The Gate Building is the 15-storey landmark at the entrance to DIFC, with two wings joined by a steel arch, developed by DIFC. This page covers its commercial office units only.
Overview
Cushman & Wakefield dates the building to 2005 and Bayut to 2003.
Offices in The Gate Building
Bayut lists shops of 550 to 5,100 sq ft shell and core and gives no office unit sizes. The building has marble and granite interiors, 24-hour guards and cameras on all floors, with express lifts from the basement.
Parking
Three basement levels for about 1,500 cars.
Lifts
High-speed lifts plus express lifts from the basement.
Security
24-hour guards and cameras on every floor.
Browse current offices for rent or read our guide to buying an office in Dubai.
Office prices and rents
| Rent, asking | No current building-level figure found. |
|---|---|
| Sale, asking | No building-level figure found. |
Asking prices and rents are not transactions. They vary with size, floor, view and fit-out, and the sources were published at different dates. Where a source does not state the date or the rent period, the figure is shown as published.
Office Service Charges & Ownership Costs
This section covers The Gate Building service charges for commercial office units only: the office service charge per sq ft, annual maintenance fees and the wider cost of owning an office in The Gate Building.
Dubai Land Department publishes approved service charges by project, use and year in the RERA Service Charge Index (Mollak). The index sits behind a login, and we have not confirmed the The Gate Building office rate from it, from an owners’ association statement or from a verified invoice.
| Latest verified annual office service charge | Not independently verified. |
|---|---|
| Published figure (not verified by us) | None found in the sources checked. |
| Previous years and percentage changes | Not available. |
| Estimated service charge per sq ft | Not available. |
| What the charge includes | Not verified. Ask the seller or landlord for the owners’ association statement for the exact unit. |
| Cooling or chiller charges | Not verified. Ask whether cooling is billed separately. |
| Separately billed expenses | Not verified. Ask whether parking, cooling consumption, utilities or insurance are billed on top of the service charge. |
| VAT treatment | Not verified for service charges. Ask the seller to show the latest invoice, with VAT shown separately. |
Units in the same building do not necessarily carry the same charge, and the chargeable area can differ from the advertised size. Before you commit, ask for the latest Mollak statement or invoice for the specific unit and check that the building, the year, the office category and the area basis all match.
Building and design
| Completed | 2003 or 2005 depending on source |
|---|---|
| Storeys | 15 |
| Developer | DIFC |
| Amenities | Marble and granite interiors, express lifts |
Location
| Address | Gateway to DIFC, beside Gate Village |
|---|---|
| Metro and travel times | Emirates Towers 5 minutes, Financial Centre 5 minutes and World Trade Centre 4 minutes (Bayut); the mode of travel is not stated |
| Neighbours | Gate Village and the DIFC district |
Why consider it, and what to check
In its favour
- The best-known entrance address in DIFC
- 1,500 basement parking spaces
- Large floors across two wings
Check before you commit
- The verified office service charge and what it includes
- Whether the unit is shell and core, fitted or furnished
- How many parking spaces come with the unit
- Which authority governs the building and the lease, since DIFC rules differ from the rest of Dubai
Frequently asked questions
What is The Gate Building?
The Gate Building is the 15-storey landmark at the entrance to DIFC, with two wings joined by a steel arch.
Where is The Gate Building located?
At the entrance to DIFC, Dubai.
What is the service charge for an office in The Gate Building?
We did not find a published office service charge for The Gate Building, and it is not independently verified. Ask the seller or landlord for the latest owners’ association statement or invoice for the exact unit.
How do service charges affect the rental yield of an office in The Gate Building?
An owner who bears the service charge deducts it from rental income, so net yield is lower than gross yield. If the lease makes the tenant pay it separately, it is not deducted from the owner’s income.
Sources
Facts on this page come from the sources below, checked October 2026. Where sources disagree, the page says so.
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