Warehouses in JAFZA and Jebel Ali
The Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) is the epicentre of logistics in the Middle East. Situated directly beside the world's tenth-busiest container port, JAFZA offers warehouses from 5,000 to more than 200,000 square feet.
Warehouses in JAFZA are available as standard storage units, cold stores and light industrial facilities. Prices start from AED 350 per square foot for standard units. The free zone offers 0% corporate tax, 0% import duties on re-export and full repatriation of profits.
For companies importing goods from Asia and distributing them across the Middle East, Africa and Europe, JAFZA is the ideal base. More than 8,700 companies from 140 countries are established here.
Warehouses in Al Quoz and industrial Dubai
Al Quoz is the largest industrial district within Dubai's city limits, divided into four zones (Al Quoz 1–4). The area offers compact warehouses from 2,000 to 20,000 square feet, ideal for urban distribution, e-commerce fulfilment and small-scale production.
Prices in Al Quoz range between AED 400 and AED 700 per square foot, higher than in peripheral locations, but with the advantage of a central position. Net rental yields amount to 8–10%.
Dubai Investment Park (DIP) offers an alternative with larger warehouses and industrial plots. Its position along the E311 motorway provides good connectivity and lower prices (AED 200–350 per square foot).
Warehouses in Dubai South
Dubai South is the ambitious urban development around Al Maktoum International Airport, which is being expanded into the largest airport in the world. The logistics district of Dubai South offers modern warehouses with direct airport and motorway access.
Warehouses here are available from AED 300 per square foot, with the potential for significant capital appreciation as the airport and surrounding area continue to develop. The Dubai South free zone offers the same advantages as JAFZA: 100% ownership, no tax and simplified licensing.
For investors with a long-term horizon, Dubai South offers a unique opportunity to enter a location set to grow strongly over the next 10–15 years.
Specifications and selection criteria
Several technical specifications matter when selecting a warehouse. Clear height determines stacking capacity: standard warehouses offer 6–8 metres, high-bay facilities 10–12 metres or more.
The number and type of loading bays (dock levellers versus ground-level access) determine loading and unloading efficiency. Floor loading capacity (typically 3–5 tonnes per square metre) must match the goods to be stored.
Electrical capacity (three-phase power, sufficient kVA), fire protection (sprinklers, alarm systems), ventilation systems and a separate office section are equally important selection criteria. Our team assists you with the technical assessment of every facility.
Investment analysis and guidance
Augusta Properties provides a complete investment report for every warehouse, detailing the expected rental yield, comparable transactions in the area, the condition of the building and the quality of any existing tenants.
We analyse the macroeconomic trends that shape demand for warehouse space: e-commerce growth, trade volumes through Jebel Ali, population growth and government policy. This enables you to make a well-founded investment decision.
Our team guides you from initial orientation through to title deed, including technical inspections, legal due diligence and negotiation of the price.