Key features of Business Bay

Business Bay stretches along the Dubai Water Canal, in the Southern area of Downtown and Old Town neighborhoods. The site is the perfect definition of a “city-based” lifestyle, fast-paced and full of life, just around the corner from the most popular landmarks in Dubai: Burj Khalifa, Souq Al Bahar, Dubai Mall. 

Business Bay is reminiscent of old New York, buzzing with vitality, charm, energy, all year round, a trendy residential and professional hub, and one of the most sought-after locations for investors. Here you will find a mixed-use neighborhood with residential and commercial areas featuring high-profile offices, shops and banks.

The architecture

The community is home to diverse architectural styles depicted in the skyscraper buildings, business towers, street art and the vast concrete streets populating the area. The area abounds with examples of imaginative architecture, and the most poignant example has to be the outstanding architecture of Opus Tower, bearing the signature of famous architect Zaha Hadid.

 Opus was designed as two single towers that merge into a single whole, taking the form of a cube, exploring the balance between solid and void, opaque and transparent. Ultra-modern style prevails across Business Bay. Another example is Oberoi Hotel, featuring a striking design, or the distinctive crescent-shaped Iris Bay building, and the O14 building, known as “cheese grater”, thanks to the unusual white solar façade designed to protect occupants from the cruel heat in the summer.

Target audience of Business Bay

A community famous for its upscale cosmopolitan lifestyle, Business Bay is targeting a broad audience, addressing young couples, professionals and a considerable number of families looking to invest in buying a home here.

Daily life at Business Bay

Business Bay abounds with a complete range of lively places, restaurants, cafes, trendy bars and luxurious spas, and recreational areas and parks. Some of the best five-star hotels are located here and will dazzle you with their luxury services, multiple options for fine dining, best bars and nightlife venues. The Business Bay area also has a high concentration of schools and medical centers nearby. 

You can choose between elementary and higher secondary at Jumeirah English School in Safa, Dubai International School near Al Quoz, or preschool at Humming Nursery in Bay Avenue.

Transport accessibility

Moving around Business Bay and reaching out to key locations in the city couldn’t be easier. The community has key access to major Dubai attractions and is very well connected via public transport; Business Bay Metro station is within walking distance from many buildings, and so is Burj Khalifa Metro Station. 

Bus stops are servicing the entire area every ten minutes, departing from Business Bay metro station landside, as well as the metro station across from Sheikh Zayed Road, seaside metro station, where buses will connect you to Safa, Al Wasl and Jumeirah district. Uber and Careem taxis are always an affordable transport option as well.

Attractions around the area

The most popular and most famous places of interest in Dubai are located steps away from Business Bay: Downtown , Burj Khalifa, Opera district, Dubai Mall, Souq Al Bahar. You do not have to be a tourist to feel an irresistible attraction to these places, which you will revisit over and over again. Dubai Water Canal is probably the defining feature of Business Bay and one unmissable destination. 

The Canal is a very practical water transport system, connecting Business Bay to older parts of the city, a man-made project of free-flowing waters, 3 kilometers long. Other popular destinations include a short 10 minutes drive to City Walk, welcoming you with three-lined avenues full of exclusive shops, restaurants, leisure activities, or Jumeirah district, the oldest coastal residential area with beautiful golden beaches.