How much does self storage cost in Dubai?
If you are searching for storage units but don’t know how much it will cost you,then this article will help you,whether you require a compact storage unit or a larger facility, this guide will help you understand the standard pricing for storage in Dubai. Also Read : Discounting, Occupancy & Lifetime Value: How Dubai Self-Storage […]
Restricted Road Timings for Commercial Vehicles in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, heavy trucks and commercial vehicles face regulated movement bans during certain peak hours to reduce congestion, improve traffic safety, and protect road infrastructure. These bans are enforced by local authorities (RTA, Dubai Police, ITC Abu Dhabi) and apply to key highways, urban corridors, and main city roads. Dubai: Truck Movement […]
Size Mix Optimization: Why 16–25–50–100 sq-ft Ratios Matter in UAE Facilities
Size-mix optimization is the strategic distribution of unit sizes (16, 25, 50, 100 sq-ft) to balance occupancy, stabilize revenue, and improve operational efficiency. The UAE’s facility management market was valued at USD 6.56 billion in 2024 and is forecast to grow to USD 10.95 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 8.75% . This rapid […]
E-commerce Growth & the Rise of Micro-Warehousing: Implications for Storage Mix & Unit Sizes in the UAE
UAE e-commerce is expanding quickly and is on track to generate roughly $8 billion in online retail sales by 2025, driven by near-universal internet and smartphone penetration and pro-digital policy. Micro-warehousing—small, near-customer fulfillment sites that compress delivery time—has become a core logistics tactic, with the UAE micro-fulfillment market projected to reach $460.9 million by 2030 […]
Industrial & Logistics Rents Are Tightening — How This Spills Over to Self-Storage Demand in Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Industrial and logistics rents in prime zones of Dubai and Abu Dhabi have surged markedly in recent quarters. In Q2 2025, warehouse rates in Abu Dhabi rose 22.4%, reaching AED 470 per square metre, while in Dubai, rates increased by ~19.9%, averaging AED 46 per square foot. Demand is outpacing supply. Key industrial zones such […]
Industrial & Logistics Rents Are Tightening — How This Spills Over to Self-Storage Demand in Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Industrial and logistics rents in prime zones of Dubai and Abu Dhabi have surged markedly in recent quarters. In Q2 2025, warehouse rates in Abu Dhabi rose 22.4%, reaching AED 470 per square metre, while in Dubai, rates increased by ~19.9%, averaging AED 46 per square foot. Demand is outpacing supply. Key industrial zones such […]
UAE Self-Storage Market Map: Operator Landscape, Formats, and White-Space Opportunities
UAE Self-Storage Market at a Glance The self-storage industry in the UAE is entering a phase of accelerated growth, buoyed by shifting lifestyle patterns, rising e-commerce demand, and strong macroeconomic momentum. According to Grand View Research, the UAE self-storage market generated USD 602.5 million in revenue in 2024, and is forecast to reach USD 859.2 […]
Self Storage – UAE Self-Storage Price Index (Q4 2025): AED per Sq-Ft by Emirate + Methodology
Self-storage is now a practical necessity throughout the UAE, for expat moves, SME inventory overflow, and event logistics. As demand has increased, there is a need for clarity and comparability of pricing across emirates. The UAE Self Storage Price Index (Q4 2025) fills that space by reporting AED per sq-ft averages based on live operator […]
Discounting, Occupancy & Lifetime Value: How Dubai Self-Storage Operators Really Price Units
Self-storage operators in Dubai don’t optimize for “full at any price.” They price for lifetime value (LTV) and net operating income (NOI) while keeping occupancy within guardrails. Rapid population growth and business activity expand the demand base—Dubai’s population rose ~4.6% in 2024 to ~3.83 million and passed 4.0 million in 2025—supporting disciplined pricing instead of […]
The Unit Economics of Climate-Controlled Self Storage in Dubai: CAPEX, OPEX & 5-Year Payback
Self storage in Dubai is no longer an option that is in the niche, but it is now an urban need. As Dubai has a population of 3.6-3.8 million in 2024, and numerous 1BHK apartments are now offered on Bayut with a range of 700-850 sq. ft., more homes and companies need an off-site storage […]
