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  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Zada Tower - Business Bay - Dubai
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    118,000 AED/year

    Skyline View High-Floor Apartment with Pool

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    Zada Tower, Business Bay, Dubai

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    410 sqft

    Listed 3 hours ago

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

    80,000 AED/year

    12 Cheque Payment | Good Deal | Furnished 1BED

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

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    544 sqft

    Listed 4 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences - Business Bay - Dubai
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    160,000 AED/year

    Spacious 1 BR | Duplex | Dubai Frame View

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    SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences, Business Bay, Dubai

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    1,172 sqft

    Danish Ali Ghulam Murtaza

    Listed 6 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Aykon City Tower C - Aykon City - Business Bay - Dubai
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    95,000 AED/year

    Vacant | Luxury Furnished | Prime Location

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

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    532 sqft

    Asmaa Sanaa Belkaid

    Listed 6 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Scala Tower - Business Bay - Dubai
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    95,000 AED/year

    Fully Furnished | Canal View | Ready to Move in

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    Scala Tower, Business Bay, Dubai

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    747 sqft

    Listed 6 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Royal Continental Suites - Business Bay - Dubai
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    120,000 AED/year

    Stylish 1 Bedroom | Fully Furnished | Best Price

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    Royal Continental Suites, Business Bay, Dubai

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    847 sqft

    Listed 6 hours ago

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

    120,000 AED/year

    Stylish 1 Bedroom | Fully Furnished | Best Price

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    Royal Continental Suites, Business Bay, Dubai

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    847 sqft

    Listed 6 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Royal Continental Suites - Business Bay - Dubai
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    120,000 AED/year

    Stylish 1 Bedroom | Fully Furnished | Best Price

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    Royal Continental Suites, Business Bay, Dubai

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    847 sqft

    Listed 6 hours ago

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

    115,000 AED/year

    Burj and Canal View | Furnished | Ready to Move in

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

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    642 sqft

    Listed 7 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Bay Square Building 9 - Bay Square - Business Bay - Dubai
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    Apartment

    120,000 AED/year

    Fully Furnished | Spacious | 1 BR | Ready to Move

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    Bay Square Building 9, Bay Square, Business Bay, Dubai

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    1,140 sqft

    Listed 7 hours ago

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

    73,000 AED/year

    Unfurnished 1BR Apartment | Vacant | Skyline View

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    Zada Tower, Business Bay, Dubai

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    472 sqft

    Muhammad Adnan

    Listed 7 hours ago

    • Find 1-BHK for rent in Business Bay, one of Dubai’s most iconic neighbourhoods. Daily rental prices start at 350 AED, averaging around 650 AED. Weekly rates begin at 2,000 AED, with an average of 4,600 AED. Monthly rents start at 5,000 AED, typically reaching 16,000 AED. Yearly prices begin at 70,000 AED, averaging approximately 125,000 AED. This will get you an average of about 810 sqft, with options ranging from 470 to 1,100 sqft. Located next to Downtown Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, and DIFC, Business Bay offers residents proximity to the city’s most happening areas, including the Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and the Dubai Canal. The area is well-connected via the Business Bay Metro station and is near key highways like Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. Most apartments come with balconies, built-in wardrobes, central air conditioning, kitchen appliances, walk-in closets, and views of landmarks or the water. Many also offer amenities such as children’s play areas and pools, concierge services, maid service, covered parking, building lobbies, pet-friendly policies, security, shared gyms, pools, spas, barbecue areas, studies, and are Vastu compliant.
  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Paramount Tower Hotel and Residences - Business Bay - Dubai
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    Apartment

    70,000 AED/year

    Short Stay | All Bills Included | 3-6 Months

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    Paramount Tower Hotel & Residences, Business Bay, Dubai

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    681 sqft

    Nathan Pettle

    Listed 7 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in SOL Avenue - Business Bay - Dubai
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    Apartment

    90,000 AED/year

    Fully Furnished 1BR | Move-In Ready|Prime Location

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    SOL Avenue, Business Bay, Dubai

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    700 sqft

    Listed 7 hours ago

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

    120,000 AED/year

    Bright and spacious | Fully furnished | Top notch

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    SOL Bay, Business Bay, Dubai

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    840 sqft

    Kristian De Jesus

    Listed 7 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Damac Maison Prive B - Damac Maison Prive - Business Bay - Dubai
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    Apartment

    110,000 AED/year

    Canal View | 1BR Furnished Apartment | Vacant

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    Damac Maison Prive B, Damac Maison Prive, Business Bay, Dubai

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    959 sqft

    Muhammad Adnan

    Listed 7 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in SOL Avenue - Business Bay - Dubai
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    Apartment

    100,000 AED/year

    Bright & Spacious 1BR | Prime Business Bay Living

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    SOL Avenue, Business Bay, Dubai

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    854 sqft

    Listed 7 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Bay's Edge - Business Bay - Dubai
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    Apartment

    95,000 AED/year

    Fully Furnished | Renovated | Canal View

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    Bay's Edge, Business Bay, Dubai

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    860 sqft

    Rawad Abi Raad

    Listed 8 hours ago

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

    79,999 AED/year

    Unfurnished | Near Metro | Prime Location

    Premium

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    Zada Tower, Business Bay, Dubai

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    456 sqft

    Listed 8 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Noura Tower - Al Habtoor City - Business Bay - Dubai
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    Apartment

    120,000 AED/year

    Skyline Oasis | Spacious 1 BR | 6 cheques

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    Noura Tower, Al Habtoor City, Business Bay, Dubai

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    809 sqft

    Listed 8 hours ago

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

    170,000 AED/year

    Branded Duplex | High Floor | 2Chqs | Furnished

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    SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences, Business Bay, Dubai

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    1,204 sqft

    Listed 8 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Vera Residences - Business Bay - Dubai
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    Apartment

    75,000 AED/year

    Fully Furnished | Ready to Move | High Floor

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    Vera Residences, Business Bay, Dubai

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    477 sqft

    Ahmad Walid Alabdulrazzak

    Listed 8 hours ago

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

    120,000 AED/year

    AZCO Real Estate is delighted to offer this 1 Bedr

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

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    585 sqft

    Listed 8 hours ago

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

    100,000 AED/year

    Excellent Condition | Spacious 1-BR | Burj View

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    SOL Bay, Business Bay, Dubai

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    852 sqft

    Listed 9 hours ago

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

    115,000 AED/year

    Spacious | Burj Khalifa View | Negotiable

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    Nobles Tower, Business Bay, Dubai

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    830 sqft

    Listed 9 hours ago

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

    120,000 AED/year

    Sea View | Fully Furnished | Ready to Move

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

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    642 sqft

    Listed 9 hours ago

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Average prices for 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent in Business Bay

CommunityAverage price (AED/year)
SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences157,374
Nobles Tower116,828
SOL Avenue95,330
The Bay92,389
Zada Tower79,027
Reva Residences78,427
Merano Tower76,896
Vera Residences76,620
Al Shafar Tower69,129
Westburry Tower 261,281

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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.