Area Guide

Business Bay

Business Bay

The most complete guide to Dubai’s Business Bay for buyers, renters, investors and travelers.

The most complete guide to Dubai’s Business Bay for buyers, renters, investors and travelers.

Minutes from Downtown

Dubai Water Canal Front

Hotels & Dining Hub

Grade-A Offices Nearby

At-a-Glance

Core highlights that define value and potential

Average Annual Rent

AED 115,000

for 1 Bedroom

Average Sale Price

AED 2,300

per sqft

Drive-time

5 min

Downtown

10 min

DIFC

15 min

Jumeirah

Metro Access

Business Bay

Red Line

Typical Yields

6.8%

Community Average

Business Bay New Launches

LUMENA ALTA

New Launch

LUMENA ALTA

Business Bay

Office

from

AED 23,000,000

Business Bay

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Dubai

2030 Q4

Office

LUMENA ALTA

AED 23,000,000

LUMENA ALTA

New Launch

LUMENA ALTA

Business Bay

Office

from

AED 23,000,000

Business Bay

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Dubai

2030 Q4

Office

LUMENA ALTA

AED 23,000,000

Peninsula Four, The Plaza

New Launch

Peninsula Four, The Plaza

Business Bay

Apartments

from

AED 973,000

Business Bay

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Dubai

2026 Q2

Apartments

Peninsula Four, The Plaza

AED 973,000

Peninsula Four, The Plaza

New Launch

Peninsula Four, The Plaza

Business Bay

Apartments

from

AED 973,000

Business Bay

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Dubai

2026 Q2

Apartments

Peninsula Four, The Plaza

AED 973,000

Peninsula Three

New Launch

Peninsula Three

Business Bay

Apartments

from

AED 1,180,000

Business Bay

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Dubai

2025 Q4

Apartments

Peninsula Three

AED 1,180,000

Peninsula Three

New Launch

Peninsula Three

Business Bay

Apartments

from

AED 1,180,000

Business Bay

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Dubai

2025 Q4

Apartments

Peninsula Three

AED 1,180,000

Peninsula Two

New Launch

Peninsula Two

Business Bay

Apartments

from

AED 680,000

Business Bay

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Dubai

2026 Q1

Apartments

Peninsula Two

AED 680,000

Peninsula Two

New Launch

Peninsula Two

Business Bay

Apartments

from

AED 680,000

Business Bay

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Dubai

2026 Q1

Apartments

Peninsula Two

AED 680,000

Tiger Sky Tower

New Launch

Tiger Sky Tower

Business Bay

Apartments

from

AED 2,200,000

Business Bay

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Dubai

2029 Q2

Apartments

Tiger Sky Tower

AED 2,200,000

Tiger Sky Tower

New Launch

Tiger Sky Tower

Business Bay

Apartments

from

AED 2,200,000

Business Bay

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Dubai

2029 Q2

Apartments

Tiger Sky Tower

AED 2,200,000

LUMENA ALTA

New Launch

LUMENA ALTA

Business Bay

Office

from

AED 23,000,000

Business Bay

text

Dubai

2030 Q4

Office

LUMENA ALTA

AED 23,000,000

LUMENA ALTA

New Launch

LUMENA ALTA

Business Bay

Office

from

AED 23,000,000

Business Bay

text

Dubai

2030 Q4

Office

LUMENA ALTA

AED 23,000,000

Peninsula Four, The Plaza

New Launch

Peninsula Four, The Plaza

Business Bay

Apartments

from

AED 973,000

Business Bay

text

Dubai

2026 Q2

Apartments

Peninsula Four, The Plaza

AED 973,000

Peninsula Four, The Plaza

New Launch

Peninsula Four, The Plaza

Business Bay

Apartments

from

AED 973,000

Business Bay

text

Dubai

2026 Q2

Apartments

Peninsula Four, The Plaza

AED 973,000

Peninsula Three

New Launch

Peninsula Three

Business Bay

Apartments

from

AED 1,180,000

Business Bay

text

Dubai

2025 Q4

Apartments

Peninsula Three

AED 1,180,000

Peninsula Three

New Launch

Peninsula Three

Business Bay

Apartments

from

AED 1,180,000

Business Bay

text

Dubai

2025 Q4

Apartments

Peninsula Three

AED 1,180,000

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Map & Proximities

Business Bay Metro

2 min

Dubai Marina

18 min

Burj Khalifa

5 min

Dubai Mall

7 min

DXB

25 min

Palm Jumeirah

25 min

DIFC

5 min

Jumeirah Beach

15 min

Why Business Bay?

