Buying · Business Bay

Selling Your Property in Business Bay

How to price, market and close a sale in Business Bay without leaving money on the table.

Price per sqft

AED 2,100 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 95,000/yr

Gross yield

7–8%

Short-let occupancy

78%

Pricing

Price off DLD-recorded comparables in your tower, not asking prices. Business Bay trades at AED 2,100 per sqft; correctly priced units go under offer in four to ten weeks, mispriced ones sit and go stale.

Marketing and closing

Professional photography, a verified Trakheesi listing, portal placement and direct buyer outreach. Then Form F, developer NOC, trustee appointment and title transfer.

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

What does it cost to sell in Business Bay?

2% agency commission plus an NOC fee of AED 500–5,000; no capital gains tax.

Can I sell with a tenant in place?

Yes, though vacant possession usually sells faster and for more.