Area brief · data through 22 October 2026

2-bedroom homes in Business Bay

What 2-bedroom homes in Business Bay cost, rent for and earn. From 1,177 DLD sales and 3,126 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.

Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.

#32 of 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes by net yieldGolden Visa level

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The opportunity

Net yield of 4.27%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.

The trade-off

The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 3.98%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.

Net yieldEstimated4.27%After a standard service charge of AED 15.00 per sqft and costs

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 1,177 sales, 3,126 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.

Gross yieldDerived5.73%Dubai median for this type 3.86%

Evidence

Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 1,177 sales, 3,126 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median rent divided by median price.
Leaves out: Every cost of owning and buying.

Median ready priceDerivedAED 2.27MAED 2,165 per sqft

Median rent / yrObservedAED 130,000Dubai median AED 77,175

Evidence

Source: Ejari rent contracts
Sample: 3,126 rent contracts
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: Median of the registered records, so half were above it.

Typical sizeObserved1,388sqft, median of sales

Sales, 12 monthsObserved1,1773,126 Ejari contracts

Evidence

Source: DLD registered sales
Sample: 1,177 sales
Period: 12 months to 22 October 2026
How: A count of registered records.

How the net yield is built

Median rent a year	AED 130,000
Service charge (AED 15.00 × 1,388 sqft)	−AED 20,820
Vacancy and management (5% of rent)	−AED 6,500
Net rent a year	AED 102,680
Median ready price	AED 2.27M
Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%)	+AED 136,140
Total cost	AED 2.41M
Net yield	4.27%

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Service charge: Dubai-wide estimate. The real figure for a building is on its Mollak invoice.

Cash needed to buy at the median price

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	Cash buyer	Mortgage, 25% down
Price or down payment	AED 2.27M	AED 567,250
DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees	AED 143,189	AED 168,601
Total cash needed	AED 2.41M	AED 735,851

Month by month with a mortgage

Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance	AED 8,557
Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years)	−AED 9,459
Cash flow per month	−AED 902

Example with 25% down at the median price and rent. Rates change and banks decide; ask yours. Not a forecast.

Other unit types in Business Bay

Unit	Net yield	Ready price	Rent / yr	Size, sqft
3-bedroom homes	4.22%	AED 3.32M	AED 188K	1,989
1-bedroom homes	4.44%	AED 1.45M	AED 85K	829
4-bedroom homes	3.91%	AED 5.27M	AED 300K	4,435
Studios	5.08%	AED 1.02M	AED 65K	458

Areas ranked near this one for 2-bedroom homes

All 60 areas for 2-bedroom homes

#	Area	Net yield	Gross	Ready price	Rent / yr
28	Festival City	4.36%	6.03%	AED 2.60M	AED 157K
29	Dubai Hills	4.34%	5.71%	AED 2.45M	AED 140K
30	Arjan	4.32%	6.45%	AED 1.45M	AED 94K
31	JVC	4.31%	6.33%	AED 1.50M	AED 95K
33	City Walk	4.23%	5.20%	AED 4.42M	AED 230K
34	Barsha Heights	4.22%	6.16%	AED 1.42M	AED 87K
35	Dubai Creek Harbour	4.20%	5.66%	AED 2.65M	AED 150K
36	Hadaeq MBR District 7	4.20%	5.45%	AED 2.94M	AED 160K

Questions investors ask

What rental yield do 2-bedroom homes in Business Bay earn?

2-bedroom homes in Business Bay earn a median gross rental yield of 5.73%: a median rent of AED 130,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 2.27M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.27%.

How much cash do I need to buy a 2-bedroom home in Business Bay?

At the median ready price of AED 2.27M, a cash buyer needs about AED 2.41M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 735,851.

Can a 2-bedroom home in Business Bay qualify for a Golden Visa?

The median ready price is AED 2.27M, at or above the AED 2M property level for the 10-year Golden Visa. Each owner's share must reach AED 2M. Confirm the current rules with the GDRFA before you buy.

How does Business Bay compare with other areas for 2-bedroom homes?

Business Bay ranks 32 of 60 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Motor City at 5.93%.

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Sources: DLD sales (1,177 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (3,126), via Dubai Data. Data through 22 October 2026. Fees are typical figures. Source · ZoneIQ gives information, not financial or investment advice. Figures are medians and estimates. Check any unit yourself before you commit.