What is the rental yield in Business Bay, Dubai?

DLD-backed average gross yield across Business Bay is about 1.5%. Building-level yields differ — check the project page or run Offer Verdict on a quoted unit.

How do I check a broker price in Business Bay?

Paste the asking price into the Dubai Offer Verdict checker (/check). The first verdict is free; it compares the ask to DLD registered sold prices, not Property Finder listings.

What is the average price per m² in Business Bay?

Recent DLD averages around 19,851 AED/m² in Business Bay. Use comps on the same building — community averages mix towers.

Business Bay in Dubai

Business Bay · 145 DLD-registered projects · Est. community

🟢Comprehensive DLD data · Based on 145 DLD-registered projects

Business Bay in Business Bay has 145 DLD-registered projects and 4,058 sales in the last 12 months, area yield ~1.5%, avg 19,851 AED/m². Compare any broker ask to those registered sold prices — not portal listings.Source: Dubai Land Department registered transactions.

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01Community snapshot

Business Bay is a Dubai community with 145 DLD-registered projects. Average yield 1.5% is below Dubai average — typical for established premium areas. Prices corrected -1.6% in 12m. Best opportunity: SKY BAY HOTEL (#30).

Avg yield 1.5% — below market-1.6% price correction 12mHigh liquidity: 4,058 sales/12m

02Key numbers

Projects

145

DLD registered

Avg yield

1.5%

below Dubai avg

Avg growth (12m)

-1.6%

correction

Avg total return (12m)

+0.8%

yield + growth

Avg price / m²

19,851

AED

Sales (12m)

4,058

high liquidity

Best rank

#30

SKY BAY HOTEL

03Yield distribution across projects

How yields spread across Business Bay's 145 projects

9%+

7–9%

5–7%

< 5%

No data

69 of 145 projects have yield data. 76 projects have no DLD rent/sale data yet.

04Price landscape

Price per m² range across Business Bay projects

Budget endPremium end

8,824avg 19,85171,371

Value picks

WESTBURRY TOWER 12,239

CHURCHILL TOWER 12,548

ONTARIO TOWER 13,499

Mid-range

Peninsula One 22,368

MERANO TOWER 16,520

Premium

SKY BAY HOTEL 40,438

UPSIDE Living 31,340

Binghatti Skyrise 28,649

05Yield vs price — where's the value?

Projects with yield data plotted by price and return

40098

71k

Yield 8%+Yield 7–8%Yield 6–7%Yield <6%

The sweet spot: bottom-left quadrant — low price, high yield. Premium projects often trade yield for brand and appreciation potential.

06Investment insights

warn

Below-average yields for Dubai

Community avg 1.5% is dragged down by premium projects. Projects with 7%+ yields significantly outperform — verify at building level.

risk

Price correction underway

-1.6% average growth in 12m. Premium segment may be hit hardest. Value picks could be closer to bottom — verify with recent DLD transactions.

plus

Exceptional liquidity

4,058 sales in 12m across 145 projects — one of Dubai's most liquid communities. Easy entry and exit for investors.

note

Verify at project level

Community-level data aggregates many buildings. Use Offer Verdict for a price verdict, risk notes, and negotiation evidence on any specific quoted project.

06Double win in Business Bay

Projects with yield ≥6% and appreciation ≥10% — rare combo

UPSIDE Living7.3% yield · +20.7% growth · +28.0% total
BAY SQUARE6.7% yield · +52.8% growth · +59.5% total

07Top projects in Business Bay

Project	Rank	Yield	Growth	Total	AED/m²
SKY BAY HOTEL T F G REAL ESTATE L.L.C	#30	—	+13.3%	—	40,438	Project →
UPSIDE Living SRG REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER L.L.C	#46	7.3%	+20.7%	+28.0%	31,340	Project →
Binghatti Skyhall Binghatti Developers FZE	#64	—	+5.1%	—	28,010	Project →
BAY SQUARE BUSINESS BAY (L.L.C)	#71	6.7%	+52.8%	+59.5%	13,511	Project →
Regalia DEYAAR DEVELOPMENT (P.J.S.C)	#164	—	-1.6%	—	16,381	Project →
Binghatti Skyrise Binghatti Developers FZE	#167	—	-1.6%	—	28,649	Project →
HAMILTON RESIDENCY DEYAAR DEVELOPMENT (P.J.S.C)	#218	6.1%	+7.6%	+13.7%	14,066	Project →
ONTARIO TOWER ROSE HOMES INVESTMENT (L.L.C)	#227	6.9%	+3.0%	+9.9%	13,499	Project →
REGAL TOWER TAMEER HOLDING INVESTMENT (LLC)	#232	—	+10.9%	—	14,734	Project →
BURLINGTON TOWER DEYAAR DEVELOPMENT (P.J.S.C)	#233	—	+45.5%	—	14,429	Project →
WESTBURRY TOWER TASAMEEM REAL ESTATE ( TASAMEEM ) OWNED BY UNITED INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION OF COMPANIES L L C - SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP L.L.C	#237	—	+24.6%	—	12,239	Project →
The EDGE SELECT GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT L.L.C	#241	—	-5.6%	—	24,146	Project →
CHURCHILL TOWER EMIRATES NATIONAL INVESTMENT CO (L.L.C)	#258	6.8%	-0.1%	+6.6%	12,548	Project →
MERANO TOWER DAMAC WORLD REAL ESTATE L.L.C	#267	6.8%	+1.2%	+8.0%	16,520	Project →
Peninsula One SELECT GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT L.L.C	#293	9.1%	—	—	22,368	Project →

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FAQDirect answers

What is the rental yield in Business Bay, Dubai?: DLD-backed average gross yield across Business Bay is about 1.5%. Building-level yields differ — check the project page or run Offer Verdict on a quoted unit.
How many DLD projects are in Business Bay?: Business Bay has 145 DLD-registered projects and 4,058 sales in the last 12 months.
How do I check a broker price in Business Bay?: Paste the asking price into the Dubai Offer Verdict checker (/check). The first verdict is free; it compares the ask to DLD registered sold prices, not Property Finder listings.
What is the average price per m² in Business Bay?: Recent DLD averages around 19,851 AED/m² in Business Bay. Use comps on the same building — community averages mix towers.