232-Room Labour Camp (G+4) for Sale in Jebel Ali Industrial Area — 1,160-Person Capacity | 76,777 Sq.Ft. BUA
Jebel Ali Industrial Area, Dubai·Developer: —
Description
A rare, purpose-built labour accommodation asset is available for sale in Jebel Ali Industrial Area, Dubai — one of the emirate's most strategically positioned industrial corridors. The building is a self-contained Ground + 4 Floor (G+4) structure, constructed in May 2018, offering a total built-up area of 76,777 sq.ft. on a 20,000 sq.ft. plot. With an officially approved capacity of 1,160 persons across 232 rooms, this is a scaled workforce-housing investment suited to large contractors, industrial corporations, and institutional buyers.
The room configuration is thoughtfully planned: 20 supervisor/executive rooms each feature an attached private bathroom, while the remaining 212 common rooms are served by 104 shared showers and 104 toilets distributed across the floors. Each room accommodates 5 to 6 persons, supporting a dense yet compliant occupancy model within the approved 1,160-person capacity ceiling.
Ownership structure: The property is held on a 50-year leasehold tenure, valid from 09 April 2008 through to 09 April 2058, giving any incoming buyer decades of operational security on the land. The listed asking price is AED 53,000,000 net to owner, equating to approximately AED 690 per sq.ft. on built-up area. Buyers should note that a 4% DLD transfer fee is payable to the Dubai Land Department on completion, and VAT applies as per current legislation — for a clear breakdown of how VAT interacts with commercial transfers of this nature, read the guide to VAT on Dubai commercial property before proceeding.
The asset becomes available in January 2027, allowing acquirers time to arrange corporate tenancy agreements or operational handover. Given Jebel Ali's position as a nexus of port logistics, free-zone manufacturing, and heavy industry, demand for compliant, high-capacity worker housing in this micro-location is structurally supported. Investors evaluating yield potential against comparable industrial assets should consult Dubai's 2026 commercial cap rate analysis for sector-level context.
For buyers who are newer to Dubai's commercial property landscape — including how industrial-zone leasehold assets differ from freehold commercial stock — the Dubai commercial real estate guide covering offices and warehouses provides a useful structural overview. Additional listings in the commercial property inventory are available to compare scale, location, and asset type.
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Approx. AED 690/sqft on built-up area.
Frequently Asked Questions
›What is the total approved occupancy capacity of this labour camp in Jebel Ali?
The building carries an officially approved capacity of 1,160 persons, distributed across 232 rooms with an average allocation of 5 to 6 persons per room.
›What is the leasehold tenure and when does it expire?
The property is held on a 50-year leasehold, valid from 09 April 2008 to 09 April 2058, giving the incoming owner over three decades of remaining leasehold security at the point of transfer.
›What additional costs does the buyer need to budget for beyond the listed price of AED 53,000,000?
Buyers must budget for a 4% DLD transfer fee payable to the Dubai Land Department, plus VAT as applicable under current UAE legislation. Neither of these charges is included in the AED 53,000,000 net-to-owner asking price.
›When will the property be available for handover or occupation?
The asset is listed as available from January 2027, which provides time to arrange corporate tenancy agreements or operational transition planning.
›How are the bathroom facilities distributed across the 232 rooms?
Twenty supervisor/executive rooms each have an attached private bathroom. The remaining 212 common rooms are served by 104 shared showers and 104 toilets spread across the building's five floors.
›Is this property freehold or leasehold, and what does that mean for a buyer?
This is a leasehold asset with 50-year tenure (not freehold). The buyer acquires the right to occupy and use the building for the remaining leasehold term rather than outright land ownership. For a broader explanation of how leasehold and freehold commercial ownership works in Dubai's industrial zones, the Dubai commercial real estate guide on the site offers useful context.
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