How Much Does a Private Office Cost in Dubai in 2026?
Private office cost in Dubai 2026: real prices from 7,200 AED/month, district breakdown, what's included, hidden costs. The complete pricing guide.
Guillaume Rassemi
By the Oh My Desk team — Downtown Dubai & Business Bay. Last updated: May 2026.
The pricing of a private office in Dubai is one of the most opaque corners of the real estate market. Brochure rates rarely match invoices. "All-inclusive" means different things at different operators. Traditional lease quotes look cheaper than serviced offers until you add DEWA, chiller, fit-out and Ejari.
This guide gives you the real 2026 numbers — what you actually pay each month for a private office in Dubai, across team sizes, districts and lease formats. The data reflects Oh My Desk's published rates, comparable broker quotes from JLL, CBRE and Property Finder, and the actual invoices we see from clients comparing offers.
The 30-second answer
A serviced private office in central Dubai costs:
2-person: 7,000-11,000 AED/month (Oh My Desk from 7,200)
5-person: 14,000-22,000 AED/month (Oh My Desk from 14,800)
10-person: 20,000-35,000 AED/month (Oh My Desk from 20,400)
15-person: 30,000-55,000 AED/month
All-inclusive in the serviced model: DEWA, 2Gbps WiFi, AC, cleaning, coffee, 24/7 access, reception, meeting room credits. Excluded: Ejari (8,000 AED/year if needed), parking (800-2,500 AED/car/month), trade license.
Traditional commercial leases look cheaper on the headline number (90-130 AED/sqft/year in Business Bay) but typically cost more once all operating expenses are added. The breakeven where traditional becomes cheaper than serviced sits around 20 people.
Pricing by team size — central Dubai (Downtown, Business Bay, DIFC)
2-person private office (10-14 sqm)
Central Dubai market range: 7,000-11,000 AED/month all-inclusive serviced
Oh My Desk starting rate: from 7,200 AED/month
Premium tier (DIFC, top Downtown towers): 10,000-13,000 AED/month
Cheap alternative (JLT serviced): 5,500-8,000 AED/month
3-4 person private office (14-20 sqm)
Central Dubai market range: 10,000-16,000 AED/month
Oh My Desk starting rate: from 10,500 AED/month
Premium tier: 14,000-19,000 AED/month
Cheap alternative: 8,000-12,000 AED/month in JLT or Tecom
5-6 person private office (20-28 sqm)
Central Dubai market range: 14,000-22,000 AED/month
Oh My Desk starting rate: from 14,800 AED/month
Premium tier: 19,000-26,000 AED/month
Cheap alternative: 11,000-16,000 AED/month outside central districts
7-10 person private office (28-45 sqm)
Central Dubai market range: 20,000-35,000 AED/month
Oh My Desk starting rate: from 20,400 AED/month
Premium tier: 28,000-42,000 AED/month
Cheap alternative: 16,000-26,000 AED/month in Tecom or DSO
11-15 person private office (45-65 sqm)
Central Dubai serviced range: 30,000-55,000 AED/month
Oh My Desk starting rate: from 30,800 AED/month
Traditional Business Bay lease (45-65 sqm fitted): 27,000-45,000 AED/month total cost of occupancy
Pricing by district
The same private office can cost 30-50% more or less depending on which district you pick.
DIFC: 700-1,100 AED/sqm/month. Premium pricing. Required only for DFSA-regulated firms.
Downtown Dubai: 500-700 AED/sqm/month. Premium brand-led district.
Business Bay: 400-600 AED/sqm/month. Best value for central Dubai.
Trade Centre / Sheikh Zayed Road: 450-650 AED/sqm/month.
Dubai Marina / JBR: 350-550 AED/sqm/month. Lifestyle district.
JLT / Tecom / Internet City: 250-400 AED/sqm/month. Budget-friendly.
Dubai Silicon Oasis / Academic City: 200-350 AED/sqm/month.
What is actually included in a serviced private office?
At Oh My Desk, the monthly rate includes:
2Gbps fibre WiFi with separate guest network
DEWA (electricity, water)
Chiller and AC
24/7 access for the full team via individual badges
100 free black-and-white copies per month
6 hours of meeting room booking per month per office
Reception during business hours
Unlimited specialty coffee, tea and filtered water
Daily cleaning and waste removal
Business address suitable for mail, clients and couriers
Furniture and ergonomic chairs
Acoustic phone booths in shared areas
What is excluded: Dubai trade license, Ejari registration (8,000 AED/year), parking, meeting room hours beyond the included 6.
