Buy an apartment in Business Bay

Sales · rolling 12m

2,035

Sample size behind the median.

DLD records 2,035 registered sale transactions in Business Bay over the last 12 months. The median apartment price is AED 1,500,000 and the median price per square foot is AED 1,933. These are registered deals rather than asking prices: the median shows where the area's market actually closes.

All figures above come from the same canonical row and are hidden together when freshness, completeness, or reconciliation fails.

Entry level

The most affordable verified rung in Business Bay is Studio: a median of AED 1,127,715 across 2,519 deals. This is the middle of that bedroom count, not the area's floor price: individual units trade both below and well above it.

Prices by bedroom count

What the paperwork costs

The Dubai Land Department transfer fee is 4% of the deal value. On the median Business Bay apartment that is AED 60,000, and AED 45,109 on the Studio. The rate was confirmed against its source on 2026-07-18.

This calculation covers the registration fee only. Agency commission, bank and mortgage costs, valuation, service charges and management costs are NOT included: we hold no confirmed rate for them, and we will not state an unverified figure. A buyer should obtain the full cost sheet in writing from their broker and bank.

Rate source: https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/property-sale-registration/

Price dynamics

The year-on-year change in median price for ready apartments in Business Bay is +3.9%. It compares two complete 12-month windows and is not a forecast: buying at today's median does not guarantee the same movement ahead.

What to check before the deal

An area median does not replace checking a specific unit. Before the deal, review recent transactions in the building itself, current rents for comparable units, the service charge, the building's age and developer, and the payment terms: a ready unit and a developer payment plan carry different risks.

FAQ

How much does it cost to buy an apartment in Business Bay?

The median registered deal price is AED 1,500,000 across 2,035 deals over 12 months.

Where do apartment prices in Business Bay start?

The most affordable verified rung is Studio with a median of AED 1,127,715.

What fee does a buyer pay on registration?

The Land Department transfer fee is 4% of the deal value, which is AED 60,000 on the area's median apartment.

Source: DLD canonical 12-month views. updated 2026-09-03.