Dubai · Business Bay
Townhouses for Rent in Business Bay
Business Bay is the canal-side business district minutes from Downtown and DIFC. Here's exactly what a townhouse costs to rent long term here in 2026, what it earns, and how Alayan Homes handles it end to end.
Annual rent
AED 237,500
Per month
AED 19,792
Typical size
2,200 sqft
Area yield
7–8%
Townhouses in Business Bay: the 2026 picture
A typical townhouse in Business Bay runs about 2,200 sqft and trades near AED 2,100/sqft, putting purchase prices around AED 4,620,000. Long-term tenants pay roughly AED 237,500 a year, while the same unit operated as a licensed holiday home averages AED 1,257 a night at 78% occupancy — about AED 357,868 gross before costs. Owners on our managed programme average AED 493,858, 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
Tell us your move-in date and budget and we'll shortlist verified townhouses in Business Bay, arrange same-week viewings and handle Ejari and the tenancy contract.
Available near 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
FAQ — townhouses for rent in Business Bay
How much is a townhouse for rent in Business Bay?
Expect around AED 237,500 per year (roughly AED 19,792 per month) for a 2,200 sqft townhouse in Business Bay in 2026, depending on the tower, view and furnishing.
Are monthly payments possible in Business Bay?
Most Business Bay landlords accept 1–4 cheques. Monthly payment plans are available on selected furnished units — ask us and we'll shortlist landlords who accept them.
What is included in the rent?
Rent normally excludes DEWA, chiller and internet. Furnished townhouse options in Business Bay often bundle utilities into a slightly higher monthly rate.
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 townhouse is earning or a deal completes.
Can foreigners own a townhouse 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.