Commercial property: say what exactly you’re looking for

Commercial property for sale and rent in the UAE

Updated 31 October 2026

Commercial property in the UAE is listed for sale at asking prices from about AED 1 million to AED 87 million, and the average asking price across the country is around AED 4.6 million. Prices differ a lot between emirates and property types. The quickest way to current figures is a request on BlaBlaPrice that states the size, the location and the use.

Licences before you sign a lease

A business that takes commercial premises needs a trade licence, and the costs depend on the emirate and the activity. One guide in the search results puts a Dubai mainland commercial licence at AED 10,000–30,000 a year, Sharjah at AED 5,000–20,000, and free-zone licences from about AED 5,000 a year. Confirm which activity the licence covers before you sign, because the cost changes with the category.

Choosing the season and the viewing time

The summer is very hot from May to September, so viewings of warehouses and retail space are much easier from November to March, when the mild winter makes walking around a site comfortable. A deal agreed in October leaves the winter months for fitting out the unit before you open.

Size, location and what to ask for

The listings give sizes in square feet, and the two examples above are about 66 m² and 163 m², so convert before comparing. Name the emirate (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman or Al Ain), the use (office, shop, showroom, workshop or storage) and whether you need air conditioning or a loading bay. Say whether you want to buy or rent, and what budget you have in AED.

To get offers for a specific space, describe the use, the size, the emirate and your budget in a request on BlaBlaPrice. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to exchange them. You can also send the request link to agents you already know. Related pages: Offices to rent, Warehouses & industrial premises to rent, or create a request.