Dubai’s commercial property market is set to welcome a new high-profile development with the planned Christian A. Rockefeller Business Tower, an 87-storey office skyscraper designed to reach approximately 400 metres along Sheikh Zayed Road.
Real estate developer LMD is developing the project in partnership with Christian A. Rockefeller, a sixth-generation descendant of the Rockefeller family represented by Iconique Living Group. The development marks the first real estate project under the Christian A. Rockefeller brand, with completion targeted for the second quarter of 2031.
Designed as a premium commercial destination, the tower will combine Grade-A office space with hospitality-inspired services, wellness facilities, dining venues and dedicated business amenities. The concept reflects a broader approach to workplace design in which employee experience and business services extend beyond conventional office environments.
UAE-based consultancy Devmark has been appointed to lead the project’s sales and marketing activities.
A New Commercial Landmark on Sheikh Zayed Road
The proposed tower is being positioned as a distinctive addition to Dubai’s commercial real estate landscape. According to the project’s launch announcement, its design and facilities aim to attract businesses seeking premium office accommodation in a central business location.
Hamad Al Abbar, managing partner of LMD UAE, said the development builds on the company’s experience creating integrated, hospitality-led destinations across Europe, Egypt and the UAE.
The project will introduce a range of office configurations alongside shared amenities intended to support meetings, employee wellbeing, corporate events and day-to-day business operations.
Rather than focusing exclusively on office floor space, the development aims to create a more comprehensive workplace environment, incorporating services traditionally associated with upscale hotels and lifestyle destinations.
Why the Rockefeller Brand Is Entering Dubai?
The Christian A. Rockefeller brand’s first real estate development is being launched in Dubai, a city recognised for its international business community, major infrastructure projects and expanding commercial property sector.
Christian A. Rockefeller said the emirate was selected because of its emphasis on investment, architectural ambition and long-term value creation.
He also highlighted the importance of long-term thinking and building institutions and infrastructure designed to endure. According to the project announcement, LMD’s development experience and vision were key considerations in bringing the concept to Sheikh Zayed Road.
Daniel Kormann, managing director of Iconique Living Group, described the Dubai project as the first stage of a planned international expansion for the Christian A. Rockefeller brand.
Sean McCauley, chief executive of Devmark, highlighted the tower’s location, flexible office layouts and extensive amenities as factors intended to distinguish it within Dubai’s competitive commercial property market.
Location and Connectivity
The tower’s planned location between Business Bay and Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro stations places it within reach of several of Dubai’s major commercial and business districts.
These include Downtown Dubai, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Business Bay, making connectivity an important part of the project’s commercial proposition.
For businesses, access to transport links, client-facing amenities and nearby commercial centres can influence office location decisions. The tower’s proposed position on Sheikh Zayed Road is intended to appeal to companies looking for a prominent address with access to Dubai’s wider business network.
Hotel-Inspired Office Amenities and Wellness Facilities
A central feature of the development is its emphasis on hospitality and employee wellbeing. The planned arrival experience will include a triple-height lobby incorporating artwork and a water installation.
Retail spaces are planned for the ground and first podium levels, while cafés and restaurants will occupy the second podium level.
The wellness facilities are expected to include a spa with treatment rooms, sauna and steam facilities, ice rooms and relaxation areas. Outdoor amenities will include an infinity pool, padel court, meditation space and landscaped areas.
A dedicated fitness centre is also planned, with cardio and strength-training equipment, functional training areas and studios for activities such as yoga, Pilates, spinning and martial arts.
These facilities are intended to provide office occupants with opportunities to work, exercise, relax and meet clients within the same development.
Sky Business Centre and Corporate Event Spaces
The tower’s upper levels will provide additional facilities for businesses and professionals.
Level 87 is planned to house a sky business centre with co-working areas, meeting rooms, podcast studios and private call pods. These spaces are designed to accommodate a range of business activities, from focused individual work to meetings and content production.
A ballroom, outdoor terrace and Observatory pool are also included in the development plans, providing additional settings for corporate gatherings, events and hosted functions.
The combination of shared workspaces, meeting facilities and event venues could appeal to companies seeking more than a conventional office floor, although the final offering will depend on the completed development.
Architectural Design and Office Configurations
The building is planned with a curved, ribbed glass façade, landscaped terraces and a distinctive pointed crown intended to establish a recognisable silhouette on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Interior design is being led by Bahrain-based International Design Associates. The proposed interiors will draw inspiration from Art Deco architecture, Manhattan lofts and contemporary New York design.
Office options are expected to range from individual units to half-floor and full-floor configurations, giving businesses flexibility in selecting space suited to their operational needs.
The Presidential collection, planned across full floors between Levels 71 and 80, will start at approximately 11,541 square feet per floor and include private terraces.
The building is also planned to feature 23 elevators, including high-speed double-decker lifts, alongside more than 1,100 parking spaces.
Sales, Pricing and Project Timeline
The Christian A. Rockefeller Business Tower is being marketed through Devmark, with the project launch announcement identifying a sales centre at Anantara Business Tower in Business Bay for prospective buyers.
LMD had not disclosed pricing in the launch information covered by the source report. Interested buyers should therefore contact the appointed sales team for current availability, payment plans, unit specifications and pricing.
With completion targeted for the second quarter of 2031, the project remains a long-term development proposition. Its delivery timeline, final specifications and commercial performance will be important factors for businesses and investors assessing the opportunity.
What the Development Could Mean for Dubai’s Office Market?
The proposed tower reflects a growing emphasis on premium workplace environments that combine office accommodation with hospitality, leisure and wellness services.
For Dubai, the development adds another planned high-rise commercial project to the city’s evolving business property landscape. Its central location, range of office configurations and extensive amenity offering are intended to appeal to companies seeking a prominent business address.
However, the project’s eventual market impact will depend on factors including demand for premium office space, pricing, delivery progress and the level of occupancy achieved when the building is completed.
As construction progresses, further announcements from LMD and the project team should provide greater clarity on availability, specifications and the development’s position within Dubai’s commercial real estate market.
Source and attribution: This article is an independently rewritten summary based on reporting by Arabian Business. Original source: Arabian Business — Rockefeller name arrives in Dubai with 400-metre Sheikh Zayed Road tower.
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