UAE ranks high in global list of commercial realty locations

Dubai and Abu Dhabi were among the top 10 commercial property locations in the world in 2008, according to a new study. Cushman & Wakefield (C&W), a commercial real estate services firm, in its recent study said while Dubai's occupancy cost stood at about €1,200 (Dh5,577) per square meter per year in 2008, office space in Abu Dhabi could be rented at €990 per square meter per year.