Off-Plan Apartments for Sale in Business Bay
Updated 07 Sep 2026 · Inventory synced from developer feeds · Registry: Dubai Land Department
What is on sale in Business Bay right now
Showing 30 of 55 projects, cheapest first. Prices are developer list prices for the lowest-priced available unit type.
Business Bay prices in 2026: what the registry says
Every sale in Dubai is registered with the Dubai Land Department. In Business Bay that is 4,594 transactions so far this year, averaging AED 2,757 per square foot with a median ticket of AED 2,270,000. Use these as your anchor: an off-plan launch priced well above the registered average needs a reason (beachfront, branded, view), and one priced below it deserves a question about the developer.
| Month | Registered sales | Avg price / sqft | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 92 | AED 2,420 | AED 1,975,000 |
| Aug 2026 | 413 | AED 2,450 | AED 1,700,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 440 | AED 2,395 | AED 1,750,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 475 | AED 2,680 | AED 2,250,000 |
| May 2026 | 398 | AED 3,039 | AED 2,250,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 562 | AED 3,240 | AED 2,766,654 |
| Mar 2026 | 477 | AED 2,695 | AED 2,302,999 |
| Feb 2026 | 756 | AED 2,628 | AED 2,200,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 849 | AED 2,883 | AED 2,498,755 |
Source: Dubai Land Department open transaction data, area "Business Bay", filtered to residential-range tickets. Recomputed daily.
Developers building in Business Bay
Developer track record is the single biggest risk variable in an off-plan purchase. Each name below links to our scorecard (delivery history, RERA registration, escrow compliance).
- DAMAC Properties14 projects on sale in Business Bay
- Binghatti Developers7 projects on sale in Business Bay
- Beyond by Omniyat3 projects on sale in Business Bay
- Beyond Developments2 projects on sale in Business Bay
- Danube Properties2 projects on sale in Business Bay
- Ginco Properties2 projects on sale in Business Bay
- IRTH Group2 projects on sale in Business Bay
- Dar Global2 projects on sale in Business Bay
- Ellington Properties2 projects on sale in Business Bay
- R.evolution2 projects on sale in Business Bay
- Urban Properties Development1 project on sale in Business Bay
- KASCO Developments1 project on sale in Business Bay
Handover timeline & payment plans
| Handover year | Projects |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 12 |
| 2027 | 11 |
| 2028 | 10 |
| 2029 | 4 |
| 2030 | 2 |
| 2031 | 2 |
Most launches here use construction-linked plans (commonly 60/40 or 70/30), with a 10–20% booking deposit and 4% DLD registration fee. Post-handover plans exist on selected projects; ask us which ones. See the full cost breakdown in our DLD fees guide.
Studios and one-beds in Business Bay
36 of the 55 projects launch with studio or one-bedroom units, the deepest rental pool for investors. The lowest-priced is Aykon City Tower from AED 955,500.
Buyer questions
How much does an off-plan apartment cost in Business Bay?
Right now the cheapest launch on our tracked inventory in Business Bay is Aykon City Tower by DAMAC Properties from AED 955,500. The median entry price across the 55 projects currently selling is AED 2,925,888. Dubai Land Department registered 4,594 sales in Business Bay so far in 2026 at an average of AED 2,757 per sqft, median ticket AED 2,270,000.
Can foreigners buy property in Business Bay?
Yes. Business Bay is a designated freehold zone, so buyers of any nationality can own outright with title registered at the Dubai Land Department. No UAE residency is required to purchase, and a purchase of AED 2 million or more qualifies for the 10-year Golden Visa.
When are projects in Business Bay handing over?
Announced handovers cluster in 2025 (1 projects), 2026 (12 projects), 2027 (11 projects), 2028 (10 projects), 2029 (4 projects), 2030 (2 projects), 2031 (2 projects). Off-plan payment plans typically run 60/40 or 70/30 over construction, with instalments linked to build milestones held in a RERA-regulated escrow account.
Which developers are building in Business Bay?
27 developers currently have projects on sale here. The most active are DAMAC Properties (14), Binghatti Developers (7), Beyond by Omniyat (3), Beyond Developments (2), Danube Properties (2).
How do I reserve a unit in Business Bay through Sofia Sands?
Message us on WhatsApp with the project name. We confirm live availability with the developer the same day, send the floor plan, payment schedule and Oqood/registration costs, and you reserve directly with the developer at list price — our fee is paid by the developer, not added to your price.
Want the live price list for Business Bay?
Same-day availability check with the developer. No fee to you — RERA 41793.
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