UAE

Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue to dominate regional headlines with record rental levels and near-full occupancy across prime Grade A assets. The week saw confirmation of three significant occupier expansions in DIFC, totalling approximately 12,000 sqm of new lease commitments.

Saudi Arabia

Riyadh’s office market is experiencing its most active period since Vision 2030 was launched, with Q2 2026 recording SAR 290 per sqm per annum for prime KAFD space: a 31% year-on-year increase. Jeddah’s secondary market is also firming, with Grade B rents rising 14% YoY.

Qatar

Doha’s office market remains stable, with Lusail City continuing to attract occupiers from the West Bay district. Prime rents held at QAR 185 per sqm per annum. Two new Grade A towers in Lusail reached practical completion this week, adding approximately 45,000 sqm to supply.

Key Data Points This Week

• UAE prime vacancy: 0.75%
• Dubai prime rent: AED 315/sqm/pa (+23.4% YoY)
• Abu Dhabi occupancy: 99.3%
• Riyadh KAFD prime rent: SAR 290/sqm/pa (+31% YoY)
• Doha Lusail prime rent: QAR 185/sqm/pa (stable)
• GCC Q2 deal volume: AED 2.4bn (+67% YoY)