Business Bay and Dubai Creek Harbour are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Business Bay has 18 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Dubai Creek Harbour has 12. Dubai Creek Harbour shows a higher median estimated yield (6.5%) than Business Bay (6.2%).
Entry prices: Business Bay from AED 650K, Dubai Creek Harbour from AED 1.6M. Median price-per-sqft: Business Bay AED 656, Dubai Creek Harbour AED 984. Top developers in Business Bay: Damac Properties, Binghatti Developers, Emaar Properties. In Dubai Creek Harbour: Emaar Properties. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.
| Metric | Business Bay | Dubai Creek Harbour |
|---|---|---|
| Active off-plan projects | 18 | 12 |
| Median est. yield | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| Top est. yield | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| Price range | AED 650K – AED 19M | AED 1.6M – AED 4.3M |
| Median price/sqft | AED 656 | AED 984 |
| Median appreciation to handover | 5% | 20% |
| Handover spread | Q4 2026 – Q4 2032 | Q3 2026 – Q3 2030 |
| Top developers | Damac Properties, Binghatti Developers, Emaar Properties | Emaar Properties |
| Distinct developers | 5 | 1 |
| Top amenities | Gymnasium, Children's Play Area, Restaurants | Gymnasium, Children's Play Area, Indoor Swimming Pool |
| Configurations offered | studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed | 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed |