage on a completed asset
Off-plan carries delivery risk. Check the developer’s track record, the DLD project registration and the escrow account before you pay. The Christian A. Rockefeller Tower brief shows how to run these checks on one project, and our Business Bay handovers 2026–2027 guide lists towers completing sooner.
Costs on top of the office price
Offices cost more to buy than homes of the same price, mainly because of VAT. Plan for these items.
| يكلف | Typical amount | When you pay | ملاحظات |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLD transfer / registration fee | 4% of the price | On signing (Oqood for off-plan) or at transfer | Plus admin and registration fees |
| VAT | 5% of the price | With the price, or with each instalment if the developer spreads it | Commercial property is standard-rated; a VAT-registered business may be able to recover it |
| Service charges | Per sq ft per year | Annually after handover | Set by RERA; e.g. LMD estimates AED 18/sq ft at Rockefeller |
| Fit-out | Varies by specification | After handover | Needed for shell-and-core offices (e.g. Lumena, Haus of Tenet, Bureau Lamar) |
| Agency fee and mortgage costs | Agreed case by case | On resale or when borrowing | Confirm before you sign; terms differ between resale and off-plan |
Illustration only. On a hypothetical AED 5,000,000 office, the 4% DLD fee is AED 200,000 and 5% VAT is AED 250,000, so you need about AED 450,000 on top of the price before admin fees and fit-out. This is not the price of any unit on this page. For your own figures, try the office payment plan calculator or read buying office space in Dubai.
How to choose an office on Sheikh Zayed Road
- Start with your people. Map where staff live and how they commute. A walk to a Red Line station beats a better view.
- Fix the size range. A 1,100 sq ft suite and a 12,000 sq ft floor are different markets with different buildings.
- Set the timing. If you need space before 2028, look at ready resale; off-plan towers on this page hand over from 2028 to 2031.
- Price the full cost. Add 4% DLD, 5% VAT, service charges and fit-out to the headline price.
- Check frontage versus side streets. Highway-facing towers carry visibility; canal and inner-street towers can be quieter and cheaper.
- Read the delivery spec. Furnished, fitted or shell and core changes your budget and move-in date.
- Verify the project. DLD registration, escrow account in the developer’s name, and the completion date and delay terms in the SPA.
- Think about resale. Smaller suites in well-known frontage towers usually have the widest pool of later buyers.
Want a wider view of commercial assets, including retail and warehouses? See our guide to commercial property in Dubai.
Offices for sale on Sheikh Zayed Road: frequently asked questions
Can foreigners buy an office on Sheikh Zayed Road?
Yes, in buildings sold on a freehold basis. Business Bay is a freehold district, so buyers of any nationality can own an office there outright, and most new strata towers on this page are marketed to all nationalities. Ownership terms can differ building by building elsewhere on the road, so confirm the ownership type on the Oqood or title deed before you pay.
How much does an office on Sheikh Zayed Road cost?
It depends on the stretch and the size. Among the projects TruHauz lists, starting prices run from about AED 2.5M at Samana Business Hub in Jebel Ali and AED 2.6M at HQ by ROVE in Business Bay, to AED 13.48M at AHS Twin Towers in Trade Centre 1 and AED 38.5M for whole floors at Bureau Lamar. Christian A. Rockefeller Business Tower and Berkeley Tower release prices on request and at launch. Prices change, so ask for the current list.
What costs do I pay on top of the office price?
Budget for the 4% Dubai Land Department fee plus admin and registration fees, 5% VAT on the price (commercial property is standard-rated), annual service charges, and fit-out if the office is delivered as shell and core. On a ready resale you may also pay an agency fee and mortgage costs if you borrow.
Is VAT payable on offices in Dubai?
Yes. Commercial property is standard-rated at 5%, unlike most residential property. A VAT-registered business may be able to recover it, so take tax advice on your position. Some developers collect it with each instalment rather than upfront; LMD does this at Christian A. Rockefeller Business Tower.
Should I buy an off-plan or a ready office?
Buy ready if you need to occupy the office or earn rent now. Buy off-plan if you are planning a headquarters for 2028 to 2031, want to spread payments, and want a Grade-A building with a larger choice of sizes. Off-plan carries delivery risk, so check the developer’s record and the escrow account.
Which part of Sheikh Zayed Road is best for an office?
For a central business address, the Business Bay and Trade Centre side, between Downtown and DIFC, has the strongest occupier demand and two metro stations within reach. Jebel Ali suits firms tied to the port and free zone, at a lower ticket. The right answer depends on where your staff and clients are.
Can an office purchase support a UAE Golden Visa?
Property worth AED 2 million or more can support a 10-year Golden Visa application, subject to the rules in force when you apply. Most offices on this page are priced above that level. TruHauz can confirm how it applies to your case.
When are the new Sheikh Zayed Road office towers handing over?
Of the projects TruHauz lists, Haus of Tenet expects March 2028, AHS Twin Towers Q2 2028, 1970 Office Tower and Bureau Lamar Q1 2029, Samana Business Hub Q2 2029, Lumena Q4 2029, and Christian A. Rockefeller Business Tower Q2 2031. Berkeley Tower expects 2031, still to be confirmed. These are developer estimates.
How do I get prices and floor plans?
Message TruHauz on WhatsApp at +971 52 971 5488 with the size, budget and timing you need. We will send current availability, floor plans and payment plans for the matching buildings, at no cost.
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Sources: TruHauz project listings (prices, sizes, payment plans and handover dates as listed on 21 October 2026); LMD, Christian A. Rockefeller Business Tower factsheet and floor-plan brochure (October 2026); Ellington Properties, Berkeley Tower brochure; JLL Q2 2026 office data via Arabian Business and Gulf Business; Savills Dubai office research. Developer figures are indicative and subject to the Sales and Purchase Agreement. TruHauz Real Estate is a RERA-registered Dubai brokerage. This guide is general information, not financial or tax advice.
