Commercial yields: UAE vs Egypt — what investors should know

Commercial yields differ notably between UAE and Egypt. Prime UAE assets (especially core Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices/retail) tend to show lower nominal yields due to higher prices and strong investor demand, while select Egyptian commercial assets can offer higher yields reflecting greater risk premia, faster growth potential and local market dynamics. Investors should weigh yield differential against currency, liquidity, regulatory clarity and long-term demand drivers — e.g., office deliveries in Cairo and rising investment flows into Egypt’s coastal and industrial projects.