Living in Business Bay
Business Bay is a city in Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, home to 191,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 4%, #3 of 87), commuters (top 5%, #3 of 72), expat professionals (top 8%, #6 of 78).
Residents191,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport13 km (Dubai International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km6,253,200 people
Sea coast3 km
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line527.2 km
Distance to Abu Dhabi121 km
Within 10 km566,307 people
Greater areaGreater Dubai, 5 km out
Winter daylight10 h 34 min, sunset 14:34
See Business Bay on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Business Bay
- The Persian Gulf is 3 km away.
- It is part of Greater Dubai, 5 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 34 min and sets around 14:34; in late June it sets around 17:12.
How Business Bay ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Arab Emirates. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In United Arab Emirates | In Emirate of Dubai | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 62 | #34 of 76 | #14 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income household | 85 | #7 of 82 | #5 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #32 of 73 | #13 of 43 | Map |
| Single parent | 73 | #31 of 71 | #13 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #39 of 76 | #21 of 44 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #38 of 76 | #22 of 44 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #31 of 84 | #15 of 45 | Map |
| Single professional | 84 | #6 of 68 | #4 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 85 | #6 of 66 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| DINKS | 85 | #6 of 60 | #4 of 37 | Map |
| Remote worker | 74 | #22 of 78 | #14 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 92 | #3 of 72 | #3 of 44 | Map |
| Car-free household | 84 | #7 of 66 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Student | 1 | #42 of 51 | #32 of 36 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 81 | #11 of 73 | #7 of 43 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 83 | #8 of 87 | #6 of 45 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 79 | #7 of 66 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Expat professional | 85 | #6 of 78 | #4 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 79 | #16 of 76 | #9 of 44 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 44 | #58 of 87 | #20 of 45 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 23 | #31 of 87 | #9 of 45 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 33 | #49 of 87 | #23 of 45 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #55 of 87 | #19 of 45 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #14 of 87 | #11 of 45 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 83 | #5 of 87 | #3 of 45 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 34 | #64 of 87 | #25 of 45 | Map |
| Coastal living | 76 | #37 of 77 | #14 of 45 | Map |
| Business owner | 93 | #3 of 87 | #3 of 45 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #14 of 70 | #11 of 42 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Downtown Dubai 1 km
- Al Wasl 2 km
- Dubai International Financial Centre 3 km
- Jumayrā 3 km
- Al Safa 4 km
- As Saţwah 4 km
- Za'abeel 6 km
- As Saţwah Sharq 6 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.