The completion of DIFC Square marks a significant milestone in Dubai’s commercial real estate sector, responding to unprecedented demand from multinational corporations expanding their regional operations. The three-building glass-façade complex was delivered within an accelerated 24-month design-and-construction timeline.
Several prominent financial institutions and professional services firms have secured space in the development, including Bank of Singapore, Deutsche Bank, Gallagher Insurance, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Moody’s, and TP ICAP. Some companies are relocating to larger premises within the complex, while others are expanding their footprint by taking additional space.
“Financial centres of the future focus on innovation, being sustainable, digitally inclusive and customer centric. At DIFC, we are ensuring that all our real estate projects align with this vision, while playing a critical role in ensuring the quality of life that attracts and retains global talent in Dubai as a top four global financial centre,” said Saleh Al Akrabi, Chief Real Estate Officer at DIFC Investments.
Tenants who have already received their offices have begun fit-out works, according to DIFC. The relocation of existing tenants into DIFC Square is expected to create 100,000 square feet of additional capacity in the centre’s Gate District and Gate Village, which remain among the most sought-after office locations within the financial hub.
The development includes dedicated parking and retail spaces, with several dining outlets set to open in the complex, including Duck and Rice, Saddle, Hudson and Rye, Liban, and Cakes and Bubbles.
DIFC Square forms part of the centre’s wider expansion plans to deliver 1.6 million square feet of commercial space in 2026 and 2027. Upcoming projects include DIFC Living, Innovation Two, and Immersive Tower.
The new development has been built to LEED standards, with certification by the US Green Building Council expected soon. The completion comes as commercial property sales surged 82% in early 2026, driven by limited Grade A office supply in core business districts.
Dubai’s office market has demonstrated exceptional strength over the past year, with sales values reaching Dh13.1 billion in 2025—more than doubling from 2024 in the strongest performance in over a decade—as occupancy rates in premium locations exceed 95%.
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