ⓘ Q1 2026 Warehouse Rent Overview. Data compiled from Dubai Land Department (DLD) commercial registries, JAFZA, Dubai South Authority, and RedRock proprietary research. Ranges reflect annual asking rents in AED per sq. ft. for Grade A / standard warehouses. Al Quoz commands highest last-mile premiums, while Dubai South remains the logistics core.
| Industrial / Warehouse Area |
Q1 2026 Rent (AED/sq ft) |
YoY Rental Growth |
Key Characteristics & Demand Drivers |
| 📍 Al Quoz |
65 – 120 AED |
▲ +9% |
Last-mile & e-commerce hub — Central location, premium rents, very low vacancy (under 5%). Grade A spaces exceed 120 AED. |
| 📍 Dubai Investment Park (DIP) |
45 – 75 AED |
▲ +14% |
Mixed-use & high power — Strong rental growth due to limited new supply, attracts logistics and light assembly. |
| 📍 Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) |
45 – 80 AED |
▲ +7% |
Port-adjacent, customs benefits — Institutional-grade stock, 100% foreign ownership, global 3PL occupiers. |
| 📍 Dubai South / Logistics City |
45 – 55 AED |
▲ +25% |
Aviation & e-commerce — Highest annual growth in Q1 2026, near Al Maktoum Airport, Grade A logistics hubs. |
| 📍 Dubai Industrial City (DIC) |
50 – 65 AED |
▲ +32% |
Manufacturing focus — Strongest YoY growth (+32%) due to Industry 4.0 and localized production boom. |
| 📍 National Industries Park |
42 – 52 AED |
▲ +11% |
Adjacent to JAFZA — Logistics & industrial synergy, value-for-money compared to prime zones. |
| 📍 Al Qusais |
50 – 75 AED |
▲ +8% |
Established corridor — Mixed older/newer stock, proximity to Sharjah border, robust demand for mid-size units. |
| 📍 Ras Al Khor |
40 – 65 AED |
▲ +6% |
Budget-friendly alternative — Good highway access, rising interest from SMEs and e-commerce fulfilment. |
📊 Dubai Warehouse Rental Map — Q1 2026 Snapshot
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📈 Figure 1: Area-wise warehouse rental rates (AED/sq ft) across Dubai’s key industrial zones. Al Quoz leads at 65–120 AED, followed by Dubai Industrial City and Al Qusais. Dubai South recorded strongest annual growth (+25%).
🏭 Al Quoz – Last-Mile Premium
Rents exceed 120 AED/sq ft for Grade A last-mile facilities. Vacancy below 3%, dominated by e-commerce and urban logistics operators.
✈️ Dubai South – Fastest Growth
+25% YoY rent growth in Q1 2026 due to aviation & logistics expansion; new supply absorbed within 6 months. Prime for global freight forwarders.
⚙️ Dubai Industrial City (DIC)
Strongest rental appreciation (+32% YoY) driven by advanced manufacturing, high power loads and new Grade A warehouses. Occupancy exceeds 90%.
🚢 JAFZA – Institutional Core
45–80 AED range, 100% foreign ownership and seamless customs. Attracts 3PL giants; rents stable with moderate growth (+7%).
🏆 Highest rent: Al Quoz (65 – 120 AED/sq ft)
📈 Highest YoY growth: Dubai Industrial City (+32%)
📍 Prime logistics corridor: Dubai South – JAFZA – DIC
6.6M
sq ft new supply (2026)
≤5%
Vacancy in prime zones
