What does a budget buy in Business Bay?
The median resale 1-bed in Business Bay sold for AED 1.48m in the 12 months to 10 October 2026. 32% of apartment sales were under AED 1.5m.
| Budget | Sales, 12 months | Share | Resale | Median sq ft | Most common home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under AED 1m | 430 | 7% | 363 | 469 | Studio |
| AED 1m to 1.5m | 1,486 | 25% | 752 | 512 | Studio |
| AED 1.5m to 2m | 866 | 14% | 447 | 791 | 1-bed |
| AED 2m to 3m | 1,859 | 31% | 582 | 912 | 1-bed |
| AED 3m to 5m | 1,030 | 17% | 155 | 1,400 | 2-bed |
| AED 5m and over | 369 | 6% | 81 | 2,412 | 3-bed |
Source: Dubai Land Department sale records for Business Bay apartments, 12 months to 10 October 2026, as built into BUY DUBAI. Rents and homes for sale: adverts read on 7 October 2026.
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Band by band
Under AED 1m
430 sales (7% of Business Bay), 363 of them resale. Median size 469 sq ft, AED 1,781 per sq ft. Mix: Studio 79%, 1-bed 21%.
- Damac Maison Prive A · 33 sales
- Elite Business Bay Residence · 31 sales
- Binghatti Skyrise Tower A · 30 sales
- Bayz by Danube · 26 sales
- Zada Tower · 24 sales
- Regalia by Deyaar · 22 sales
AED 1m to 1.5m
1,486 sales (25% of Business Bay), 752 of them resale. Median size 512 sq ft, AED 2,349 per sq ft. Mix: Studio 59%, 1-bed 37%, 2-bed 4%.
- Binghatti Aquarise · 162 sales
- Binghatti Skyrise Tower A · 128 sales
- Binghatti Skyhall · 104 sales
- Peninsula Four · 77 sales
- Regalia by Deyaar · 66 sales
- The Edge · 55 sales
AED 1.5m to 2m
866 sales (14% of Business Bay), 447 of them resale. Median size 791 sq ft, AED 2,317 per sq ft. Mix: 1-bed 71%, Studio 16%, 2-bed 13%, 3-bed 0%.
- Binghatti Skyrise Tower A · 79 sales
- Peninsula Three · 78 sales
- Binghatti Skyhall · 70 sales
- The Edge · 38 sales
- Peninsula Four · 27 sales
- Peninsula Two · 25 sales
AED 2m to 3m
1,859 sales (31% of Business Bay), 582 of them resale. Median size 912 sq ft, AED 2,552 per sq ft. Mix: 1-bed 66%, 2-bed 30%, 3-bed 3%, Studio 0%, 4-bed+ 0%.
- Binghatti Aquarise · 255 sales
- DWTN Residences · 194 sales
- Al Habtoor Tower · 85 sales
- Binghatti Skyrise Tower A · 78 sales
- One by Binghatti · 76 sales
- Peninsula Four · 73 sales
AED 3m to 5m
1,030 sales (17% of Business Bay), 155 of them resale. Median size 1,400 sq ft, AED 2,731 per sq ft. Mix: 2-bed 67%, 1-bed 19%, 3-bed 14%.
- Al Habtoor Tower · 126 sales
- DWTN Residences · 123 sales
- One by Binghatti · 102 sales
- Tiger Sky Tower · 95 sales
- Binghatti Aquarise · 62 sales
- Bayz 102 by Danube · 60 sales
AED 5m and over
369 sales (6% of Business Bay), 81 of them resale. Median size 2,412 sq ft, AED 3,183 per sq ft. Mix: 3-bed 49%, 2-bed 32%, 4-bed+ 19%, 1-bed 1%.
- Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co · 43 sales
- DWTN Residences · 38 sales
- Avarra by Palace · 37 sales
- Sobha Skyparks · 34 sales
- Bugatti Residences by Binghatti · 26 sales
- Volante 2 · 24 sales
Common questions
How much is a 1-bed in Business Bay?
The median resale 1-bed sold for AED 1.48m in the 12 months to 10 October 2026.
How much cash do I need to buy in Business Bay?
With an 80% mortgage, about 27% of the price: the 20% deposit plus about 7% in fees (Land Department 4%, agent 2% plus VAT, trustee and bank fees). A cash buyer needs the price plus about 6.5%.