• Agile, flexible design embraces future of work and is primed to achieve LEED and WELL Gold Certification  

Dubai, UAE:– JLL, a leading professional services firm specialized in real estate, investment management, and development consultancy services, announced the opening of its new multifunctional office, designed on the principles of the workplace of the future. 
Fully embracing the needs of a dynamic, hybrid working environment, JLL’s new office at ICD Brookfield Place in the heart of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, supports a liquid workforce, is built to the highest standards of sustainability, and prioritizes employee wellbeing and productivity. 
The relocation to the 10,000 square feet office was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the presence of high-profile dignitaries; led by Christian Ulbrich, CEO and President, JLL; Thierry Delvaux, CEO - Middle East, Africa & Turkey, JLL and staff members. The opening of the new office was also graced by H.E. Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC and Arif Amiri, CEO, DIFC Authority who officially welcomed JLL to DIFC.
Following the ribbon cutting, the dignitaries were led on a tour of the office and briefed on how the integration of biophilic elements and green features enhance functionality in the shift to the future of work and positively impacts health and happiness. The future-ready, green, and sustainable workplace brings JLL one step closer to fulfilling its own sustainability targets and is in line with the UAE’s ambitious Net Zero by 2050 initiative and decarbonization drive.
Christian Ulbrich, CEO and President, JLL, said: “At JLL, our vision is to shape the future of real estate and deliver long-term value for our stakeholders. In a world of hybrid working, human-centric solutions that value choice and flexibility will optimize organizational performance and achieve business resilience. JLL has a very ambitious sustainability roadmap and the forward-thinking design of the new Dubai office builds on these commitments while also providing a positive people experience as it reimagines the office as a place to learn, connect and socialize.”
Highlighting how investing in quality office space is gaining priority today as dynamic working patterns lead to a paradigm shift in the world of work, Thierry Delvaux, CEO – Middle East, Africa & Turkey, JLL, said: “Environmental and social aspirations are impacting future office portfolio transformation as demand is on the rise for innovative, flexible, and sustainable work environments. ICD Brookfield Place takes a leadership approach to sustainability, and we are delighted to drive our growth in the region and deliver greater financial, environmental, and social rewards for our clients from our new office at one of the most environmentally and occupant conscious buildings globally.”

Arif Amiri, CEO of DIFC Authority, said: We are thrilled to welcome JLL to DIFC. Their commitment to sustainability aligns with our mission to drive responsible growth in Dubai on our journey towards achieving the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 initiative. JLL’s new LEED Platinum certified premises also exemplify the cutting-edge sustainable workplace design, setting a high standard for the DIFC community.”

Certified by the globally recognized symbol of excellence in green building, JLL’s new office is also primed to achieve LEED Gold and WELL Gold Certification, as JLL sets a new benchmark for sustainable, healthy, energy-efficient, and future-ready offices in the region. The new office has optimized the use of natural resources to achieve energy savings of 17%. A biophilic design that forges the connection with nature provides a high-quality indoor environment and minimizes negative environmental and human health consequences for employees. Adhering to WELL Building Standard, the industry’s leading health-focused benchmark for buildings, JLL has also incorporated best practices in design and construction with evidence-based health and wellness interventions.

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About JLL
JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $20.9 billion, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of more than 103,000 as of December 31, 2022. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.


About JLL MEA
Across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), JLL is a leading player in the real estate and hospitality services markets. The firm has worked in 35 countries across the region and employs over 1650 internationally qualified professionals across its offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Cairo, Casablanca, Johannesburg and Nairobi. For further information, visit jll-mena.com.

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About Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is one of the world’s most advanced financial centres, and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), which comprises 72 countries with an approximate population of 3 billion and an estimated GDP of USD 8 trillion.  

With a close to 20-year track record of facilitating trade and investment flows across the MEASA region, the Centre connects these fast-growing markets with the economies of Asia, Europe and the Americas through Dubai.  

DIFC is home to an internationally recognised, independent regulator and a proven judicial system with an English common law framework, as well as the region’s largest financial ecosystem of over 36,000 professionals working across over 4,300 active registered companies – making up the largest and most diverse pool of industry talent in the region.   

The Centre’s vision is to drive the future of finance through cutting-edge technology, innovation, and partnerships. Today, it is the global future of finance and innovation hub offering one of the region’s most comprehensive FinTech and venture capital environments, including cost-effective licensing solutions, fit-for-purpose regulation, innovative accelerator programmes, and funding for growth-stage start-ups.  

Comprising a variety of world-renowned retail and dining venues, a dynamic art and culture scene, residential apartments, hotels and public spaces, DIFC continues to be one of Dubai’s most sought-after business and lifestyle destinations. 

For further information, please visit our website: www.difc.ae, or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @DIFC.