Dubai Maritime City opens Dh160m Maritime Business Centre 2 to meet surge in premium office demand
Dubai Maritime City opens Dh160m Maritime Business Centre 2 — 125 premium offices, 78% pre‑leased, wellness floor, 480 parking and smart energy-saving systems.
Dubai Maritime City has officially unveiled Maritime Business Centre 2, a Dh160 million commercial tower aimed at expanding high-grade office capacity within the emirate’s maritime and trading hub. The Maritime Business Centre 2 adds 125 premium office units and was completed in 20 months, with 78 percent of its space secured through pre-leases ahead of the opening. The project targets companies operating in maritime, logistics and trade-related sectors seeking strategically connected workspace in Dubai.
Project completion and investment
Maritime Business Centre 2 is a luxury commercial tower developed by Dubai Maritime City, part of DP World’s portfolio of strategic infrastructure projects. Constructed over 20 months, the building represents an investment of about Dh160 million and forms part of a broader plan to strengthen Dubai’s marine and commercial precincts. The timing of its completion responds to sustained corporate demand for purpose-built offices close to port and logistics facilities.
Pre-leasing performance and market demand
The tower reached 78 percent pre-leasing before its official opening, a rate Dubai Maritime City says reflects strong market appetite for premium workspace in strategically located business districts. Brokers and corporate tenants cited the building’s waterfront location and direct access to maritime services as key attractors. The early uptake signals confidence among maritime, shipping and ancillary service firms in expanding their regional footprints from Dubai.
Office configuration and tenant flexibility
Maritime Business Centre 2 offers 125 office units ranging from around 40 square metres up to nearly 980 square metres, catering to start-ups, SMEs and larger corporate occupiers. The scheme provides two fit-out options: fully fitted plug-and-play offices ready for immediate occupation, and shell-and-core units that allow tenants to customise layouts and brand identities. This flexibility is intended to accommodate diverse operational needs, from trading desks to engineering and project teams.
Wellness, retail and communal amenities
The development includes a dedicated health and wellness floor featuring a gym and leisure facilities, together with retail spaces, restaurants and cafés to serve tenants and visitors. Common areas are designed to support business networking and provide lifestyle conveniences that reduce travel time for employees. Such amenity-led planning aims to increase occupier productivity while enhancing the district’s appeal as a mixed-use maritime business node.
Parking, accessibility and inclusivity
The tower provides 480 parking spaces, including designated bays for electric and hybrid vehicles as well as accessible parking for people of determination. Parking and access arrangements were designed to support high occupancy levels while aligning with Dubai’s growing focus on electric mobility. The location within Dubai Maritime City also benefits from close road links to key ports and logistics corridors, improving operational connectivity for businesses.
Energy efficiency and building technology
Maritime Business Centre 2 incorporates smart building systems intended to reduce energy consumption and enhance operational efficiency. Integrated building-management technologies oversee lighting, HVAC and other services, with design choices aimed at lowering the tower’s environmental footprint. These measures align with broader sustainability objectives across Dubai’s infrastructure projects and provide tenants with reduced running costs over time.
Strategic outlook from Dubai Maritime City leadership
Ahmed Al Hammadi, Chief Operating Officer of Dubai Maritime City, said the pre-leasing figures underscore the destination’s appeal as a strategic base for maritime and related sectors. He noted that the centre enhances the district’s pipeline of high-quality commercial space and supports Dubai’s position as a regional trade and logistics hub. Management expects the new supply to attract further service providers and corporate functions seeking proximity to port-related ecosystems.
The addition of Maritime Business Centre 2 expands Dubai Maritime City’s commercial offering at a moment of robust demand for well-located, amenity-rich offices. By combining flexible office configurations, wellness and retail components, and smart building systems, the tower is positioned to serve a broad mix of tenants linked to shipping, logistics and trade. The project’s rapid pre-leasing suggests continued confidence among occupiers in Dubai’s maritime precinct as a compelling environment for business growth.