The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the completion and phased handover of DIFC Square, with the development finishing ahead of its scheduled delivery date.
The project was fully pre-leased prior to handover, with tenants already having begun fit-out works.
The development, which provides 600,000 sq ft of office space, was built by DIFC Developments within a 24-month design and construction timeframe. It comprises three interconnected buildings with glass façades, dedicated parking facilities, and retail spaces.
Dubai’s DIFC Square handed over early with 100% pre-lease rate
Among the tenants taking space at DIFC Square are Bank of Singapore, Deutsche Bank, Gallagher Insurance, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Moody’s, and TP ICAP. Several of these firms are existing DIFC-registered companies either relocating to larger premises or expanding their footprint within the Centre.
The movement of these firms into DIFC Square is expected to release approximately 100,000 sq ft of capacity in the Gate District and Gate Village areas of the wider DIFC estate.
“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,” Saleh Al Akrabi, Chief Real Estate Officer at DIFC Investments said in a statement.
A number of food and beverage and retail outlets are set to open within the development, including Duck & Rice, Saddle, Hudson & Rye, Liban, and Cakes & Bubbles.
DIFC Square has been built to LEED standards, in line with other infrastructure across the Centre, with certification from the US Green Building Council expected imminently.
Al Akrabi added: “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.”
DIFC Square forms part of the Centre’s plans to deliver 1.6 million sq ft of commercial space across 2026 and 2027. Further developments in the pipeline include DIFC Living, Innovation Two, and Immersive Tower, reflecting the organisation’s response to demand for office space from firms across financial services, innovation, and professional services.
