Business Bay and Dubai Islands are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Business Bay has 18 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Dubai Islands has 18. Dubai Islands shows a higher median estimated yield (7.0%) than Business Bay (6.2%).
Entry prices: Business Bay from AED 650K, Dubai Islands from AED 1.1M. Median price-per-sqft: Business Bay AED 656, Dubai Islands AED 585. Top developers in Business Bay: Damac Properties, Binghatti Developers, Emaar Properties. In Dubai Islands: Ellington, Samana Developers, Nakheel. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.
| Metric | Business Bay | Dubai Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Active off-plan projects | 18 | 18 |
| Median est. yield | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| Top est. yield | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| Price range | AED 650K – AED 19M | AED 1.1M – AED 22M |
| Median price/sqft | AED 656 | AED 585 |
| Median appreciation to handover | 5% | 10% |
| Handover spread | Q4 2026 – Q4 2032 | Q4 2026 – Q4 2031 |
| Top developers | Damac Properties, Binghatti Developers, Emaar Properties | Ellington, Samana Developers, Nakheel |
| Distinct developers | 5 | 5 |
| Top amenities | Gymnasium, Children's Play Area, Restaurants | Children's Play Area, CCTV Security, Gymnasium |
| Configurations offered | studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed | studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed |