--- title: "Business Bay vs Meydan" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/business-bay-vs-meydan markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/business-bay-vs-meydan.md type: area-comparison description: "Business Bay and Meydan compared on published prices, rental yields, new developments and drive times." last_verified: 2026-11-12 publisher: "UAE Property Agents (Omnia)" language: en-GB usage: "You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting." --- # Business Bay or Meydan? ## Side by side | | [Business Bay](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay) | [Meydan](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan) | | --- | --- | --- | | Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | | Tenure | freehold | freehold | | Price per sq ft | AED 2,448, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/business-bay), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | AED 2,050, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/meydan), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Gross rental yield | 6.85%, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/business-bay), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | 7.04%, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/meydan), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Average annual rent | AED 105,698, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/rent/dubai/business-bay), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | AED 73,787, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/rent/dubai/meydan), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Developments we list | 15 | 6 | | Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 5 minutes | about 16 minutes | | Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 15 minutes | about 20 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. ## Where each one leads - **Lower price per sq ft**: Meydan averages AED 2,050 per sq ft against AED 2,448 in Business Bay, about 16% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). - **Higher gross yield**: Meydan shows a gross yield of 7.04% against 6.85% in Business Bay (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 Business Bay average AED 105,698 a year against AED 73,787 in Meydan (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 1,219,000 at Azizi Riviera in Meydan. - **Closer to Downtown Dubai**: Business Bay is about 5 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car, against about 16 minutes from Meydan. ## Developments in Business Bay - [Bayz 101 by Danube](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/bayz-101-by-danube): Danube Properties; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2028; from AED 1,175,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Binghatti Skyhall](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/binghatti-skyhall): Binghatti; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2026; from AED 1,304,000 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Binghatti Aquarise](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/binghatti-aquarise): Binghatti; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q1 2027; from AED 2,000,000 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Bayz 102 by Danube](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/bayz-102-by-danube): Danube Properties; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2029; from AED 2,400,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Binghatti Skyrise](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/binghatti-skyrise): Binghatti; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2026; from AED 2,544,999 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Canal Heights 2 de GRISOGONO](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/canal-heights-2-de-grisogono): DAMAC Properties; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2028; from AED 2,828,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [One by Binghatti](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/one-by-binghatti): Binghatti; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2026; from AED 3,049,999 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Avarra by Palace](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/avarra-by-palace): Emaar Properties; Business Bay, Dubai; launched; handover Q2 2031; from AED 3,232,888 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Altitude de GRISOGONO](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/altitude-de-grisogono): DAMAC Properties; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q1 2028; from AED 3,621,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [DaVinci Tower by Pagani](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/davinci-tower): Dar Global; Business Bay, Dubai; ready; handover 2025; from AED 5,020,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/burj-binghatti-jacob-co-residences): Binghatti; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2027; from AED 8,400,000 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Canal Heights de GRISOGONO](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/canal-heights-de-grisogono): DAMAC Properties; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2028; from AED 12,460,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Bugatti Residences by Binghatti](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/bugatti-residences-by-binghatti): Binghatti; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2027; from AED 19,400,000 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Couture by Cavalli](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/couture-by-cavalli): DAMAC Properties; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2028; from AED 21,904,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [One River Point](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/one-river-point): Ellington Properties; Business Bay, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2027 ## Developments in Meydan - [Azizi Riviera](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/azizi-riviera): Azizi Developments; Meydan, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2027; from AED 1,219,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Riviera Beachfront](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/azizi-riviera-beachfront): Azizi Developments; Meydan, Dubai; under construction; from AED 1,258,500 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Everly Place](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/everly-place): Ellington Properties; Meydan, Dubai; launched; handover Q4 2030; from AED 1,940,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Riviera Rêve](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/azizi-riviera-reve): Azizi Developments; Meydan, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2026; from AED 2,357,355 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Knightsbridge](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/knightsbridge): LEOS Developments; Meydan, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2027; from AED 7,940,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Knightsbridge 2](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/knightsbridge-2): LEOS Developments; Meydan, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2028; from AED 13,800,000 (as of 2026-11-13) ## What Business Bay is like > 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 Full guide: [Business Bay](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay) ## What Meydan is like > The large development zone around Meydan Racecourse, south of Downtown Dubai. Lagoon-side apartments, villas and dozens of new towers from many developers, with little public transport. Who it suits: Investors buying smaller apartments below Business Bay prices; Families looking at villas near the city centre; Buyers who drive and want quick access to Al Khail Road; Those comfortable with a district still under construction. In its favour: - About 16 minutes by car from Burj Khalifa and 20 from Dubai International Airport (Bayut area guide) - Direct access to Al Khail Road and Ras Al Khor Road - Lower apartment entry prices than Downtown Dubai or Business Bay Worth weighing: - Very large pipeline: 73 new and off-plan projects on Property Finder in November 2026, many from smaller developers whose delivery record needs checking one by one - Limited public transport and no metro station in the area today Full guide: [Meydan](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan) ## Questions and answers ### Is Business Bay or Meydan cheaper per square foot? Meydan is cheaper on the published figures: AED 2,050 per sq ft against AED 2,448 in Business Bay (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 Meydan? Meydan, on the published figures: a gross yield of 7.04% against 6.85% in Business Bay (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 Meydan? New tenancy contracts average AED 105,698 a year in Business Bay and AED 73,787 in Meydan (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 Meydan? Business Bay, at about 5 minutes by car against about 16 minutes from Meydan. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. ### Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Business Bay or Meydan? Business Bay, at about 15 minutes by car against about 20 minutes from Meydan. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. ### Can foreigners buy property in Business Bay and Meydan? Business Bay is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Meydan 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 Meydan? In Business Bay: [Bayz 101 by Danube](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/bayz-101-by-danube) from AED 1,175,000, [Binghatti Skyhall](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/binghatti-skyhall) from AED 1,304,000, [Binghatti Aquarise](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/binghatti-aquarise) from AED 2,000,000 and [Bayz 102 by Danube](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/business-bay/bayz-102-by-danube) from AED 2,400,000. In Meydan: [Azizi Riviera](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/azizi-riviera) from AED 1,219,000, [Riviera Beachfront](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/azizi-riviera-beachfront) from AED 1,258,500, [Everly Place](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/everly-place) from AED 1,940,000 and [Riviera Rêve](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/azizi-riviera-reve) from AED 2,357,355. --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/business-bay-vs-meydan. 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