Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
How much do apartments cost in Business Bay?
Over the past 12 months, apartments in Business Bay ranged from a median of AED 1,113,000 for a studio to AED 4,700,000 for a 3-bedroom. The table below breaks it down by bedroom, with the number of sales behind each figure.
Business Bay is an official Dubai Land Department district. Projects here include Binghatti Aquarise, Peninsula Four, Regalia.
Apartment prices by bedroom in Business Bay
| Type | Median price | Sales | Off-plan share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,113,000 | 1,246 | 47.5% |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,982,071 | 2,150 | 59.3% |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 2,973,540 | 1,206 | 58.6% |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 4,700,000 | 295 | 52.5% |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, 12 months to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Business Bay.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
How much more does an extra bedroom cost in Business Bay?
At the median, moving up from a studio to a 1-bedroom adds about AED 869K; from a 1-bedroom to a 2-bedroom adds about AED 991K; and from a 2-bedroom to a 3-bedroom adds about AED 1.73M. Use the gap to judge whether a bigger unit is worth the stretch, or whether a better building in the smaller size gives you more for the money.
Off-plan or ready?
Off-plan deals made up 35.6% of all sales in Business Bay in September 2026. By size over the past 12 months: 47.5% of studio sales, 59.3% of 1-bedroom sales, 58.6% of 2-bedroom sales, 52.5% of 3-bedroom sales. Most buyers here are picking up finished homes, so what you see is usually what you can move into or let straight away.
Busiest projects in Business Bay, September 2026
| Project | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Binghatti Aquarise | 39 | AED 2,000,000 |
| Peninsula Four | 27 | AED 1,840,000 |
| Regalia | 20 | AED 1,325,000 |
| Lumena Alta by Omniyat | 18 | AED 15,925,000 |
| DAMAC TOWERS BY PARAMOUNT | 15 | AED 2,000,000 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, projects with 3 or more sales in the month.
Market reports
For the wider picture, read our monthly reports built from the same DLD records.
- Dubai market report, August 2026: Prices firm as volume slips in August. A pause, or a turn?
Before you buy in Business Bay
- Ask for the service charge per sq ft and the last two years of statements.
- Check whether the unit is ready or off-plan. For off-plan, get the handover date and payment plan in writing.
- Compare the asking price with recorded sales in the same building, not just the area median.
- Get mortgage pre-approval before you make an offer, so you know your real budget.
Questions buyers and owners ask
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Business Bay?
The median 1-bedroom sold for AED 1,982,071 over the past 12 months, across 2,150 sales.
Should I buy off-plan or ready in Business Bay?
Off-plan made up 35.6% of sales here in September 2026. Off-plan usually means a payment plan and a wait for handover. Ready means you can move in or rent it out straight away.
Keep exploring
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- Studio apartments in Business Bay
- 1-bedroom apartments in Business Bay
- 2-bedroom apartments in Business Bay
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