Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has completed and begun phased handover of DIFC Square ahead of schedule, with 100 percent of office space pre-leased amid strong demand for office space within the Centre.
The project reinforces DIFC’s status as the region’s leading financial center, attracting new firms while enabling existing clients, such as Bank of Singapore, Deutsche Bank, Gallagher Insurance, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Moody’s, and TP ICAP, to expand or relocate.
With 100,000 sq. ft. added in the Gate District and Gate Village, tenants have begun fit-outs, and DIFC continues to guide clients to the most suitable office space.
Developed by DIFC Developments within a 24-month design and construction timeframe, DIFC Square provides 600,000 sq. ft. of office space built to meet the evolving needs of global businesses.
The development forms an ensemble of three interconnected glass façade buildings with dedicated parking facilities and retail spaces. Some renowned outlets set to establish within the development include Duck & Rice, Saddle, Hudson & Rye, Liban, and Cakes & Bubbles.
DIFC Square is part of the Centre’s ambitious plans to deliver 1.6 million sq. ft. of commercial space in 2026 and 2027, including DIFC Living, Innovation Two and Immersive Tower, demonstrating DIFC’s proactive response to sustained demand for premium office space and its commitment to supporting the next phase of growth across financial services, innovation and professional services sectors.
Saleh Al Akrabi Chief Real Estate Officer DIFC Investments
“We are pleased to announce the completion of DIFC Square ahead of schedule, underpinning our commitment to providing world class infrastructure that enables businesses to scale and thrive. The exceptional demand from new international firms and the sustained expansions of our registered companies is a strong endorsement of the resilience and attractiveness of our ecosystem. 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.”
Reflecting DIFC’s ongoing efforts to foster a smarter and more sustainable future, and in line with other DIFC infrastructure, DIFC Square has been built to LEED standards, with certification by the US Green Building Council due imminently.
