Al Thanyah Fifth vs Business Bay
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 4,767 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Al Thanyah Fifth | Business Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 2,515 | AED 2,534 |
| Median sale price | AED 2.27M | AED 2.30M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 1.99M | AED 1.42M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 3.41M | AED 3.47M |
| Recorded sales | 659 | 4,108 |
| Off-plan share | 100% | 54% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 2,515 and AED 2,534 per square foot, these two sit within 1% 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 659 in Al Thanyah Fifth — 6.2× 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 Thanyah Fifth are off-plan, against 54% in Business Bay. In Al Thanyah Fifth 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 Thanyah Fifth
AED 2,515Business Bay
AED 2,534What sells in each
Al Thanyah Fifth
Business Bay
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 2,515 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 2.27M.
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 Thanyah Fifth more expensive than Business Bay?
Business Bay is more expensive. Al Thanyah Fifth has a median of AED 2,515 per square foot against AED 2,534 in Business Bay, based on 4,767 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Al Thanyah Fifth or Business Bay?
Business Bay recorded more sales — 4,108 against 659 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Al Thanyah Fifth or Business Bay better for off-plan?
Al Thanyah Fifth has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 54%.