Upper Mid-Market · 2024 Market Intelligence

Apartments Market
Business Bay

Investment-grade market analysis for prestigious apartments across one of Dubai's most commanding communities curated for discerning investors and owner-occupants.

Avg. Price / Sqft

AED 2,255

+0% YoY

Transactions (2024)

567

-3.7% vs prior year

Gross Rental Yield

8.6%

Rental index AED 242,060 p.a.

Total Volume

AED 3.89B

Median deal AED 6,141,853

Year-over-Year Market Overview

Business Bay apartments recorded a measured market recalibration of 0.0% in 2024, with average pricing at AED 2,255 per sqft positioning this prime, curated segment among Dubai's most sought-after real estate. Gross rental yields of 8.6% underscore the investment-grade fundamentals, attracting a discerning global investor base seeking curated, signature assets within one of the world's most transparent and tax-efficient property markets.

Capital Growth Forecast

+9.5%

12-month forward projection

Market Tier

Upper Mid-Market

Dubai luxury classification

Price Per Sqft Trends

YearAvg. AED / SqftTransactionsVolume
2024Current2,255567AED 3888M
20252,425570AED 3736M
20262,607573AED 3466M

Transaction Volume

The Business Bay apartments segment recorded 567 transactions in 2024, generating AED 3.89B in total capital deployed. This commanding market activity reflects sustained institutional interest and a curated pipeline of signature transfers from both primary and secondary markets.

Volume growth of -3.7% year-over-year underscores the prestige positioning of this property type within one of Dubai's most investment-grade communities.

Investment Outlook

  • Gross Rental Yield

    8.6% competitive within the Upper Mid-Market tier, with rental index at AED 242,060 per annum.

  • Capital Growth Forecast

    Forward projection of +9.5% over 12 months, supported by curated supply constraints and sustained prime demand.

  • Median Transaction

    AED 6,141,853 reflecting investment-grade entry points for discerning capital.

Supply Pipeline

Curated upcoming developments scheduled to deliver apartments inventory in Business Bay, shaping the supply-demand dynamic for 2024 and beyond.

The Grand Residences

Units

203

Expected Handover

Q3 2024

The Grand Residences

Units

271

Expected Handover

Q1 2026

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