Business Bay vs The Heights Country Club & Wellness

Business Bay18 projectsThe Heights Country Club & Wellness5 projectsMed. yield6.2% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 650K vs AED 6.2MMed. AED/sqft656 vs 1147

Business Bay and The Heights Country Club & Wellness are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Business Bay has 18 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; The Heights Country Club & Wellness has 5. The Heights Country Club & Wellness shows a higher median estimated yield (7.0%) than Business Bay (6.2%).

Entry prices: Business Bay from AED 650K, The Heights Country Club & Wellness from AED 6.2M. Median price-per-sqft: Business Bay AED 656, The Heights Country Club & Wellness AED 1147. Top developers in Business Bay: Damac Properties, Binghatti Developers, Emaar Properties. In The Heights Country Club & Wellness: Emaar Properties. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

Business Bay vs The Heights Country Club & Wellness: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner Business BayAED 650K vs AED 6.2M (90% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldWinner The Heights Country Club & Wellness7.0% vs 6.2% median est. (+0.8 pp).
  • More projectsWinner Business Bay18 vs 5 active off-plan projects.
  • Earlier handoverWinner Business BayQ4 2026 vs Q1 2030 (nearest handover).

Business Bay wins on cheaper entry, more projects, earlier handover; The Heights Country Club & Wellness wins on higher yield.

Developers building in both Business Bay and The Heights Country Club & Wellness

1 developer currently have active off-plan inventory in both submarkets — the cleanest brands to compare the two areas at portfolio level, since the same developer's build quality, payment plan and finish are held constant across the choice.

DeveloperBusiness BayThe Heights Country Club & Wellness
Emaar Properties1 project (from AED 2.8M)5 projects (from AED 6.2M)
MetricBusiness BayThe Heights Country Club & Wellness
Active off-plan projects185
Median est. yield6.2%7.0%
Top est. yield6.2%7.0%
Price rangeAED 650K – AED 19MAED 6.2M – AED 11M
Median price/sqftAED 656AED 1147
Median appreciation to handover5%17%
Handover spreadQ4 2026 – Q4 2032Q1 2030 – Q3 2030
Top developersDamac Properties, Binghatti Developers, Emaar PropertiesEmaar Properties
Distinct developers51
Top amenitiesGymnasium, Children's Play Area, RestaurantsIndoor Swimming Pool, Landscaped Gardens, CCTV Security
Configurations offeredstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed
Browse by area: All Business Bay projects, all The Heights Country Club & Wellness projects
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11 off-plan projects
Business Bay
Damac Properties
Altitude
Business Bay · Dubai
6.2% yield+8% apprec.Q1 2028
AED 3.33M+
Business Bay
Emaar Properties
Avarra by Palace
Business Bay · Dubai
6.2% yield+23% apprec.Q2 2031
AED 2.82M+ Hot
Business Bay
Damac Properties
Aykon City 3
Business Bay · Dubai
6.2% yield+7% apprec.Q4 2027
AED 650K+
Business Bay
Binghatti Developers
Binghatti Aquarise
Business Bay · Dubai
6.2% yield+4% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 2.05M+
Business Bay
Binghatti Developers
Binghatti Skyhall
Business Bay · Dubai
6.2% yield+4% apprec.Q4 2026
AED 1.80M+
Business Bay
Binghatti Developers
Binghatti Skyrise
Business Bay · Dubai
6.2% yield+4% apprec.Q4 2026
AED 1.99M+
The Heights Country Club & Wellness
Emaar Properties
Faro 2 At The Heights
The Heights Country Club & Wellness · Dubai
7% yield+17% apprec.Q2 2030
Price on request Hot
The Heights Country Club & Wellness
Emaar Properties
Faro At The Heights
The Heights Country Club & Wellness · Dubai
7% yield+17% apprec.Q2 2030
Price on request Hot
The Heights Country Club & Wellness
Emaar Properties
Salva The Heights
The Heights Country Club & Wellness · Dubai
7% yield+17% apprec.Q3 2030
AED 6.75M+ Hot
The Heights Country Club & Wellness
Emaar Properties
Serro 2 at The Heights
The Heights Country Club & Wellness · Dubai
7% yield+16% apprec.Q2 2030
AED 6.20M+ Hot
The Heights Country Club & Wellness
Emaar Properties
Serro The Heights
The Heights Country Club & Wellness · Dubai
7% yield+16% apprec.Q1 2030
AED 6.85M+ Hot

Compare Business Bay vs The Heights Country Club & Wellness by bedroom

Buyers usually start from a specific bedroom count. These deep links go straight to each side's slice page with live project counts and entry prices, so you can compare a like-for-like configuration rather than a whole-area average.

Frequently asked questions

Which area has more off-plan projects, Business Bay or The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
Business Bay has more active off-plan projects (18) than The Heights Country Club & Wellness (5). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.
Is Business Bay or The Heights Country Club & Wellness cheaper to buy off-plan?
Entry pricing in Business Bay starts from around AED 650K, versus AED 6.2M in The Heights Country Club & Wellness — Business Bay is cheaper to enter.
What's the price-per-sqft difference between Business Bay and The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
Business Bay is cheaper per square foot (AED 656/sqft) than The Heights Country Club & Wellness (AED 1147/sqft).
Which has the higher rental yield, Business Bay or The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
The Heights Country Club & Wellness shows a higher median estimated gross rental yield (7.0%) than Business Bay (6.2%). Yields are derived from current advertised rentals against projected handover pricing and should be treated as an estimate.
Which area has more upside between launch and handover?
The Heights Country Club & Wellness shows a higher median expected appreciation to handover (17%) than Business Bay (5%).
When do off-plan projects in Business Bay and The Heights Country Club & Wellness hand over?
Business Bay handovers run from Q4 2026 to Q4 2032; The Heights Country Club & Wellness handovers run from Q1 2030 to Q3 2030.
Which developers are most active in Business Bay versus The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
Most active in Business Bay: Damac Properties, Binghatti Developers, Emaar Properties. Most active in The Heights Country Club & Wellness: Emaar Properties.
Which developers build in both Business Bay and The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
Emaar Properties currently have active off-plan projects in both Business Bay and The Heights Country Club & Wellness. Picking a brand that operates in both submarkets makes the area choice a like-for-like decision because build quality, finish and payment-plan structure are held constant across the two options.
Which is better for investment, Business Bay or The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
The Heights Country Club & Wellness leads on median estimated rental yield (7.0% vs 6.2%); The Heights Country Club & Wellness shows stronger median expected appreciation to handover (17% vs 5%). Yield favours cash-flow investors, appreciation favours buy-and-hold; the better area depends on which lens matters more to your hold plan.