Apartments in Business Bay: prices, yields, listings

Business Bay is Dubai's canal-side business district, 5 minutes from Downtown and Burj Khalifa. Apartments here offer a rare mix of a central location and strong rental yield, at an entry price below neighbouring Downtown.

Apartments in Business Bay sit in central Dubai by the canal with an indicative yield of 7–7.6%, one of the best 'central + yield' balances in the city. Prices start from AED 950K–1.45M, with ready stock and off-plan on 0% payment plans. Freehold, 5 minutes to Downtown, a remote deal in 2–4 weeks.

Why apartments in Business Bay

01

Central + yield

An indicative 7–7.6% a year within walking distance of Downtown — a rare balance of central location and rental flow.

02

Lower entry than Downtown

The same 5 minutes to Burj Khalifa, but a canal-side apartment costs noticeably less than neighbouring Downtown.

03

Ready & off-plan

Ready apartments for rental and off-plan on 0% developer payment plans — for different strategies and budgets.

Indicative prices · Business Bay

TypePrice (indicative)
Studiofrom ~AED 950K
1 bedroom (off-plan)from ~AED 1.45M
2 bedroomsfrom ~AED 2.38M
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FAQ

How much is an apartment in Business Bay?

Compact off-plan one-beds start around AED 1.45M (~820 sq ft, canal view), with studios below that. A ready two-bed of ~1,240 sq ft runs about AED 2.38M.

What yield do apartments in Business Bay offer?

Around 7–7.6% a year: an off-plan one-bed near 7.6%, a ready two-bed near 7.0%. One of the city's best 'central + yield' balances. Figures are indicative.

Which is better in Business Bay — a ready apartment or off-plan?

Off-plan (e.g. a one-bed by DAMAC, handover Q2 2027) is cheaper to enter, offers a 0% payment plan and a higher indicative yield of ~7.6%. A ready apartment earns rent immediately, with no wait.

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