Rent Guide · Showrooms · September 2026
Showroom rent in Dubai
What showrooms actually rent for, from 85 new leases registered with Dubai Land Department in April–September 2026 — across 6 areas, size by size.
- Typical rent
- AED 124/ sq ft / yr
- middle half AED 81–181
- On the year
- up +25.3%
- size for size
- New leases
- 85
- 6 months · 254 renewals
- Rent signed
- AED 166.5Ma year
- typical unit 3,060 sq ft
Source: Dubai Land Department, Rent Contracts (Ejari)leases to September 2026updated 9 Oct 2026
By area
Showrooms: rent per sq ft, area by area
AED per sq ft a year. An area shows once it has 20 new leases; quieter ones use twelve months.
Industrial areas· 4
- Al Quoz
AED 144–282 · 20 leases
AED 206— - Nad Al Hamar
AED 147–219 · 23 leases · 12 months
AED 195— - Umm Ramool
AED 66–96 · 25 leases · 12 months
AED 84— - Ras Al Khor
AED 51–135 · 30 leases · 12 months
AED 76—
Business districts and communities· 2
- Deira
AED 94–186 · 42 leases · 12 months
AED 136— - Bur Dubai and Karama
AED 83–164 · 48 leases · 12 months
AED 104up +84%
Middle half of new leases Typical 8 in 10 leasesAED per sq ft a year
The map
Where showrooms cost more
Darker areas rent for more. Drag the timeline to watch the last two years.
Showrooms · Sept 26
AED / sq ft · on yearTypical rent of new leases in the three months to each month. Drag the timeline to see how it moved; areas show once they have enough leases.
Over time
How showroom rent moved in Dubai
Typical rent of new leases in the three months to each month: AED 110 in Oct 24, AED 134 in Sept 26. Size for size, up 25.3% on the year.
See the numbers
| Month | Typical | Middle half | Size-adjusted | Leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | AED 110 | AED 78–175 | AED 108 | 57 |
| Nov 24 | AED 130 | AED 76–201 | AED 116 | 60 |
| Dec 24 | AED 128 | AED 72–198 | AED 115 | 51 |
| Jan 25 | AED 94 | AED 61–167 | AED 93 | 62 |
| Feb 25 | AED 93 | AED 57–148 | AED 87 | 58 |
| Mar 25 | AED 95 | AED 62–166 | AED 94 | 61 |
| Apr 25 | AED 130 | AED 80–206 | AED 134 | 52 |
| May 25 | AED 135 | AED 81–198 | AED 143 | 52 |
| Jun 25 | AED 133 | AED 89–172 | AED 136 | 40 |
| Jul 25 | AED 143 | AED 91–171 | AED 129 | 35 |
| Aug 25 | AED 129 | AED 90–178 | AED 123 | 37 |
| Sept 25 | AED 101 | AED 75–168 | AED 106 | 49 |
| Oct 25 | AED 127 | AED 78–173 | AED 118 | 53 |
| Nov 25 | AED 127 | AED 78–185 | AED 125 | 61 |
| Dec 25 | AED 133 | AED 83–185 | AED 133 | 55 |
| Jan 26 | AED 128 | AED 76–195 | AED 131 | 72 |
| Feb 26 | AED 144 | AED 82–204 | AED 143 | 67 |
| Mar 26 | AED 128 | AED 82–207 | AED 130 | 67 |
| Apr 26 | AED 107 | AED 84–185 | AED 101 | 47 |
| May 26 | AED 99 | AED 79–164 | AED 96 | 41 |
| Jun 26 | AED 110 | AED 83–183 | AED 114 | 42 |
| Jul 26 | AED 124 | AED 81–170 | AED 124 | 37 |
| Aug 26 | AED 134 | AED 88–180 | AED 132 | 44 |
| Sept 26 | AED 134 | AED 81–180 | AED 141 | 43 |
The band is the middle half of leases. The dashed line holds the mix of sizes steady, so a month of bigger units does not read as a fall.
By size
Size changes the rate
Smaller units usually rent for more per sq ft. Each band shows from enough leases of its size.
- 1,000–2,500 sq ft
AED 95–178 · 28 leases
AED 137 - 2,500–5,000 sq ft
AED 64–150 · 25 leases
AED 91 - 5,000 sq ft and over
AED 79–224 · 22 leases
AED 117
Middle half of new leases Typical 8 in 10 leasesAED per sq ft a year
Leases
How long, and what renewals pay
Every showroom lease registered in Dubai in the last twelve months, new and renewed.
Lease length
Typical rent per sq ft beside each length.
Renewals against new leases
−15%
Renewals were signed at a typical AED 109 a sq ft, new leases at AED 128. A sitting tenant usually renews below what a new one signs at.
From 591 renewals.
Tenants
Who rents in Dubai
Shares of the leases registered in the last twelve months.
Tenant
Kind of unit
Registered use
10% of leases cover several units · 8% on freehold land.
Activity
Showroom leases in Dubai, month by month
798 registrations in the last twelve months: 544 new, 254 renewals.