A central, mixed-use district along the Dubai Water Canal beside Downtown — dense with residential towers, hotels, dining and Grade-A offices; extremely well connected via E11 and E44

Dubai Water Canal facts

~3.2 km waterway linking Dubai Creek, through Business Bay, to the Arabian Gulf; promenades, running/cycle tracks and landmark bridges (incl. Tolerance Bridge).

Dubai Water Canal facts

~3.2 km waterway linking Dubai Creek, through Business Bay, to the Arabian Gulf; promenades, running/cycle tracks and landmark bridges (incl. Tolerance Bridge).

Dubai Water Canal facts

~3.2 km waterway linking Dubai Creek, through Business Bay, to the Arabian Gulf; promenades, running/cycle tracks and landmark bridges (incl. Tolerance Bridge).

Signature architecture
Signature architecture

The Opus by Zaha Hadid (ME Dubai hotel + offices/residences) anchors the skyline.

Signature architecture

The Opus by Zaha Hadid (ME Dubai hotel + offices/residences) anchors the skyline.

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For Buyers

For Renter

For Investors

For Buyers

For Renter

For Investors

For Buyers

For Renter

For Investors

What’s on the market

Apartments dominate — studios to 3BRs, many with pools/gyms/concierge; a handful of podium townhouses/duplexes and branded/hotel residences.

Popular for end-users

Central location

Waterfront views

Easy Downtown access

Price Snapshot

~AED 2,300

/sqft

Average based on Oct 2025 market data

Residential towers

Peninsula Towers

Peninsula Towers

Executive Towers

The Atria

The Opus

SLS Dubai

What’s on the market

Apartments dominate — studios to 3BRs, many with pools/gyms/concierge; a handful of podium townhouses/duplexes and branded/hotel residences.

Popular for end-users

Central location

Waterfront views

Easy Downtown access

Price Snapshot

~AED 2,300

/sqft

Average based on Oct 2025 market data

Residential towers

Peninsula Towers

Peninsula Towers

Executive Towers

The Atria

The Opus

SLS Dubai

What’s on the market

Apartments dominate — studios to 3BRs, many with pools/gyms/concierge; a handful of podium townhouses/duplexes and branded/hotel residences.

Popular for end-users

Central location

Waterfront views

Easy Downtown access

Price Snapshot

~AED 2,300

/sqft

Average based on Oct 2025 market data

Residential towers

Peninsula Towers

Peninsula Towers

Executive Towers

The Atria

The Opus

SLS Dubai

Commercial Towers

Peninsula Towers

Vision Tower

The Oberoi Centre

The Opus

The Opus

Lifestyle & Essentials

Supermarkets

Choithrams, Spinneys, Carrefour Market, West Zone.

Schools nearby

JESS (Jumeirah), GEMS Jumeirah Primary; several nurseries (e.g., Blossom).

Healthcare

Pharmacies/clinics in-district; hospitals in adjacent areas.

Fitness Centers

Fitness Centers One, Fitness Centers Two, Fitness Centers Three

Mosques

Bay Avenue Mosque + community mosques.

Where to Stay, Eat & Unwind

Where to Stay, Eat & Unwind

Hotels

JW Marriott Marquis

4.6

The Oberoi

4.6

Radisson Blu Waterfront

4.6

SLS Dubai

4.6

Paramount Hotel Dubai

4.6

Mama Shelter Dubai

4.6

Hotels

Restaurants & cafés

Spa & wellness

Barbers

JW Marriott Marquis

4.6

The Oberoi

4.6

Radisson Blu Waterfront

4.6

SLS Dubai

4.6

Paramount Hotel Dubai

4.6

Mama Shelter Dubai

4.6

Hotels

JW Marriott Marquis

4.6

The Oberoi

4.6

Radisson Blu Waterfront

4.6

SLS Dubai

4.6

Paramount Hotel Dubai

4.6

Mama Shelter Dubai

4.6

Parks, Waterfront & Leisure

Bay Avenue Park & Mall (walks, cafés, services)

