DAMAC Executive Heights: Buy Guide

DAMAC Executive Heights is one of the more established addresses in Barsha Heights, the Dubai district many people still call TECOM. It is a commercial tower rather than a residential one, which changes how you should think about buying into it. This guide explains what the building actually is, DAMAC's wider track record, how office units here are priced, and the honest questions to ask before you commit.

What DAMAC Executive Heights actually is

DAMAC Executive Heights is a commercial building of 24 storeys in Barsha Heights, the mixed use area of Dubai that was formerly branded TECOM and sits just off Sheikh Zayed Road. It was developed by DAMAC Properties and has been operational for years, so it is a ready building rather than an off plan launch. That distinction matters: what you see is what you buy, and you can inspect the actual floor and its condition before committing.

The tower is home to office units rather than apartments. It provides in the region of 300,000 square feet of office space across fitted, partitioned, and furnished configurations, alongside shared building facilities. Because the units are freehold, foreign buyers can own them outright in this designated zone, which is part of what draws small businesses and investors to the address.

If you want the wider picture of the developer behind it, our overview of DAMAC as a developer sets the context, and there are closely related guides to the same tower under its TECOM and Barsha Heights names.

DAMAC's track record as a developer

DAMAC Properties is one of the largest private developers in Dubai, with a long portfolio spanning residential towers, master planned communities, and commercial buildings across the UAE and beyond. Executive Heights is one of its earlier commercial deliveries, and the fact that it has been standing and occupied for many years is itself useful evidence: the building exists, it functions, and it has an operating history you can research rather than a promise on a brochure.

As with any large developer, DAMAC has completed projects that owners are happy with and, like most volume builders, has attracted its share of criticism over the years on service charges, handover timing on other projects, and building management. None of that is unique to one developer, and it is exactly why a ready building can be reassuring: you are judging a real asset with a real track record, not a rendering.

Amenities and building services

For an office tower, the shared facilities are a genuine part of the value, because they affect how easy it is to attract and keep tenants. DAMAC Executive Heights is generally described as offering:

• An entrance lobby with reception and multiple elevators.
• Ground floor retail convenience such as a supermarket and a coffee bar or restaurant.
• Fitness facilities including a gymnasium, sauna, and steam room.
• An outdoor swimming pool and a jogging track.
• On site parking, including reserved spaces.
• Round the clock security with CCTV surveillance.

These are building level features and can change over time, so treat any amenity list as a starting point and verify what is currently available and included in the service charge during your viewing.

How office units here are priced

Pricing an office is different from pricing an apartment. The number is driven by the floor area, the floor level and view, whether the space is a bare shell or fully fitted, and the state of the wider Dubai commercial market at the time you buy. A small fitted unit and a large full floor sit at very different points on the ladder, so a single quoted price for the building tells you little.

Rather than invent precise figures, think in bands. Smaller fitted offices sit at the accessible end, larger and higher floor full plates command more, and both sale prices and annual rents move with demand for office space in the corridor. Yields on Dubai offices can look attractive on paper, but they depend heavily on occupancy, tenant quality, and service charges.

The only reliable way to get a current number is to compare live listings and recent transactions. Confirm today's pricing with a RERA registered agent and cross check transaction data on the Dubai Land Department portal before you make an offer. For a broader view of how the emirate performs as an investment market, see our guide to investing in Dubai.

Who the building suits

Executive Heights tends to suit a few clear profiles. Understanding which one you are helps you judge whether it is a fit.

• Owner occupier businesses that want to own their premises in a freehold zone near Sheikh Zayed Road rather than keep renting.
• Investors seeking commercial rental income, who are comfortable with the different risk profile of offices versus homes.
• Companies needing a TECOM or Barsha Heights address for proximity to Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, and the metro.

If you are actually looking for somewhere to live rather than work, this is not the building for you, and you would be better served by our residential guides such as buying an apartment in Dubai.

Should you buy? An honest checklist

There is no universal yes or no. Whether Executive Heights is a good buy depends on your goal, your budget, and the specific unit. Work through these before deciding:

1. Purpose: Are you buying to occupy, to let, or purely to hold? Each implies a different acceptable price and unit type.
2. The specific unit: Floor, size, fit out, and current condition matter more than the building name. Inspect the actual space.
3. Running costs: Get the service charge and any historic special levies in writing.
4. Market timing: Compare live listings and recent DLD transactions rather than relying on an asking price.
5. Legal and finance: Commercial mortgages, ownership structure, and RERA rules differ from residential. Take independent advice.

Do that homework and the decision becomes far clearer. Skip it, and the badge on the building is doing your thinking for you.

Frequently asked questions

Is DAMAC Executive Heights residential or commercial?

It is a commercial office building, not a residential tower. The 24 storey building in Barsha Heights (TECOM) contains office units rather than apartments, so buyers are typically businesses, owner occupiers, or investors seeking office rental income rather than people looking for a home.

Who developed DAMAC Executive Heights and is it completed?

It was developed by DAMAC Properties, one of the largest private developers in Dubai, and it is a completed, operational building rather than an off plan project. Because it is ready, you can inspect the actual unit and its condition, and research the building's operating history, before you buy.

How much does an office in DAMAC Executive Heights cost?

There is no single price. Cost depends on the unit size, the floor and view, whether it is fitted or a bare shell, and the state of the Dubai office market at the time. Treat any figure as an indicative range and confirm current sale prices and rents with a RERA registered agent and on the Dubai Land Department portal.

Can foreigners own an office in DAMAC Executive Heights?

The units are described as freehold, and Barsha Heights is a designated area where foreign buyers can own property outright. Ownership rules and any eligibility conditions can change, so confirm the current position for your specific situation with a RERA registered agent or licensed legal adviser before proceeding.

Is DAMAC Executive Heights a good investment?

It can be for the right buyer, but that depends on the specific unit, its running costs, occupancy, and the price you pay relative to recent transactions. Office investments carry a different risk profile from residential ones. Do the homework on service charges, tenant demand, and market comparables, and take independent advice rather than relying on the building's reputation alone.

Sources: the Dubai Land Department for transaction data and regulation, and the Wikipedia overview of Al Barsha and Barsha Heights for the district context. Figures vary by unit and market conditions; confirm current pricing with a RERA registered agent.