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Investment Guide

Transaction-based price ranges, rental yields, supply pipeline, and investment analysis for Business Bay, Dubai. All data from the Dubai Land Department, analyzed by iRealEstate.ae.

Last updated: Q3 2026Source: Dubai Land DepartmentAnalysis: iRealEstate.ae
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Median Price/sqftAED 2,570
Gross Yield7.0%
Appreciation14.0%
12M Transactions9,513
Completed Units9,282
Pipeline Units29,561
Pricing

Property Prices in Business Bay

What are property prices in Business Bay?

Transaction-based price ranges by unit type as of Q3 2026. Source: Dubai Land Department transaction data, analyzed by iRealEstate.ae.

Ranges use trimmed percentiles to exclude outliers. Median anchors the midpoint.

Unit TypePrice Range (AED)MedianTypical Buyer
Studio5K to 2.12M1.16MYield-focused investors, entry buyers
1-Bedroom3K to 26.99M2.03MIncome investors, central-city end users
2-Bedroom21K to 34M3.07MFamilies, upgraded investors
3-Bedroom1.8M to 45.2M4.91MPremium buyers, larger-space end users
4-Bedroom2.6M to 63M8.25MPremium / end-user segment
5-Bedroom27.8M to 200M33.18MPremium / end-user segment
6-Bedroom18M to 550M25.05MPremium / end-user segment

What is the price per square foot in Business Bay?

The median price per square foot in Business Bay is AED 2,570 as of Q3 2026, based on 9,513 transactions recorded by the Dubai Land Department. Source: Dubai Land Department transaction data, analyzed by iRealEstate.ae.

Rental Income

Rents and Yields in Business Bay

What are rental prices in Business Bay?

Annual rent ranges by unit type as of Q3 2026. Source: Dubai Land Department transaction data, analyzed by iRealEstate.ae.

Rental bands show affordability tiers for tenants and income potential for investors.

Unit TypeAnnual Rent (AED)MedianPositioning
Studio18K to 264K67KUrban rental entry point
1-Bedroom15K to 10.26M87KCore demand segment
2-Bedroom18K to 1.4M125KHigher-income tenants, families
3-Bedroom17K to 12.12M170KPremium tenant segment
4-Bedroom18K to 900K270KPremium tenant segment
5-Bedroom945K to 946K287KPremium tenant segment
6-Bedroom660K to 1.7M656KPremium tenant segment
7-Bedroom1M to 3.5M1MPremium tenant segment

What is the rental yield in Business Bay?

The gross rental yield in Business Bay is approximately 7.0% as of Q3 2026, calculated as annual rent divided by purchase price. Capital appreciation over the past 12 months is 14.0%. Source: Dubai Land Department transaction data, analyzed by iRealEstate.ae.

Unit Sizes

Property Sizes in Business Bay

What is the typical apartment size in Business Bay?

Unit sizes are wide enough that bedroom count alone does not explain price. Price per square foot and building quality matter just as much. Source: Dubai Land Department transaction data, analyzed by iRealEstate.ae.

Sizes are based on transacted units, not developer brochure figures.

Unit TypeSize Range (sqft)LayoutPositioning
Studio210 to 2,240Open-planCompact, yield-oriented
1-Bedroom240 to 22,140Single enclosed bedroomBroadest demand
2-Bedroom250 to 16,890Family / shared layoutBalanced income and usability
3-Bedroom400 to 11,260Larger premium formatHigher-end end-user
4-Bedroom400 to 21,060Larger premium formatHigher-end end-user
5-Bedroom3,980 to 41,070Larger premium formatHigher-end end-user
6-Bedroom5,620 to 47,200Larger premium formatHigher-end end-user
7-Bedroom9,620 to 29,950Larger premium formatHigher-end end-user
Market Activity

Liquidity and Investment Outlook

How many property transactions happen in Business Bay?

Business Bay recorded 9,513 property transactions in the 12 months ending Q3 2026, according to the Dubai Land Department. Against a completed supply of 9,282 units, this represents a transaction-to-stock ratio of 1.02x. Source: Dubai Land Department transaction data, analyzed by iRealEstate.ae.

Is Business Bay a good area to invest in Dubai?

Business Bay combines liquidity (9,513 transactions), yields (7.0% gross), and appreciation (14.0%) as of Q3 2026. A pipeline of 29,561 upcoming units means segment selection and absorption monitoring are critical. Source: Dubai Land Department transaction data, analyzed by iRealEstate.ae.

Strength

High Liquidity

9,513 transactions against 9,282 completed units signals strong turnover. A 1.02x transaction-to-stock ratio shapes entry and exit dynamics.

Watch

Supply Pipeline

29,561 upcoming units. Absorption pace matters more than headline volume; large pipelines can limit short-term price acceleration in overbuilt segments.

Fit

Best Suited For

Income-focused investors, central-city end users, and buyers who value liquidity. Segment selection and building quality matter more than area-level averages.

Supply & Developers

Off-Plan Supply and Developer Presence

How many off-plan projects are in Business Bay?

As of Q3 2026, Business Bay has 42 active off-plan projects with an estimated pipeline of 29,561 upcoming units. Source: Dubai Land Department data, analyzed by iRealEstate.ae.

Off-Plan Projects

42 active projects delivering an estimated 29,561 units. Pipeline size shapes competition, resale liquidity, and price trajectory.

Key Developers

Developer presence shapes product quality, price positioning, and future supply trajectory.

Methodology

How This Data is Calculated

All figures on this page are derived from transactions recorded by the Dubai Land Department. iRealEstate.ae processes, cleans, trims, and groups this data by area, property type, and bedroom count. Ranges use trimmed percentiles to exclude outliers. Data is updated quarterly. Source: Dubai Land Department transaction data, analyzed by iRealEstate.ae.

Transaction-Based Pricing

All price figures reflect recorded transactions, not listings. Trimmed percentile ranges exclude extreme outliers for realistic budget bands.

Rental Yield

Annual rent divided by purchase price, grouped by area, property type, and bedroom count. Gross yield; does not account for service charges or vacancy.

Capital Appreciation

Median price per sqft compared across two consecutive 12-month periods. Mix shifts between luxury and mid-market can affect the result.

Why Medians Shift

Transaction mix changes period to period. One quarter may skew luxury, another mid-market. The median captures the center, not the full distribution.

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