Living in Business Bay

Name: Business Bay
Address: Dubai, AE

Dubai

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Area guide

Business Bay is a canal-front high-rise district that sits directly next to Downtown Dubai and DIFC, built around the Dubai Water Canal with a mix of residential towers, hotels and commercial office space. It is worth buying or renting in if you want a downtown-adjacent postcode, a canal view and a short commute to DIFC, at a lower price per square foot than Downtown itself, though you should check a specific tower's short-let policy and service charge before you commit.

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Homes for sale in Business Bay

2 homes for sale with ERE Homes right now, each under its own DLD permit.

Office Space | Fully Furnished | Ready to Occupy

For sale

AED 2,450,000For sale

Office Space | Fully Furnished | Ready to Occupy

2 baths1,197 sqft

Empire Heights 1, Empire Heights, Business Bay, Dubai

Permit 7110729243View home

Mansion | Private Pool | Exclusive Luxury

For sale

AED 16,100,000For sale

Mansion | Private Pool | Exclusive Luxury

4 beds7 baths3,357 sqft

Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co, Business Bay, Dubai

Permit 71908771933View home

Homes for rent in Business Bay

9 homes for rent with ERE Homes right now, each under its own DLD permit.

4 Cheques | Multiple Units Available | Burj Views

For rent

AED 105,000/yrYearly

4 Cheques | Multiple Units Available | Burj Views

2 beds2 baths1,308 sqft

Majestic Tower, Al Abraj street, Business Bay, Dubai

Permit 7140534633View home

For rent

AED 75,000/yrYearly

4 Cheques | Multiple Units Available | Burj Views

1 bed2 baths883 sqft

Majestic Tower, Al Abraj street, Business Bay, Dubai

Permit 7140534588View home

Office Space | Unfurnished | Ready to Occupy

For rent

AED 190,000/yrYearly

Office Space | Unfurnished | Ready to Occupy

1,226 sqft

DAMAC Business Tower, Business Bay, Dubai

Permit 7128499100View home

For rent

AED 226,552/yrYearly

Office Space | Unfurnished | Ready to Occupy

1 bath906 sqft

The Burlington, Business Bay, Dubai

Permit 7110945023View home

For rent

AED 150,556/yrYearly

Office Space | Unfurnished | Ready to Occupy

1 bath940 sqft

XL Tower, Business Bay, Dubai

Permit 7128342500View home

For rent

AED 570,000/yrYearly

Office Space | Unfurnished | Ready to Occupy

1 bath1,569 sqft

Bay Square Building 7, Bay Square, Business Bay, Dubai

Permit 7127172200View home

For rent

AED 1,220,000/yrYearly

Office Space | Unfurnished | Ready to Occupy

1 bath3,358 sqft

Bay Square Building 7, Bay Square, Business Bay, Dubai

Permit 7127172300View home

Fully Furnished | Vacant & Ready | Prime Location

For rent

AED 190,000/yrYearly

Fully Furnished | Vacant & Ready | Prime Location

2 baths1,197 sqft

Empire Heights 1, Empire Heights, Business Bay, Dubai

Permit 7110729243View home

For rent

AED 75,000/yrYearly

Furnished - Canal View - Vacant

1 bath438 sqft

Damac Maison Prive A, Damac Maison Prive, Business Bay, Dubai

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FAQ

Questions about Business Bay

Business Bay or Downtown Dubai?

Business Bay's position is close enough to Downtown and DIFC to compete on commute, while sitting below Downtown on price, which is why it is a common comparison point for buyers deciding between the two. The exact gap depends on the tower, the view and how close the unit sits to the canal, so ask for a like-for-like comparison on the specific units you are weighing up rather than a district average.

Does Business Bay have metro?

Retail and dining have grown steadily as more towers complete, and the Business Bay metro station gives car free access to Downtown, DIFC and the wider Red Line.

Is Business Bay a good place to live?

Business Bay works well if you want a short commute to Downtown or DIFC, canal views and a high-rise apartment lifestyle. It suits professionals and investors more than families wanting a quiet, low-density setting, and the day-to-day experience varies noticeably between towers depending on how much short-let activity that specific building has.

Is Business Bay in Downtown Dubai?

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Location

Business Bay, Dubai. The map shows the area, not the exact plot.

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