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Business Bay, Dubai

Area guide, Dubai

Business Bay

Business Bay began as a commercial district and has grown into one of the city's most varied neighbourhoods. Offices, hotels and apartment towers sit side by side along the water, with Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa directly to the north.

At a glance

Business Bay is a mixed use district immediately south of Downtown Dubai, built along the Dubai Creek extension and the Dubai Water Canal, with residential, office and hotel towers. It is served by Business Bay station on the Dubai Metro Red Line.

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  • Directly south of Downtown Dubai
  • On the Dubai Creek extension and Dubai Water Canal
  • Marasi Business Bay promenade and marinas
  • The Opus by Zaha Hadid
  • Business Bay Metro station and canal ferry line DC2

Directly south of Downtown Dubai

The setting

The setting

Character

The extension of Dubai Creek runs through the district and continues as the Dubai Water Canal, a 3.2 kilometre waterway that opened in 2016 and reaches the sea through Safa Park and Jumeirah. Marasi Business Bay, with a promenade of around 12 kilometres, five marinas and floating restaurants, gives the area a walkable edge, while inland streets are denser and more commercial in feel. Landmarks include The Opus, designed by Zaha Hadid for Omniyat and home to the ME Dubai hotel, and the twin towers of the JW Marriott Marquis.

On the Dubai Creek extension and Dubai Water Canal

Living here

Living here

Day to day

Business Bay suits people who like to be close to everything. Downtown is next door, DIFC is a short drive, and the canal promenade offers space for walking, running and cycling. Restaurants and hotels along the water bring evening life, and the choice of buildings is wide, from compact apartments to large penthouses.

Marasi Business Bay promenade and marinas

Getting around

Getting around

Connections

The district runs from Ras Al Khor towards Sheikh Zayed Road and is bordered by Al Khail Road. Business Bay station on the Dubai Metro Red Line opened in 2010, and RTA marine line DC2 stops at Marasi, Business Bay and Sheikh Zayed Road on its way along the canal. Dubai International Airport is a short drive away.

Fit

Is Business Bay right for you?

A good fit for

  • Professionals who want to live near work in Downtown or DIFC
  • Investors looking for a wide choice of buildings and sizes
  • Buyers who want water views in a central location

Worth weighing

  • Construction is ongoing on many plots, so building work nearby is common.
  • Building quality and age vary considerably from tower to tower.
  • Traffic on Al Khail Road and Sheikh Zayed Road can be heavy at peak times.
  • The mix of offices and homes means some streets are quiet in the evenings and busy by day.

New developments

Developments in Business Bay.

All new developments

Questions

Asked about Business Bay.

Where is Business Bay?

Business Bay lies immediately south of Downtown Dubai, running from Ras Al Khor towards Sheikh Zayed Road along the extension of Dubai Creek.

Is Business Bay on the metro?

Yes. Business Bay station on the Dubai Metro Red Line opened in 2010, and Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station is one stop away.

What is the Dubai Water Canal?

It is a 3.2 kilometre waterway that continues the Dubai Creek from Business Bay to the sea, passing through Safa Park and Jumeirah. It was inaugurated in November 2016.

Can you travel through Business Bay by boat?

Yes. RTA marine line DC2 runs along the Dubai Water Canal and Business Bay, with stops including Marasi, Business Bay and Sheikh Zayed Road.

Sources

  1. Dubai PropertiesBusiness Bay on the Dubai Water Canal and Marasi Business BayAccessed
  2. WikipediaBusiness Bay location and metro stationAccessed
  3. WikipediaDubai Water Canal length, route and openingAccessed
  4. WikipediaDubai Metro Red Line stationsAccessed
  5. Dubai Media OfficeRTA marine lines DC2 (Water Canal and Business Bay) and DC3 (Al Jaddaf to Dubai Design District)Accessed
  6. Middle East Construction NewsThe Opus developer, architect and ME Dubai hotelAccessed

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