BUSINESS BAY vs DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 8,296 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | BUSINESS BAY | DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 2,534 | AED 1,435 |
| Median sale price | AED 2.30M | AED 810K |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 1.42M | AED 695K |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 3.47M | AED 1.13M |
| Recorded sales | 4,108 | 4,188 |
| Off-plan share | 54% | 92% |
What the data shows
A meaningful premium, not a different market
BUSINESS BAY carries a 77% premium over DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX — AED 2,534 against AED 1,435 per square foot. Close enough that the same buyer might weigh both, wide enough that it buys noticeably more space in DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX.
What AED 1.5M buys
At current medians, AED 1.5 million buys roughly 1,045 sq ft in DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX 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
4,108 sales against 4,188 — 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
92% of sales in DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX are off-plan, against 54% in BUSINESS BAY. In DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX 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 BUSINESS BAY is 1 B/R, against Studio in DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Only one has a metro station on record
BUSINESS BAY records Business Bay Metro Station against 93% of its sales. No station is recorded for DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX, which in practice tends to mean car-dependent.
Price per square foot by month
BUSINESS BAY
AED 2,534DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX
AED 1,435What sells in each
BUSINESS BAY
DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 1,435 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 0.81M.
4,188 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
92% 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 BUSINESS BAY more expensive than DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX?
BUSINESS BAY is more expensive. BUSINESS BAY has a median of AED 2,534 per square foot against AED 1,435 in DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX, based on 8,296 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, BUSINESS BAY or DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX?
DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX recorded more sales — 4,188 against 4,108 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is BUSINESS BAY or DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX better for off-plan?
DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX has the higher off-plan share, at 92% of recorded sales against 54%.