Dubai’s highest office space, located in the Burj Khalifa, is drawing interest from Gulf family offices and investment funds from the US and Europe. Listed at $12.2 million, the property enters the market amid a record-breaking year for Dubai’s commercial real estate sector.
The 6,073-square-foot shell and core space, never previously occupied, allows the buyer to create a customised workspace with panoramic city views. The listing follows a surge in office demand, with Dubai’s commercial sales transactions reaching AED 6.5 billion ($1.77 billion) in 2024.
“Dubai’s status as a global business hub is reinforced by its diverse and competitive commercial property market,” said Imel Bitout, Associate Director at Christie’s International Real Estate Dubai. The property is available without purchase restrictions.
This follows a full-floor office sale in the tower last November for AED 50 million, albeit on a lower level. The commercial property sector recorded 9,038 sales worth $24.5 billion in 2024, a 24 per cent annual increase, according to CRC.
The Burj Khalifa remains a strong performer, generating AED 467.1 million in residential sales in 2024. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the tower has seen AED 8.8 billion in total home sales since 2010.
Dubai’s office market faces a supply shortage, with Grade A office prices rising 27 per cent year-on-year to AED 1,417 per square foot in 2024, driven by over 70,000 new business registrations.
The tower recently listed its highest residential unit, the 21,000-square-foot “Sky Palace,” for $51 million. Offered as a shell unit, it requires an additional $4.9 million for renovations.
Future office occupants will enjoy premium amenities, including At.mosphere, an observation deck, a fitness centre, and the Armani Hotel Dubai.
“This office is arguably the most iconic globally and offers exceptional value compared to other luxury property markets,” Bitout added.
