Dubai Office Space Costs: A Complete Breakdown for 2025

One of the first questions every business owner asks when planning a Dubai setup is: how much does an office cost? The answer depends entirely on what type of workspace you need. This guide breaks down the realistic cost ranges for every category of commercial space in Dubai in 2025, from a virtual address to a full floor in a Grade A tower.

Virtual Office with Ejari

Range: AED 5,000 – AED 12,000 per year

A virtual office gives you a legitimate business address, an Ejari certificate (required for DED trade license), and typically mail handling. It does not give you a physical desk or office to use daily.

At the lower end of the market, you will find providers who offer an address without genuine inspection support - which can be a problem when a bank or the Ministry of Human Resources comes to verify your premises. At the premium end, providers like Jetset Business Center include unlimited bank and labour inspections as part of the annual fee, which is essential for companies that intend to open UAE bank accounts or hire staff on employment visas.

Jetset Virtual Office & Ejari: AED 8,500 per year (incl. unlimited inspections).

Coworking - Hot Desk

Range: AED 100 – AED 300 per day / AED 1,200 – AED 2,500 per month

Hot desks give you a seat in a shared workspace without a fixed assignment. The price varies significantly by location and quality. Budget coworking spaces in secondary areas of Dubai can be found for under AED 1,000 per month. Premium coworking in Business Bay or DIFC typically ranges from AED 1,500 to AED 2,500 per month.

Jetset Hot Desk: AED 150/day or AED 1,500/month.

Coworking - Dedicated Desk

Range: AED 1,500 – AED 3,500 per month

A dedicated desk is permanently assigned to you. You can leave belongings overnight, personalise your space, and in most cases receive 24/7 keycard access. The step up in cost over a hot desk is justified by the consistency and the Business Bay address that most dedicated plans include.

Jetset Dedicated Desk: AED 1,800/month (includes 24/7 access and Business Bay address).

Private Serviced Office

Range: AED 3,000 – AED 30,000+ per month depending on size and building

Private serviced offices are fully furnished, managed suites within a business centre. They include all utilities, internet, receptionist services, and cleaning - making the monthly fee genuinely all-inclusive unlike conventional leases where you pay separately for fit-out, furniture, internet, cleaning, and service charges.

Solo offices (1 person) in Business Bay Grade A towers typically start from AED 3,000 – AED 4,500 per month. Team suites for 4–6 people run AED 6,000 – AED 12,000 per month. Executive suites for 10+ run upwards of AED 15,000.

Jetset Private Offices: from AED 3,500/month (solo) to AED 12,000/month (executive suite).

Conventional Office Lease

Range: AED 80 – AED 300+ per sq ft per year

If you are taking a conventional office lease - signing directly with a landlord - costs are quoted per square foot per year. Business Bay Grade A buildings typically command AED 150 – AED 250 per sq ft, while older stock can be found at AED 80 – AED 130 per sq ft. A 1,000 sq ft conventional office in a mid-range Business Bay building would therefore cost AED 130,000 – AED 200,000 per year before fit-out, furniture, IT infrastructure, service charges, and DEWA deposits.

What You Save With a Serviced Office

The comparison between a serviced office and a conventional lease often surprises business owners. A conventional 1,000 sq ft office at AED 150/sq ft per year costs AED 150,000 per year - before the fit-out (typically AED 50,000 – AED 150,000 one-time), furniture, internet, cleaning, and service charges. A comparable serviced office suite at Jetset with the same capacity costs a fraction of this with everything included and a monthly contract rather than a two to four year lease.

Summary: 2025 Dubai Office Costs at a Glance

All Jetset prices exclude 5% UAE VAT.