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  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Churchill Residency Tower - Churchill Towers - Business Bay - Dubai
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    Apartment

    99,000 yearly

    Canal View | Well Maintained | Beautiful Unit

    BABYLON VISION PROPERTIES L.L.C logo image

    Churchill Residency Tower, Churchill Towers, Business Bay, Dubai

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    782 sqft

    Listed 38 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Merano Tower - Business Bay - Dubai
    13

    Apartment

    65,000 yearly

    Furnished | Nearby Metro | 1BR Ready to Move In

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    Merano Tower, Business Bay, Dubai

    1

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    644 sqft

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in DAMAC Majestine - Business Bay - Dubai
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    80,000 yearly

    Elegance | 1 BR Rent in Damac Majestine, Business

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    DAMAC Majestine, Business Bay, Dubai

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    897 sqft

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in East Heights 4 - Business Bay - Dubai
    15

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    110,000 yearly

    Smart Home | Balcony | Parking

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    East Heights 4, Business Bay, Dubai

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    1,362 sqft

    Ibrar Ali Usmani

    Listed 2 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Nobles Tower - Business Bay - Dubai
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    Apartment

    100,000 yearly

    LOW PRICE OPEN VIEW FULLY FURNISHED BRAND NEW

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    Nobles Tower, Business Bay, Dubai

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    829 sqft

    Muhammad Azam Mustafa

    Listed 3 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in 15 Northside Tower 2 - 15 Northside - Business Bay - Dubai
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    Apartment

    104,000 yearly

    Canal View | Burj Khalifa View | 4 Cheques

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    15 Northside Tower 2, 15 Northside, Business Bay, Dubai

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    642 sqft

    Listed 4 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in West Five Business Bay Residences - Business Bay - Dubai
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    Apartment

    114,999 yearly

    Brand New | Fully Furnished | Vacant | 1 BR

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    West Five Business Bay Residences, Business Bay, Dubai

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    694 sqft

    Venketaswara Rowlo

    Listed 4 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in AG Tower - Business Bay - Dubai
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    Apartment

    85,000 yearly

    Spacious 1BR | AG Tower Business Bay | Balcony

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    AG Tower, Business Bay, Dubai

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    1,191 sqft

    Listed 4 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in J ONE Tower A - J ONE - Business Bay - Dubai
    13

    Apartment

    120,000 yearly

    Spacious Unit | Best Price | Fully Furnished

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    J ONE Tower A, J ONE, Business Bay, Dubai

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    997 sqft

    Listed 5 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Peninsula Three - Peninsula - Business Bay - Dubai
    17

    Apartment

    125,000 yearly

    Nicely Furnished | Stunning Views | High Floor

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    Peninsula Three, Peninsula, Business Bay, Dubai

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    660 sqft

    Listed 5 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences - Business Bay - Dubai
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    Apartment

    180,000 yearly

    Bills Inclusive | Non Loft Layout | Move in Ready

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    SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences, Business Bay, Dubai

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    1,162 sqft

    Hannah Katyamba

    Listed 5 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Tower B - DAMAC Towers by Paramount - Business Bay - Dubai
    16

    Apartment

    105,000 yearly

    Burj View| High Floor| Ready to Move

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    Tower B, DAMAC Towers by Paramount, Business Bay, Dubai

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    949 sqft

    Listed 5 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in West Five Business Bay Residences - Business Bay - Dubai
    16

    Apartment

    119,999 yearly

    Marriott Branded | Fully Funrished | Vacant | 1BR

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    West Five Business Bay Residences, Business Bay, Dubai

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    766 sqft

    Venketaswara Rowlo

    Listed 5 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in AG Tower - Business Bay - Dubai
    8

    Apartment

    78,000 yearly

    FULLY FURNISHED/1BHK/AG TOWER/BUSINESS BAY

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    AG Tower, Business Bay, Dubai

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    884 sqft

    Listed 5 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Zada Tower - Business Bay - Dubai
    16

    Apartment

    60,000 yearly

    Below Market Price | Fully Furnished | Canal View

    Premium

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    Zada Tower, Business Bay, Dubai

