There are many reasons why DIFC corporate companies consider moving their office space. Their leasing agreement is up for renewal and in search of more attractive financials. Business is on the uprise and needing more office space to continue their growth. Or, in some cases, needing to downsize as remote working continues to be an upward trend.

Over the last couple of years, over 90+ companies have moved their corporate offices to Central Park Towers DIFC. Each of them has their reasons as to why they have moved.

In most cases, you would think that the financials would be the deciding factor.

Surprisingly it didn’t top the list for why tenants in DIFC are moving offices. So, what other factors would they prioritize if not financials?

Here are the top reasons why DIFC tenants have recently move their offices:

• Access To And From the Tower
• Tenant & Visitor Parking
• Single Owned Building vs. Individual Unit Owner
• Financial or Leasing Incentives 

Let’s dive into a little more detail about why these considerations are on the priority list of major corporations when deciding to move offices.

Access To And From The Tower

Time is such a valuable asset.

When it comes to business, like they say, “time is money”.

In our personal life’s, it’s a precious and limited asset.

It’s something that we cannot put a price tag on.

Company leaders understand the value of time and how it impacts productivity and work/life balance. The location and entry/exit points of a DIFC tower can be the difference between long days and productive days.

It sounds trivial, although it all adds up if you consider unnecessary hours spent in traffic congestion around DIFC, multiplied by 365 days!

That’s why many companies have chosen to move their offices to Central Park Towers DIFC. It’s privileged location has allowed these leaders and their teams to cut time wastage significantly.

The seamless access in and out of Central Park Towers DIFC allows tenants to easily plan productive timings without factoring in time wastage.

It may not seem like the obvious choice. However, location combined with accessibility to and from the office is high on the list of reasons that have impacted DIFC tenants’ decision to move their office.

Tenant And Visitor Parking

As simple as it seems, parking facilities can play a significant role in deciding where best to host your office space.

A consideration that doesn’t seem that compelling at first glance. Yet, it can become an unnecessary frustration for both employees and visitors. Limited parking in DIFC for both tenants and visitors is a common frustration shared amongst the community.

Combining the access to and from the tower with flexible parking facilities for both tenants and visitors can be a benefit that is hard to match.

The fact that we offer above average tenant parking and 3-hour complimentary visitor parking have played a crucial role in the decision-making process.

A perk that tenants appreciate its value.

The Ease Of A Single Owned Tower

Addressing all your enquiries through a single source naturally provides an increase in efficiency and flexibility. Agreements, requests, approvals, maintenance, suggestions, questions, concerns…Available under one streamlined process making any request quick and straightforward.

Another critical benefit of single landlord ownership is the flexibility that it provides. Particularly when considering upgrading or downsizing based on business requirements. Under the one ownership simplifies the process and available options.

A tower with a single landlord may not be the first thought when considering moving offices, yet it has proven to be one of the most valued benefits.

And can save you time and money in the long run.

Lastly, The Financial and Leasing Incentives!

Although it didn’t feature at the top of the list, financials play a crucial role in moving offices.

Among moving costs, fit-outs, etc., leasing costs per square foot is, of course, the primary metric. But understanding the complete picture of the financials doesn’t stop there.There is one other factor that directly impacts the financials.

Leasing incentives!

Many towers in DIFC offer free leasing months that serve as an incentive to support the costs associated with moving offices.

And are primarily based on a time commitment. The longer the commitment, the greater the incentive. Here is an example of the direct impact these leasing incentives can have on the financial picture:

e.g. Central Park Towers DIFC

• Fully furnished base leasing per square foot: AED 290
• 5 Year leasing agreement = 10 complimentary months leasing incentive
• Average leasing cost per square foot: AED 242

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That’s a 16% reduction in leasing cost, multiplied by the square feet, multiplied by 60 months; that’s a generous saving that supports the bottom line.

When considering the financials, there is more at play than just the cost of the base square foot.

Favorable leasing incentives can make all the difference in the financials.

Conclusion

Diving deeper into these main reasons, we understand that it’s not only financials that are the defining factor when considering moving office space. Flexibility, accessibility, location, customer service, facilities, incentives… All play a crucial role in the decision making process.

Each company will have their priorities and what they consider to be essential when establishing an office space. Understanding the benefits beyond the financials can, in turn, be financially beneficial in the long run.

If you would like more detailed information on the complete list of benefits tenants considered when moving to Central Park Towers DIFC, please contact me at nemo.stojanovic@centralparktowers.ae.