RERA-Licensed Property Advisor · Sales Manager, Property Junction International · BRN 80731 · Dubai
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Are retail shops a good commercial investment in Dubai?

Retail is Dubai's highest-yielding commercial segment - roughly 7-12% gross for mall units and 6-10% for street retail. Top malls such as Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates trade around 7-9% with premium-tenant security. Prime-footfall areas (Downtown, Dubai Marina, JBR, City Walk) command the strongest rents; JBR street retail saw 12-18% rent growth in 2024-2025.

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