Holiday homes in Business Bay: prices per night and where to stay

Business Bay is a dense district of residential and office towers along the Dubai Water Canal, directly south of Downtown. It has one of the city's largest pools of short-stay apartments, mostly one- and two-bedroom units, which keeps prices competitive.

Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall are a short taxi ride away, or a walk from the northern towers, and the canal adds running paths and a growing café scene. It draws couples, business travellers and families who want a central base without Downtown prices.

Typical prices

What you get	Price / night
Studio	AED 470 – AED 600
1 bedroom	AED 540 – AED 710
2 bedrooms	AED 800 – AED 1,060
3+ bedrooms	AED 1,360 – AED 1,760

AirROI (Aug 2025–Jul 2026) puts peak nightly rates in November–January at about AED 1,120 and the lowest in May–July at about AED 885, with December the strongest month; Airbnb's area chart shows a similar pattern.

Typical ranges seen on public listings, checked on 30 September 2026. Prices move with the season, the building and the length of stay.

Getting around

Business Bay metro station (Red Line) sits on Sheikh Zayed Road with a footbridge across it; the northern towers are closer to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station.
The Dubai Water Canal runs through the district, with a waterfront promenade and marine transport stations.
DXB is about 15–20 minutes by car off-peak.

Who it suits

Couples and friends wanting a central base
Business travellers visiting Downtown and DIFC
Value-minded guests who still want skyline views

Nearby

Dubai Water Canal promenade and the Tolerance Bridge
Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain close by
Dubai Opera on the Downtown side
Bay Avenue park and shops

Nothing listed here yet

Send your dates or move-in month and budget, and we will find options in Business Bay and send them to you on WhatsApp.

Questions people ask

Is Business Bay walkable to Burj Khalifa?

From towers at the northern end, yes, it is a short walk to the Downtown boulevard. From the southern and canal-side towers most guests take a short taxi ride or the metro one stop to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall.

What kind of homes are available in Business Bay?

Almost all are apartments. AirROI's data shows about 98% of listings are entire homes, mostly one-bedroom (about 55%) and two-bedroom (about 23%) units.

How long do guests usually stay?

AirROI reports an average booked stay of about 7.5 nights in Business Bay, and most listings add a one-off cleaning fee on top of the nightly rate.

Do holiday homes in Dubai need a licence?

Yes. Every holiday home unit in Dubai needs a permit from the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Each listing shows its permit number once it is issued.

Is there a tourism fee on a holiday home stay?

Yes. Holiday homes collect the Tourism Dirham, a fee per bedroom per night set by DET. It is included in the total we confirm before you pay.

What is included in a holiday home stay?

Fresh linen and towels, Wi-Fi, electricity, water and air conditioning, a fitted kitchen and cleaning between stays. Each listing lists anything extra.

How do I book, and is there a deposit?

Send your dates on WhatsApp or through the form. We confirm availability and the full price, then take a booking payment and a refundable security deposit.

Holiday homes in Business Bay