ABSTRACT
In the use sector, the right to occupy and use real estate is exchanged. Market rental values are determined by the flow of tenant demand and supply to let. The changes in rent and expected rents will influence investment demand in the investment sector. This chapter explores how this dynamic works in the Dubai market and highlights the routes to investing in its commercial market. As with the previous chapter, the Dubai commercial property cycle is examined to understand what underpins these movements. Industry experts evaluate how Dubai has fared in its ability to attract foreign direct investment to this important sector of the market. The chapter provides a synopsis of commercial property yields and looks to future financial and institutional developments that may boost investor demand.
