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🗺 Business Bay — Investment Overview
Real estate ROI data based on DLD transactions
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▶ROI by Room Type
| Room Type | Avg Price | Price/sqft | Avg Rent | Rent/sqft/yr | Gross ROI | Size (sqft) | Sales | Rentals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1.2M | 2.6K | 71K | 145 | 5.5% | 450 | 4,403 | 4,077 |
| 1BR | 2.0M | 2.4K | 94K | 116 | 4.8% | 838 | 4,443 | 7,268 |
| 2BR | 3.5M | 2.3K | 134K | 97 | 4.2% | 1,430 | 2,158 | 4,782 |
| 3BR | 6.5M | 2.3K | 186K | 89 | 3.9% | 2,344 | 502 | 1,419 |
| 4BR+ | 25M | 3.1K | 335K | 86 | 2.7% | 6,068 | 96 | 129 |
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Projects in Business Bay (10)
▶ Calculate Net ROI
Net ROI Calculator
Standard: DLD fee 4% + agency 2% + admin 0.5% = 6.5%
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Percentage of annual rent. Typical: 1% for newer buildings.
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📖 Investment Guide: Business Bay
Understanding ROI
Gross ROI is annual rent divided by purchase price. Net ROI subtracts all ownership costs — including service charges, DLD fees, agency commission, and maintenance. Dubai residential properties typically yield 4–8% gross, with net returns 1.5–3% lower. Use our Net ROI Calculator to see realistic returns for Business Bay.
Key Costs
The DLD transfer fee is 4% of the purchase price — the single biggest upfront cost. Agency commission runs ~2%, admin/trustee fees ~0.5%. Ongoing costs include RERA-approved service charges (AED 10–50/sqft/year depending on the building) and maintenance reserve (1–2% of rent).
About the Data
All numbers come from actual DLD-registered sales and Ejari rent contracts — not broker listings. The sales and rent counts show how many real transactions back each figure. Higher counts mean more reliable data. Compare across the Rankings table or explore the interactive map to see how Business Bay compares to other areas.
Popular Investment Areas
High-yield communities like International City and Discovery Gardens offer 7–9% gross ROI. Premium areas like Palm Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai sit at 4–6% but offer stronger capital appreciation. Mid-range options like JVC, Dubai Marina, and Business Bay balance yield and appreciation.