Bayut and dubizzle open 45,000 sq ft hub at Dubai CommerCity
The opening marks a significant development in the expansion of these property platforms.
The hub spans 45,000 square feet and is designed to accommodate over 400 employees across two floors.
Bayut and dubizzle expand hub
The inauguration was attended by Abdulrahman Shahin, Senior Vice President Property Management and Supply Chain at Dubai CommerCity, and Haider Khan, CEO of Bayut and dubizzle and CEO of Dubizzle Group MENA, alongside officials from Dubai Land Department and Dubai Police.
'The opening of Bayut and dubizzle's new hub in Dubai CommerCity is a significant milestone that highlights our commitment to driving innovation and excellence in the digital commerce sector. As the region's first free zone dedicated exclusively to digital commerce, Dubai CommerCity offers a unique environment for companies to thrive,' Abdulrahman Shahin, Senior Vice President Property Management and Supply Chain at Dubai CommerCity said.
'With its world-class infrastructure and dynamic ecosystem, Dubai CommerCity provides an ideal foundation for Bayut and dubizzle to lead the Proptech industry and this expansion not only strengthens their leadership position but also sets a new benchmark for technology, transparency, and customer experience in the UAE,' he added.
The company has introduced various innovations in the property technology sector. Their TruEstimate™ tool, developed with the Dubai Land Department, has generated over 200,000 property valuation reports in seven months. Additionally, their TruBroker™ feature has awarded more than 6,500 badges to real estate agents by February 2025.
The new workspace will serve as a centre for talent across technology, product development, marketing, sales, and customer service, creating career opportunities for professionals in the UAE.
Dubai CommerCity is a joint venture between DIEZ and Wasl Properties, established to support the growth of digital commerce in the region.
'We are excited to be part of Dubai CommerCity. This dynamic and rapidly expanding hub provides a cutting-edge ecosystem that fosters innovation and accelerates growth. Our decision to establish a presence here, alongside our headquarters in Dubai Design District, was driven by CommerCity's strategic location, world-class infrastructure and commitment to supporting the digital economy,' Haider Khan, CEO of Bayut and dubizzle and CEO of Dubizzle Group MENA said.
'With Bayut and dubizzle operating from multiple locations across Dubai, this expansion positions us at the core of the city's digital transformation, allowing us to scale our operations, enhance our impact, and drive further innovation in the sector,' he added.
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