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Business Bay: off-plan property and the area

Business Bay is a central Dubai district along the Dubai Canal, next to Downtown, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall.

Business Bay

What the area is like

It is one of the city’s main business quarters, and many residential developments have appeared here in recent years. Most parts of Dubai are quick to reach from it.

Who it suits

People who work in the centre and want to live nearby, and investors who value a central location and tenant demand.

Transport

The Business Bay metro station is nearby, along with Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. Downtown Dubai is a walk away along the canal promenade.

What homes are sold here

Apartments in high-rise residential towers, including ones with canal and Burj Khalifa views. There are many new projects.

Photos of the area

Prices from transactions: DLD data

Registered sales over the last 12 months, Dubai Land Department export as of 2026-10-03.

26,838AED per m², median
54%of them off-plan

Median apartment price

1,120,000Studio, AED
2,000,0001 bedroom, AED
3,090,0002 bedrooms, AED
4,640,0003 bedrooms, AED

Price per m² by year, AED

  • 202322,242
  • 202424,305
  • 202526,471
  • 202626,367

Most off-plan sales

  • Binghatti Aquarise
  • Binghatti Skyrise
  • Downtown Residences
  • HQ by ROVE
  • Binghatti Skyhall
  • One by Binghatti

A median across all deals in the area — not a valuation of any specific unit.

Source: Dubai Land Department — Real Estate Transactions (data.dubai)

Construction in the area: DLD data

Official Dubai Land Department registry as of 2026-10-02.

53projects under construction
25,361units being built
26%average completion
103projects completed

Planned handover by year

  • 20265
  • 202712
  • 20283
  • 20294
  • 20302

19 projects are past their planned handover date — check timelines with the developer

Projects in the registry

  • WedyanWedyan AL Ghurair Real Estate Development · 2029-09 · 0%
  • Lumena Alta by OmniyatAzure Horizon Real Estate Developments · 2031-04 · 0%
  • Eywa The Way Of WaterRevolution Palm Real Estate · 2028-10 · 0%

Source: Dubai Land Department — Real Estate Projects (data.dubai)

How PromptEstates helps

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Business Bay for?

People who work in the centre, and investors counting on renting to professionals.

Is the area noisy?

It is a busy business district; homes on the canal promenade are usually quieter than those by the main roads.

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