Christian A. Rockefeller Business Tower at a glance
The Christian A. Rockefeller Business Tower is a Grade A freehold office tower by LMD on Sheikh Zayed Road, between DIFC and Business Bay. It was announced in October 2026, with Devmark as exclusive sales agent. It carries the name of Christian A. Rockefeller, a sixth generation member of the Rockefeller family, and is the first building under his brand anywhere in the world.
LMD has not published a price list. Prices are released by invitation through Devmark. Everything below comes from the developer’s factsheet and floor plan brochure, the Dubai Land Department register and published news, and we say where a figure is not confirmed.
| Developer | LMD. Registered developer: LMD Ventures Buying and Selling of Real Estate L.L.C |
| Sales | Devmark, exclusive sales and marketing agent |
| Brand | Christian A. Rockefeller, represented by Iconique Living Group |
| Location | Sheikh Zayed Road, between DIFC and Business Bay. Registered in Business Bay |
| Use | Grade A commercial offices |
| Ownership | Freehold, open to all nationalities |
| Height | 87 floors, 372 m (1,220 ft) in the developer factsheet. Launch coverage quoted about 400 m |
| Offices | 332 offices on levels 15 to 86, up to 8 per floor |
| Office sizes | 1,077 sq ft to about 13,400 sq ft |
| Built up area | 1,765,672 sq ft |
| Expected handover | Q2 2031 |
| Service charge | AED 18 per sq ft a year, developer estimate |
| Price | Not published. By invitation through Devmark |
Office sizes by floor
The offices come in five collections. Smaller suites sit on the lower and middle floors. Half floors and full floors sit higher up, where there are fewer offices per level.
| Collection | Size | Unit types | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | 1,077 to 1,307 sq ft | Prime B1, Prime D1 | 15 to 17, 19 to 39, 41 to 57. Up to 8 per floor |
| Medium | 1,488 to 1,522 sq ft | Prime A1, Prime D2. Corner positions | 15 to 17, 19 to 39, 41 to 53, 55 to 57 |
| Premier | 2,295 to 3,251 sq ft | Elite C1A, C1B, C2, Prime A2, D3. Some with terraces | 15 to 17, 19 to 39, 41 to 57 |
| Half floor | 5,887 to 7,555 sq ft | Executive 1, Executive 2. 2 per floor | 58 to 62, 64 to 70, 81 to 85 |
| Full floor | 11,541 to about 13,400 sq ft | Presidential. 1 per floor, wraparound terraces | 71 to 80 |
Views depend on the side of the tower: Sheikh Zayed Road and the sea on one side, Burj Khalifa, Downtown and Business Bay on the other.
Christian A. Rockefeller Tower payment plan
LMD offers two plans. Both pay half the price on handover. Both add the 4% Dubai Land Department fee on booking, and VAT at 5% is paid with each instalment rather than up front.
| Stage | Standard plan, 10/10/30/50 | Incentivised plan, 20/30/50 |
|---|---|---|
| On signing | 10% | 20% |
| After 1 month | 10% | None |
| Months 15, 21, 27, 33, 39 and 45 | 5% each, 30% in total | 5% each, 30% in total |
| On handover | 50% | 50% |
| DLD fee | 4% on booking | 4% on booking |
On an illustrative AED 5,000,000 office, the standard plan asks for AED 500,000 on signing and AED 500,000 a month later. Six instalments of AED 250,000 follow between month 15 and month 45, and AED 2,500,000 is due on handover. The DLD fee adds AED 200,000 on booking. This is an example only, not a developer price. Your Sales and Purchase Agreement is the only schedule that counts.
Price: what is known and what is not
LMD has not published a price list, and Devmark is releasing prices by invitation. Treat any figure you see quoted as indicative until you hold the developer’s own price list and the Sales and Purchase Agreement.
