Commercial property for sale

Commercial property for sale in the UAE: what to budget and check

Updated 31 October 2026

Buying commercial property in the UAE means paying the agreed price plus extra costs: in Dubai a 4% registration fee, a standard 5% VAT, legal charges, service charges and fit-out. Our October 2026 search gave no reliable sale price range per square metre, because the price depends on district, floor area and use. For current offers, send your requirements on BlaBlaPrice.

Licence and residence: what to check first

Buying a commercial property as an investor does not require a trade licence. Using the unit for your own business does, and you must obtain a commercial licence for that activity before you start trading. Check the licence for your activity before you sign, and ask the seller for the title documents. Properties costing AED 5 million and more can qualify the buyer for a five-year residence permit, which matters if you plan to live in the UAE.

How the price is built up

Ask for the price of the whole unit and what it depends on:

• property type and district in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman or Al Ain
• floor area in square metres and the floor the unit is on
• intended use, such as office, shop, showroom or warehouse
• whether land is included and whether a tenant is already in place

Ask whether the price includes the 4% registration fee and 5% VAT. Service charges and fit-out are usually extra, so add them to your budget before comparing offers.

Season and viewings

All five emirates have a desert climate. Summer from May to September is very hot, so plan viewings for November to March, when the mild weather lets you walk through a unit and check ventilation, cooling and parking without the midday heat.

What to write in your request

Name the property type, the city or district, the floor area in m², your budget in AED and the intended use. Say whether you need land included, whether a unit is let to a tenant and which documents you want to see: title, the latest service charge statement and building permits. A clear list lets sellers answer with the right unit the first time.

Describe the property in your own words in the BlaBlaPrice chat, and add a photo if you have one. The AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites in the UAE and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their offer, terms and delivery, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. You can also start with commercial property or send a request from the home page.