Dubai · Business Bay
Studio Apartments Airbnb Management for Landlords in Business Bay
Business Bay is the canal-side business district minutes from Downtown and DIFC. Here's exactly what a studio apartment costs to hand over to a licensed host here in 2026, what it earns, and how Alayan Homes handles it end to end.
Self-managed
AED 93,382
With Alayan
AED 128,867
Occupancy
78%
Uplift
+38%
Studio Apartments in Business Bay: the 2026 picture
A typical studio apartment in Business Bay runs about 480 sqft and trades near AED 2,100/sqft, putting purchase prices around AED 1,008,000. Long-term tenants pay roughly AED 58,900 a year, while the same unit operated as a licensed holiday home averages AED 328 a night at 78% occupancy — about AED 93,382 gross before costs. Owners on our managed programme average AED 128,867, a 38% uplift driven by dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution and 4.9★ guest reviews.
Why investors pick Business Bay
- ✓ Minutes from Dubai Water Canal
- ✓ Minutes from Bay Avenue
- ✓ Minutes from Business Bay Metro
- ✓ 7–8% gross rental yield
- ✓ 100% freehold, Golden Visa eligible
How Alayan Homes helps
Hand us the keys and we handle DET holiday-home licensing, photography, listing across Airbnb, Booking.com and direct, dynamic nightly pricing, guest vetting, check-in, housekeeping and maintenance in Business Bay — with a monthly owner statement and no upfront fees.
Available near Business Bay
★ 4.82Bay Studio 42
Studio
Business Bay · Studio · 520 sqft
Not available for buy
★ 4.79Business Bay Canal 1BR
1 BR
Business Bay · Apartment · 820 sqft
Price
AED 1.4M
★ 4.83Business Bay Vista 2BR
2 BR
Business Bay · Apartment · 1,280 sqft
Price
AED 2.4M
★ 4.81Executive Towers 3BR
3 BR
Business Bay · Apartment · 1,850 sqft
Price
AED 3.6M
FAQ — studio apartments airbnb management for landlords in Business Bay
How much can my studio apartment in Business Bay earn on Airbnb?
A managed studio apartment in Business Bay averages AED 93,382 gross a year at 78% occupancy — around AED 128,867 for owners who move to our managed programme, a 38% uplift versus self-managing.
What does Alayan Homes handle?
Holiday-home licensing, listing and photography, dynamic pricing, guest vetting, check-in, housekeeping, linen, maintenance and monthly owner statements.
How long is the contract?
12 months rolling with a 30-day exit. You can block your own dates in Business Bay whenever you want to use the studio apartment yourself.
Does Alayan Homes charge upfront fees in Business Bay?
No. We work on a performance model for hosting and a standard brokerage fee on sales — you only pay once your studio apartment is earning or a deal completes.
Can foreigners own a studio apartment in Business Bay?
Yes. Business Bay sits in a designated freehold zone, so any nationality can buy 100% ownership, and purchases above AED 2M qualify for the 10-year Golden Visa.