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    468 sqft

    Listed 5 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Clayton Residency - Business Bay - Dubai
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    Apartment

    85,000 yearly

    STUNNING CANAL VIEW| UNFURNISH 1BHK | BOOK NOW

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    Clayton Residency, Business Bay, Dubai

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    806 sqft

    Listed 6 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Millennium Binghatti Residences - Business Bay - Dubai
    16

    Apartment

    100,000 yearly

    Spacious 1BR | Canal View | Fully Furnished

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    Millennium Binghatti Residences, Business Bay, Dubai

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    1,085 sqft

    Listed 6 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Merano Tower - Business Bay - Dubai
    8

    Apartment

    80,000 yearly

    Modern Living|Fully Furnished| Prime Location

    Levelly Real Estate Brokerage logo image

    Merano Tower, Business Bay, Dubai

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    668 sqft

    Listed 6 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Zada Tower - Business Bay - Dubai
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    Apartment

    70,000 yearly

    FULLY FURNISHED | POOL VIEW | FLEXIBLE CHEQUES

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    Zada Tower, Business Bay, Dubai

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    410 sqft

    Farrukhjon Abdiazizov

    Listed 6 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Waves Tower - Business Bay - Dubai
    8

    Apartment

    115,000 yearly

    Fully Furnished 1BHK | Huge Layout | Canal View

    FUTURE EMPIRE REAL ESTATE logo image

    Waves Tower, Business Bay, Dubai

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    1,020 sqft

    Listed 6 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Aykon City Tower C - Aykon City - Business Bay - Dubai
    14

    Apartment

    85,000 yearly

    1BR Furnished Vacant | High Floor Move in Ready

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    Aykon City Tower C, Aykon City, Business Bay, Dubai

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    1

    544 sqft

    Listed 6 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Royal Regency - Business Bay - Dubai
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    Apartment

    100,000 yearly

    BRAND NEW | FITTED KITCHEN | BREATHTAKING VIEW

    ARTISAN PROPERTIES L.L.C logo image

    Royal Regency, Business Bay, Dubai

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    892 sqft

    Listed 6 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Merano Tower - Business Bay - Dubai
    17

    Apartment

    82,000 yearly

    Fully Furnished | High Floor | Vacant

    Desea Global Properties LLC logo image

    Merano Tower, Business Bay, Dubai

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    670 sqft

    Listed 6 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Royal Regency - Business Bay - Dubai
    14

    Apartment

    90,000 yearly

    1 Month Free | Multiple Units in Business Bay

    Al Mirath Real Estates logo image

    Royal Regency, Business Bay, Dubai

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    972 sqft

    Listed 6 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in West Five Business Bay Residences - Business Bay - Dubai
    15

    Apartment

    114,000 yearly

    Open Plan | Brand New | Pool View

    D R N Real Estate logo image

    West Five Business Bay Residences, Business Bay, Dubai

    1

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    695 sqft

    Narimene Senouci

    Listed 7 hours ago

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Average prices for 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent in Business Bay

CommunityAverage price (AED/year)
SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences155,815
Amna122,462
SOL Avenue100,812
The Bay91,979
Windsor Manor82,291
Reva Residences77,823
Zada Tower77,693
Vera Residences76,682
Merano Tower76,527
Westburry Tower 260,935

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Your Guide to finding a 1 bedroom apartment for rent in Business Bay

Business Bay sits at the center of Dubai, just south of Downtown, spanning over 46.9 million square feet of mixed-use space. It combines a busy commercial core with a strong residential offering, making it one of the city's most sought-after addresses. Renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Business Bay puts you close to major landmarks, transport links, and a wide range of dining and leisure options. The neighborhood appeals to young professionals, couples, and anyone who wants to be in the thick of urban Dubai life.

Bordered by Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, and running alongside the Dubai Water Canal, 1 BHK flats in Business Bay offer a lifestyle that blends convenience with a genuinely vibrant city feel. Demand for 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Business Bay stays consistently high throughout the year.

