LMD has officially launched Christian A. Rockefeller Business Tower, a Grade A office tower on Sheikh Zayed Road, set between DIFC, Downtown Dubai and Business Bay. The developer's factsheet gives 87 floors, a height of 372 metres (1,220 ft) and 332 Grade A offices, from individual suites up to half-floor and full-floor headquarters. The tower carries the name of Christian A. Rockefeller, a sixth-generation member of the Rockefeller family.
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Key Facts
| Project | Christian A. Rockefeller Business Tower |
|---|---|
| Developer | LMD (registered entity: LMD Ventures Buying and Selling of Real Estate L.L.C) |
| Location | Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai (Business Bay district in the DLD register) |
| Type | Freehold Grade A commercial offices |
| Height | 87 floors, 372 m (1,220 ft) |
| Offices | 332 (developer factsheet) |
| Office sizes | From 1,077 sq ft |
| Launch pricing | About AED 4,000 to 4,500 per sq ft, depending on unit and floor |
| Payment plan | 50/50 (50% during construction, 50% on handover) |
| Expected handover | Q2 2031 (developer) |
| Service charge estimate | AED 18 per sq ft (to be finalised at handover) |
| DLD project number | 4171; escrow with Commercial Bank of Dubai |
Office Configurations
The developer's factsheet lists five office types:
| Core | From 1,077 sq ft |
|---|---|
| Medium | From 1,488 sq ft |
| Premier | From 2,295 sq ft |
| Half floor | From 5,887 sq ft |
| Full floor | From 11,541 sq ft |
The structure is 4 basements, ground floor, 12 podium levels, 4 mechanical floors, 71 office floors and a roof. In total there are 16 levels of parking with 1,100+ spaces.
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Payment Plan
Both of LMD's plans have 50% on handover, plus the 4% DLD fee at booking.
- Standard plan: 10% on signing, 10% after one month, then 5% every six months from month 15 to month 45 (30% in total), and 50% on handover.
- Incentivised plan: 20% on signing, then 5% every six months from month 15 to month 45 (30%), and 50% on handover.
LMD also says the 5% VAT is paid in proportion with each instalment rather than upfront.
Amenities and Building
The tower has five dedicated levels of hotel-style amenities. They include an infinity pool with cabanas and sun terrace, a padel court, a gym and multipurpose studio, sauna, steam and ice rooms, co-working space, meeting rooms, podcast rooms and an outdoor bar. LMD also highlights drinks on Level 87 as the city lights up.
Vertical transport is a selling point for an office tower of this height. There are 23 elevators with 39 cabins, including 16 high-speed double-decker lifts split between the low and high zones, shuttle lifts from the car park, and dedicated lifts for the wellness floors.
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Location
Per LMD, the tower is one minute from Al Mustaqbal Street and Sheikh Zayed Road and two minutes from Business Bay and Dubai Mall Metro stations. The Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Dubai Fountain are about five minutes away, DIFC and City Walk about eight, and DXB airport about 20 minutes.
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Luxwell's Take
Prime Grade A office space in central Dubai is scarce, and new supply on Sheikh Zayed Road rarely comes as strata offices you can own freehold. The tower offers that, along with a globally recognised name and a long 50% post-construction balance. Buyers should keep a few points in mind. Handover is expected in Q2 2031, so this is a long hold. The DLD register shows a planned completion of 30 June 2030, and dates on a supertall can move. You should also confirm the exact unit price, floor and view premium in your Sales and Purchase Agreement, and ask what the Rockefeller branding includes.
Want the floor-by-floor availability or a yield comparison with Business Bay and DIFC offices? Talk to the Luxwell team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is developing Christian A. Rockefeller Business Tower?
- LMD is the developer. The project is registered with the Dubai Land Department under LMD Ventures Buying and Selling of Real Estate L.L.C (project number 4171), with escrow at Commercial Bank of Dubai.
Where is Christian A. Rockefeller Business Tower?
- On Sheikh Zayed Road between DIFC, Downtown Dubai and Business Bay. It is about two minutes from Business Bay Metro and five minutes from the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall.
How tall is the tower and how many offices are there?
- The developer's factsheet gives 87 floors, a height of 372 metres (1,220 ft) and 332 Grade A offices.
What office sizes are available?
- Core offices start from 1,077 sq ft, Medium from 1,488 sq ft, Premier from 2,295 sq ft, half floors from 5,887 sq ft and full floors from 11,541 sq ft.
What is the price per sq ft?
- Launch pricing is about AED 4,000 to 4,500 per sq ft, depending on the unit and floor. Confirm the exact price in your offer and SPA.
What is the payment plan?
- 50/50. Under the standard plan you pay 10% on signing, 10% after one month and 5% every six months from month 15 to 45, with 50% on handover. The incentivised plan is 20% on signing, 30% during construction and 50% on handover. A 4% DLD fee is due at booking.
When is handover?
- The developer expects handover in Q2 2031. The DLD register shows a planned completion date of 30 June 2030.
What is the service charge?
- LMD estimates AED 18 per sq ft. The final service charge will be approved by the authorities at handover.
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