Service
Commercial real estate
Help defining and securing commercial space that suits how a business operates, whether leasing or buying, plus advice for investors considering commercial property.
- Delivery
- Within the brokerage licence
What it is
Commercial real estate covers offices, retail, warehouses and mixed-use space. The right choice follows how the business operates: where staff and clients are, how the space is used and how long you need it.
For occupiers the work is a clear brief and a well-negotiated lease or purchase. For investors it is understanding the tenant, the lease and the building behind the income.
Who it is for
- Businesses seeking office, retail or warehouse space
- Companies relocating to or expanding in the UAE
- Investors considering commercial property as part of a portfolio
- Owners of commercial property looking to lease or sell
How this service is delivered
Within the brokerage licence
Falls within the real-estate sales and leasing brokerage activities on Nucleus’s Dubai commercial licence. The scope for your case is agreed in writing with an advisor.
Sales and leasing brokerage in Dubai fall within the activities on Nucleus’s commercial licence. Fit-out, legal and licensing steps involve independent professionals and authorities.
How it works
- 01
Requirement conversation
How the business works and what the space must do.
- 02
Brief
A written brief with must-haves, nice-to-haves and walk-away points.
- 03
Options and viewings
Suitable space matched to the brief and viewed in person or remotely.
- 04
Negotiation
Terms discussed on your behalf, with the main risks highlighted.
- 05
Contract and move-in
Documents, registration where required and handover, with specialists for fit-out and licensing.
How Nucleus helps
Space brief
Headcount, layout, location, access, parking, signage, growth and flexibility, set out before any space is considered.
Lease or buy analysis
The trade-offs between occupying under a lease and owning the space, for your business and horizon.
Lease and terms review
Reading the main commercial terms with you, such as term, rent review, fit-out and exit, and flagging them for your lawyer.
Investor view
For investors: the lease profile, the covenant of the tenant and the building’s position, rather than a headline return.
Decisions that matter
Location against cost
Proximity to clients and staff has a value that does not show up on a rent line.
Fit-out and reinstatement
Who pays for what at the start and at the end of the lease should be agreed before signing.
Business licensing
Your activity and licence type can limit where you can operate. Check before you commit to space.
Flexibility
A longer lease can be cheaper per year but harder to leave. Match the term to your certainty.
Good to know
- Provide fit-out, legal or business-licensing services
- Promise rental income or tenant performance
- Hold an Abu Dhabi brokerage licence, or imply one
How Nucleus is paid
How Nucleus is paid, and by whom, is agreed in writing before you commit.
Questions people ask
Do you list commercial space I can browse?
No. We start from your requirement and introduce suitable space.
Can you help with my trade licence?
We can point you to appropriate specialists, but licensing is carried out by the authorities and licensed providers.
Is commercial property a safer investment than residential?
Neither is inherently safer. Commercial income depends on the tenant, the lease and the building, so the question is about the specifics.
Sources
- 01Dubai Land Department — official services and informationDubai Land Department
- 02Real Estate Regulatory Agency — regulation and guidanceRERA (Dubai)
- 03Nucleus editorial reviewNucleus Properties
Advisory
Commercial space, properly briefed.
Tell us what the space needs to do for the business; we’ll start from there.