Business Bay Apartments 2025 Resale Report
(1st January - 31st December 2025)
AED 2,053
Average price per sq. ft
Compared to 2024
3.745 transactions
AED 7.137B total resale value
Apartments in Business Bay 2025 Resale Report
Executive Summary
One-bedroom apartments accounted for the largest share of resale activity in Business Bay in 2025, with 1,674 transactions at an average price of AED 1,544,670, though transaction count fell 2.0% year-over-year. Studio units recorded 963 transactions in 2025 at an average price of AED 1,063,496, with transaction count down 6.0% year-over-year. Two-bedroom apartments saw 831 transactions in Business Bay in 2025 at an average price of AED 2,368,788, with transaction count rising 7.0% year-over-year, while three-bedroom units recorded 232 transactions at an average price of AED 4,548,093, up 15.0% year-over-year by count.
The off-plan primary market in Business Bay in 2025 recorded 8,127 transactions with a total value of AED 20,666,938,900, compared to the resale market's 3,745 transactions and AED 7,136,800,118 in total value for the same period.
Key Facts
- In 2025, the average resale price per square foot for apartments in Business Bay was AED 2,053, representing a 9.8% year-over-year increase.
- Business Bay recorded 3,745 resale apartment transactions in 2025, down 0.3% from the prior year.
- The total value of resale apartment transactions in Business Bay reached AED 7,136,800,118 in 2025, an 8.0% increase year-over-year.
- Ready properties accounted for 72.3% of resale transactions in Business Bay in 2025, while off-plan completions represented 27.7%.
- One-bedroom apartments led Business Bay resale activity in 2025 with 1,674 transactions at an average price of AED 1,544,670, though transaction volume declined 2.0% year-over-year.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Business Bay saw 831 resale transactions in 2025 at an average price of AED 2,368,788, with transaction count rising 7.0% year-over-year.
- Three-bedroom apartment resale transactions in Business Bay totaled 232 in 2025 at an average price of AED 4,548,093, marking a 15.0% year-over-year increase in transaction volume.
Key Performance Indicators
Key Performance Indicators
Resale - 2025
Rental - 2025
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Price Trend
Price Trend - Business Bay Apartments
Average Price per Sq. Ft - Business Bay Apartments
| Period | Average Price per Sq. Ft (AED) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,692 |
| 2024 | 1,870 |
| 2025 | 2,052 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did Business Bay Apartments transactions split between off-plan and ready in 2025?
In Business Bay apartments during 2025, ready properties accounted for 72.3% of all transactions and 71.1% of total transaction value, while off-plan units represented 27.7% of deals and 28.9% of value. The near-parallel splits indicate that average transaction sizes remained relatively consistent between the two completion categories throughout the year. Ready properties maintained clear dominance across both volume and value metrics, with off-plan transactions capturing roughly one-quarter of market activity in the district.
Which Apartments bedroom configurations recorded the highest resale activity in Business Bay during 2025?
In Business Bay during 2025, one-bedroom apartments dominated transaction activity with 1,674 sales at an average price of AED 1,544,670, followed by studio units recording 963 transactions at AED 1,063,496. Average prices across bedroom configurations ranged from AED 1,063,496 for studios to AED 9,780,180 for four-bedroom units. Three-bedroom apartments posted the strongest year-over-year transaction growth at 15.0 percent, while studio volumes declined 6.0 percent compared to 2024.
Performance by Bedroom Type
Price Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Price | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,063,496 | +8.4% | 963 | -6% |
| 1 B/R | AED 1,544,670 | +7.4% | 1674 | -2% |
| 2 B/R | AED 2,368,788 | -4.7% | 831 | +7% |
| 3 B/R | AED 4,548,093 | +20.7% | 232 | +15% |
| 4 B/R | AED 9,780,180 | -5.3% | 37 | -3% |
| 5 B/R | AED 31,500,000 | +15.2% | 4 | +100% |
Transaction Distribution by Bedroom
Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - 2025
| Bedroom Type | Transactions |
|---|---|
| Studio Bed | 963 |
| 1 B/R Bed | 1674 |
| 2 B/R Bed | 831 |
| 3 B/R Bed | 232 |
| 4 B/R Bed | 37 |
| 5 B/R Bed | 4 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did off-plan primary-market sales of Apartments in Business Bay perform in 2025?
