Al Yelayiss 1 vs BUSINESS BAY
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 7,360 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Al Yelayiss 1 | BUSINESS BAY |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 1,822 | AED 2,534 |
| Median sale price | AED 2.90M | AED 2.30M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 2.82M | AED 1.42M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 4.00M | AED 3.47M |
| Recorded sales | 3,252 | 4,108 |
| Off-plan share | 100% | 54% |
What the data shows
A meaningful premium, not a different market
BUSINESS BAY carries a 39% premium over Al Yelayiss 1 — AED 2,534 against AED 1,822 per square foot. Close enough that the same buyer might weigh both, wide enough that it buys noticeably more space in Al Yelayiss 1.
What AED 1.5M buys
At current medians, AED 1.5 million buys roughly 823 sq ft in Al Yelayiss 1 against about 592 sq ft in BUSINESS BAY. That is the difference between a comfortable two-bedroom and a compact one in most Dubai layouts.
Comparable turnover
3,252 sales against 4,108 — both areas trade actively enough that finding a buyer or a comparable is unlikely to be the constraint.
One is a construction market, the other a resale market
100% of sales in Al Yelayiss 1 are off-plan, against 54% in BUSINESS BAY. In Al Yelayiss 1 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.
Different stock
The most commonly sold unit in Al Yelayiss 1 is 4 B/R, against 1 B/R in BUSINESS BAY. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Apartments against houses
Al Yelayiss 1 transacts mainly in buildings while BUSINESS BAY is mostly units. Price per square foot is only loosely comparable across those two — land and layout economics differ.
Price per square foot by month
Al Yelayiss 1
AED 1,822BUSINESS BAY
AED 2,534What sells in each
Al Yelayiss 1
BUSINESS BAY
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 1,822 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 2.90M.
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 Yelayiss 1 more expensive than BUSINESS BAY?
BUSINESS BAY is more expensive. Al Yelayiss 1 has a median of AED 1,822 per square foot against AED 2,534 in BUSINESS BAY, based on 7,360 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Al Yelayiss 1 or BUSINESS BAY?
BUSINESS BAY recorded more sales — 4,108 against 3,252 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Al Yelayiss 1 or BUSINESS BAY better for off-plan?
Al Yelayiss 1 has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 54%.