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Business Bay (Dubai) property prices in 2026: the registered sales
Business Bay property prices: not the listings, but the sales registered by the Dubai Land Department in 2026.
Business Bay property prices: what the registry says
Anyone looking for Business Bay property prices mostly finds asking prices, that is, what the seller wants. Dubai is different: the state also publishes what is actually paid, because every sale is recorded by the Dubai Land Department. In 2026, from January 1 to October 10, 2026, the registry shows 3,624 residential sales in the «Business Bay» area, with a median price of AED 2.07 million (about €0.50 million) and AED 25,880 per m² (about €6,289 per m²).
Among the 110 registry areas with at least 60 residential sales, Business Bay ranks #5 by number of sales and #31 by price per square metre (#1 is the most expensive). 54% of the sales were off-plan, that is, for properties still to be built or delivered: across the whole Dubai apartment market the share is 76%.
In the Business Bay property prices tables, the price is the sale value written in the contract and registered in dirhams, with the euro equivalent beside it. It is not an advertised price, and the registry does not record the payment plan or registration costs. “m” stands for millions; “median” is the middle value: half of the sales are below it, half above.
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Contact usBusiness Bay property prices in numbers: apartments, villas and total
| Type | Sales | Median price | Price per m² | Median area | Off-plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments | 3,624 | AED 2.07m = €0.50m | AED 25,880/m² = €6,289/m² | 83 m² | 54% |
The registry area is that of the unit sold.
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Business Bay property prices by number of bedrooms (apartments)
| Bedrooms | Sales | Median price | Price per m² | Median area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 1,678 | AED 2.00m = €0.49m | AED 25,870/m² = €6,286/m² | 77 m² |
| 2 bedrooms | 976 | AED 2.99m = €0.73m | AED 25,883/m² = €6,289/m² | 126 m² |
| 3 bedrooms | 250 | AED 4.69m = €1.14m | AED 26,039/m² = €6,327/m² | 183 m² |
| 4 bedrooms | 46 | AED 8.12m = €1.97m | AED 24,181/m² = €5,876/m² | 398 m² |
| Studio | 664 | AED 1.12m = €0.27m | AED 25,937/m² = €6,302/m² | 42 m² |
In the Business Bay property prices by bedrooms, the lowest price per square metre is in the “4 bedrooms” type (AED 24,181 per m² (about €5,876 per m²)), the highest in “3 bedrooms” (AED 26,039 per m² (about €6,327 per m²)): the difference between the two is 8%. These are medians of registered sales, not a rule; types with few sales move more.
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Business Bay property prices month by month in 2026
| Month | Registered sales | Median price per m² |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 769 | AED 29,557/m² = €7,182/m² |
| February 2026 | 543 | AED 26,585/m² = €6,460/m² |
| March 2026 | 400 | AED 27,607/m² = €6,708/m² |
| April 2026 | 351 | AED 26,774/m² = €6,506/m² |
| May 2026 | 215 | AED 23,997/m² = €5,831/m² |
| June 2026 | 342 | AED 24,694/m² = €6,000/m² |
| July 2026 | 294 | AED 22,294/m² = €5,417/m² |
| August 2026 | 301 | AED 22,984/m² = €5,585/m² |
| September 2026 | 319 | AED 21,856/m² = €5,311/m² |
| October 2026 (to 10/10) | 90 | AED 23,233/m² = €5,645/m² |
In the Business Bay property prices, between January 2026 and September 2026 the registered median price per square metre moved from AED 29,557 to AED 21,856 (-26%). It is a difference between two monthly medians of different samples (the mix of types and launched projects changes each month), not an appreciation index or a forecast. Months with fewer than 10 sales are not shown.
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Business Bay property prices: the projects with the most sales
| Project (registry name) | Sales | Median price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghatti Aquarise | 207 | AED 2.17m = €0.53m | AED 27,586/m² = €6,703/m² |
| Peninsula Four | 183 | AED 2.02m = €0.49m | AED 26,892/m² = €6,534/m² |
| Downtown Residences | 160 | AED 2.70m = €0.66m | AED 29,874/m² = €7,259/m² |
| Avarra by Palace | 155 | AED 3.22m = €0.78m | AED 37,571/m² = €9,129/m² |
| Al Habtoor Tower | 155 | AED 3.44m = €0.84m | AED 29,373/m² = €7,137/m² |
| Peninsula Three | 138 | AED 1.75m = €0.43m | AED 28,785/m² = €6,994/m² |
Only projects with at least 8 registered sales in the period: below this threshold the median is not reliable. The name is the one written in the registry and may differ from the commercial one.
