Studios in Business Bay
What studios in Business Bay cost, rent for and earn. From 1,463 DLD sales and 4,077 Ejari rent contracts in the last 12 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 5.08%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.
The service charge here is AED 15.00 per sqft. At AED 20.00, the net yield falls to 4.86%. Check the building's Mollak invoice.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 1,463 sales, 4,077 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
- 1,463 sales, 4,077 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
- Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 4,077 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
- 1,463 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 65,000 |
|---|---|
| Service charge (AED 15.00 × 458 sqft) | −AED 6,870 |
| Vacancy and management (5% of rent) | −AED 3,250 |
| Net rent a year | AED 54,880 |
| Median ready price | AED 1.02M |
| Buying costs (DLD 4% + agency 2%) | +AED 61,200 |
| Total cost | AED 1.08M |
| Net yield | 5.08% |
Service charge: Dubai-wide estimate. The real figure for a building is on its Mollak invoice.
Cash needed to buy at the median price
Converted 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.
| Cash buyer | Mortgage, 25% down | |
|---|---|---|
| Price or down payment | AED 1.02M | AED 255,000 |
| DLD, agency, trustee and bank fees | AED 67,000 | AED 80,236 |
| Total cash needed | AED 1.09M | AED 335,236 |
Month by month with a mortgage
| Net rent, after service charge and 5% allowance | AED 4,573 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage payment (4.5%, 25 years) | −AED 4,252 |
| Cash flow per month | AED 321 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom homes | 4.22% | AED 3.32M | AED 188K |
| 1-bedroom homes | 4.44% | AED 1.45M | AED 85K |
| 4-bedroom homes | 3.91% | AED 5.27M | AED 300K |
| 2-bedroom homes | 4.27% | AED 2.27M | AED 130K |
Areas ranked near this one for studios
All 40 areas for studios| # | Area | Net yield | Ready price | Rent / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | DAMAC Hills | 5.33% | AED 578K | AED 45K |
| 33 | The Greens | 5.29% | AED 900K | AED 60K |
| 34 | Sobha Hartland | 5.24% | AED 990K | AED 66K |
| 35 | Dubai Health Care City Phase 2 | 5.19% | AED 831K | AED 55K |
| 37 | Palm Jumeirah | 4.98% | AED 1.50M | AED 90K |
| 38 | Downtown Dubai | 4.67% | AED 1.22M | AED 72K |
| 39 | Al Jaddaf | 4.43% | AED 990K | AED 58K |
| 40 | Dubai Marina | 4.36% | AED 1.07M | AED 60K |
Questions investors ask
What rental yield do studios in Business Bay earn?
Studios in Business Bay earn a median gross rental yield of 6.37%: a median rent of AED 65,000 a year against a median ready price of AED 1.02M. After service charges, a 5% allowance and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.08%.
How much cash do I need to buy a studio in Business Bay?
At the median ready price of AED 1.02M, a cash buyer needs about AED 1.09M including the 4% DLD fee, agency and trustee fees. With 25% down and a mortgage, the cash needed up front is about AED 335,236.
Can a studio in Business Bay qualify for a Golden Visa?
The median ready price is AED 1.02M, below the AED 2M property level for the 10-year Golden Visa. Several properties can be combined to reach the level. Confirm the current rules with the GDRFA.
How does Business Bay compare with other areas for studios?
Business Bay ranks 36 of 40 Dubai areas by estimated net yield for this unit type. The highest is Dubai Studio City at 7.05%.
Get help with Business Bay from a RERA-licensed specialist.
Sources: DLD sales (1,463 for this unit type in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (4,077), 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.