The Metropolis Offices in Business Bay, Dubai

The Metropolis — Deyaar's Iconic 320-Office Commercial Landmark on Marasi Drive. The Metropolis is a 27-storey commercial office building in Business Bay, developed by Deyaar Development PJSC — one of the UAE's leading publicly listed real estate companies.

The master developer of the Business Bay community is Dubai Properties Group. The architectural design was carried out by LACASA Architects & Engineering Consultants. Construction began in September 2006 and the project was completed in March 2011. At completion, it was valued by Dubai Land Department at AED 184,877,000 (approx. USD 50.3 million). The project is located on Marasi Drive — one of Business Bay's most established commercial addresses. The building houses 320 individually-designed office units across 22 commercial floors: 318 standard offices and 2 duplex-type premium suites. Total office space is 283,050–288,089 sq.ft, covering a full range of configurations: fully fitted, furnished and shell-and-core. Office sizes range from 200 to 1,100 sq.ft, making The Metropolis one of the most accessible entry-point commercial buildings in Business Bay for companies of any size. The tower's defining architectural feature is its iconic 54-foot (16.5-metre) double-height grand lobby — one of the tallest lobbies in any commercial building in Business Bay — with a 3,030 sq.ft reception space and a 680 sq.ft executive lounge. The ground floor and podium host an 8,500 sq.ft shopping arcade with restaurants, supermarkets and salons, alongside a landscaped plaza with outdoor seating and coffee shops. The tower is supported by 24-hour front desk concierge, 24-hour manned security, CCTV, high-speed internet and covered parking across 3 basement levels.