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Business Bay,
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Business Bay sits between Downtown and the Canal — popular with professionals who want an urban feel without the full Downtown premium. Tenants report widely varying experiences depending on the building and landlord.

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The 60-second answer

— Business Bay, 2026

1-bedrooms in Business Bay run AED 75,000–140,000/year in 2026. Studios from AED 55,000. District cooling is standard — add AED 5,000–12,000/year. Maintenance response times are a common complaint in reviews.

Any rent figures in this guide are editorial estimates, not verified tenancy samples.

AED 55k–160k/yrBusiness BayMixed-use towers★ 4 avg tenant rating
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Buildings in Business Bay

— 149 properties in the index

149 buildings

Binghatti Trillionaire
4.1Business Bay

Binghatti Trillionaire

2 reviews
Mayfair Residency
4.6Business Bay

Mayfair Residency

1 review
Executive Tower C
4.4Business Bay

Executive Tower C

1 review
Damac executive bay
4.2Business Bay

Damac executive bay

1 review
Zada Tower
4.1Business Bay

Zada Tower

1 review
Burlington Tower
4.0Business Bay

Burlington Tower

1 review
DAMAC Maison Prive
3.8Business Bay

DAMAC Maison Prive

1 review
Westburry residence
3.6Business Bay

Westburry residence

1 review
Damac Maison Aykon City
3.5Business Bay

Damac Maison Aykon City

1 review
Bay Square 11
—Business Bay

Bay Square 11

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Capital Bay Tower A
—Business Bay

Capital Bay Tower A

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Churchill Residency
—Business Bay

Churchill Residency

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Ahad Residences
—Business Bay

Ahad Residences

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Elite
—Business Bay

Elite

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The Sterling West
—Business Bay

The Sterling West

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The Volante
—Business Bay

The Volante

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Fairview Residency
—Business Bay

Fairview Residency

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Vezul Residence
—Business Bay

Vezul Residence

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Damac Business Tower
—Business Bay

Damac Business Tower

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The Exchange Business Bay
—Business Bay

The Exchange Business Bay

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Executive Bay Tower B
—Business Bay

Executive Bay Tower B

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The Cosmopolitan (Damac Maison)
—Business Bay

The Cosmopolitan (Damac Maison)

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One by Omniyat
—Business Bay

One by Omniyat

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DAMAC Maison Canal Views
—Business Bay

DAMAC Maison Canal Views

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Frequently asked

— about Business Bay
How much does it cost to rent in Business Bay?
Studios start around AED 55,000/year, 1-bedrooms range from AED 75,000–140,000, and 2-bedrooms from AED 110,000–200,000 in 2026. District cooling typically adds AED 5,000–12,000/year on top of rent.
Is Business Bay a good place to live?
For professionals working in central Dubai, yes — the RTA Metro extension improved connectivity significantly. The area is still maturing: new cafes and restaurants open regularly, but some blocks lack walkable amenities. Check the specific tower's Lived reviews.
How is parking in Business Bay?
Most towers include one allocated parking space. Visitor parking is limited and paid. If you have two cars, confirm the second parking situation before signing — some buildings charge AED 300–500/month for additional spaces.
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