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Dubai's Business Bay and Jumeirah Lakes Towers See Strong H1 2025 Office Activity
H1 2025 transaction figures and office price data point to activity in specific mixed-use zones and emerging developments.
How we reported this
Dubai commercial real estate transaction value reached AED 58.6 billion in H1 2025. This figure marks a 38.4% increase from the same period in 2024 and centres attention on neighbourhoods where deals concentrated.
Business Bay transaction activity
Business Bay recorded 937 commercial transactions in H1 2025. The volume places the area at the forefront of buyer interest in mixed-use zones. Local buyers evaluating office or retail space here can review transaction density against the broader AED 58.6 billion market total to gauge relative activity levels.
Jumeirah Lakes Towers transaction activity
Jumeirah Lakes Towers followed with 566 deals in the same half-year period. The count underscores sustained demand in another established mixed-use neighbourhood. Buyers considering properties in this zone gain a direct comparison point to Business Bay when assessing deal flow and location options.
Dubai Internet City developments
New Grade A office developments in Dubai Internet City are addressing demand from global multinational companies in future-focused industries. The projects add supply in a neighbourhood positioned for tenants seeking modern facilities. Buyers can monitor these additions when weighing availability against the city-wide scarcity of premium space.
Average office prices reached AED 1,725 per sq.ft. in H1 2025 while office rents rose 27.6% over the same interval. These movements occurred against limited Grade A supply. Grade A LEED-certified office space accounts for 20% of Dubai's 3% total commercial real estate supply, a level described as peak scarcity. The combination of price and rent data with the scarcity metric provides buyers in Business Bay, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Dubai Internet City with measurable context for current conditions.
Prospective buyers should examine individual listings in these neighbourhoods against the documented H1 2025 transaction counts and price levels. Checking lease terms and certification status offers practical next steps when comparing options in the reported market environment.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.