Business Bay or Rashid Yachts & Marina?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Avarra by Palace by Emaar Properties
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
Business Bay averages AED 2,448 per sq ft against AED 2,777 in Rashid Yachts & Marina, about 12% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Business Bay shows a gross yield of 6.85% against 4.25% in Rashid Yachts & Marina (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges and empty months.
Higher average rent
New tenancy contracts in Rashid Yachts & Marina average AED 112,776 a year against AED 105,698 in Business Bay (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Business Bay is AED 1,175,000 at Bayz 101 by Danube, against AED 1,800,000 at Fior 2 in Rashid Yachts & Marina.
Closer to Downtown Dubai
Business Bay is about 5 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car, against about 20 minutes from Rashid Yachts & Marina.
Side by side
| Measure | Business Bay | Rashid Yachts & Marina |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 2,448Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 5,741 sales | AED 2,777Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 496 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 6.85%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 5,741 sales | 4.25%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 496 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 105,698Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 20,729 contracts | AED 112,776Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 135 contracts |
| Developments we list | 15 | 8 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 1,175,000Bayz 101 by Danube | AED 1,800,000Fior 2 |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 5 minutes | about 20 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 15 minutes | about 15 minutes |
Each figure is shown as its publisher states it, with the period it covers. A row appears only where both areas have a figure. Property Finder’s figures are averages across home types, so they mix studios and large homes. Read 12 November 2026.
New developments in each
Business Bay
- Bayz 101 by DanubeDanube PropertiesAED 1,175,000
- Binghatti SkyhallBinghattiAED 1,304,000
- Binghatti AquariseBinghattiAED 2,000,000
- Bayz 102 by DanubeDanube PropertiesAED 2,400,000
- Binghatti SkyriseBinghattiAED 2,544,999
- Canal Heights 2 de GRISOGONODAMAC PropertiesAED 2,828,000
Rashid Yachts & Marina
- Fior 2Emaar PropertiesAED 1,800,000
- Baystar by VidaEmaar PropertiesAED 2,105,888
- Sera 2Emaar PropertiesAED 2,112,888
- Fior 1Emaar PropertiesAED 2,200,000
- AureaEmaar PropertiesAED 2,310,888
- Pier PointEmaar PropertiesAED 3,193,888
What each area is like
Business Bay
A dense high-rise district along the Dubai Water Canal, next to Downtown Dubai. Apartments and serviced residences at every price point, from studios to canal-front penthouses.
Who it suits
- Investors wanting a liquid central rental market
- Professionals working in Downtown or DIFC
- Buyers priced out of Downtown Dubai
- Short-stay rental operators
In its favour
- About five minutes by car from Downtown Dubai and 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport (Bayut area guide)
- Red Line metro at Business Bay station
- Dubai Water Canal promenade for walking, running and waterside restaurants
Worth weighing
- New towers keep launching and completing here; S&P expected Dubai apartment prices to fall further than villa prices because of the supply pipeline (The National, 7 October 2026)
- Build quality and management vary sharply from tower to tower; compare the specific building, not the district
Rashid Yachts & Marina
Emaar's marina community at the old Port Rashid, between Bur Dubai and the Gulf. Low- and mid-rise apartments around a superyacht marina, with the QE2 moored alongside.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want marina and sea views near old Dubai
- Boat owners
- Investors comfortable with a long build-out
- Second-home buyers who prefer low-rise to high-rise
In its favour
- Marina with 400 wet berths and capacity for yachts up to 100 metres (Emaar)
- Low- and mid-rise buildings, so more homes keep an open view
- Emaar as single master developer
Worth weighing
- Long build-out: Fior 1 is not due until July 2030, and construction will continue around completed buildings until then
- No metro station in the community; Bayut's guide puts the nearest Green Line stations about 10 minutes away
Business Bay or Rashid Yachts & Marina: quick answers
Is Business Bay or Rashid Yachts & Marina cheaper per square foot?
Business Bay is cheaper on the published figures: AED 2,448 per sq ft against AED 2,777 in Rashid Yachts & Marina (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, so compare like with like before relying on the gap.
Which has the higher rental yield, Business Bay or Rashid Yachts & Marina?
Business Bay, on the published figures: a gross yield of 6.85% against 4.25% in Rashid Yachts & Marina (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges, empty months and fees, so the net return is lower.
What is the average rent in Business Bay and Rashid Yachts & Marina?
New tenancy contracts average AED 105,698 a year in Business Bay and AED 112,776 in Rashid Yachts & Marina (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Business Bay or Rashid Yachts & Marina?
Business Bay, at about 5 minutes by car against about 20 minutes from Rashid Yachts & Marina. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Business Bay or Rashid Yachts & Marina?
Both are about 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Business Bay and Rashid Yachts & Marina?
Business Bay is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Rashid Yachts & Marina is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Dubai are registered with the DLD.
Which new developments can I buy in Business Bay and Rashid Yachts & Marina?
In Business Bay: Bayz 101 by Danube from AED 1,175,000, Binghatti Skyhall from AED 1,304,000, Binghatti Aquarise from AED 2,000,000 and Bayz 102 by Danube from AED 2,400,000. In Rashid Yachts & Marina: Fior 2 from AED 1,800,000, Baystar by Vida from AED 2,105,888, Sera 2 from AED 2,112,888 and Fior 1 from AED 2,200,000.
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