1BR Price in Business Bay 2026 — DLD Data

A one-bedroom apartment in Business Bay sits at a median of AED 1,928,000 — the upper end of the mass-market band, yet still an entry point into the district without the premium you pay for larger layouts. Over the past 12 months there were 4,478 recorded 1BR transactions, making it by far the most liquid unit type in the area. The typical buyer is twofold: an investor chasing rental income, and a younger professional working in the business core who isn't ready to pay for a second bedroom. With gross yield across the district near 7.9%, the 1BR is exactly where price and rental demand meet.

Key metrics (июль 2026)

Source: DLD area_roi_summary, июль 2026. Weighted medians by transaction count. Individual unit may differ.

1-bedroom (1BR) vs other unit types

What drives 1BR prices here

The price of a 1BR in Business Bay is driven first by location: it's effectively an extension of Downtown along the canal, walking distance to DIFC and Dubai Mall, with water or Burj Khalifa views adding to almost any unit. The segment's median PSF is AED 2,337/sqft, noticeably below the district-wide 2,527 AED/sqft, because the blended average is pulled up by towers with larger formats and premium addresses, while the 1BR trades in a more workable price band. The area is densely built and the developer roster is broad, from mass-market names to business-class players, and that variety is precisely what sustains liquidity: 4,478 deals in a year means exiting a position here is predictable rather than a gamble. Against Dubai as a whole, Business Bay carries an address premium while keeping yield above the city average, which helps explain the +6.1% year-on-year price growth. Demand is mixed — the investment side looks at rental flow and quick lease-up, the residential side at proximity to work — and off-plan typically prices higher per square foot thanks to payment plans and new product, whereas resale delivers a live tenancy and a known building to run. That gap is really what decides what you're paying for.

Risks to consider

First, oversupply of similar product: the 1BR is the district's most mass-market format, and 4,478 deals in a year signal both liquidity and competition on resale or leasing — an overpriced entry is easier to lose value on than in a scarcer 2–3BR. Second, running costs: in Business Bay's high-rise towers the service charge on a 1BR can meaningfully erode the headline yield, and the district's 7.9% gross is not the same as net cash in hand after fees, vacancy and management. Third, dependence on the specific tower and developer: the segment median averages very different addresses, so buying into a troubled or slow-to-complete building (especially off-plan) means your real PSF and rent can drift away from the district median in the wrong direction.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a one-bedroom cost in Business Bay?

The median 1BR price in Business Bay is AED 1,928,000, based on DLD data for the past 12 months. That's a median — the actual figure depends on the tower, floor, view, and whether it's off-plan or resale.

What yield can I expect on a 1BR here?

Gross yield across Business Bay is around 7.9%. It's a useful benchmark for a 1BR, but net yield will be lower once you subtract service charges, vacancy and management.

Why is the 1BR PSF below the district average?

The 1BR median PSF is AED 2,337/sqft versus 2,527 for the district overall. The blended average is lifted by larger and premium formats, while one-bedrooms trade in a more accessible price band.

How liquid is this segment on resale?

Highly liquid: 4,478 1BR transactions in a year make it the district's most traded unit type. Exiting is predictable, but competition for tenants and buyers is strong, so your entry price matters.

Should I buy off-plan or resale?

Off-plan usually costs more per square foot but offers payment plans and new product; resale gives you a live tenancy and a known building to operate. It comes down to whether you need income now or a comfortable payment schedule.