What are the Top Commercial Development Firms in the United Arab Emirates 2026-2027?
Developers creating commercial and mixed-use properties. Compare verified providers in the United Arab Emirates, see typical 2026-2027 pricing and use our checklist to pick the right partner.
Companies based in the United Arab Emirates only: established commercial real estate firms based in the United Arab Emirates selected by the iCreativez research team. Shortlist drawn from verified Commercial Real Estate providers. International providers are shown separately below and are not counted as local.
Companies based in the United Arab Emirates
- 1
Betterhomes
Dubai
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United Arab Emirates, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
- 2
Allsopp & Allsopp
Dubai
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United Arab Emirates, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
- 3
JLL
Dubai
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United Arab Emirates, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
- 4
CBRE
Dubai
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United Arab Emirates, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
International firms to consider for the United Arab Emirates
Headquartered outside the United Arab Emirates or working remotely, so not counted in the local list above. Some work with clients in the United Arab Emirates through regional offices, partners or remote teams; check coverage before you shortlist.
- 5
Cushman & Wakefield
Headquarters: Chicago, USA
Why listed: Established Commercial Real Estate firm operating internationally.
- 6
Colliers
Headquarters: Toronto, Canada
Why listed: Established Commercial Real Estate firm operating internationally.
- 7
Savills
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Why listed: Established Commercial Real Estate firm operating internationally.
- 8
Knight Frank
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Why listed: Established Commercial Real Estate firm operating internationally.
About Commercial Development providers
Developers creating commercial and mixed-use properties.
Commercial real estate firms help businesses lease, buy, build and manage property. Local market knowledge and alignment with your interests matter most.
In the United Arab Emirates, Commercial Development Firms are concentrated around Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Rates in the United Arab Emirates usually fall in the middle of global ranges, with a mix of local firms and international providers running regional offices. For regulated services, always confirm the provider is licensed to operate in the United Arab Emirates.
How to choose the best Commercial Development Firms in 2026-2027
- Ask about completed projects.
- Ask whether they represent tenants, landlords or both.
- Check local deal history.
- Clarify fees and who pays them.
What does it cost?
Brokerage fees are commonly 3-6% of lease value or sale price; property management often costs 3-10% of rent collected.
Before you sign
Ask for a written proposal with scope, milestones, team members and exit terms, and speak to at least one current client of each shortlisted provider.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the top Commercial Development Firms in 2026-2027?
Our 2026-2027 shortlist of Commercial Development Firms includes verified providers such as CBRE, JLL, Cushman & Wakefield. Use the country selector to see only firms based in your country.
What do Commercial Development Firms do?
Developers creating commercial and mixed-use properties. Commercial real estate firms help businesses lease, buy, build and manage property.
How much do Commercial Development services cost in 2026-2027?
Brokerage fees are commonly 3-6% of lease value or sale price; property management often costs 3-10% of rent collected. Prices vary by scope, seniority and location, so ask at least three providers for written proposals.
How do I choose the right Commercial Development Firm?
Ask about completed projects. Ask whether they represent tenants, landlords or both. Check local deal history.
How were these Commercial Development Firms selected?
The worldwide view lists Clutch-verified specialists (registered businesses independently verified on Clutch with working websites, ordered by verified client reviews as of November 2026) and established industry leaders. When you choose a country, the main list shows only companies based in that country or with an office there: Clutch-verified firms with a local office, plus established local firms selected by the iCreativez research team. International firms are shown in a separate, labelled section. Inclusion is free and not paid for. Because Commercial Development is a specialist niche, the shortlist is drawn from verified Commercial Real Estate providers.
How this list is compiled
Worldwide view: Clutch-verified specialists (registered businesses independently verified on Clutch with a working website, ordered by their number of verified client reviews) followed by established industry leaders. Country view: the main list is strictly local. It shows only Clutch-verified firms with an office in the selected country and established firms based in that country that the iCreativez research team selected for their scale and track record. Large international firms and remote teams that serve the country appear in a separate, labelled section and are never counted as local. Where we have not yet verified enough local firms, the page says so instead of padding the list. Minimum project size, hourly rates and team size are as published by each company in November 2026. Inclusion is free and not paid for. Shortlist drawn from verified Commercial Real Estate providers. Providers can request a review via our contact page.