ARJAN vs BUSINESS BAY
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 6,258 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | ARJAN | BUSINESS BAY |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 1,605 | AED 2,534 |
| Median sale price | AED 960K | AED 2.30M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 751K | AED 1.42M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 1.35M | AED 3.47M |
| Recorded sales | 2,150 | 4,108 |
| Off-plan share | 64% | 54% |
What the data shows
A meaningful premium, not a different market
BUSINESS BAY carries a 58% premium over ARJAN — AED 2,534 against AED 1,605 per square foot. Close enough that the same buyer might weigh both, wide enough that it buys noticeably more space in ARJAN.
What AED 1.5M buys
At current medians, AED 1.5 million buys roughly 935 sq ft in ARJAN 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
2,150 sales against 4,108 — both areas trade actively enough that finding a buyer or a comparable is unlikely to be the constraint.
Different stock
The most commonly sold unit in ARJAN is Studio, 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.
Nearest metro
ARJAN records Sharaf Dg Metro Station on 99% of sales; BUSINESS BAY records Business Bay Metro Station on 93%. These are the stations most often logged against transactions, not measured walking distances.
Price per square foot by month
ARJAN
AED 1,605BUSINESS BAY
AED 2,534What sells in each
ARJAN
BUSINESS BAY
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 1,605 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 0.96M.
4,108 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
64% 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 ARJAN more expensive than BUSINESS BAY?
BUSINESS BAY is more expensive. ARJAN has a median of AED 1,605 per square foot against AED 2,534 in BUSINESS BAY, based on 6,258 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, ARJAN or BUSINESS BAY?
BUSINESS BAY recorded more sales — 4,108 against 2,150 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is ARJAN or BUSINESS BAY better for off-plan?
ARJAN has the higher off-plan share, at 64% of recorded sales against 54%.