OFFICE LEASE CALCULATOR

The True Cost of Your Workspace in DWTC

Compare office pricing in Dubai against our transparent, all-inclusive lease at One Central, where Grade-A infrastructure meets unmatched value.

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Understanding the full cost of your workspace commitment is one of the most important decisions a growing business can make. Our commercial office lease calculator allows you to contrast traditional overheads against the flexibility provided by our workspace solutions. Whether you are looking for a permanent base or a collaborative hub, understanding your financial commitments ensures your office strategy aligns with your commercial goals.

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What Does Your Workspace Really Cost?

Adjust the sliders below to match your team size, space requirements, and lease term. The calculator compares the total cost of a traditional Dubai office lease including hidden charges against TEC's all-inclusive monthly rate at One Central.

Estimates only. Actual costs vary by specification and lease terms.
TEC pricing is indicative — contact TEC for a tailored quote.

Our Integrated Solutions for Greater Operational ROI

Instant Operational Readiness with Private Offices

For organisations seeking a dedicated brand presence in the city’s business hub, our serviced offices offer a premium alternative to traditional rentals. Unlike standard leases that require significant investment in fit-outs, furniture, and IT infrastructure, our offices are ready from day one.

This model removes unpredictable maintenance and service charges, offering a fixed monthly rate that supports accurate financial planning and cost control.

PRIVATE OFFICES

High-Performance Coworking Spaces for Agile Teams

For firms requiring a high-end regional hub or a flexible base for a mobile workforce, our coworking solutions at DWTC provide the professional infrastructure of a grade-A building without the constraints of a long-term floorplate.

This agile approach allows you to secure a prestigious business address and premium amenities, such as enterprise-grade connectivity and professional lounges, whilst maintaining the freedom to adjust your footprint as market conditions evolve.

COWORKING SPACES

Your Integrated Market Entry Partner

Unlike a standard commercial lease, The Executive Centre at One Central provides integrated business setup support alongside your office space. We manage end-to-end licensing with the DWTC Authority, ensuring regulatory alignment and faster setup.

Our workspace agreements are pre-certified for compliance, streamlining trade licence issuance. From visa processing to corporate tax registration, we handle key administrative tasks so you can focus on business growth.

BUSINESS SETUP

Why a Traditional Lease Works Against You

Traditional office leases often create more constraints and hidden costs than businesses initially anticipate. From long setup timelines to ongoing financial and operational commitments, they can limit flexibility and tie up valuable resources.

Long setup times (3–6 months)

Before you can even move in, significant time is spent on fit-out works, approvals, procurement, and preparation, delaying productivity and increasing time-to-value.

Long setup times (3–6 months)

Before you can even move in, significant time is spent on fit-out works, approvals, procurement, and preparation, delaying productivity and increasing time-to-value.

High upfront capital requirements

Businesses typically need to pay a substantial security deposit (often 3 to 6 months) along with fit-out costs that can reach approximately AED 300 per sq ft before operations begin.

High upfront capital requirements

Businesses typically need to pay a substantial security deposit (often 3 to 6 months) along with fit-out costs that can reach approximately AED 300 per sq ft before operations begin.

Long-term contractual lock-in

Most traditional leases run for 2–5 years, with penalties and break clauses that make early exit expensive and restrictive.

Long-term contractual lock-in

Most traditional leases run for 2–5 years, with penalties and break clauses that make early exit expensive and restrictive.

Full operational responsibility

Tenants are responsible for maintenance, cleaning, utilities, IT infrastructure, security, and facilities management, adding complexity and ongoing overhead.

Full operational responsibility

Tenants are responsible for maintenance, cleaning, utilities, IT infrastructure, security, and facilities management, adding complexity and ongoing overhead.

Regulatory and administrative burden

From Ejari registration and trade licences to DEWA connections and civil defence approvals, compliance and setup obligations sit entirely with the tenant.

Regulatory and administrative burden

From Ejari registration and trade licences to DEWA connections and civil defence approvals, compliance and setup obligations sit entirely with the tenant.

Additional furnishing and equipment costs

Office fit-outs often exclude essential items such as quality furniture, ergonomic seating, and audio-visual equipment, requiring further investment.

Additional furnishing and equipment costs

Office fit-outs often exclude essential items such as quality furniture, ergonomic seating, and audio-visual equipment, requiring further investment.

IT infrastructure setup costs

Dedicated internet lines, server rooms, and enterprise Wi-Fi systems require both upfront installation and ongoing management costs.

IT infrastructure setup costs

Dedicated internet lines, server rooms, and enterprise Wi-Fi systems require both upfront installation and ongoing management costs.

Lack of global flexibility

Expanding teams or supporting travelling staff often requires separate office arrangements in each new location, reducing operational agility.

Lack of global flexibility

Expanding teams or supporting travelling staff often requires separate office arrangements in each new location, reducing operational agility.

Dilapidation and reinstatement costs

At the end of the lease, tenants may be required to restore the space to its original condition, adding further exit expenses.

Dilapidation and reinstatement costs

At the end of the lease, tenants may be required to restore the space to its original condition, adding further exit expenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an office lease calculator and how does it work?

A commercial office lease calculator helps businesses compare the total cost of occupying different types of office space. Our tool calculates the full cost of a traditional commercial lease in Dubai — including rent, service charges, fit-out amortisation, and OPEX — and compares it directly against TEC's all-inclusive monthly rate. You input your number of desks, square footage per person, lease length, and service charge rate, and the calculator returns a side-by-side cost breakdown.

How much does it cost to lease office space in Dubai?

The cost of leasing office space in Dubai varies by location, building grade, and lease type. In the DWTC/One Central area, traditional commercial leases typically start from around AED 2,500–3,500 per sq ft per year for Grade-A space, with additional service charges of 15–20%, fit-out costs of approximately AED 300/sq ft, and ongoing OPEX. TEC's all-inclusive serviced offices at One Central start from AED 3,500 per desk per month, with no additional costs.

What is the difference between a serviced office and a traditional lease in Dubai?

A traditional office lease in Dubai gives you an empty shell that you must fit out, furnish, and operate yourself — typically under a 2–5 year agreement with significant upfront costs. A serviced office (also called a managed or flexible office) is fully furnished and ready to use from day one, with all operational services included in a single monthly fee. Serviced offices in Dubai typically offer shorter, more flexible lease terms.

Can I reduce upfront costs by choosing a flexible workspace in Dubai?

Yes. Flexible and serviced workspaces in Dubai significantly reduce upfront capital expenditure by eliminating fit-out investment, furniture procurement, IT infrastructure setup, and security deposits. For businesses entering the UAE market or scaling quickly, this can represent a capital saving of AED 300,000 or more compared to a traditional lease of equivalent size.

What should businesses review before finalising a commercial office lease in Dubai?

Before signing office properties for lease in Dubai, businesses should review total occupancy cost (not just base rent), service charge rates, fit-out requirements and costs, lease term and break clause provisions, DEWA and utility responsibility, IT infrastructure requirements, regulatory compliance obligations (Ejari, civil defence, trade licence), and the scalability of the space as the business grows.