Al Khairan First vs Business Bay
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 5,612 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Al Khairan First | Business Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 2,638 | AED 2,534 |
| Median sale price | AED 2.95M | AED 2.30M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 1.95M | AED 1.42M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 3.61M | AED 3.47M |
| Recorded sales | 1,504 | 4,108 |
| Off-plan share | 100% | 54% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 2,638 and AED 2,534 per square foot, these two sit within 4% of each other. Price is unlikely to be the deciding factor — the split below on unit mix and off-plan share will matter more.
One is far more liquid
Business Bay recorded 4,108 sales in the period against 1,504 in Al Khairan First — 2.7× the turnover. Higher volume usually means a faster, more predictable exit, though it also means more competing stock when you come to sell.
One is a construction market, the other a resale market
100% of sales in Al Khairan First are off-plan, against 54% in Business Bay. In Al Khairan First you are largely buying forward from developers with payment plans; in Business Bay you are mostly buying an existing home from an existing owner. Those are different transactions with different risks.
Price per square foot by month
Al Khairan First
AED 2,638Business Bay
AED 2,534What sells in each
Al Khairan First
Business Bay
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 2,534 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 2.30M.
4,108 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
100% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
46% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Al Khairan First more expensive than Business Bay?
Al Khairan First is more expensive. Al Khairan First has a median of AED 2,638 per square foot against AED 2,534 in Business Bay, based on 5,612 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Al Khairan First or Business Bay?
Business Bay recorded more sales — 4,108 against 1,504 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Al Khairan First or Business Bay better for off-plan?
Al Khairan First has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 54%.