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A central business district extending from Sheikh Zayed Road to the Dubai Creek, featuring towers and waterfront living.

Dubai Properties28,965 residentsEst. 2003
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Median Price/sqft
AED 2,299
YoY Change
+10.0%
Sales (5 Years)
45,284
Median Total Price
AED 1.5M
Explore property types:Apartments(45,212)

Market Context

Dubai Property Index
153.7
+13.3% YoY (citywide)
This Area vs Market
Underperforming
+10.0% vs +13.3%
Housing Inflation
5.3%
Annual (Dubai average)

Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Business Bay is growing more moderately, which may indicate better value opportunities.

Nearby Schools28 schools

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Outstanding

4

Very Good

11

Curriculums

7

School Score

100/100

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Dubai British School Jumeira

1.6 km away
British
ECC (2-3) - Y7Fees N/A

Horizons English School L.L.C

1.6 km away
OutstandingBritish
FS1-Y6Fees N/A

Jumeirah English Speaking School

2.3 km away
OutstandingBritish
FS1-Y6Fees N/A

GEMS Jumeira Primary School - Dubai Branch

2.8 km away
OutstandingBritish
FS1-Y6Fees N/A

Jumeirah College

3.1 km away
OutstandingBritish
Y7-Y13Fees N/A

JSS Private School L.L.C

1.4 km away
Very goodIndian (CBSE/ICSE)
Pre Primary-G12Fees N/A

Available Curriculums

School data from DubaiSchools.ai • KHDA ratings • Updated January 2026

Local AmenitiesWalker's Paradise

Amenities within 2.5km walking distance • 357 total outlets near Business Bay• Click a category to explore

Walkability Score
100/100

Walker's Paradise

Food & Drink
265
Restaurants175
Cafes & Coffee74
Bars & Nightlife16
Explore venuesPRO
Shopping
53
Supermarkets39
Mini Marts14
Explore venuesPRO
Health
26
Pharmacies15
Clinics11
Explore venuesPRO
Lifestyle
0
Gyms & Fitness0
Spas0
Salons0

Lifestyle Scores

Dining59/100
Shopping21/100
Health21/100
Nightlife53/100
🏦13 Banks💳27 ATMs

Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km radius • Last updated: January 2026

Transport & LifestyleWell Connected

Transit Score
70/100

Based on metro, tram, bus & marine access

Walkability Score
60/100

Based on parks, cycling tracks & local amenities

1 Metro
No Tram
2 Bus
3 Ferry
No Parks
No Cycling

Metro Stations

Business Bay (Red)

Bus Routes

F20 (Feeder)F41 (Feeder)

Marine Transport

Business BayGodolphin Marine StationMarasi

Travel Times from Business Bay

Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown

Bay Avenue
0.4 km
5 min
walk
3 min
peak
2 min
off-peak
Business Bay Metro
0.5 km
6 min
walk
3 min
peak
2 min
off-peak
Dubai Canal
0.6 km
8 min
walk
3 min
peak
2 min
off-peak
Dubai Mall
1.8 km
20 min
walk
8 min
peak
5 min
off-peak
DIFC
1.6 km
20 min
walk
8 min
peak
5 min
off-peak
Mediclinic Parkview
6 km
12 min
peak
8 min
off-peak
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Dubai Airport T3
13 km
18 min
peak
12 min
off-peak
Mall of Emirates
15 km
20 min
peak
14 min
off-peak

Walkable Destinations

Bay Avenue(5 min)Business Bay Metro(6 min)Dubai Canal(8 min)Dubai Mall(20 min)DIFC(20 min)

What's Reachable by Car

10 min drive
Downtown DubaiDIFCCity WalkAl Quoz
15 min drive
Dubai MallJumeirahAl SafaOud Metha
30 min drive
Dubai MarinaJBRDubai AirportDeira

Lifestyle & Recreation

Parks, beaches, cycling tracks & water activities near Business Bay

Water Transport & Activities

Business Bay
Water Taxi
Godolphin Marine Station
Ferry
Routes: DC1
Marasi
Ferry
Routes: DC2

Airport Access

Drive times from Business Bay to Dubai airports

DXBNearest
Dubai International
12.7 km
Off-peak15 min
Normal20 min
Peak hour36 min
Via Dubai-Al Ain Road (E66) or direct via Airport Road
~1 Salik toll gate
DWCFuture Hub
Al Maktoum International
33.8 km
Off-peak41 min
Normal54 min
Peak hour1h 37m
Via Emirates Road (E611) → Expo Road
~2 Salik toll gates

Future: Expanding to become world's largest airport by 2040

AUH
Abu Dhabi International
104.1 km
Off-peak2h 5m
Normal2h 47m
Peak hour5h
Via Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) → Abu Dhabi
~3 Salik toll gates

Drive times are estimates based on distance and typical Dubai traffic patterns. Actual times may vary based on traffic conditions and route taken.

