European Business Center

“Right in the middle of the action, strategically located close to Jebel Ali Port, Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone as well as the largest airport in the world, Al Maktoum International Airport, is the European Business Centre (EBC),” enthuses Oliver Soini, SOINI ASSET. The 25,000-square-meter multifunctional building in the Dubai Investment Park was completed in 2008. “I remember it very well,” says the expert. “The trend toward mixed-use real estate was new, but already more widespread abroad than in Germany. The building’s concept was designed for a wide range of uses: It offers a perfect working environment for up to 150 companies from the retail, engineering and alternative energy sectors. The state-of-the-art office space extends over three floors with a total area of 18,000 square meters. The integrated retail space is located on the first floor and offers 7,000 square meters of exclusive retail space for lease. Mixed-use concepts are becoming increasingly important and are setting important accents in cityscapes. As part of modern urban development, they bring trends from different areas of life under one roof. Short distances, new impulses, more compact cities are key advantages of this attractive asset class.”

Oliver Soini, SOINI ASSET