Dubai commercial property rental up 30% from January 2008

According to some estimates, Dubai's commercial rental property rates have risen more than 30% over the last 18 months, making the Emirate costlier than New York City.

"People need to optimize the space they have in the workplace now more than ever before, or risk spending increasing amounts for unneeded office space simply to accommodate bulky, immovable office furniture," said Ajai Dayal, General Manager - Retail and Marketing.

"Office furniture should make room for professionals' varying requirements, whether its storage or functionality, while still providing a stylish look, and that means introducing customization," continued Dayal.

Dayal, whose group recommends Scharf products from Samas, adds that a customized office furniture range promises users simple adaptability and space to think.

Scharf's Intention range is designed to provide the space and functionality required while remaining unobtrusive and stylish. Form enables multi-function with reconfigurable pieces that have versatile features - a mobile wall unit with a magnetic white-board surface doubles as a notice board. The functional aesthetic also provides integrated solutions for connectivity.

"It is like having three offices in one. The Intention range allows you to quickly and easily change an open-place office into a conference room or add more user space."

said Pauly Jos OFIS furniture sales manager.

OFIS is the only UAE supplier of major international brands including Aresline, Ergo, INTERFACE, Benel, DVO, Dauphin, Samas, Parador, Zuco, and Bosse.

OFIS supplies many major companies across the Middle East, including Norr Group, Burthill, KCA, WA International, Design Design, Broadway Interiors, Holford Asso, RMJM, BSBG, City Space, HSBC, Mashreq Bank, Citi Bank, Union National Bank, Shell, Unilever, DHL and Dubai Airport.