DIFC Square Completed Ahead of Schedule as Demand for Premium Office Space Surges

Dubai, UAE: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the completion and phased handover of DIFC Square, delivered ahead of schedule as demand for premium office space within the financial district continues to accelerate.

The new commercial development reached 100 percent pre-leasing prior to handover, highlighting strong market appetite from global financial institutions, professional services firms, and multinational companies seeking a base in the region’s leading financial hub.

DIFC Square has been designed to support the centre’s continued expansion as it attracts new international firms while enabling existing tenants to scale their operations. Several registered DIFC companies have already secured space in the development either to relocate to larger offices or expand their presence within the district.

Companies confirmed to occupy space at DIFC Square include Bank of Singapore, Deutsche Bank, Gallagher Insurance, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Moody’s, and TP ICAP. Tenants that have received their offices have already begun interior fit-out works as part of the phased handover process.

The relocation and expansion of existing tenants into DIFC Square will also free up approximately 100,000 sq. ft. of office capacity within the highly sought-after Gate District and Gate Village, providing new opportunities for incoming firms seeking space within the financial centre.

Developed by DIFC Developments, the project was delivered within a 24-month design and construction timeline and offers 600,000 sq. ft. of office space tailored to the evolving requirements of global businesses operating in finance, technology, and professional services.

Architecturally, the development comprises three interconnected glass façade buildings featuring dedicated parking facilities and ground-floor retail spaces. Several well-known hospitality brands are expected to open within the complex, including Duck & Rice, Saddle, Hudson & Rye, Liban, and Cakes & Bubbles, contributing to the district’s growing lifestyle and dining offering.

Saleh Al Akrabi, Chief Real Estate Officer at DIFC Investments, said that completing DIFC Square ahead of schedule underpins the centre's commitment to providing world-class infrastructure that enables businesses to scale and thrive.

The exceptional demand from new international firms and the sustained expansions of our registered companies are a strong endorsement of the resilience and attractiveness of our ecosystem,

he added.

DIFC Square forms part of the financial centre’s broader development pipeline, which aims to deliver 1.6 million sq. ft. of new commercial space between 2026 and 2027. Upcoming projects include DIFC Living, Innovation Two, and Immersive Tower, all designed to support the continued growth of the DIFC ecosystem.

The development has been constructed to LEED sustainability standards, with certification by the U.S. Green Building Council expected shortly, reinforcing DIFC’s commitment to environmentally responsible development and sustainable urban growth.