Business Bay
ZoneIQ Score · Preview · 4 of 6 factorsWeak on today's numbers. In Business Bay, the median home sold for AED 2.00M (AED 2,367/sqft, −0.8% in 12 months) across 7,134 sales in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Median rent is AED 89,250 a year: 5.73% gross yield, 4.27% net (estimated). 5,838 new units are due within 24 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
One of the easiest areas to sell: about 595 sales a month.
5,838 new homes are due in the next 24 months, more than most scored areas. Rents may soften as they hand over.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 7,134 sales, 15,000 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Rent minus service charge and 5% for vacancy and management, divided by price plus 6% buying costs.
- Leaves out
- Mortgage interest and tax in your home country.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 7,134 sales, 15,000 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median rent divided by median price.
- Leaves out
- Every cost of owning and buying.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 7,134 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
- Leaves out
- Listings and asking prices.
Evidence
- Source
- Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 15,000 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 7,134 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- A count of registered records.
Price per sqft, 5 years
Why 34
Preview score from 4 of 6 factors. The other factors need data we are still adding.
How the score worksPrices by unit type
Check a deal hereConverted at European Central Bank reference rates of 26 October 2026, through the dirham's fixed US dollar rate (3.6725). Indicative only: your bank's rate will differ.
| Unit | Ready price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1.02M | 2,508 | 1,463 |
| 1 bed | AED 1.45M | 2,333 | 2,286 |
| 2 bedGolden Visa level | AED 2.27M | 2,165 | 1,177 |
| 3 bedGolden Visa level | AED 3.32M | 2,041 | 307 |
| 4 bedGolden Visa level | AED 5.27M | 2,082 | 62 |
Median ready prices and DLD sales in the last 12 months.
Rents and yields by unit type
Yield by unit type| Unit | Rent / yr | Gross | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 65K | 6.37% | 5.08% |
| 1 bed | AED 85K | 5.86% | 4.44% |
| 2 bed | AED 130K | 5.73% | 4.27% |
| 3 bed | AED 188K | 5.65% | 4.22% |
| 4 bed | AED 300K | 5.69% | 3.91% |
Median annual rent from Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. Net yield is after service charge and buying costs.
Rent increase calculator Net vs gross yield, explainedGolden Visa and property, explained
New supply, next 24 months
5,838 unitsHandovers peak in 2026 Q4. 1,630 more units in projects are past their planned date.
Developers with projects here
- Binghatti Developers: 6,433 units in 4 projects
- Select Global Development: 4,297 units in 6 projects
- Damac Star Properties: 2,041 units in 1 projects
- Tiger Properties: 1,411 units in 2 projects
- Emirates National Investment Co: 1,168 units in 1 projects
- Namaa Properties Development: 1,056 units in 1 projects
- The Developer Properties: 969 units in 1 projects
- Deyaar Development: 913 units in 1 projects
Who Business Bay suits, on the numbers
- Golden Visa buyers: median ready prices for 2-bedroom homes, 3-bedroom homes, 4-bedroom homes are at the AED 2M level.
- Off-plan buyers: 52% of sales are off-plan, across 14 projects under construction.
- Buyers who may sell later: about 595 sales a month.
Rules applied to the data above. Not advice.
