Business Bay district
Business Bay
25.1857, 55.2654 A business and residential district with skyscrapers along the artificial extension of the Dubai Canal.
About the district
Business Bay is a modern business and residential district located just south of Downtown along the Dubai Canal. It is a dense cluster of skyscrapers where the offices of major companies sit alongside residential towers, hotels and a waterfront.
The district was conceived as the business centre of the new Dubai and is still being actively built up. Thanks to its proximity to the Burj Khalifa and the canal, many apartments enjoy spectacular views, while the area itself is valued for its balance of work, housing and a waterfront promenade.
On weekdays Business Bay lives at a business pace, and in the evenings and on weekends the canal waterfront comes alive with cafés and rooftop bars. The area suits those who want modern housing near Downtown but without its price tag, and who are willing to put up with the construction that is still plentiful here.
District photos
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Who the district suits
Business travellers and those who want to live near Downtown, but more cheaply, by the canal water.
+ Pros
- ✓Adjoins Downtown — walking distance to the Burj Khalifa
- ✓The walkable Dubai Canal waterfront
- ✓Plenty of new hotels and restaurants
- ✓Its own metro station
− Cons
- •Construction and noise in places
- •Quiet in the evenings — a business district
- •Traffic at the entrances and exits
- •Not by the sea
How much Business Bay costs
Price benchmarks — from a cup of coffee to renting a home — to estimate your district budget.
Prices are approximate and depend on season and conditions — verify before your trip.
District on the map
Interactive satellite map — zoom and pan to explore the area.
District infrastructure
Transport access
Things to do in the district
Dubai Canal waterfront
A walk along the water and an illuminated waterfall
Bay Avenue Park
A green zone with paths for walking and sport
Water taxi along the canal
A trip to Downtown or the sea by water
Rooftop bars and brunches
Views of the Burj Khalifa from the area's hotels
Walk to Downtown
15–20 minutes to the fountains and The Dubai Mall
Where to stay
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
5★Among the tallest hotel towers in the world
Taj Dubai
5★Views of the canal and the Burj Khalifa, with an Indian touch
SLS Dubai
5★A stylish hotel with a rooftop bar and pool
Rove Business Bay
BudgetA modern, affordable hotel by the canal
Where to eat
Bay Avenue
Cafés and restaurants within walking distance
Prime68
A steakhouse on the 68th floor of the JW Marriott Marquis
LUNA Sky Bar
A rooftop bar atop the SLS Dubai
Canal waterfront
Coffee shops and terraces by the water
Notable places nearby
Culture Дубай Опера
Dubai OperaМногоформатный концертный зал на 2000 мест в форме традиционного судна доу в районе Даунтаун у подножия Бурдж-Халифа.
Tip: Бронируйте билеты заранее онлайн и приходите за час до начала, чтобы прогуляться по Опера-дистрикту с видом на Бурдж-Халифу и фонтаны.
Architecture Sky Views Observatory
Sky Views ObservatoryAn observation deck in Downtown with a glass bridge and a glass slide on the outside of the building.
Tip: You are given special footwear to walk across the glass bridge — it is part of the experience.
Entertainment The Dubai Fountain
The Dubai FountainMusical fountains on the Burj Khalifa lake. Jets rise up to 150 metres high to music and light.
Tip: Shows run every 30 minutes in the evenings. Arrive 15 minutes early for a spot at the railing.
Architecture Burj Khalifa
Burj KhalifaThe tallest building in the world — 828 metres. At the Top observation decks on floors 124, 125 and 148.
Tip: Buy sunset tickets in advance — on-site they cost noticeably more.
Government institutions nearby
Consulates, migration centres, police and city authorities closest to Business Bay.
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Frequently asked questions about Business Bay district
What is Business Bay known for?+
It is the business district of Dubai, with skyscrapers along the Dubai Canal, next to Downtown. It brings together offices, housing and a waterfront promenade.
Is Business Bay far from the Burj Khalifa?+
No, the district adjoins Downtown — you can walk to the Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall in 15–20 minutes.
Is there a metro in Business Bay?+
Yes, the district is served by the Business Bay station on the red metro line.