Bay Square, Business Bay

Bay Square is a mixed-use development in Business Bay featuring 13 mid-rise buildings. The project by Dubai Properties Group is spread across 5 million sq. ft. of land and approximately 1 million sq. ft. of the area is dedicated to commercial use.

The project has eight commercial, three residential and one 4-star hotel. These buildings have 573 offices, 326 residential units and 126 retail outlets. The podium level of each building has open terraces for restaurants and cafes and has dedicated visitor parking. Bay Square is located between Downtown Dubai and Dubai Creek. Al Asayel Street (D72) runs along with the community offering easy access to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11).

Located close to Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay offers convenient access to some prime areas of Dubai, including DIFC, Downtown Dubai and the Dubai World Trade Center. It is also close to recreational places like Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa.

• Type of building: Mixed-use
• Location: Business Bay
• Developer: Dubai Properties Group
• Number of floors: 10 to 14 floors
• Number of units: 573 offices, 326 apartments and 126 retail outlets
• Unit type: Studios and 1-bed apartments
• Amenities: Swimming pool, fitness centre, steam room and yoga room

Bay Square features an underground parking area. It can facilitate up to 4,000 vehicles, offering residents and visitors an equal chance to park vehicles in this free covered parking zone.

There are high-speed elevators available in each building of Bay Square. Service elevators are also installed in each tower to conveniently move heavy objects.

The gated complex ensures the utmost security for residents. It includes a vigilant security staff and CCTV cameras. Surveillance cameras are installed in every building for extra safekeeping. All the buildings in Bay Square benefit from onsite maintenance services. Empower supplies district cooling in the complex.

The complex displays a vibrant environment boasting many open spaces with water features and public art exhibitions. Commercial buildings have meeting lounges for meetups and gatherings.

Fitness options in Bay Square, Dubai include a gymnasium and a yoga room. The gym features high-tech cardio and weightlifting equipment. The apartment complex also has a temperature-controlled swimming pool.

Bay Square offers a myriad of amenities to its guests and residents alike. These include walkways surrounded by water features, a jogging track and a swimming pool. The swimming pool comes with a sun deck and pool loungers. Moreover, they get exclusive access to DoubleTree hotel amenities, including a yoga room, treatment rooms, sauna and steam rooms.

There are round-the-clock concierge services provided in every building.

Business Bay is a pet-friendly area but one must check with the landlord before taking your pet in the office of residential premises.

Bay Square, Dubai has incorporated safety measures that perfectly meet the requirements of international safety standards. There’s a high-tech fire detection system that is enabled throughout the building. Moreover one can find fire extinguishers and emergency exit gates in each building.

Bay Square features a total of 326 residential units. These units are available in studios and 1-bedroom apartments layout.

The size of studios in Bay Square Business Bay varies from 563 sq. ft. to 1,562 sq. ft. There is a fully fitted kitchen, living area and balcony. Residents can also enjoy amazing views from the full-length windows.

The 1-bedroom apartments in Bay Square Business Bay Dubai are spread over an area of 1,121 sq. ft. to 1,563 sq. ft. The master bedroom comes with an attached modern bathroom and large closet space. There is a fully fitted kitchen, hallway and balcony. These units also feature floor-to-ceiling glass windows that offer panoramic views of the complex.

There are 573 offices and 126 retail units in Bay Square Business Bay Dubai. Offices are located in eight mid-rise commercial buildings while retail shops are spread across the ground level of the complex. There are restaurants, cafes, pharmacies and grocery stores in these retail spaces.

Offices in Bay Square come with surface area ranging between 150 sq. ft. to 10,331 sq. ft. The rental prices start from AED 65k to AED 1.1M, while investing in an office in Bay Square can cost anywhere from AED 3.5M to AED 20.5M.

The shops in Bay Square for rent are normally used as retail stores, cafes or restaurants. Renting a shop in Bay Square can cost an average of AED 300k to AED 890k, annually.

Bay Square has easy accessibility to major highways like Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Al Khail Road (E44). The modes of public transportation near Bay Square include buses and metros.

The complex has a bus terminal and takes around a 5-minute walk to reach. Residents can get 26, 50 and F14 buses from the station.

Business Bay Metro Station and Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station are the nearest Dubai metro stations. Both are Red Line Metro Stations and accessible within a short drive of 8 minutes.

There are several restaurants and cafes in Bay Square offering a variety of cuisines. Some of these include:

• My Square
• Taqado Mexican Kitchen
• Paratha King Restaurant
• Sushi Counter
• Circle Cafe

Pizza Express Live is a superb option for fulfilling pizza cravings. Freshii offers a menu of salads, rice bowls burritos and yogurts made with fresh ingredients. Mumbai Subrolls Restaurant is another dining option offering Indian, Chinese and continental cuisine. Some nightlife options in Bay Square include Oud Lounge, Republic Adda Bar & Lounge and Bay Club.

Those looking for other options can head to the top restaurants in Business Bay Dubai within a short drive. These include:

• Prime68
• Tong Thai
• Nine7One

One can enjoy luxury dining with the amazing views of the Dubai Skyline at Prime68. Tong Thai is a reputed restaurant serving Thai classics. It will take a 10-minute drive to reach these restaurants. Nine7One serves continental and Italian cuisines.

One can locate several supermarkets in and around Bay Square. Such as:

• Choithrams
• Carrefour
• Spinneys

Choithrams is located within the complex providing residents the easiest and nearest option to collect day-to-day groceries. Residents can also access Spinneys Dubai within a short drive. One can also find Carrefour in the parent community, located at a driving distance of 5 minutes.

Schools and nurseries located close to Bay Square:

• GEMS Wellington Primary School
• GEMS Our Own Indian School Al Quoz
• Jumeirah International Nursery Dubai

Several schools are close to Bay Square where residents can get their children admitted for quality education. These include GEMS Our Own Indian School and GEMS Wellington Primary School. For little ones, parents can choose Jumeirah International Nursery Dubai which is only 6 minutes drive away.

• Ontario Tower – a mixed-use building
• The Old Town Island – housing complex
• Prism Tower – commercial building
• The Regal Tower – commercial building
• Vida Residence Downtown – 4-star hotel
• DAMAC Maison Canal Views – 5-star hotel
• Canal Heights - off plan complex

Bay Square enjoys proximity to several commercial towers including The Regal Tower, Prism Tower and Park Lane Tower. Some mixed-use and residential complexes such as Ontario Tower, The Old Town Island by Emaar and Canal Heights Location are also nearby. Residents will find many 4-star and 5-star hotels close by such as JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Vida Residence Downtown and DAMAC Maison Canal Views.

Some popular attractions in the neighbourhood include:

• Souk Al Bahar
• Dubai Mall
• Kidzania

Souk Al Bahar is a traditional market that offers many dining and entertainment options. It will take a 4-minute drive to reach the leisure spot.

Besides shopping, visitors can enjoy numerous attractions in Dubai Mall including the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and The Dubai Fountain. It also has an interactive city for kids under the name of Kidzania. It is an ideal place for a quick getaway with your kids offering several fun-filled activities.

Life in Business Bay offers a perfect work-life balanced lifestyle with many amenities like easy transport facilities and furnished, waterfront apartments. However, the central location means traffic congestion during peak hours.

Bay Square offers both residential and commercial properties. There are studios and 1-bed apartments along with shops and offices available for rent and sale.

The mixed-use development offers several amenities including safe parking, manicured community gardens, fitness facilities and more.