Market overview

Rental prices for a 1 BHK in Business Bay range from around 70,000 AED to 160,000 AED per year, with average new rentals sitting between 90,855 AED and 102,263 AED annually. Renewed leases average around 88,217 AED per year, which is broadly in line with the wider Dubai mid-to-premium rental market.

More affordable options include buildings like Westbury Tower 2 (averaging 61,487 AED per year) and Vera Residences (around 77,410 AED per year). At the higher end, residences like SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences average 159,909 AED per year. Recent transactions show 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Peninsula Three reaching 110,000 AED, Vezul Residence for 89,250 AED, and AG Tower for 85,000 AED.

Short-term rental options are also available. Daily rates start from 350 AED (averaging around 650 AED), weekly rates from 2,000 AED (averaging 4,600 AED), and monthly rentals range from 5,000 AED to 16,000 AED.

Why rent a 1 bedroom apartment in Business Bay?

Central location with easy access

Business Bay sits between two major highways and connects quickly to Downtown Dubai, DIFC, and other key areas. Commuting by car or public transport is straightforward from here.

Waterfront living

The Dubai Water Canal runs through the neighborhood, with 6.4 kilometers of pedestrian walkways along its banks. Residents can walk, jog, or cycle while taking in canal and skyline views.

Dining and nightlife on the doorstep

Business Bay has a strong restaurant and nightlife scene. From rooftop steakhouses and Italian restaurants to cocktail lounges, there is a wide range of options within walking distance or a short drive.

Strong community appeal

The area draws a diverse mix of residents, from professionals and expats to long-term Dubai residents. Bay Square, a pedestrian-only zone, adds a community feel that sets Business Bay apart from purely commercial districts.

Top buildings to find a 1 bhk for rent in Business Bay

With over 240 residential buildings across the community, there is a wide choice for anyone looking for a 1 bedroom for rent in Business Bay. Here are some of the most popular options:

Peninsula

Peninsula is a waterfront master community offering brand-new apartments for rent in Business Bay with direct canal views and modern finishes. Recent transactions show one-bedroom units renting for around 110,000 AED per year. It suits professionals and couples looking for newer builds in a premium setting with strong long-term value.

Executive Towers

The Executive Towers are a large complex of 12 towers with their own retail mall, Bay Avenue, which was built within them. Rents for 1-bedroom apartments sit in the mid-range bracket. This property is a good fit for residents who want daily conveniences on-site and a community atmosphere within a larger development.

Aykon City

Aykon City is known for its resort-style amenities and premium finishes. Annual rents for 1-bedroom flats are at the higher end of the market. Suit renters who prioritize quality of building facilities and a hotel-like living experience.

DAMAC Towers by Paramount

Hollywood-themed residences with distinctive interiors and strong hospitality amenities. Priced in the premium range. These apartments appeal to renters who want something visually different with added lifestyle services.

SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences

SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences is one of the most upmarket options in Business Bay, averaging around 159,909 AED per year for a 1-bedroom unit. Offers unobstructed skyline views and access to the building's hotel-grade services. This property is ideal for those seeking an ultra-premium address.

Who should rent a 1 bedroom apartment in Business Bay?

Young professionals

Professionals working in Dubai's central business districts will find the commute simple and the lifestyle convenient.

Expats and couples

Those relocating to Dubai or looking for a central base with quick access to leisure and retail will feel at home here.

Renters seeking flexible options

With daily, weekly, and monthly rental options available, Business Bay also works well for those who need short-term flexibility.

Mid-range to premium renters

Business Bay offers options across a range of budgets within the mid- to high-end segment, with chiller-free apartments available in some buildings to help reduce monthly costs.

