Business Bay Dubai 1 bedroom rent prices per month
A one bedroom in Business Bay averages AED 7,916 per month, as of September 2026, against an asking range of AED 7,500 to AED 10,500 in our table. That is AED 3,334 a month under Dubai Marina at AED 11,250, or AED 40,008 over a year.
How does Business Bay compare with the other central addresses?
- Business Bay - 1 bedroom - AED 7,916 per month. The area average, with asking prices running AED 7,500 to AED 10,500.
- Downtown Dubai - 1 bedroom - median of 3 listings we measured, AED 8,916 per month, spread AED 7,916 to AED 10,416. Exactly AED 1,000 above the Business Bay average for the neighbouring postcode.
- Dubai Marina - 1 bedroom - AED 11,250 per month. AED 3,334 more than Business Bay, the single biggest gap in this list.
- Dubai Creek Harbour - 1 bedroom - AED 9,166 per month. AED 1,250 above Business Bay for a newer waterfront address.
- Barsha Heights (Tecom) - 1 bedroom - median of 4 listings we measured, AED 8,957 per month. AED 1,041 above Business Bay, so moving out along Sheikh Zayed Road does not automatically cut the rent.
- Al Barsha - 1 bedroom - AED 8,083 per month. Only AED 167 above Business Bay, the closest match in the table.
- Dubai Festival City - 1 bedroom - AED 6,666 per month. AED 1,250 below Business Bay, the cheapest of the established central options here.
What a Business Bay lease costs upfront
At AED 7,916 a month the annual rent is AED 94,992, so the 5 percent agency commission and the 5 percent unfurnished deposit are AED 4,749.60 each. With the DEWA apartment deposit of AED 2,000 and AED 220 for Ejari, the extras come to AED 11,719.20, or AED 19,635.20 once the first month is paid. A studio in Dubai Marina at AED 6,250 is AED 1,666 a month cheaper but has no separate bedroom, while Emirates Living at AED 7,654 undercuts Business Bay by only AED 262. Our Al Barsha price table and the Motor City table at AED 6,583 show what the same budget buys further out, and one bedrooms listed under AED 7,916 go out on our Telegram channel as we find them.
FAQ
Q: How much is a one bedroom in Business Bay per month?
A: AED 7,916 per month on average as of September 2026, with asking prices from AED 7,500 to AED 10,500.
Q: Is Business Bay cheaper than Downtown Dubai?
A: Yes, by AED 1,000 a month on a one bedroom, AED 7,916 against a measured Downtown median of AED 8,916.