BUSINESS PARK vs DUBAI HARBOUR
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 1,703 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | BUSINESS PARK | DUBAI HARBOUR |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 3,560 | AED 3,574 |
| Median sale price | AED 1.40M | AED 4.00M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 1.36M | AED 2.70M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 2.35M | AED 6.57M |
| Recorded sales | 1,470 | 233 |
| Off-plan share | 100% | 29% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 3,560 and AED 3,574 per square foot, these two sit within 0% 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 PARK recorded 1,470 sales in the period against 233 in DUBAI HARBOUR — 6.3× 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 BUSINESS PARK are off-plan, against 29% in DUBAI HARBOUR. In BUSINESS PARK you are largely buying forward from developers with payment plans; in DUBAI HARBOUR 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 PARK is Studio, against 1 B/R in DUBAI HARBOUR. 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 PARK records Creek Metro Station against 100% of its sales. No station is recorded for DUBAI HARBOUR, which in practice tends to mean car-dependent.
Price per square foot by month
BUSINESS PARK
AED 3,560DUBAI HARBOUR
AED 3,574What sells in each
BUSINESS PARK
DUBAI HARBOUR
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 3,560 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 1.40M.
1,470 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
100% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
71% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is BUSINESS PARK more expensive than DUBAI HARBOUR?
DUBAI HARBOUR is more expensive. BUSINESS PARK has a median of AED 3,560 per square foot against AED 3,574 in DUBAI HARBOUR, based on 1,703 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, BUSINESS PARK or DUBAI HARBOUR?
BUSINESS PARK recorded more sales — 1,470 against 233 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is BUSINESS PARK or DUBAI HARBOUR better for off-plan?
BUSINESS PARK has the higher off-plan share, at 100% of recorded sales against 29%.