Investment · Business Bay

Resale Value in Business Bay

How quickly property resells in Business Bay, what buyers pay, and how to exit well.

Price per sqft

AED 2,100 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 95,000/yr

Gross yield

7–8%

Short-let occupancy

78%

Liquidity

Business Bay trades at AED 2,100 per sqft, and well-priced units typically go under offer within four to ten weeks. Sea, skyline or park views, vacant possession and a clean service-charge record are what shorten that window.

Exit costs

Budget 2% agency commission, an NOC fee of AED 500–5,000 to the developer, and mortgage settlement if financed. There is no capital gains tax in the UAE.

Business Bay at a glance

Business Bay is the canal-side business district minutes from Downtown and DIFC. Buying sits at AED 2,100 per sqft — roughly AED 1,638,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 95,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 547 a night at 78% occupancy, around AED 155,731 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 214,909 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Is there capital gains tax in Dubai?

No — the UAE does not levy capital gains tax on individual property sales.

How long does it take to sell in Business Bay?

Typically four to ten weeks at market price, faster with vacant possession.