The register gives useful context. Between 31 August and 12 October 2026, ready offices in Business Bay sold at a median AED 1,879 per sq ft across 77 registered sales, while new off plan offices in the district sold at a median AED 5,688 per sq ft across 50 sales. Source: Dubai Land Department open data, analysed by Cresco Real Estate. Our commercial office investment guide explains what to check before you pay a new launch premium.
The tower, floor by floor
- Level 87, The Observatory and The Exchange: sky lounge and sky deck, a ballroom, an infinity pool and outdoor bar, a business lounge, conference centre, co working space, podcast rooms and quiet pods.
- Levels 15 to 86: the offices, from core suites to full floor headquarters.
- Levels 13 and 14, The Retreat and The Reset: spa, podium pool, padel court, gym and studio.
- Podium 2: food and beverage.
- Ground and P1: a triple height arrival lobby and retail.
- Parking: 16 levels across podium levels 1 to 12 and basements B1 to B4.
The developer lists 29,835 sq ft of amenities, 7,270 sq ft of retail and 4,424 sq ft of food and beverage space.
Amenities for the working day
The Retreat, level 13: spa and massage rooms, ice, sauna and steam rooms, a padel court, an infinity pool with cabanas and a sun terrace.
The Reset, level 14: a fully equipped gym, a multipurpose studio, a juice bar and a lounge.
The Observatory and The Exchange, level 87: the sky lounge, ballroom and observatory pool, with a business lounge, meeting rooms and podcast rooms for the working day. LMD calls the idea the “hotelification” of office space.
Building, lifts and parking
- 23 lifts with 39 cabins: 8 double deck high speed lifts for the low zone and 8 for the high zone, 3 shuttle lifts from parking to ground, 3 lifts for the wellness floors and 1 service and firefighter lift.
- More than 1,100 parking spaces across 16 levels.
- A triple height arrival lobby with retail and on site dining.
Location on Sheikh Zayed Road
The tower sits on Sheikh Zayed Road between DIFC and Business Bay, and the Dubai Land Department registers it in Business Bay. The developer gives these travel times: Business Bay Metro and Dubai Mall Metro 2 minutes, Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall 5 minutes, DIFC 8 minutes, Al Khail Road 12 minutes and Dubai International Airport 20 minutes.
Who is behind the tower
LMD is the developer and carries the delivery risk. It was founded in Egypt in 2007, has worked in the UAE since 2012 and says it has delivered more than 15,800 units across its markets. In Dubai it announced the handover of Marina Living, 205 apartments in Dubai Marina, in August 2026. This is the first office tower in Dubai from LMD that we can find.
Christian A. Rockefeller is a sixth generation member of the Rockefeller family with experience in real estate, investment and cultural projects in New York and Asia. Dubai is the first building under his brand. He is represented by Iconique Living Group, whose managing director is Daniel Kormann.
Devmark, led by chief executive Sean McCauley, is the exclusive sales and marketing agent and brought the partners together.
The Rockefeller name here is a brand arrangement. Buyers should not assume any link to Rockefeller Center or the Rockefeller Group, which are separate businesses. What you are buying is LMD’s building, LMD’s balance sheet and LMD’s delivery record, with a famous name on the door.
372 metres or 400 metres?
The developer factsheet gives 87 floors and 372 m (1,220 ft). Launch coverage in Arabian Business, Time Out Dubai and TradeArabia quoted 400 m. We use the factsheet figure. The floor count of 87 is the same in every source.
Handover: Q2 2031
LMD’s factsheet gives an expected handover of Q2 2031. Some property portals show Q2 2030, which appears to come from the project’s registration record. Rely on the completion date and the delay clauses in your Sales and Purchase Agreement, and check the project’s escrow account on the Dubai Land Department system before you pay.
What LMD has not published yet
- The official price list.
- The terms of the brand arrangement behind the Rockefeller name.
- Ceiling heights and the green building standard.
- A confirmed final service charge. AED 18 per sq ft is the developer’s estimate, and the final figure is set at handover.
