
Jebel Ali Industrial Area, Dubai·Developer: Private developer
A substantial G+4 labour camp in Jebel Ali Industrial Area is available for outright purchase at AED 50,000,000 (net to owner), offering corporate occupiers and income-focused investors a rare, large-format workers' accommodation asset in one of Dubai's most active industrial corridors. VAT applies as per applicable regulations, and a 4% transfer fee is payable to the Dubai Land Department on completion.
The building sits on a 20,000 sq ft plot with a total built-up area of 80,000 sq ft, delivering a price point of approximately AED 625 per sq ft on built-up area — as noted in the listing's investment overview. The 50-year land lease runs from 2017 to 2067, providing long-term tenure security in line with Dubai's standard industrial leasehold framework. The property is currently occupied and will be vacated upon transfer, so buyers should factor a handover timeline into their acquisition planning.
Key physical specifications include 180 rooms with a DM-approved total capacity of 880 people, purpose-built to Dubai Municipality standards for workers' accommodation. Parking provisions accommodate 10 buses (50-seater each), which is significant for any operator managing shift-based workforce logistics across Jebel Ali's manufacturing, logistics, or port-adjacent industries.
Buyers should be aware that this is a commercial property transaction subject to 5% VAT. The structure of VAT liability — whether the supply is standard-rated, zero-rated, or exempt — depends on the nature of the transfer and buyer's registration status. For a detailed breakdown of how VAT applies to Dubai commercial property acquisitions, the article on handling the 5% VAT obligation on Dubai commercial property is a useful starting instructing legal counsel.
For investors evaluating this asset on a yield basis, understanding prevailing commercial capitalisation rates in Dubai is essential to model a realistic return. The Dubai commercial cap rates guide for 2026 covers the segments where yields are strongest — and where compression has already set in — providing context for how labour camp assets sit within the broader commercial investment landscape.
If you are researching the wider spectrum of income-producing commercial assets — from warehouses and offices to specialised accommodation assets — the 2026 Dubai commercial real estate guide covering offices and warehouses provides sector-level context. Additional commercial listings across Dubai are also browsable via the commercial property section of the platform.
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Approx. AED 625/sqft on built-up area.
The property has a total built-up area of 80,000 sq ft across a G+4 structure, comprising 180 rooms on a 20,000 sq ft plot within Jebel Ali Industrial Area.
The facility has a Dubai Municipality (DM) approved capacity of 880 people, making it compliant with UAE regulatory standards for workers' accommodation.
The property is held on a 50-year land lease running from 2017 to 2067, which is standard for industrial and commercial plots in this zone of Dubai.
VAT applies as per applicable regulations (typically 5% on commercial property transactions in Dubai, though the exact treatment depends on the nature of the supply and buyer's VAT status). A 4% transfer fee is payable to the Dubai Land Department. Buyers should instruct a qualified UAE tax advisor before proceeding.
According to the listing information, the property is currently occupied (free lease) and will be vacated upon transfer to the buyer.
The property includes parking for 10 buses, each with a 50-seat capacity, supporting workforce transportation logistics typical in Jebel Ali's industrial environment.
Based on the listed asking price of AED 50,000,000 and the 80,000 sq ft built-up area, the investment overview notes an approximate rate of AED 625 per sq ft on built-up area.
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