Business Bay

Business Bay is a trendy mixed-use district in Dubai. Set alongside the gleaming waters of the Dubai Canal, it neighbours the city’s most happening centre, Downtown Dubai.

Business Bay Dubai spans 46.9 million sq. ft., of which 22.1% is allocated for residential projects, 18.5 % for commercial use and 59.4% is dedicated to mixed operations. This recognised destination is home to leading international and local businesses, architectural masterpieces, renowned hospitality groups, public transport links and many top-notch amenities.

According to Bayut’s Annual Dubai Rental Report 2023, Business Bay is one of the top areas for renting luxury apartments. You can also browse the rental transaction analysis for properties in Business Bay, as recorded by DLD over the past 12 months.

• A leading business hub in Dubai
• Features residential and commercial skyscrapers
• Located on the banks of the Dubai Canal
• Close to Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Fountain and the Dubai Aquarium
• Investor-favourite due to upcoming developments and projects
• Home to the former tallest hotel in the world, JW Marriott Marquis
• Popular lifestyle destination because of several restaurants, cafes and hotels

True to its name, the area is home to commercial buildings featuring high-profile offices, banks and shops. Business Bay’s fast-paced vibes attract a huge population of young professionals. Plus, proximity to Downtown Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road and DIFC greatly adds to its appeal. Some of the region’s leading hotel chains, including Taj, Anantara and Marriott, are present in the neighbourhood.

The lifestyle at Dubai Properties Business Bay caters largely to young couples and singles, but many families also invest in apartments. With a selection of beautiful apartments, penthouses, hotel apartments and hotels, Business Bay Dubai has grown into a coveted address, eliciting an equal amount of interest from renters, buyers and tourists. The area is also close to Dubai Design District and one of the city’s oldest hotspots, Jumeirah.

Business Bay area enjoys a prime location in the city, featuring apartments and penthouses. Many Business Bay buildings make up Dubai’s iconic skyline. Apartments in Business Bay are available as studios, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments and 4-bedroom luxury apartments and penthouses.

4-bedroom penthouses in Business Bay span 6,600 sq. ft. to 7,341 sq. ft. You can also find duplexes with four spacious bedrooms, a maid’s room, five to six bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, open and fully fitted kitchen, a comfortable living and dining space, a storage room, a study room and parking spaces. These penthouses have a huge terrace with a private pool.

Dubai Properties Business Bay is also home to several hotel apartments in the studio to 3-bedroom layouts. These units comprise bedrooms with bathrooms, a spacious living area, a well-equipped kitchen, a separate sitting area, floor-to-ceiling windows and a large/balcony terrace

There are a few pavilion villas for rent in the Executive Towers apart from the Sky Villas and the Marasi floating villas along the Dubai Canal.

Popular commercial buildings in Business Bay include The Binary, Clover Bay Tower, The Prism, Tamani Arts Offices, The Citadel, Bayswater Tower, Iris Bay, The Exchange Business Bay and Metropolis Tower.

The Binary by Omniyat features five connected podium levels and 21-storey and 24-storey buildings above ground. The project also has three basements, a ground floor and 15 retail units on the ground floor.

Bayswater by Omniyat has 293 offices. The Citadel by Deyaar is a 48-storey commercial tower offering 406 offices.

Popular off-plan developments to invest in Business Bay include Peninsula by Select Group, Safa Two by DAMAC Properties, Chic Tower by DAMAC, Regalia by Deyaar, The Paragon by IGO and Jumeirah Living Business Bay.

Popular buildings to rent apartments in Business Bay have a variety of amenities for tenants, such as well-equipped gyms, swimming pools, children’s play areas, covered parking and retail areas.

Those looking for Business Bay floor plans can browse the 2D and 3D floor plans available for popular communities/buildings in Business Bay.

Hotels in Business Bay are luxurious retreats in proximity to the many tourist attractions in Downtown Dubai. The best hotels in Business Bay include:

• JW Marriott Marquis Hotel
• Steigenberger Hotel
• Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront
• Taj Dubai
• Doubletree by Hilton Dubai Business Bay

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is the second tallest hotel in the world. This twin-towered hotel has 82 floors and is home to 1608 luxury accommodations, including beautifully designed guest rooms and suites. Travellers can choose from the Deluxe, Seaview, Deluxe Corner Suite and Executive Lounge access. It offers a large 80,000 sq. ft. of space, an outdoor pool, a gym, a spa, event rooms and dining venues.