We will update this page as LMD releases each of these.
Christian A. Rockefeller Tower vs Berkeley Tower
Ellington launched Berkeley Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road within days of this tower. Berkeley is smaller, with 109 offices and higher ceilings, and asks for more cash early on a 70/30 plan. The Rockefeller tower is larger, asks for less in the first year and carries a lower estimated service charge. See our full Berkeley Tower vs Christian A. Rockefeller Tower comparison.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Christian A. Rockefeller Business Tower?
A Grade A freehold office tower by LMD on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, with 87 floors, 332 offices and five floors of amenities. It is the first building under the Christian A. Rockefeller brand.
Where is the Christian A. Rockefeller Tower?
On Sheikh Zayed Road between DIFC and Business Bay, about 2 minutes from Business Bay Metro and Dubai Mall Metro by the developer’s estimate. It is registered in Business Bay.
What office sizes are available?
From 1,077 sq ft core suites to full floor Presidential offices of 11,541 to about 13,400 sq ft on levels 71 to 80, with medium, premier and half floor offices in between.
What is the payment plan?
Two plans, both with 50% on handover. Standard: 10% on signing, 10% after one month, six 5% instalments from month 15 to month 45. Incentivised: 20% on signing and the same six 5% instalments. The 4% DLD fee is paid on booking.
When is the handover?
LMD expects handover in Q2 2031. Confirm the date in your Sales and Purchase Agreement.
What is the service charge?
The developer estimates AED 18 per sq ft a year. The final figure is set at handover.
Can foreigners buy offices in the tower?
Yes. The offices are freehold commercial units open to buyers of any nationality.
What is the price?
LMD has not published a price list. Prices are released by invitation through Devmark, and Cresco Real Estate can request the current availability and prices for you.
Sources: LMD factsheet and floor plan brochure, October 2026; Dubai Land Department project register and open data; Arabian Business, Time Out Dubai and TradeArabia, 22 October 2026; LMD press release on Zawya, August 2026. Images are developer renders and plans, illustrative only. Compiled by Cresco Real Estate, RERA ORN 34288, on 23 October 2026.
More about Business Bay
Read the Cresco area guide to Business Bay. Prices, rental yields, handover timelines, schools, commute times and what actually sells there.
Open the Business Bay area guide
You may also want to read how buying off plan works and work out the rental yield.
What actually transacted in Business Bay
Before you judge a launch price, look at what the community around it registered. Over the last twelve months Business Bay recorded 19,309 registered rental contracts and 2,646 ready sales, all filed with the Dubai Land Department. These are signed contracts, not asking prices.
Rent registered at AED 119 per sqft against a ready sale price of AED 1,986 per sqft. That is a gross yield of 6.0% on ready stock in this community.
We use ready sale prices rather than blended prices deliberately. You cannot rent a home that has not been handed over, so an off plan launch price in a yield calculation produces a number that cannot happen.
Registered rents in Business Bay moved +2.3 against the twelve months before.
The shorter window disagrees. On the most recent three months of contracts the same community reads -10.4%. Summer seasonality and smaller samples both sit inside that number, but we publish it rather than quote only the figure that flatters the market.
| Unit type | Contracts registered | Average annual rent (AED) | Rent per sqft (AED) | Change vs 12 months earlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 4,452 | 68,967 | 145 | +0.7 |
| 1 bedroom | 8,033 | 93,568 | 120 | +2.1 |
| 2 bedroom | 5,152 | 134,111 | 102 | +3.3 |
| 3 bedroom | 1,540 | 187,515 | 93 | +4.6 |
| All apartments | 19,309 | 108,453 | 119 | +2.3 |
Full Business Bay guide · Live Dubai market update · Run these numbers on a specific unit
Data verified 27 September 2026. Dubai Land Department registered transactions via Bayut TruView, rolling 12 months to September 2026.
