Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
Business Bay or Al Jaddaf?
Al Jaddaf paid the higher gross yield in September 2026: 5% against 3.6% in Business Bay. Al Jaddaf is the cheaper of the two at AED 1,915 per sq ft, compared with AED 2,149 in Business Bay. If income matters most, lean toward the higher yield. If you plan to live in the home or hold it for growth, price and the specific building matter more.
Business Bay is an official Dubai Land Department district. Projects here include Binghatti Aquarise, Peninsula Four, Regalia.
DLD records Al Jaddaf under the official district name Al Jadaf. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
Business Bay vs Al Jaddaf: the numbers side by side
| Business Bay | Al Jaddaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price, September 2026 | AED 2,000,000 | AED 1,448,999 |
| Price per sq ft, September 2026 | AED 2,149 | AED 1,915 |
| Change in price per sq ft, year on year | down 20.1% | down 4.9% |
| Gross rental yield | 3.6% | 5% |
| Off-plan share of sales | 35.6% | 80.8% |
| Studio median price | AED 1,113,000 | AED 861,999 |
| Studio median annual rent | AED 65,000 | AED 52,500 |
| 1-Bedroom median price | AED 1,982,071 | AED 1,446,119 |
| 1-Bedroom median annual rent | AED 85,000 | AED 68,500 |
| 2-Bedroom median price | AED 2,973,540 | AED 2,092,999 |
| 2-Bedroom median annual rent | AED 125,000 | AED 85,000 |
| 3-Bedroom median price | AED 4,700,000 | AED 3,237,914 |
| 3-Bedroom median annual rent | AED 187,752 | AED 132,000 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales and Ejari contracts. Monthly figures from the September 2026 report; bedroom figures cover 12 months of sales and 24 months of rents to 3 October 2026.
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 or Al Jaddaf
- 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
Which is cheaper, Business Bay or Al Jaddaf?
Al Jaddaf, at a median of AED 1,915 per sq ft in September 2026, against AED 2,149 in Business Bay.
Which has the higher rental yield, Business Bay or Al Jaddaf?
Al Jaddaf, with a gross yield of 5% against 3.6% in Business Bay, based on the September 2026 DLD data.
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