Business Bay recorded 23 property sales worth AED 44.26 million on 28 October 2026, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) open data. The median price was AED 2,239 per sq ft, and 13% of the deals were off-plan, so the day's activity was mostly in ready property.
Business Bay sales on 28 October 2026
The figures below come from DLD data for the day.
- Deals: 23
- Total value: AED 44.26 million (AED 44,258,234)
- Average value per deal: about AED 1.92 million (total value divided by number of deals)
- Median price: AED 2,239 per sq ft
- Off-plan share: 13%
How Business Bay compares with other busy areas
Among the eight areas with the most deals on the day, Business Bay was joint fourth by number of sales. It tied with Dubai Maritime City (Mina Rashid) on 23 deals. By value it ranked second, just ahead of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), where 39 deals totalled AED 44.25 million.
| Area | Deals | Value (AED) | Off-plan | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | 39 | 44,254,006 | 69% | 1,504 |
| Dubai Investment Park First | 25 | 24,524,982 | 100% | 919 |
| Dubai South | 25 | 38,168,894 | 76% | 1,717 |
| Business Bay | 23 | 44,258,234 | 13% | 2,239 |
| Dubai Maritime City (Mina Rashid) | 23 | 70,638,020 | 100% | 2,924 |
| Dubai Studio City | 17 | 9,363,846 | 82% | 3,356 |
| Jabal Ali Industrial Second | 14 | 12,494,988 | 100% | 1,657 |
| Dubai Sports City | 13 | 16,211,609 | 38% | 1,237 |
Prices per sq ft and the off-plan share
At AED 2,239 per sq ft, Business Bay had the third-highest median among these eight areas. Only Dubai Studio City (AED 3,356) and Dubai Maritime City (AED 2,924) were higher. JVC (AED 1,504) and Dubai South (AED 1,717) were lower.
The off-plan share is the clearest difference. Business Bay's 13% compares with 69% in JVC, 76% in Dubai South and 100% in Dubai Maritime City, Dubai Investment Park First and Jabal Ali Industrial Second. These are one-day figures, so they show a single day's activity and not a trend.
Off-plan projects in Business Bay
Although off-plan was a small part of the day's sales, eight Business Bay off-plan projects are listed on this site. All were added on 23 October 2026. Handover dates run from Q4 2028 to Q4 2032.
| Project | Developer | Handover |
|---|---|---|
| 77S | 77 Shades of Green Realestate | Q4 2028 |
| Eywa The Way Of Water | Revolution Palm | Q4 2028 |
| Wedyan | Wedyan Al Ghurair | Q3 2029 |
| Bureau Lamar | Lamar | Q2 2030 |
| Avarra by Palace | Emaar | Q2 2031 |
| Lumena Alta by Omniyat | Azure Horizon | Q2 2031 |
| Berkeley Tower | E L P G | Q4 2031 |
| Sobha SkyParks | Sobha | Q4 2032 |
The earliest handover is 77S in Q4 2028, and the latest is Sobha SkyParks in Q4 2032. The full list is on the Business Bay off-plan projects page. Handover dates are the dates listed in our project register and can change.
What to note
This is market information, not investment advice. One day of DLD data is a small sample: with 23 deals, a few large or small sales can move the totals and the median. For wider context, see our daily Dubai property market news.
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Frequently asked questions
How many properties were sold in Business Bay on 28 October 2026?
Dubai Land Department (DLD) data shows 23 sales in Business Bay on 28 October 2026, worth AED 44.26 million in total.
What was the price per sq ft in Business Bay on 28 October 2026?
The median price was AED 2,239 per sq ft. That was the third-highest of the eight busiest areas that day, behind Dubai Studio City (AED 3,356) and Dubai Maritime City (AED 2,924).
How much of Business Bay's sales were off-plan on 28 October 2026?
Off-plan accounted for 13% of Business Bay deals that day, so most sales were in ready property. Eight Business Bay off-plan projects are listed on this site, with handovers from Q4 2028 to Q4 2032.
This article is general information about the Dubai property market, not financial advice. Prices and regulations change; ask for up-to-date details before you buy.