The Steigenberger Hotel is one of the most popular hotels in the area. It is a 5-star hotel located on Al Abraj Street. The 19-floor hotel also has many dining options. It is home to The Backyard, a nightlife spot that is one of the best bars in Business Bay.

Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront is located adjacent to the Dubai Water Canal. The hotel has 432 rooms, 11 meeting rooms and 8 fine-dining restaurants and bars.

Taj Dubai offers deluxe rooms, a spa, outdoor pools, and other amenities.

Doubletree by Hilton Dubai Business Bay is a 4-star accommodation in Bay Square. It is one of the top Hilton hotels in Dubai, ideal for business travellers. It offers 10 guest rooms with different amenities.

V Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton is another 5-star hotel. It has 33 floors dedicated to spacious guest rooms featuring bold designs. Guests can dine at the five restaurants and unwind at the lounge and poolside bar.

The apartments in the area come with dedicated parking spaces. There are free public parking spots on Al A’amal Street and Al Sa’ada Street. Several private parking lots charge AED 10+ per hour.

Business Bay Dubai is well connected to two of the most-used highways in the city: Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. There is also an exit leading directly onto Downtown Boulevard.

Getting around the community is not a challenge at all. Dubai Metro Red Line’s Business Bay Metro Station is available for those relying on public transportation in Business Bay, along with a selection of taxis and buses.

Other metro stations near Business Bay include Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station, Financial Centre Station and Emirates Towers Station.

Those living in Business Bay will find amenities in proximity.

When it comes to supermarkets in Business Bay, there are well-stocked outlets of Spinneys and Choithrams in Bay Avenue. There is also a West Zone Supermarket outlet near Mayfair Residency, Al Maya supermarket in Clover Bay Tower and several Zoom mini-marts dotted across. These are some of the best supermarkets in Dubai available within driving distance.

Mosques in Business Bay include Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum Mosque, Avenue Park Mosque and Bay Avenue Mosque. Other notable mosques near Business Bay include the beautiful Al Ghafoor Mosque, Souk Al Bahar Mosque, and the Dubai Mall Mosque in Downtown Dubai.

The closest churches are Eleutheria Community Church in Jumeirah 1 and Emirates Baptist Church International (EBCI) in Al Barsha 1. There are other churches in Umm Hurair 2, including Holy Trinity Church, The Dubai City Church and St. Mary’s Catholic Church roughly 15 minutes away.

Business Bay location isn’t far from temples in Bur Dubai. One can find Shiva and Krishna temples and ShrinathJi Temple, about 21 minutes away.

The popular Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara is the nearest Sikh temple to Business Bay location, 23 minutes away.

Parents with younger children can choose from some of the city’s best preschools, like First Path Montessori in Building 7, Bay Square, Hummingbird Nursery in Bay Avenue, Maple Bear Pre School in The Burlington Tower and Canadian Kids Nursery in Churchill Residency.

As for elementary and secondary schools near Business Bay, your options are Dubai International School, GEMS Our Own Indian School and Safa British School

Dubai International School Al Quoz follows the American curriculum and offers classes from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Safa British School is a private co-educational school offering the England and Wales-based National Curriculum until the secondary stage. It is located in Al Safa 1.

GEMS Our Own Indian School is located near Manama Hyper Market, Al Meydan Road and Global Indian International School (GIIS) Dubai Campus is located near Al Manar Islamic Center, Al Meydan Road.

Another school near Business Bay is GEMS Wellington Primary School in Al Satwa, offering the UK/IB system until Year 13.

For older students, the universities part of Dubai Knowledge Park are easily reachable by both car and public transport and offer educational programs from internationally accredited institutions.

One of the best hospitals in Business Bay, Emirates Hospital Clinic in Bay Avenue, serves the community. Other options are Medcare Hospital in Safa and Emirates Hospital in Jumeirah within a short 15-minute drive away.

Business Bay’s closest neighbour is Downtown Dubai. The industrial area of Al Quoz is to its north. The neighbourhood is a short drive from DIFC, Al Safa, Jumeirah and Sheikh Zayed Road, making it a great location for the city’s professionals to rent or buy properties.

As one of the most upscale locations in Dubai, Business Bay is a bustling residential, professional and commercial hub. The community has a fast-paced, vibrant lifestyle thanks to the many trendy bars, busy cafes and luxurious spas.

The Dubai Mall, with its impressive catalogue of fashion brands, is the popular choice for shopping, however, the Bay Avenue Mall in Business Bay has a good selection of diverse stores, restaurants and spas. Some renowned shops at Bay Avenue Mall include Made to Measure (M2M), Signature Studio, and Big Brands, among others.

