Dubai Area Guide
Business Bay
Downtown-adjacent high-rises with strong yields and Damac / Sobha launches.
Annual rent range
AED 65K – 320K
Buy AED/sqft
AED 1,600 – 2,800
Gross yield
7–8%
About Business Bay
Business Bay sits directly south of Downtown along the Dubai Water Canal. Newer high-rise stock, waterfront promenade, canal-side dining and easy access to Sheikh Zayed Road and DIFC. Popular with young professionals for rent and yield-hunting investors for buy — 7–8% gross yields are common.
Area highlights
- ✓ Canal-side promenade
- ✓ Walk to Downtown & DIFC
- ✓ New Damac / Sobha / Select launches
- ✓ Studios to 4-bed penthouses
- ✓ Metro-connected
Business Bay listings (4)
Apartments & villas for rent in Business Bay
★ 4.82Bay Studio 42
Studio
Business Bay · Studio · 520 sqft
Annual rent
AED 78K/ year
★ 4.79Business Bay Canal 1BR
1 BR
Business Bay · Apartment · 820 sqft
Annual rent
AED 105K/ year
★ 4.83Business Bay Vista 2BR
2 BR
Business Bay · Apartment · 1,280 sqft
Annual rent
AED 165K/ year
★ 4.81Executive Towers 3BR
3 BR
Business Bay · Apartment · 1,850 sqft
Annual rent
AED 240K/ year
Property for sale in Business Bay
Business Bay — FAQ
Is Business Bay a good rental investment?
Yes — 7–8% gross yield is among the highest in mature Dubai areas, with strong tenant demand from DIFC and Downtown professionals.
How much is a studio in Business Bay?
Studios rent for AED 65K–90K/year and buy from AED 700K–1.1M.