Future DevelopmentsPositive Outlook

Area Outlook

Key infrastructure improvements coming to this area. Museum of the Future District will enhance connectivity and amenities.

Planned & Ongoing Projects (2)

🏝️

Museum of the Future District

Completed 2024

Development of the area around Museum of the Future as a tech and innovation district.

Completed
Key Benefits:
  • Innovation hub
  • Tourism attraction
  • Tech ecosystem
🏥

Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2

Under Construction

Expansion of Dubai Healthcare City with new hospitals, clinics, and medical education facilities.

2026
Key Benefits:
  • World-class healthcare access
  • Medical tourism growth
  • Employment opportunities

Data compiled from Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, RTA announcements, developer publications, and official government sources. Project timelines are subject to change.

Property Mix

By Type

Apartments99.8%

Room Distribution

1 B/R
44%
Studio
34%
2 B/R
17%
3 B/R
4%
4 B/R
1%

Developers3 developers

DAMAC Properties

Premium DeveloperEst. 2002
94/100
Excellent
88
Delivery
90
Quality
7.1%
Avg ROI
6.9%
Yield
100+ active projects
48K+ units delivered
AED 24.7B portfolio
Branded residencesLuxury golf communitiesHigh-rise towers
Strengths
  • •Branded partnerships (Versace, Cavalli, Trump)
  • •Strong ROI
  • •Flexible payment plans
Considerations
  • •Service charges can be high
  • •Some projects delayed historically
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Omniyat

Premium DeveloperEst. 2005
86/100
Very Good
88
Delivery
94
Quality
6.3%
Avg ROI
6%
Yield
15+ active projects
Ultra-luxuryBoutique developmentsArchitectural excellence
Strengths
  • •Exceptional quality
  • •Unique architecture
  • •Prime locations
Considerations
  • •Ultra-premium pricing
  • •Limited availability
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Dubai Properties

Established DeveloperGovernment BackedEst. 2004
85/100
Very Good
82
Delivery
84
Quality
6.5%
Avg ROI
6.4%
Yield
40+ active projects
Family communitiesTownhouse developmentsIntegrated living
Strengths
  • •Family-oriented communities
  • •Good value
  • •Established infrastructure
Considerations
  • •Less brand premium than Emaar
  • •Some aging stock
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Healthcare Facilities1 facilities

0
Hospitals
1
Clinics
0
Pharmacies

Nearby Healthcare

Aster Medical Centre Business Bay

Obstetrics and GynecologyPolyclinic (Multiple Specialties)
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Land Valuations (Official)

Avg. Commercial Land Value
AED 18,500/sqm

Based on 55 official government valuations

Active Property Listings in Business Bay

Real Estate Agents in Dubai

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336 licensed agents
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322 licensed agents

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License: 36032 • Valid until 2027-01-05
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DRIVEN PROPERTIES L.L.C...
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License: 27123 • Valid until 2027-01-13
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DRIVEN PROPERTIES L.L.C...
04 429 7040
License: 29080 • Valid until 2026-01-13

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Buildings in Business Bay

4 buildings with transaction data

Executive Towers

Dubai Properties | 48 floors | 1200 units | Built 2012

+8.9%

Median/sqft

AED 1,850

Median Price

AED 1.2M

5yr Sales

780

Service Charge

AED 18/sqft

Damac Maison Canal Views

DAMAC | 38 floors | 456 units | Built 2018

+10.2%

Median/sqft

AED 2,100

Median Price

AED 1.6M

5yr Sales

312

Service Charge

AED 20/sqft

Bay Square

Meraas | 12 floors | 380 units | Built 2013

+9.5%

Median/sqft

AED 1,920

Median Price

AED 1.1M

5yr Sales

267

Service Charge

AED 15/sqft

The Opus

Omniyat | 21 floors | 96 units | Built 2020

+12.5%

Median/sqft

AED 3,200

Median Price

AED 3.5M

5yr Sales

134

Service Charge

AED 35/sqft

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Data sourced from Dubai Land Department (DLD), KHDA, DHA, MBRHE • Updated January 2026

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