Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
Is Business Bay a good place to invest?
It depends on the building, but the area numbers are a fair starting point. Business Bay returned a gross yield of 3.6% in the September 2026 DLD data. Price per sq ft is down 20.1% on a year earlier, which can mean a better entry point if rents hold. Before you commit, get the service charge and recent rents for the specific tower, since those decide your net return.
Business Bay is an official Dubai Land Department district. Projects here include Binghatti Aquarise, Peninsula Four, Regalia.
Rental yield in Business Bay
The gross rental yield in Business Bay was 3.6% in the September 2026 report. That's the median annual rent divided by the median sale price, using 11,773 Ejari contracts from the three months to the end of September 2026. The median contract in that window was AED 72,000 a year.
Gross yield ignores service charges, vacancy and letting costs. Your net return will be lower, and it varies a lot from one building to the next.
Business Bay prices and rents by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Sales | Median annual rent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,113,000 | 1,246 | AED 65,000 | 6,990 |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,982,071 | 2,150 | AED 85,000 | 12,829 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 2,973,540 | 1,206 | AED 125,000 | 8,440 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 4,700,000 | 295 | AED 187,752 | 2,882 |
Sources: DLD-recorded sales (12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (24 months), to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Business Bay.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
Buy or rent in Business Bay?
The price-to-rent ratio shows how many years of rent the median home costs. A lower number favours buying; a higher one favours renting.
| Type | Median price | Median annual rent | Price-to-rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,113,000 | AED 65,000 | 17.1x |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,982,071 | AED 85,000 | 23.3x |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 2,973,540 | AED 125,000 | 23.8x |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 4,700,000 | AED 187,752 | 25.0x |
Median sale price (12 months) divided by median annual rent (24 months). Both from DLD records for Business Bay.
Business Bay price per sq ft, quarter by quarter
From Q4 2024 to Q3 2026, the median price per square foot in Business Bay went from AED 2,280 to AED 2,150, down 5.7%. The table lists every quarter with at least 10 recorded sales.
| Quarter | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | AED 2,150 |
| Q2 2026 | AED 2,512 |
| Q1 2026 | AED 2,614 |
| Q4 2025 | AED 2,514 |
| Q3 2025 | AED 2,601 |
| Q2 2025 | AED 2,291 |
| Q1 2025 | AED 2,307 |
| Q4 2024 | AED 2,280 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, quarters with at least 10 sales. DLD district: Business Bay.
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 invest in Business Bay
- Work out the net yield: take off service charges, maintenance and a month or so of vacancy.
- Look at recent rents in the exact building, not just the district median.
- If you plan short-term lets, confirm the building allows holiday homes.
- Check how many new units are due to hand over nearby, since new supply can hold rents down.
Questions buyers and owners ask
What is the rental yield in Business Bay?
The gross yield in Business Bay was 3.6% in the September 2026 DLD data. Net yield will be lower once service charges and vacancy are counted.
What is the price per square foot in Business Bay?
The median was AED 2,149 per sq ft in September 2026, down 20.1% on the same month last year.
Can I rent out my Business Bay apartment as a holiday home?
Often, yes. You need a holiday home permit from Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, and some buildings don't allow short stays, so check with the owners' association first.
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