Dubai Metro - Red Line

Business Bay Metro Station: Area Guide & Property

Business Bay Metro Station is the main metro entry point for Business Bay and one of the strongest stations in Dubai for users who want a mix of office access, Downtown adjacency and high-density apartment stock.

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Business Bay Metro Station is a commute-led location page that should rank for station-intent searches while converting them into area, building and transaction-level property exploration.

Station Overview

Open with the station's exact role in the network, the communities it serves, and why that matters to renters, buyers and commuters. Avoid generic transport prose.

Business Bay Metro Station is the main metro entry point for Business Bay and one of the strongest stations in Dubai for users who want a mix of office access, Downtown adjacency and high-density apartment stock.

  • Lead with station intent, not generic Dubai Metro history.
  • Convert station searchers into area and property searchers within the first 250 words.
  • Use transaction-led or community-led property evidence depending on station context.
  • Be explicit when the station is better for commuting than for walkable tower living.

Quick Facts

Metro Line
Red Line
Station Code
R26
Fare Zone
6
Opened
Opened with the original Red Line rollout in 2009.
Feeder Buses
F14, F19A, F41
Property Layer
Building Led

Nearby Areas and Landmarks

The catchment table below shows the residential areas and the anchor landmarks most cited as walkable from Business Bay Metro Station, drawn from the brief's editorial research.

Areas and landmarks within reach

TypeName
Nearby areaBusiness Bay
Nearby areaDowntown Dubai
Nearby areaAl Habtoor City
Nearby areaBay Square
Nearby areaDIFC
LandmarkDubai Canal
LandmarkBay Square
LandmarkDowntown Dubai
LandmarkBurj Khalifa / Dubai Mall (one stop away)

Top Buildings and Communities

The catchments below are the property entities most cited as walkable from Business Bay Metro Station, drawn from building led signals. Verify with a direct DLD export before transacting.

Price, rent and yield signal table

Building / CommunityTypeDistanceSignalSummary
Executive Towersbuilding clusterOne of the strongest walk-to-metro residential clusters in Business Bay.DLD-linked transaction + listing insightRecent sales on Property Finder transaction pages include Executive Tower L and J sales broadly around AED 1.36K - 1.49K per sqft, with public for-sale stock averaging about AED 3.68M.
Ontario TowerbuildingNear-station tower often used by buyers targeting sub-core Business Bay budgets.DLD-linked transaction pageProperty Finder transaction data shows an average sale price around AED 1.07M and ROI around 8.33%.
Merano TowerbuildingPopular residential option in the wider Business Bay station catchment.DLD-linked transaction + building insightProperty Finder signals public average pricing around AED 1.13M, roughly AED 1,622 per sqft, with yield around 7.65%.
Capital Bay Tower AbuildingRelevant for users comparing Business Bay investor stock within metro reach.DLD-linked transaction + building insightProperty Finder shows public average pricing around AED 1.08M, roughly AED 1,285 per sqft, with yield around 8.42%.
Damac Maison Prive AbuildingCanal-side serviced apartment product still relevant to metro users searching Business Bay.DLD-linked transaction + building insightProperty Finder indicates public average pricing around AED 1.24M and development average around AED 1.29M, with yield around 7.04%.

Why each catchment matters

  • Executive Towers: Combines direct station convenience with larger unit sizes than much of newer Business Bay stock.
  • Ontario Tower: Useful mid-market benchmark for 1BR/2BR metro-led demand.
  • Merano Tower: Helpful for users comparing compact unit pricing and stronger gross yield profiles.
  • Capital Bay Tower A: Good reference point for lower-ticket Business Bay apartments.
  • Damac Maison Prive A: Adds short-stay / investor-style product to the station catchment mix.

Commuting and Connectivity

The table below summarises how to reach and leave Business Bay Metro Station on foot, by feeder bus and on the metro itself.

Connectivity table

ModeDetail
Metro lineRed Line - station code R26 (zone 6)
Feeder busesF14, F19A, F41
Commute noteOne stop from Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall.
Commute noteUseful for Business Bay office towers and Downtown spillover demand.
Commute noteWalkability varies sharply between canal-side clusters and Sheikh Zayed Road-facing blocks.

Who Should Live Here?

Business Bay Metro Station suits a specific buyer and renter profile based on its catchment, price band and commute reach. Use the signals below to decide whether the station fits your shortlist.

Best fit for

  • Which line is Business Bay Metro Station on?
  • What areas are near Business Bay Metro Station?
  • What kind of property can you find near Business Bay Metro Station?
  • Is Business Bay Metro Station good for commuters?
  • What are the best buildings or communities near Business Bay Metro Station?

Quick decision facts

  • Business Bay Metro Station is on Dubai Metro's red line.
  • It mainly serves Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, Al Habtoor City.
  • This page should answer station intent first, then expand into property discovery around the station.

Nearby Stations

The closest priority stations on the same Dubai Metro line (or interchange line, where applicable). Each link opens the station's own property guide.

Nearby stations on the network

DirectionLineStationCode
previousRed LineMaxR21
nextRed LineONPASSIVER29

What to Check Before You Buy or Rent

  • Do not invent DLD transaction data where only community-level evidence exists.
  • Use community-led property entities for villa or low-rise catchments.
  • Separate building averages, community averages and rent signals clearly.

References

PropertyWiki is independent and not affiliated with the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority. Station codes, fares and bus routes can change - confirm with the RTA before travel, and verify all property prices with a direct DLD export before transacting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Business Bay Metro Station sits on the Dubai Metro Red Line and carries the station code R26. One stop from Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall. Useful for Business Bay office towers and Downtown spillover demand. Walkability varies sharply between canal-side clusters and Sheikh Zayed Road-facing blocks.

Property catchments commonly cited within walking distance of Business Bay Metro Station include Executive Towers, Ontario Tower, Merano Tower, Capital Bay Tower A, Damac Maison Prive A. Recent sales on Property Finder transaction pages include Executive Tower L and J sales broadly around AED 1.36K - 1.49K per sqft, with public for-sale stock averaging about AED 3.68M.

Executive Towers: Recent sales on Property Finder transaction pages include Executive Tower L and J sales broadly around AED 1.36K - 1.49K per sqft, with public for-sale stock averaging about AED 3.68M. Ontario Tower: Property Finder transaction data shows an average sale price around AED 1.07M and ROI around 8.33%. Merano Tower: Property Finder signals public average pricing around AED 1.13M, roughly AED 1,622 per sqft, with yield around 7.65%.

One stop from Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall. Useful for Business Bay office towers and Downtown spillover demand. Walkability varies sharply between canal-side clusters and Sheikh Zayed Road-facing blocks. Feeder buses serving Business Bay Metro Station include F14, F19A, F41.

One stop from Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall. Useful for Business Bay office towers and Downtown spillover demand. Walkability varies sharply between canal-side clusters and Sheikh Zayed Road-facing blocks. Feeder buses serving Business Bay Metro Station include F14, F19A, F41.

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PropertyWiki Team

Editorial Team

Published: April 9, 2026

Updated: April 9, 2026

The PropertyWiki editorial team brings together real estate analysts, legal advisors and data specialists to provide independent property guidance across the UAE.