HQ Elite: Arista’s Premium Office Tier

Arista positions HQ Elite as its most refined commercial product so far. In the groundbreaking announcement, co-founder Mudit Jain called it the most refined commercial offering the company had made, aimed at businesses that want distinction and Grade A standards in a selective collection of office spaces. Arista says HQ Elite will be a defining feature of its future commercial developments, which suggests a branded tier inside future buildings rather than a single tower.

For buyers, “boutique” in Dubai’s office market usually means fewer, larger suites per floor, a hotel-style arrival experience, shared amenity floors that small companies could not justify on their own, and ownership by the end user rather than leasing from a landlord. HQ already follows that model. It has a double-height arrival lobby, six high-speed lifts, a wet pantry on every floor, and an amenity floor with a gym, swimming pool, yoga deck, rooftop garden, co-working lounge, meeting pods and two podcast studios. HQ Elite is likely to take that model further. Until Arista publishes the specification, though, treat any HQ Elite suite size or price you see quoted as a guess.

Indicative Pricing and the 50/50 Plan

At the reported AED 2,050 per sq ft, a 1,475 sq ft shell-and-core office works out at about AED 3.0 million before fit-out, and listings quote entry prices of about AED 4.0 million, which implies larger or better-placed units. Either figure sits below Business Bay’s median AED 3,550 per sq ft, and above JLT, where most stock is older.

The reported plan is 50% during construction and 50% on handover in Q4 2027. On a AED 4.0 million office, that is about AED 2.0 million paid over the build and AED 2.0 million at keys, plus the 4% DLD registration fee (about AED 160,000) at booking. Commercial property also carries 5% VAT, which VAT-registered businesses can normally recover. Shell-and-core units also need fit-out, so budget for it separately. Our guide to buying office space in Dubai covers VAT, fees, financing and the Golden Visa angle in detail.

Who Is Arista Properties?

Arista Properties is a boutique UAE developer of residential and commercial projects, co-founded by Sajal Garg and Mudit Jain. Its stated focus is design-led, efficient buildings in high-growth communities rather than large master plans. HQ is its flagship commercial project.

On the residential side, Arista is building Wadi Villas. In July 2026 the company said the project was nearly 70% complete and on track for handover later in 2026. That is the best available evidence of Arista’s delivery pace while HQ is still under construction. As with any developer, check that the specific project is registered with the DLD and that its escrow account is active before you pay.

Not to Be Confused With HQ by ROVE

Search results often mix up HQ by Arista with HQ by ROVE. HQ by ROVE is a hotel-apartment project from a different developer, with no link to Arista Properties. HQ by Arista is an office building, and HQ Elite is Arista’s premium office tier. Always check the developer name on the brochure, the DLD project registration and the escrow details before you pay a deposit.

How to Register Interest With TruHauz

Registering interest is free and does not commit you to anything. Send us the office size you need, your budget, whether you will occupy or lease, and whether you can pay during construction or want most of the cost at handover. We will add you to our HQ Elite list and send Arista’s official material when it is released. We can also look for resale units in the first HQ building, which is reported to have sold out at launch.

If an expression-of-interest deposit is collected for HQ Elite, read our guide to how an EOI works in Dubai off-plan launches before you pay. It explains refund terms, escrow and who may legally take your money.