The restaurants range from casual dining eateries to fine dining outlets. Like other upscale locations in Dubai, Business Bay has a long list of interesting dining options.

Some well-known restaurants in Business Bay include Tong Thai, Izakaya, Kitchen 6, Prime 68, Miss Tess, Acai and Co., Mama’esh, Kamat, Farsi Restaurant, Tangerine and Tibba. The many dining outlets in Downtown Dubai, City Walk and DIFC are a short drive away.

When it comes to licensed bars and pubs, there is no shortage for those living in the community. Lock, Stock & Barrel Business Bay, Sports on 4, Hudson Tavern Dubai, Bay Club, Oud Lounge, Makar, Vault and The Rose & Crown are popular choices.

The famous Jumeirah Beach is only 15 minutes away. While not exactly a beach near Business Bay, residents can visit the gorgeous man-made Dubai Canal, which has a spectacular boardwalk allowing you to stroll along and soak in magnificent waterfront views.

The highlight of Business Bay is most definitely the remarkable Dubai Canal, a man-made project that highlights the free-flowing waters of the iconic Dubai Creek. The 3-km canal not only makes a pretty picture but also connects Business Bay to the older parts of Dubai through an extremely efficient water transport system.

It is already becoming one of the most exciting places to visit in Business Bay Dubai. It is being developed into a sought-after residential and lifestyle hub with some of the most prestigious projects shaping up. Notable amongst these are the Marasi floating villas, a project of villas docked on Business Bay and floating along the Dubai Canal.

La Perle by Dragone in Dubai is the first-of-its-kind resident show to be hosted anywhere in the MENA region. It is a visual masterpiece of immersive artistic performances, imagery and technology. It is the brainchild of legendary director Franco Dragone. Visitors can witness performances of talented dancers, motorbike stunt riders and acrobats.

Other events hosted by Le Perle include group bookings and exclusive La Perle shows. Offers and packages at La Perle Dubai include Kids offer, Diwali offer, UAE resident offer, dinner and show package, cruise, dinner and show. Visitors also have access to over 20 restaurants and bars like Namu, Zoco, World Cut Steakhouse and more. This venue is located at the heart of Al Habtoor City.

Owing to its commercial popularity and busy nature, it’s easy to imagine that there may not be too many parks in Business Bay Dubai. However, you will find Bay Avenue Park, near Spinneys in Business Bay. The pet-friendly Burj Park in Downtown Dubai is another hit destination. There are many fun things to do in Burj Park. You can go cycling and witness the Wings of Mexico and the world’s tallest performing fountain. Safa Park’s large running track is just across the road near Sheikh Zayed Road.

There is also no shortage of indoor fitness centres with a selection of gyms dotted across the area. Notable fitness centres in Business Bay are Fitness First in Vision Tower, Elevation Fitness on Al Sa’ada Street and BARE in Clover Bay Tower. Bare Dubai is one of the best gyms in Business Bay, offering full-body training sessions and workouts.

Residents can visit Rifa Beauty Salon at The One by Omniyat, Valery & Co. in Executive Towers and Brushed Beauty Salon on Al Asayel Street for a quick beauty fix. For a more luxurious spa session, head to the spas in JW Marriott or Taj.

Bay Avenue hosts farmer’s markets, music festivals and even occasion-based celebrations, including Earth Day, Mother’s Day and other events.

Dubai Properties also organises a New Year’s celebration at Bay Avenue with live broadcasts from across the world, live music and a digital countdown to welcome the year. It’s also a good vantage point to take in the celebrations in Downtown Dubai.

Many reasons make living in Business Bay Dubai exciting. But like most areas, there are a few things to consider. Being one of the prime locations in the emirate, there are lots of traffic-related disruptions. Also, limited public parking can be an inconvenience.

Business Bay is one of the most recognisable areas in Dubai, located to the south of Downtown Dubai.

It is one of Dubai’s central commercial, business and residential areas.

Yes. Business Bay is one of the strategic locations in Dubai. Many business towers in the district are home to the world’s leading companies.

Business Bay is home to residential and commercial buildings that offer simplex apartments, duplexes, penthouses, offices and retail shops.

Residents can use the metro station, RTA bus routes, car rental services and taxis for an easy commute.

• Downtown Dubai is an 11-minute drive by car
• Sheikh Zayed Road is an 18-minute drive away
• City Walk and Jumeirah are a 10-minute drive by car
• A 15-minute drive to the Dubai International Airport
• Dubai Marina is a 20-minute drive by car
• Palm Jumeirah is a 21-minute drive away