Business Bay
Downtown's younger, high-rise neighbour, great value for the location with strong transport links.
Vibe
urban·working·developing·value·connected
Best For
young professionals/value seekers/commuters/business travellers/couples
Business Bay sits immediately south of Downtown Dubai, separated by the Dubai Water Canal, a rapidly maturing commercial and residential district that offers Downtown-adjacent living at noticeably lower prices. The area has a large working population, strong transport links and a growing restaurant and cafe scene. The canal walk, new bridges and waterfront developments have significantly improved the neighbourhood's liveability in recent years, and it is increasingly popular with young professionals priced out of Downtown.
Highlights
- Dubai Water Canal Walk
- SLS Dubai
- Conrad Dubai
- Burj Khalifa views
- Executive Towers
Property Prices
| Type | Rent / Year | Buy Range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 45K – AED 68K | AED 450K – AED 750K |
| 1 Bedroom | AED 70K – AED 105K | AED 750K – AED 1.3M |
| 2 Bedrooms | AED 110K – AED 170K | AED 1.2M – AED 2.1M |
| 3 Bedrooms | AED 160K – AED 250K | AED 1.8M – AED 3.2M |
| Villa | AED 280K – AED 450K | AED 3.5M – AED 8.0M |
Indicative ranges. Always verify current prices with a registered real estate agent.
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Area Snapshot
AED 85,000/year
Yes, Business Bay station
Medium
Developing, improving year on year
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Treehouse
Business Bay
Premium hotel in a 75-story skyscraper featuring 2 rooftop pools & a spa, plus dining & city views.
Folie
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Minimalist rooms & suites in a glam hotel offering a Spanish restaurant, a spa & an outdoor pool.
The Maine Land Brasserie
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Striking choice in the acclaimed Opus spotlighting steaks, oysters & seafood, plus cocktails & wine.
The Sum of Us
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Business Bay's best all-day café - serious coffee, legendary sourdough and grain bowls.
1Rebel Dubai
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1Rebel arrived from London with its signature two-format offering - Ride (immersive cycling in a dark room with a DJ) and Reshape (treadmill-and-floor HIIT in the same theatrical production style) ...
Weslodge Saloon
Business Bay
Americana whiskey bar and restaurant at JW Marriott Marquis - serious bourbon and Western style.
Barry's Dubai
Business Bay
Barry's Dubai brings the original Hollywood HIIT concept to the Opus - a treadmill-and-floor interval class in the iconic red-lit room, with instructors whose energy levels are clinically implausib...
The Sum of Us - All-Day Brunch
Business Bay
Casual cafe dishing up international fare such as noodles, steak & burgers, plus coffee & smoothies.