Amenities and lifestyle

Schools

  • Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS)—Al Safa
  • Hartland International School — Mohammed Bin Rashid City

Nurseries

  • Numu Nursery
  • Maple Bear Nursery
  • Blossom Business Bay Nursery

Clinics and hospitals

  • Emirates Hospitals Clinics — Bay Avenue
  • Aster Clinic — Executive Towers
  • Pearl Dental Clinic — Citadel Tower

Supermarkets

  • West Zone Fresh Supermarket (24 hours)
  • Al Maya Supermarket (24 hours)
  • New Safestway Supermarket (24 hours)
  • Spinneys—Executive Towers

Shopping

  • Bay Avenue Mall — within Business Bay
  • Dubai Mall — approximately 10 minutes by car

Fitness and leisure

  • Building gyms and swimming pools in most residential towers
  • Dubai Water Canal promenade — 6.4 km of walkways for running, cycling, and walking
  • Bay Square — pedestrian zone with cafes and outdoor spaces
  • La Perle by Dragone—live entertainment show at Al Habtoor City

Restaurants and nightlife 

  • Prime68 Steakhouse and Tan Cha—JW Marriott Marquis Hotel
  • Fi'lia—Italian restaurant on the 70th floor of SLS Dubai
  • Il Pastaio and BQ — Al Habtoor City
  • Roka and The Maine Land Brasserie—The Opus
  • BLU Dubai, 1OAK, Miss Tess — nightlife venues

Location and transportation

Business Bay borders Downtown Dubai to the north and is flanked by Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) to the west and Al Khail Road (E44) to the east, giving residents quick road access to most parts of the emirate. By car, the Dubai Mall is roughly 9 minutes away, the Dubai International Airport is around 16 minutes away, and the Burj Al Arab is approximately 20 minutes away.

For public transport, the Business Bay Metro Station on the Red Line serves the area well. RTA feeder buses, including the F14, F19A, F19B, and F41, cover the main areas of the community, while routes 7, 26, 50, and 51 connect to neighboring districts like Al Quoz and Oud Metha. Water taxis also operate along the Dubai Water Canal, offering an alternative way to travel.

Pros and cons of choosing a 1 bhk for rent in Business Bay

Pros of living in a 1 bedroom apartment for rent in Business Bay

  • Central location with fast access to Downtown Dubai, DIFC, and key business districts
  • Metro access via the Business Bay Red Line station
  • Wide range of dining, nightlife, and entertainment options within the neighbourhood
  • Dubai Water Canal promenade for outdoor activities and scenic views
  • A variety of buildings across different price points, including chiller-free options
  • Short-term rental options available for flexible arrangements
  • 24-hour supermarkets and retail within easy reach
  • Pet-friendly policies are available in many buildings

Cons of living in a 1 bedroom apartment for rent in Business Bay

  • Rents are higher than in many outer Dubai communities
  • No beach within the neighborhood—coastal areas require a 15 to 20-minute drive
  • Traffic congestion on Sheikh Zayed Road during peak hours
  • Parking can be limited in some older buildings
  • Limited school options directly within Business Bay—families typically rely on schools in neighbouring areas

FAQs about a 1 bedroom apartment for rent in Business Bay

Is a 1 bedroom apartment for rent in Business Bay affordable?

Business Bay sits in the mid to high-end range of the Dubai rental market. It is not the most affordable option in the city, but it offers a range of price points within the premium segment, making it possible to find a 1 BHK that fits different budgets within that bracket.

Are furnished 1 bedroom apartments available in Business Bay?

Yes, both furnished and unfurnished 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Business Bay are available. Furnished units tend to command a higher monthly rate and are particularly common in serviced residence buildings.

Are pets allowed in Business Bay apartments?

Many buildings in Business Bay have pet-friendly policies, though this varies by building. It is worth confirming this with the landlord or building management before signing a lease.

How is the commute from Business Bay?

Commuting from Business Bay is generally straightforward. The area has direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, and the Business Bay Metro Station provides a reliable public transport option. Most key business areas in Dubai are within 15–25 minutes by car outside of peak hours.

Is Business Bay walkable?

Yes, particularly around the Dubai Water Canal promenade and Bay Square, which is a fully pedestrian zone. Day-to-day errands, cafes, and restaurants are accessible on foot from most residential towers.

Are there chiller-free 1 bedroom apartments in Business Bay?

Yes, chiller-free apartments are available in several buildings in Business Bay. These can result in meaningful savings on monthly utility costs, so it is worth looking out for this when browsing listings.