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Rents and gross yield in Business Bay
In the rental registry (contracts registered up to August 11, 2026) apartments in Business Bay have a median annual rent of AED 1,167 per m² (6,735 contracts). Divided by the median sale price per m² (AED 25,880) it gives an estimated gross yield of 4.5%.
It is a ratio between two medians of different samples: it ignores service charges, vacancy, taxes and the difference between units sold and units rented. It is not a promised return. For a specific rent, use the official Dubai Land Department Rental Index.
Business Bay property prices compared with the rest of Dubai
The median price per square metre in Business Bay (AED 25,880) is 40% above the one for apartments across Dubai in 2026 (AED 18,442 per m², 98,693 sales). The comparison only makes sense between similar types: a villa area and a studio area do not have the same price per square metre. For villa-heavy areas see also Dubai villa prices.
For the whole market — apartments, villas, ready and off-plan — see Dubai real estate; for the buying process, the guide to buying property in Dubai.
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Other Dubai areas with similar prices
If you are comparing the Business Bay property prices with other areas, these have a nearby median price per square metre:
- Dubai Creek Harbour — AED 24,965 per m² (about €6,066 per m²)
- Dubai Hills — AED 24,531 per m² (about €5,961 per m²)
- Sobha Hartland — AED 21,490 per m² (about €5,222 per m²)
- DAMAC Hills — AED 18,252 per m² (about €4,435 per m²)
- Motor City — AED 17,835 per m² (about €4,334 per m²)
- Arjan — AED 17,028 per m² (about €4,138 per m²)
- Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) — AED 17,004 per m² (about €4,132 per m²)
- Dubai Maritime City — AED 34,884 per m² (about €8,476 per m²)
The list of all areas with figures is on the page Dubai property prices by area.
Before an offer: how to use the Business Bay property prices
- Compare sales, not listings: the registry shows 3,624 sales in Business Bay; the gap between the asking price and the registered median for the same type is the first margin for negotiation.
- Off-plan or ready: 54% of the sales were off-plan. If you buy off-plan, read the checks before signing (escrow account, contract, payment plan).
- Same size, same project: registry medians mix different buildings; look at the sales of the same building.
- Costs beyond the price: registration fees, commissions and annual service charges are not in the registry: ask for them in writing.
Have you found a property in Business Bay?
Send us the listing: using the registered Business Bay property prices we compare the asking price with sales of similar units and tell you in writing what to check. The Real Estate team contact in Dubai is Tatiana Juma; the method is the founder’s, architect Federico Cappellina.
Source: Dubai Land Department, open data (residential sales from 01/01/2026 to 10/10/2026; rents up to 08/11/2026). Euro conversion is indicative: USD 1 = AED 3.6725 (fixed peg), EUR 1 = USD 1.1206 (ECB, October 9, 2026).
How much does a property cost in Business Bay?
In 2026 the registered median price in Business Bay is AED 2.07 million (about €0.50 million), across 3,624 residential sales. It varies a lot by type: apartments: AED 2.07 million (about €0.50 million).
What is the price per square metre in the Business Bay property prices?
The registered median price is AED 25,880 per m² (about €6,289 per m²), #31 among the 110 registry areas with at least 60 residential sales.
Do people mostly buy off-plan in Business Bay?
In 2026 54% of the registered sales were off-plan; across the whole Dubai apartment market the share is 76%.
What is the rental yield in Business Bay?
From registered contracts, the ratio of median rent to median price per m² gives a gross estimate of 4.5% for apartments: it is not a promised return and ignores costs and vacancy.
Are the Business Bay property prices advertised prices?
No: they are the values of sales registered by the Dubai Land Department. Advertised prices are what the seller asks for and are usually higher.
Where does the data come from?
From the Dubai Land Department open data: registered sales and rents. Method: sales only («Sales») of residential apartments or villas worth at least AED 300,000, medians, areas with at least 60 sales.
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