1-bedroom under AED 5 million in Business Bay

Name: 1-bedroom under AED 5 million in Business Bay
Address: Business Bay, Dubai, UAE

Projects14Config1-bedroomPrice bandunder 5MFrom–toAED 650K–AED 3.5MMed. yield6.2%HandoverQ1 2027 – Q4 2032

14 active off-plan 1-bedroom apartments under AED 5 million are currently listed in Business Bay, Dubai. Entry pricing in this slice starts from around AED 650K and reaches up to AED 3.5M.

Median estimated rental yield is 6.2%, with the top reaching 6.2%. Handovers run from Q1 2027 to Q4 2032. The most active developers here are Damac Properties, Binghatti Developers, Emaar Properties. Entry pricing here is 56% below the Dubai-wide median entry price of AED 1.5M for the same 1-bedroom under 5M combination (tracked across 18 Dubai areas with active slices).

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14 off-plan projects

Emaar Properties

Avarra by Palace

Business Bay · Dubai

6.2% yield+23% apprec.Q2 2031

6.2% yield+7% apprec.Q4 2027

6.2% yield+4% apprec.Q1 2027

6.2% yield+4% apprec.Q4 2026

6.2% yield+4% apprec.Q4 2026

6.2% yield+7% apprec.Q4 2027

6.2% yield+4% apprec.Q1 2027

6.2% yield+6% apprec.Q3 2027

6.2% yield+5% apprec.Q2 2027

6.2% yield+4% apprec.Q4 2026

6.2% yield+5% apprec.Q2 2027

6.2% yield+4% apprec.Q2 2027

6.2% yield+5% apprec.Q2 2027

6.2% yield+29% apprec.Q4 2032

AED 2.86M+ Hot

Investment outlook for 1-bedroom apartments under AED 5 million in Business Bay in 2026

On an entry 1-bedroom apartment at AED 650K and the current Business Bay slice median gross yield of 6.2%, gross rental income works out to roughly AED 3,358 per month once the project hands over. Net returns run 15–25% lower after service charges, agency and management fees, and any mortgage servicing.

For deeper research on how Business Bay ranks against other Dubai submarkets for off-plan yield, see our best off-plan areas guide.

What renters can expect to pay for a 1-bedroom apartment under 5M in Business Bay

Based on the entry pricing and gross-yield estimates for 14 1-bedroom apartments in the Business Bay catalogue with both figures on record, implied gross monthly rents land between AED 3,358 and AED 18,280, with a median of AED 14,603. These are post-handover figures — the projects are still under construction, so rent only becomes realisable once units are delivered. For live rental listings on completed stock, Bayut and Property Finder are the better sources.

Featured 1-bedroom apartments under 5M in Business Bay

Editorial picks across the 1-bedroom apartments under 5M slice — chosen by best entry price, top yield, earliest handover and most-active developer. Tap any card for full payment plan and floor plan detail.

Best value
Aykon City 3
Damac Properties · from AED 650K · 6.2% yield
Top yield
Avarra by Palace
Emaar Properties · from AED 2.8M · 6.2% yield
Handing over soonest
Binghatti Skyhall
Binghatti Developers · from AED 1.8M · 6.2% yield
Mid-market anchor
Canal Heights 2
Damac Properties · from AED 2.8M · 6.2% yield

Handover timing for 1-bedroom apartments under 5M in Business Bay

1-bedroom apartments under 5M in this slice hand over between 2026 and 2032. The heaviest delivery year is 2027 with 9 projects due. Cross-reference with the full UAE handover calendar for adjacent-year slices.

Compare 1-bedroom apartments under 5M in nearby areas of Dubai

Same 1-bedroom configuration, same under 5M budget, different submarket. These Dubai areas each have an indexable off-plan slice for the combo — useful for sanity-checking pricing and yields before you commit to Business Bay.

1-bedroom apartments under 5M in Dubai Islands (18 projects — from AED 1.1M · 7.0% yield)
1-bedroom apartments under 5M in Dubai South (16 projects — from AED 560K · 7.5% yield)
1-bedroom apartments under 5M in Bukadra (15 projects — from AED 1.3M · 7.0% yield)
1-bedroom apartments under 5M in Dubai Investment Park (13 projects — from AED 748K · 7.0% yield)
1-bedroom apartments under 5M in Umm Al Quwain Marina (13 projects — from AED 1.1M · 7.0% yield)

Frequently asked questions

How many 1-bedroom under AED 5 million are available in Business Bay?

Our current catalogue tracks 14 active off-plan 1-bedroom projects under AED 5 million in Business Bay.

What's the entry price for a 1-bedroom under AED 5 million in Business Bay?

Entry pricing in this slice starts from around AED 650K.

What yield can I expect from a 1-bedroom under AED 5 million here?

The median estimated gross rental yield in this slice is 6.2%, with the top reaching 6.2%.

When do these projects hand over?

Handovers run from Q1 2027 to Q4 2032.

Which developers are most active here?

The most active developers in this slice are: Damac Properties, Binghatti Developers, Emaar Properties.

How much does a 1-bedroom under AED 5 million in Business Bay cost with all fees included?

Entry-level 1-bedroom apartments under AED 5 million in Business Bay start around AED 650K. Add the 4% Dubai Land Department fee (~AED 26K on the entry price), a ~AED 3,000 Oqood registration fee and a ~AED 4,200 trustee fee, and the all-in cost lands around AED 683K. No annual property tax or capital gains tax apply in the UAE.

Is Business Bay a good area for a 1-bedroom under AED 5 million?

Business Bay sits 56% below the Dubai-wide median entry price for the same 1-bedroom under 5M slice (AED 1.5M), so on price alone this is one of the cheaper submarkets in the emirate for this combination. We track 253 similar projects across 18 Dubai submarkets, so there are same-budget alternatives if you want to sanity-check pricing before committing.

Which developers build 1-bedroom apartments under AED 5 million in Business Bay?

5 developers currently have active off-plan 1-bedroom apartments under AED 5 million in Business Bay, led by Damac Properties, Binghatti Developers and Emaar Properties. Each brings a different mix of payment plans, handover timing and specification tier — use the compare table above to line them up side by side.