Off-plan here
Off-planBuildings and projects in Business Bay
| Project | Developer | Status | Median price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghatti Aquarise | Binghatti Developers | 21% | AED 2.02M | 2,619 | 602 |
| Binghatti Skyrise | Binghatti Developers | 22% | AED 1.54M | 2,944 | 434 |
| Hq By Rove | Irth Urban Development | 1% | AED 3.20M | – | 328 |
| Binghatti Skyhall | Binghatti Developers | 31% | AED 1.40M | 2,363 | 232 |
| One By Binghatti | Binghatti Developers | 50% | AED 3.07M | 2,938 | 212 |
| Peninsula Four | Select Global Development | Ready | AED 2.02M | 2,523 | 211 |
| Tiger Sky Tower | Tiger Properties | 10% | AED 3.13M | 2,403 | 174 |
| Peninsula Three | Select Global Development | Ready | AED 1.74M | 2,654 | 170 |
| Avarra By Palace | Emaar Development | 0% | AED 3.16M | 3,491 | 155 |
| Damac Towers By Paramount | Damac Star Properties | Ready | AED 1.65M | 1,434 | 151 |
More projects in Business Bay
Burj CapitalBay SquareOne River PointPrive By DamacChurchill TowerPeninsula OnePeninsula FiveZada TowerUpside LivingRoyal Regency SuitesOntario TowerElite Business Bay Residence
Living in Business Bay
- Metro stations (within 1.5 km)
- Business Bay (about 1.1 km)
- Supermarkets (within 1.0 km)
- 13
- Named parks (within 1.0 km)
- 10
- Beach (within 1.0 km)
- No
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), map data of 15 July 2026. Counts within 1.0 km of the area's centre point; distances are approximate. OSM is volunteer data and can miss places.
Nearby areas compared
Compare with other areas| Area | Net yield | Price / sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Business Bay | 4.27% | 2,367 |
| Downtown Dubai | 4.10% | 3,030 |
| Dubai Water Canal | 4.18% | 3,082 |
| City Walk | 4.23% | 3,205 |
| MBR City District One | 5.09% | 1,997 |
| Sobha Hartland | 4.77% | 2,037 |
Areas at a similar price compared
Sobha HartlandMadinat BadrThe GreensDubai MarinaDMCC EZ2, JLTDubai Hills
Closest areas with enough sales, by distance between area centres. Similar price: areas with the closest median sale price.
What happened to AED 1M
AED 1,000,000 of Business Bay homes bought at the median price per sqft, valued at today's median. Price change only, before rent and costs.
| Business Bay | Dubai overall | |
|---|---|---|
| Bought in 2016 → 2026 to date | AED 1.52M | AED 1.66M |
| Bought in 2019 → 2026 to date | AED 1.48M | AED 1.69M |
| Bought in 2021 → 2026 to date | AED 1.61M | AED 1.61M |
Questions investors ask
Is Business Bay a good investment?
ZoneIQ does not give advice, but the numbers are these. Estimated net yield is 4.27%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%. Price per sqft changed −0.8% in 12 months. There were 7,134 sales in 12 months, and 5,838 new units are due within 24 months.
Is Business Bay freehold?
Yes, on DLD's register: 67,406 of 67,406 registered units in Business Bay are marked freehold. Source: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026. Rules can differ by plot, and in free zones by the zone authority, so check the title deed of a specific unit before you buy.
What is the average rent in Business Bay?
The median rent in Business Bay is AED 89,250 a year, from 15,000 Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. By unit type: studios AED 65,000, 1-bedroom homes AED 85,000, 2-bedroom homes AED 130,000.
How much is a 1-bedroom home in Business Bay?
The median ready price is AED 1.45M (AED 2,333 per sqft, about 829 sqft), from 2,286 DLD sales in the last 12 months.
What is the rental yield in Business Bay?
The median gross rental yield in Business Bay is 5.73%, from 15,000 Ejari contracts and DLD sales in the last 12 months. After service charges and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.27%.
Which unit type earns the highest yield in Business Bay?
Studio show the highest estimated net yield at 5.08%, with a median ready price of AED 1.02M and a median rent of AED 65,000 a year.
Have property prices gone up in Business Bay?
The median price per sqft changed −0.8% in the 12 months to Oct 2026, to AED 2,367. This is past change, not a forecast.
Where is Business Bay in Dubai?
In the DLD project registry, Business Bay projects sit in the Business Bay land area. The closest areas covered on ZoneIQ are Downtown Dubai and Dubai Water Canal.
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Sources: DLD sales (7,134 in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (15,000), DLD project registry, via Dubai Data. Data through 22 October 2026. Service charges: DLD Service Charge Index (Mollak) where shown, otherwise a Dubai-wide estimate. Source · Freehold: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026, Data Dubai · ZoneIQ gives information, not financial or investment advice. Figures are medians and estimates. Check any unit yourself before you commit.