Neighborhood Report

Business Bay

7.1
Good

Overall Quality Score

Overview

Developer

Various (Dubai Properties, Omniyat, Binghatti)

Status

established

Ownership

freehold

Property Types

apartment, penthouse

Dubai's thriving commercial and residential hub along the canal, offering strong rental yields and proximity to Downtown and DIFC with a rapidly evolving skyline.

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Score Breakdown

Overall7.1
Investment8.4
Connectivity8.3
Livability6.4
Family7.0
Future Growth7.5
Value for Money4.7

Score Radar

Investment & Pricing

Price / sqft

AED 1,600 – 2,800

▲ Above avg

Total Price Range

AED 550K – 30.0M

▲ Above avg

YoY Price Change

8% – 15%

─ Similar

Transaction Volume (12m)

6000-7500

transactions

▲ Above avg

Service Charge / sqft

AED 14 – 25

▼ Below avg

Rental Yield

5.5% – 7.5%

─ Similar

Demand Level

High

Capital Appreciation (3y)

28% – 40%

▲ Above avg

Connectivity

Nearest Metro

Business Bay

0.5 km away

▲ Above avg

Commute Times

5

min

DIFC

▲ Above avg

0

min

Business Bay

▲ Above avg

18

min

Marina

─ Similar

14

min

Airport (DXB)

▲ Above avg

Walkability

7/10

Livability

Nearby Malls

  • Dubai Mall
  • Bay Avenue

Hospitals

  • Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
  • Aster Hospital

Supermarkets

  • Carrefour
  • Waitrose
  • West Zone

Parks

  • Dubai Water Canal Boardwalk
  • Bay Avenue Park

Beach Distance

13 km

─ Similar

Noise Level

Moderate

Pet Friendly

Yes ✓

Community Feel

Urban Commercial

Schools & Family

SchoolKHDA RatingCurriculumDistance
JSS International SchoolGoodIndian3.5 km
GEMS Wellington Primary SchoolVery GoodUK4 km

Nearby Nurseries

5

▲ Above avg

Play Areas

2

▼ Below avg

Safety Perception

High

Schools Count

2

─ Similar

Future Growth

Dubai 2040 Impact

High

Completion Status

85%

Upcoming Projects

  • Dorchester Collection by Omniyat
  • Binghatti Mercedes-Benz Places

Infrastructure Planned

  • Dubai Water Canal Expansion
  • Blue Line Metro

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Data as of March 2026