In 2025, off-plan apartment transactions in Business Bay totaled 8,127 units valued at AED 20,666,938,900, representing year-on-year increases of 29.4% and 26.4% respectively. The off-plan primary market accounted for more than twice the transaction volume of the resale market in the same community and period, with resale activity recording 3,745 transactions valued at AED 7,136,800,118. Developer sales dominated activity in this established Dubai district during the year.
Rental Summary
Rental Contract Distribution - 2025
Contract Types
Rental Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Rent | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 70,346 | +4.4% | 4119 | +33% |
| 1 B/R | AED 94,479 | +5.9% | 7170 | +33% |
| 2 B/R | AED 133,516 | +6.4% | 4790 | +33% |
| 3 B/R | AED 185,352 | +9% | 1439 | +34% |
| 4 B/R | AED 296,951 | -7.7% | 129 | +26% |
| 5 B/R | AED 1,526,247 | -3% | 4 | +33% |
| 6 B/R | AED 688,339 | -33.1% | 2 | -50% |
| 7 B/R | AED 1,000,000 | N/A | 1 | N/A |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Dubai Apartments Market Context -- 2025
## Dubai Market Overview
During 2025, Dubai recorded 200,819 sale transactions and 611,979 rental transactions across all property types and communities. Initial sales accounted for 69.7% of all sale transactions, while resale properties represented 30.3% of the market. In the rental sector, contract renewals comprised 64.2% of all rental transactions, with new rental contracts making up 35.8% of activity.
Dubai Overall Market Context
Dubai Apartments Market Totals - 2025
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Initial Sale | 69.7% |
| Resale | 30.3% |
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| New | 35.8% |
| Renewal | 64.2% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average price per square foot for resale apartments in Business Bay in 2025?
How many resale apartment transactions occurred in Business Bay in 2025?
What was the total transaction value for resale apartments in Business Bay in 2025?
What was the average price for a one-bedroom resale apartment in Business Bay in 2025?
What was the average price for a two-bedroom resale apartment in Business Bay in 2025?
What percentage of resale apartment transactions in Business Bay in 2025 were for ready properties?
What was the average price for a studio resale apartment in Business Bay in 2025?
What was the average price for a three-bedroom resale apartment in Business Bay in 2025?
Methodology
This report analyzes Business Bay apartment resale activity from January 1 to December 31, 2025, using transaction data from Property Monitor, which aggregates Dubai Land Department registration records. The average price per square foot of AED 2,053 reflects a 9.8 percent year-on-year increase, while the 3,745 resale transactions represent a 0.3 percent decline compared to the same period in 2024. One key limitation is that registration dates may lag actual sale agreement dates by several weeks, meaning transactions recorded in a given period could reflect market conditions from an earlier timeframe. Additionally, off-plan transactions (8,127 units) substantially outnumbered resale transactions during this period, indicating that resale metrics alone do not capture the full spectrum of apartment sales activity in Business Bay.
Glossary
- PSF
- Price per square foot. A standardized metric that divides a property's total sale price by its area in square feet, allowing comparison across differently sized units.
- Off-plan
- Properties sold by developers before construction is complete, purchased directly from the developer based on plans and specifications.
- Secondary market
- The resale market where properties are sold between private parties or investors, rather than purchased directly from the original developer.
- Ready property
- A completed, habitable property where construction is finished and the buyer can take immediate possession.
- Resale
- A property transaction where the seller is not the original developer, including both completed units and off-plan units being transferred between private parties.
- AED/sqft
- United Arab Emirates Dirham per square foot. The unit of measurement for property prices in Dubai, expressed as cost per square foot of floor area.
- Resale Off-Plan Origin
- A transaction where an off-plan property purchased from a developer is resold to another buyer before construction completion.
- Business Bay
- A mixed-use commercial and residential district in central Dubai, characterized by high-rise towers and proximity to Downtown Dubai and the Dubai Canal.
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