Dubai · Business Bay
Studio Apartments for Sale 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 buy here in 2026, what it earns, and how Alayan Homes handles it end to end.
Entry price
AED 1,008,000
Price per sqft
AED 2,100/sqft
Typical size
480 sqft
Gross yield
7–8%
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
We source on and off-market studio apartments in Business Bay, run the yield maths with you, handle DLD transfer and mortgage introductions, then take over letting or hosting once you own it.
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 for sale in Business Bay
How much does a studio apartment cost in Business Bay?
Around AED 1,008,000 for a 480 sqft unit, based on a Business Bay average of AED 2,100/sqft in 2026.
What rental yield can I expect?
Business Bay delivers 7–8% gross on long-term rent, and materially more when the studio apartment is operated as a licensed holiday home.
What fees apply when buying in Business Bay?
Budget 4% DLD transfer fee, roughly AED 4,200 in trustee fees, 2% agency commission and a mortgage registration fee of 0.25% if financed.
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.