Station Overview
Business Bay Metro Station is the Red Line's primary stop for Dubai's central business district of the same name. It is positioned immediately south of the Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall interchange, making it one of the most strategically placed residential commuter stops on the network.
The station serves a dense mixed-use catchment dominated by high-rise residential and office towers. Proximity to Downtown Dubai, DIFC and Sheikh Zayed Road means most residents within walking distance of the station have single-seat access to the city's core employment clusters.
Business Bay is a designated freehold zone, so the buildings around the station are open to foreign ownership. The station itself is a key driver of rental demand in the immediate 500-metre radius.
Quick Facts
Metro Line
Red Line
Station Code
R26
One Stop From
Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall
Feeder Buses
F14, F19A, F41
Primary District
Business Bay
Walk To
Downtown Dubai, DIFC
Nearby Areas & Communities
The station directly serves two of Dubai's most recognisable districts and a cluster of adjacent sub-communities reachable on foot or by a short taxi ride.
Primary Districts
- •Business Bay
- •Downtown Dubai
Walkable Sub-Communities
- •Al Habtoor City
- •Bay Square
- •Marasi Business Bay
- •Peninsula
- •DIFC
- •Al Wasl
Top 5 Buildings Within Walking Distance
The five towers below are drawn from Property Finder's list of popular residential buildings near Business Bay Metro Station, filtered to those with meaningful public transaction or price-insight depth. Prices reflect DLD-linked transactions disclosed on public listing portals; verify with a direct DLD export before transacting.
Executive Towers
Bayut places Executive Towers beside Sheikh Zayed Road and Business Bay Metro Station; Property Finder lists it among the popular residential buildings near the station.
Market Avg Price
AED 3,680,000
| Date | Unit | Price | AED / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 | Executive Tower L | AED 5,116,943 | 1,492.7 |
| 2026-01-05 | Executive Tower L | AED 2,585,000 | 1,462.13 |
| 2026-02-10 | Executive Tower J | AED 1,575,000 | 1,363.68 |
Source: Property Finder transactions · Bayut building guide · Property Finder listings
Ontario Tower
Property Finder lists Ontario Tower among the popular residential buildings near Business Bay Metro Station.
DLD Avg Sale
AED 1,066,765
ROI
8.33%
| Date | Unit | Price | AED / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | 2BR | AED 1,506,299 | 1,533.92 |
| 2026-02-03 | 1BR | AED 1,200,000 | 1,494.42 |
Source: Property Finder transactions
Merano Tower
Property Finder lists Merano Tower among the popular residential buildings near Business Bay Metro Station.
Avg Price
AED 1,126,091
Avg AED / sq ft
AED 1,622/sq ft
Gross Yield
7.65%
| Date | Unit | Price | AED / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | 2BR | AED 1,430,000 | 1,604.68 |
| 2026-02-13 | 1BR | AED 1,100,000 | 1,645.63 |
Source: Property Finder transactions
Capital Bay Tower A
Property Finder lists Capital Bay Towers among the popular residential buildings near Business Bay Metro Station.
Avg Price
AED 1,083,227
Avg AED / sq ft
AED 1,285/sq ft
Gross Yield
8.42%
| Date | Unit | Price | AED / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | 1BR | AED 1,401,100 | 1,438.78 |
| 2025-12-15 | 2BR | AED 2,085,760 | 1,070.99 |
Source: Property Finder transactions
DAMAC Maison Prive A
Property Finder lists DAMAC Maison Prive among the popular residential buildings near Business Bay Metro Station.
Avg Price
AED 1,239,685
Development Avg
AED 1,287,454
Gross Yield
7.04%
| Date | Unit | Price | AED / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | Studio | AED 1,075,000 | 2,707.26 |
| 2026-02-11 | 1BR | AED 1,700,000 | 1,762.87 |
Source: Property Finder transactions
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Commuting & Connectivity
Business Bay Metro Station sits on the Red Line and is one stop from the Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall interchange. That single-stop hop is what makes this station valuable for residents: Downtown Dubai, the DIFC cluster and Dubai International Airport are all reachable on a single metro line without changes.
- Metro: Red Line, station code R26, one stop from Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall interchange.
- Feeder buses: F14, F19A and F41 extend the station's effective catchment across the wider Business Bay grid.
- Roads: Direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Al Khail Road (E44).
- Walkability: Primary walking catchment covers Al Habtoor City, Bay Square, Marasi Business Bay, Peninsula, and parts of Al Wasl and DIFC.
For buyers prioritising a car-free lifestyle, the station meaningfully lifts the rentability of lower-priced apartments. For landlords, the R26 address is a named anchor in listing copy and tends to support occupancy in the mid-market price band.
What to Check Before You Buy or Rent
- Confirm the actual walking distance and pedestrian route. Some towers listed as "near" the station are separated by Sheikh Zayed Road or canal crossings that add time on foot.
- Verify the building's service charge band and recent DLD price history rather than relying on portal averages alone.
- For investors, validate the rental yield with real current listings and factor in vacancy, service charges and DEWA / chiller costs.
- If the unit will be short-term let, check whether the building permits holiday homes and whether a DTCM permit has been issued for that tower.
- Lower-floor units in some Business Bay clusters lose light and view quickly due to neighbouring tower density; always inspect in person before committing.