New leasesRenewals
See the numbers
| Month | New | Renewed |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 | 19 | 34 |
| Nov 23 | 16 | 43 |
| Dec 23 | 13 | 41 |
| Jan 24 | 37 | 112 |
| Feb 24 | 31 | 50 |
| Mar 24 | 12 | 37 |
| Apr 24 | 16 | 59 |
| May 24 | 5 | 32 |
| Jun 24 | 19 | 34 |
| Jul 24 | 18 | 48 |
| Aug 24 | 14 | 55 |
| Sept 24 | 25 | 54 |
| Oct 24 | 18 | 36 |
| Nov 24 | 17 | 47 |
| Dec 24 | 16 | 40 |
| Jan 25 | 29 | 114 |
| Feb 25 | 13 | 44 |
| Mar 25 | 19 | 46 |
| Apr 25 | 20 | 61 |
| May 25 | 13 | 38 |
| Jun 25 | 7 | 41 |
| Jul 25 | 15 | 48 |
| Aug 25 | 15 | 50 |
| Sept 25 | 19 | 62 |
| Oct 25 | 19 | 42 |
| Nov 25 | 23 | 47 |
| Dec 25 | 13 | 39 |
| Jan 26 | 36 | 126 |
| Feb 26 | 18 | 41 |
| Mar 26 | 13 | 42 |
| Apr 26 | 16 | 66 |
| May 26 | 12 | 31 |
| Jun 26 | 14 | 39 |
| Jul 26 | 11 | 47 |
| Aug 26 | 19 | 37 |
| Sept 26 | 13 | 34 |
Seasons
When leases are signed
Share of new leases by month, over three years.
Busiest: Jan, Feb, Sep (%)
Coming up
Leases ending in the next twelve months
264 showroom leases in Dubai end in the next three months. Many renew — but this is when space turns over, and when to start looking.
Recent leases
The latest registered leases in Dubai
New leases from April–September 2026, newest first. Contract numbers and names are never shown.
| Month | Where | Sq ft | Per sq ft | A year | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 26 | Al Karama | 33,090 | AED 27 | AED 896,300 | 4 years |
| Sept 26 | Umm Ramool | 1,980 | AED 96 | AED 190,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Ras Al Khor Industrial 3 | 3,850 | AED 130 | AED 500,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Ras Al Khor Industrial 3 | 3,280 | AED 44 | AED 143,100 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Ras Al Khor Industrial 2 | 4,870 | AED 62 | AED 300,000 | 14 months |
| Sept 26 | Al Karama | 2,170 | AED 101 | AED 220,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Quoz Industrial 3 | 11,670 | AED 279 | AED 3,250,000 | 37 months |
| Sept 26 | Al Quoz 3 | 24,100 | AED 280 | AED 6,750,000 | 16 months |
| Sept 26 | Al Quoz 3 | 8,190 | AED 232 | AED 1,900,000 | 1 year |
| Sept 26 | Al Karama | 1,790 | AED 105 | AED 188,200 | 1 year |
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| Sept 26 | Al Quoz Industrial 1 | 3,010 | AED 419 | AED 1,260,000 | 26 months |
| Sept 26 | Al Quoz Industrial 1 | 3,010 | AED 209 | AED 630,000 | 26 months |
| Sept 26 | Umm Ramool | 20,590 | AED 65 | AED 1,338,400 | 1 year |
| Aug 26 | Nad Al Hamar | 1,270 | AED 149 | AED 189,500 | 1 year |
| Aug 26 | Nad Al Hamar | 1,140 | AED 149 | AED 170,000 | 2 years |
| Aug 26 | Al Karama | 1,270 | AED 181 | AED 230,000 | 13 months |
| Aug 26 | Al Quoz Industrial 1 | 4,260 | AED 222 | AED 945,000 | 15 months |
| Aug 26 | Al Karama | 6,200 | AED 161 | AED 1,000,000 | 17 months |
| Aug 26 | Oud Metha | 1,220 | AED 176 | AED 214,000 | 1 year |
| Aug 26 | Nad Al Hamar | 1,500 | AED 90 | AED 135,000 | 1 year |
| Aug 26 | Port Saeed | 1,150 | AED 135 | AED 155,500 | 11 months |
| Aug 26 | Nad Al Hamar | 1,500 | AED 93 | AED 140,000 | 1 year |
| Aug 26 | Al Quoz Industrial 1 | 3,070 | AED 134 | AED 412,100 | 1 year |
| Aug 26 | Ras Al Khor Industrial 3 | 5,950 | AED 34 | AED 200,000 | 1 year |
| Aug 26 | Port Saeed | 3,310 | AED 82 | AED 270,000 | 1 year |
| Aug 26 | Naif | 750 | AED 81 | AED 60,000 | 1 year |
| Aug 26 | Port Saeed | 500 | AED 101 | AED 50,000 | 1 year |
| Aug 26 | Al Quoz Industrial 3 | 10,000 | AED 500 | AED 5,000,000 | 1 year |
| Aug 26 | Al Souq Al Kabeer | 1,950 | AED 350 | AED 682,500 | 3 years |
| Aug 26 | Umm Ramool | 4,810 | AED 64 | AED 310,200 | 38 months |
Questions
Showroom rent in Dubai, answered
How much is showroom rent in Dubai per sq ft?
New showrooms leases registered with Dubai Land Department in April–September 2026 were typically AED 124 a sq ft a year; the middle half were signed between AED 81 and AED 181. Size for size, that is 25% above a year ago.
Which area is cheapest for a showroom in Dubai?
Of the areas with enough leases, Ras Al Khor had the lowest typical rent (AED 76 a sq ft a year) and Al Quoz the highest (AED 206). Within any area, position, age and spec move a unit up or down the range.
Do bigger showrooms cost less per sq ft?
Usually. Across Dubai, 1,000–2,500 sq ft units were typically AED 137 a sq ft, against AED 117 for 5,000 sq ft and over.
How long are showroom leases in Dubai?
61% of the leases registered in the last year ran for one year. Longer leases are common for bigger units and fitted space.
Where do these figures come from?
From every showroom lease registered with Dubai Land Department (Ejari), published as open data on Dubai Data. FindCommercial works them out every month: new leases set the price, renewals are counted separately, and odd or duplicate records are set aside.
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