World Warehouse Market Intelligence
The World Warehouse Industrial Rent Index
A structured, quarterly rent dataset for GCC industrial property, covering the UAE and Saudi Arabia by zone.
8 quarters tracked48 zones benchmarked8 markets covered
GCC average warehouse rent growth
9.8% YoY+1.4
Weighted across tracked UAE and KSA industrial markets, Q2 2026
Dubai prime logistics vacancy
3.1%-0.4
Grade A stock in JAFZA, Dubai South and Dubai Industrial City
Quarterly industrial take-up
6.8M sq ft+6.3
GCC leasing volume, Q2 2026, Dubai-led
Enquiry-to-lease conversion
4.7%+0.6
Platform leads that reached signed lease within 90 days
Industrial rent index, 8 quarters
Indicative
Left axis: AED / sq ft / yrRight axis: SAR / m2 / yr (dashed)
Markets at a glance
Indicative
| Market | Avg rent | YoY | Vacancy | 8-quarter trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 34 AED / sq ft / yr | +12.4% | 3.1% | |
| Sharjah | 22 AED / sq ft / yr | +9.1% | 5.8% | |
| Abu Dhabi | 27 AED / sq ft / yr | +7.8% | 4.9% | |
| Ajman | 16 AED / sq ft / yr | +6.2% | 7.5% | |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 15 AED / sq ft / yr | +5.5% | 8.1% | |
| Riyadh | 235 SAR / m2 / yr | +10.2% | 4.4% | |
| Jeddah | 210 SAR / m2 / yr | +8.6% | 5.2% | |
| Dammam | 195 SAR / m2 / yr | +7.4% | 6.0% |
Zone benchmarks
Indicative
Top UAE zones, AED / sq ft / yr
KSA zones
SAR / m2 / yr
- 235Riyadh Second Industrial City+10.2% YoY
- 210Jeddah First Industrial City+8.6% YoY
- 195Dammam Second Industrial City+7.4% YoY
- 180Sudair City for Industry and Business+6.8% YoY
Quarterly take-up, million sq ft
Indicative
Live macro context
The only live figures here
UAE industry value added, % of GDP
47.4%(2023)
Source: World Bank NV.IND.TOTL.ZS
AED reference rates
USD 0.2723SAR 1.0212EUR 0.2341
Per 1 AED. Source: open exchange rates
Downloadable research
Quarterly and thematic reports
Rent index
GCC Industrial Rent Index Q2 2026
Q2 2026|38 pages
- Dubai average warehouse rents reach AED 34 per sq ft, up 12.4% YoY, led by Al Quoz and Ras Al Khor
- Prime logistics vacancy in Dubai holds at 3.1% as new supply near Jebel Ali pre-leases before handover
- Riyadh Second Industrial City rents climb to SAR 235 per m2 on MODON land allocation waitlists
KSA focus
Saudi Logistics Corridors Deep Dive
H1 2026|52 pages
- Riyadh to Dammam corridor absorbs the largest share of new Grade A warehouse completions in the Kingdom
- KAEC Industrial Valley and Jeddah Islamic Port anchor Red Sea distribution demand from import substitution programs
- Sudair City emerges as the value option at SAR 180 per m2 for large-format manufacturing plots
Cost study
UAE Free Zone vs Mainland Cost Study
2026 edition|44 pages
- Total occupancy cost gap between JAFZA and adjacent mainland stock narrows to under 10% once licensing is included
- Dual-status zones, Dubai South and KEZAD, capture tenants that need both re-export and onshore distribution
- Sharjah and the northern emirates retain a 30 to 50% rent discount to Dubai for comparable specifications
The GEO play
Every index figure carries its period, market and method, so analysts and automated engines can cite it with confidence.