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Studio Apartments Off Plan Investment 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 off plan 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 shortlist live Business Bay launches against your budget and hold period, negotiate payment plans, handle Oqood registration, and manage the unit as a holiday home from handover so it earns from week one.
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 off plan investment in Business Bay
Which off-plan projects are available in Business Bay?
We track live launches across Business Bay from Emaar, DAMAC, Sobha, Nakheel and Meraas. Entry pricing for a studio apartment starts near AED 1,008,000 with 60/40 and post-handover plans.
What deposit do I need?
Typically 10–20% to reserve, then instalments through construction and 20–40% post-handover on selected Business Bay towers.
What ROI can I expect off-plan in Business Bay?
Historic launch-to-handover appreciation in Business Bay has run 15–30%, on top of 7–8% rental yield once handed over. Model your own numbers in our off-plan ROI calculator.
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.