Serviced vs traditional: real total cost for a 5-person team
End-to-end calculation for a representative 5-person team in 25 sqm in Business Bay.
Serviced (Oh My Desk Business Bay)
Monthly rent (5-person office): 14,800 AED
Service charges, chiller, DEWA, WiFi, cleaning, furniture, reception, coffee: included
Ejari (amortised, if bundled): 667 AED
Total effective monthly cost: ~15,500 AED
Traditional (25 sqm fitted office, Bay Square)
Monthly rent: 11,000 AED
Service charges: 1,800 AED
Chiller: 1,400 AED
DEWA estimate: 900 AED
WiFi and IT (amortised): 450 AED
Cleaning: 1,200 AED
Furniture amortisation (3 years): 700 AED
Ejari amortisation: 475 AED
Fit-out amortisation (35,000 AED over 36 months): 970 AED
Coffee, pantry: 400 AED
Total effective monthly cost: ~19,300 AED
Serviced is roughly 20% cheaper. The gap widens for 2-4 person teams and flips in favour of traditional around 20 people.
Five hidden costs that catch tenants off guard
1. Parking
800-2,500 AED per car per month. For a 5-person team with 3 drivers in Downtown, parking adds 4,500-7,500 AED/month.
2. Meeting room overage
Budget 1,000-2,000 AED/month above the included 6 hours at 120 AED/hour. See meeting room rental Dubai.
3. Ejari renewal
Annual. 8,000 AED/year at Oh My Desk, with potential renewal admin fees at other operators.
4. Price escalation
Many operators auto-increase 5-8% per year. Request a written 12-month price freeze.
5. Out-of-hours and visitor surcharges
Some operators charge for weekend access or visitor passes. Oh My Desk includes 24/7 access at the standard rate.
Price comparison: Oh My Desk vs major operators
5-person private office in central Dubai, May 2026:
Oh My Desk Business Bay: 14,800 AED/month all-inclusive
Oh My Desk Downtown: 16,400 AED/month all-inclusive
WeWork central Dubai: 17,000-22,000 AED/month
Regus / Spaces Downtown: 15,000-19,000 AED/month
Servcorp DIFC: 19,000-26,000 AED/month
Astrolabs DMCC: 12,000-15,000 AED/month (Free Zone bundle)
In5 Tecom: 10,000-13,000 AED/month (sector-specific)
How to negotiate a serviced private office price
Term commitment: 6 months upfront for 1-2 free months or frozen price.
Annual upfront payment: 5-10% discount.
Multi-office: per-room discounts on 2 adjacent rooms.
Off-peak signing: July to September most negotiation room.
Realistic annual budget
2-person team: 110,000-150,000 AED/year
5-person team: 200,000-280,000 AED/year
10-person team: 280,000-420,000 AED/year
15-person team: 420,000-600,000 AED/year
Frequently asked questions
Is a private office in Dubai expensive compared to other cities?
Dubai pricing sits between London (more expensive) and Riyadh (similar). A 5-person serviced office in central Dubai is roughly 30-40% cheaper than London Mayfair and 25% cheaper than New York Midtown East.
What is the cheapest legitimate private office in central Dubai?
Around 7,000-7,500 AED/month for a 2-person room. Below that requires non-central districts or Free Zone Flexi-desks.
How much should I budget for parking?
800-1,500 AED per car per month in Business Bay, 1,200-2,500 AED in Downtown.
Do I need to pay for Ejari separately?
Yes — Ejari is 8,000 AED/year at Oh My Desk. Some operators bundle it into a higher monthly rate.
Can I get a Dubai private office under 5,000 AED/month?
Yes, in Dubai Silicon Oasis or Academic City for 1-person micro-offices. Central Dubai starts around 7,000 AED/month.
What is the most expensive private office in Dubai?
Premium DIFC and Burj Khalifa-adjacent towers can exceed 1,500 AED/sqm/month, with 10-person executive suites costing 50,000-80,000 AED/month.
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Further reading: Ultimate guide to renting a private office · Private office for small teams · Business Bay vs Downtown.
Article methodology: pricing data from Oh My Desk's 2026 rates, JLL Q1 2026, CBRE Dubai Office Market Snapshot, Property Finder commercial listings. Last reviewed: May 2026.