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PRIME VACANCY0.7%record lowPRIME RENTAED 315/sqm23.4% YoYOCCUPANCY99.3%Q2 DEALS4767% YoYDEAL VALUEAED 1.8BQ2 2026TECH DEMAND89% YoYfastest segment12M PIPELINE240K sqmPRIME YIELD4.2%NEW SUPPLY1,970 sqmthru 2027
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DIFC Expansion Phase II: 240,000 sqm Office Pipeline Confirmed for 2028 Delivery

The DIFC Authority has confirmed a 240,000 sqm Phase II expansion programme targeting delivery from 2028, with three anchor towers in advanced design stages.

DIFC Expansion Phase II: 240,000 sqm Office Pipeline Confirmed for 2028 Delivery
Developments · Titans Research

Expansion Programme Overview

The DIFC has confirmed its Phase II expansion programme, delivering approximately 240,000 sqm of new Grade A space from 2028. This represents an approximately 25% expansion of DIFC’s existing leasable footprint, directly responding to full occupancy and waiting list formation.

Tower Programme

  • Tower A: 60 storeys, 85,000 sqm net office area, Q2 2028 delivery
  • Tower B: 45 storeys, 55,000 sqm, Q4 2028 delivery
  • Tower C: 35 storeys, 40,000 sqm office + serviced apartments, Q1 2029

Design Standards

All towers are designed to LEED Platinum standards from inception, with carbon neutrality targets embedded. Floor plate sizes of 2,500-3,000 sqm accommodate full-floor single-tenant occupation, preferred by the financial services sector.

Pre-Leasing Activity

Despite 2-3 year delivery timelines, the DIFC Authority has received expressions of interest from seven waiting-list occupiers for Tower A, representing approximately 45,000 sqm. Formal pre-leasing commences Q3 2026.

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