Business Bay towers along the Dubai Water Canal at night
Business Bay · 2026 buyer guide

Business Bay property

Dubai's central business district along the Water Canal — walkable to Downtown, with strong studio and one-bed rental demand.

DLD + current askingUpdated 2026Golden Visa eligibleFree advisory
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Market data

Business Bay property prices 2026

Two honest reference points side by side — what actually sold (DLD-recorded) and what sellers are asking now. Both indicative; AiSHA confirms live figures.

DLD-recorded & current asking · medians · Jan–Jun 2026
~AED 1,839
DLD-recorded / sqft
Median · Jan–Jun 2026
~AED 2,356
Currently asking / sqft
Median · Jan–Jun 2026
up to 7.2%
Gross rental yield
Indicative
1,097+
Recent sales
DLD · Jan–Jun 2026
TypeTypical sizeDLD sold (AED/sqft)Currently asking (AED/sqft)Gross yield
Studio430 sqft~AED 2,086~AED 2,1987.22%
1 Bedroom833 sqft~AED 1,881~AED 2,0625.75%
2 Bedroom1,457 sqft~AED 1,732~AED 2,3774.5%
3 Bedroom3,278 sqft~AED 1,769~AED 3,3183.76%

Asking prices have eased below recent DLD-recorded levels — many see now as the right time to invest in Dubai real estate. AiSHA confirms today's figures.

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Residency

UAE 10-year Golden Visa — key rules

Verified against official UAE ICP guidance as of 2026-05-23. Always confirm current rules with your specialist.

Minimum value
AED 2,000,000
Mortgage allowed?
Yes — if equity ≥ AED 2M
Multiple properties
Can be combined to AED 2M
Duration
10 years — renewable
Family covered
Buyer + spouse + children
Off-plan eligible?
Yes — if AED 2M+ paid to DLD
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Common questions

Business Bay — buyer questions answered

Is Business Bay freehold for foreign buyers?
Yes. Business Bay is a designated freehold area, so foreign nationals of any nationality can buy, own, sell and inherit property with full DLD-registered title.
What rental yield does Business Bay offer?
Gross yields in Business Bay run to roughly 7.2% (indicative, Jan–Jun 2026 data); smaller units typically yield highest. AiSHA confirms the live figure for a specific unit.
Can I get a UAE Golden Visa through Business Bay property?
Yes. Any property at AED 2M+ qualifies for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa — ready or off-plan (AED 2M paid to DLD), with a mortgage allowed if your equity is at least AED 2M. It covers your spouse and children.
What are the total buying costs in Business Bay?
Budget roughly 7% on top of the price: DLD registration 4%, agency 2% + VAT, trustee and admin fees, plus annual service charges. Since 2026 these closing costs are paid in cash, not financed. Your specialist confirms exact figures.
Is now a good time to buy in Business Bay?
Asking prices in Business Bay have eased below recent DLD-recorded levels, so many buyers see now as the right time to invest in Dubai real estate. Ask AiSHA whether it suits your budget — free, on WhatsApp.
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