Dubai Water Canal boardwalk with running/cycling tracks

Iconic bridges and an evening waterfall under Sheikh Zayed Rd

Accessibility & Noise

Accessibility & Noise

Red Line Metro + major highways (E11/E44) make cross-city trips straightforward

Peak-hour congestion

Construction/fit-out noise in pockets

Daytime parking pressure

Mitigate with tower selection, higher floors, canal-facing stacks

Mitigate with tower selection, higher floors, canal-facing stacks

Mitigate with tower selection, higher floors, canal-facing stacks

Business Bay vs Other Areas

Area
Lifestyle
Typical Yield (apt.)
Who Loves It
Business BayUrban, canal, hotels/office mix, next to Downtown~6.8% Execs, investors wanting centrality
DowntownIconic landmarks (Burj/Opera), more touristy~5.8%Luxury end-users, guests
Dubai MarinaWaterfront/resort feel, beach access~6.1%Beach lovers
JLT/JVCCommunity vibe, value-for-money7–7.6%Yield-focused investors, families
Area
Lifestyle
Typical Yield (apt.)
Who Loves It
Business BayUrban, canal, hotels/office mix, next to Downtown~6.8% Execs, investors wanting centrality
DowntownIconic landmarks (Burj/Opera), more touristy~5.8%Luxury end-users, guests
Dubai MarinaWaterfront/resort feel, beach access~6.1%Beach lovers
JLT/JVCCommunity vibe, value-for-money7–7.6%Yield-focused investors, families

Yields indicative — market-wide averages vary by building & vintage

Yields indicative — market-wide averages vary by building & vintage

Yields indicative — market-wide averages vary by building & vintage

Most Popular Buildings

Peninsula Towers

The Jewels of Business Bay

Executive Towers

Community + Bay Avenue on your doorstep

SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences

Statement views, amenities

DAMAC Towers by Paramount

branded services & facilities

The Atria

Modern layouts, canal views

The Opus

Zaha Hadid icon; ME Dubai; mixed use

Churchill/Capital Bay/Millennium Binghatti

Strong rental demand

Is Business Bay family-friendly?

Largely urban/commercial, but increasing amenities (supermarkets, nurseries, leisure) make it progressively family-friendly — check buildings with podium parks/play areas and proximity to schools in Jumeirah/Al Safa.

How’s public transport?

Excellent: Business Bay Metro (Red Line) + bus routes; easy access to E11/E44.

Is it noisy?

Some pockets see construction and traffic noise; choose higher floors/canal-facing stacks and review tower maintenance records.

What are typical 1BR rents?

 Live listings average around AED ~115.7k/year (fluctuates by tower/view/brand). 

How close is Downtown?

~5 minutes by car in off-peak; many residents walk/ride around the canal to Dubai Mall/Opera.

Is Business Bay family-friendly?

Largely urban/commercial, but increasing amenities (supermarkets, nurseries, leisure) make it progressively family-friendly — check buildings with podium parks/play areas and proximity to schools in Jumeirah/Al Safa.

How’s public transport?

Excellent: Business Bay Metro (Red Line) + bus routes; easy access to E11/E44.

Is it noisy?

Some pockets see construction and traffic noise; choose higher floors/canal-facing stacks and review tower maintenance records.

What are typical 1BR rents?

 Live listings average around AED ~115.7k/year (fluctuates by tower/view/brand). 

How close is Downtown?

~5 minutes by car in off-peak; many residents walk/ride around the canal to Dubai Mall/Opera.

Is Business Bay family-friendly?

Largely urban/commercial, but increasing amenities (supermarkets, nurseries, leisure) make it progressively family-friendly — check buildings with podium parks/play areas and proximity to schools in Jumeirah/Al Safa.

How’s public transport?

Excellent: Business Bay Metro (Red Line) + bus routes; easy access to E11/E44.

Is it noisy?

Some pockets see construction and traffic noise; choose higher floors/canal-facing stacks and review tower maintenance records.

What are typical 1BR rents?

 Live listings average around AED ~115.7k/year (fluctuates by tower/view/brand). 

How close is Downtown?

~5 minutes by car in off-peak; many residents walk/ride around the canal to Dubai Mall/Opera.

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