BUSINESS BAY vs JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 10,320 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | BUSINESS BAY | JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 2,534 | AED 1,476 |
| Median sale price | AED 2.30M | AED 1.03M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 1.42M | AED 765K |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 3.47M | AED 1.30M |
| Recorded sales | 4,108 | 6,212 |
| Off-plan share | 54% | 59% |
What the data shows
A meaningful premium, not a different market
BUSINESS BAY carries a 72% premium over JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE — AED 2,534 against AED 1,476 per square foot. Close enough that the same buyer might weigh both, wide enough that it buys noticeably more space in JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE.
What AED 1.5M buys
At current medians, AED 1.5 million buys roughly 1,016 sq ft in JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE 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 6,212 — both areas trade actively enough that finding a buyer or a comparable is unlikely to be the constraint.
Nearest metro
BUSINESS BAY records Business Bay Metro Station on 93% of sales; JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE records Dubai Internet City on 100%. These are the stations most often logged against transactions, not measured walking distances.
Price per square foot by month
BUSINESS BAY
AED 2,534JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE
AED 1,476What sells in each
BUSINESS BAY
JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 1,476 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 1.03M.
6,212 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
59% 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 JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE?
BUSINESS BAY is more expensive. BUSINESS BAY has a median of AED 2,534 per square foot against AED 1,476 in JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE, based on 10,320 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, BUSINESS BAY or JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE?
JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE recorded more sales — 6,212 against 4,108 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is BUSINESS BAY or JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE better for off-plan?
JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE has the higher off-plan share, at 59% of recorded sales against 54%.