Bay Square in Business Bay is a thriving mixed-use commercial district offering office spaces, retail, F&B concepts, and boutique hotels in a fully walkable urban environment. Designed as a low-rise, pedestrian-friendly destination, it attracts businesses, startups, and investors seeking convenience and strong rental demand.
Bay Square is a prime commercial community within Business Bay, developed by Dubai Properties. Featuring 13 low-rise buildings, it stands out for its walkable layout, vibrant dining scene, and direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown Dubai. The community offers a blend of Grade B and high-quality fitted offices, including a wide selection of offices for rent in Bay Square, along with retail spaces, serviced offices, and hotel apartments, making it an ideal base for SMEs, professional firms, e-commerce companies, medical practices, and F&B operators.
Bay Square features a wide selection of leased and freehold office units, ranging from 700 sq. ft. to 7,000+ sq. ft. As one of the most in-demand areas, Bay Square Business Bay offers shell-and-core, fully fitted, and furnished spaces ideal for tenants looking for immediate operational setups. Many offices for rent in Bay Square also benefit from canal views and high foot traffic.
Ground-floor retail units in Bay Square offer strong visibility and high foot traffic from residents, office staff, and hotel visitors. Popular categories include restaurants, cafés, medical clinics, pharmacies, salons, and boutique concept stores. Retail units typically range from 800 to 3,000+ sq. ft.
Property prices in Bay Square have seen strong performance due to its walkable lifestyle, high occupancy levels, and proximity to Downtown.
| Property type | Selling price (per sq.ft.) | Rental price (per sq.ft.) |
|---|---|---|
Offices | AED 2,000 - 3,000 | AED 250 - 400 |
Retail units | AED 2,000 - 3,000 | AED 250 - 400 |
Bay Square, Business Bay is one of Dubai’s few low-rise, pedestrian-friendly districts, employees and clients can move between offices, cafés, gyms, and retail without needing a car, boosting convenience and foot traffic for businesses.
Just minutes from Downtown Dubai, Business Bay Metro, and major highways, Bay Square gives companies instant access to Dubai’s busiest commercial corridors and ensures easy commuting for staff and visitors.
With offices, hotels, serviced apartments, residential units and retail units in Bay Square, this district delivers steady all-day footfall, ideal for restaurants, cafés, clinics, boutiques, and service businesses.
High occupancy levels and constant enquiry flow keep rental yields competitive (with offices recording a 7 - 8.5% yeild, and retail 8 - 10%+ yields), making it one of Business Bay’s most reliable investment micro-markets.
From furnished corporate suites to fitted offices for rent in Bay Square, businesses can move in quickly without the cost and time of fit-out - an advantage for SMEs, start-ups, and firms expanding into Dubai.
Over 60+ dining concepts, wellness studios, and boutique retailers create an energetic environment that enhances employee wellbeing and supports client-facing operations.
As of November 2025, due to strong tenant demand and limited supply of fitted spaces, offices for rent in Bay Square typically achieve 8 - 10% in rental yields Low vacancy rates and walk-in tenant demand make it a resilient investment choice.
Bay Square Business Bay is one of the most active F&B destinations, featuring a range of cafés and quick-service options such as Caribou Coffee, Starbucks and Magnolia Bakery. Additional dining options include boutique restaurants and popular chains such as Wokyo, Circle Café and My Govindas.
The district offers a full spectrum of wellness amenities, from gyms like Fitness First and Wellfit, to clinics and health centres, plus Pilates and yoga studios such as StudioRepublik Pop-Up and boutique wellness spots like Beyond Wellness.
Buildings offer 24/7 security, visitor and basement parking, service elevators, multiple meeting rooms and co-working options, as well as convenient on-site hotel conference facilities.
Tenants benefit from everyday conveniences within steps of the office, including pharmacies like BinSina Pharmacy, supermarkets such as Choithrams, and multiple convenience stores.
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Getting Around
Bay Square in Business Bay offers high visibility and seamless access to Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, and Downtown Dubai.
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Dubai Mall
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DIFC
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Dubai International Airport
Business Bay Metro Station is 7–10 minutes away, with last-mile access via bus, taxi, or walking paths.
Uber and Careem are widely used, with easy pick-up/drop-off zones throughout the community.
RTA buses operate frequently between Bay Square, Business Bay Metro, and Downtown.
Bay Square is one of Dubai’s rare fully walkable commercial hubs, ideal for F&B concepts, clinics, boutiques, and service businesses.
THINGS TO DO
Home to Michelin-recognised restaurants, premium steakhouses, rooftop lounges, and business-friendly fine dining concepts
Offering hundreds of restaurants and cafés across various cuisines, ideal for corporate lunches and visiting clients
This walkway features waterfront dining with a blend of high and mid-range dining options, perfect for relaxed after-work gatherings
The Oberoi, Taj Dubai, and JW Marriott Marquis are just some options offering hotel dining and lounge experiences popular with executives and visiting business partners
BAY SQUARE
Yes. Bay Square offers fitted offices, strong connectivity, walkable amenities, and competitive rental prices, making it one of the most popular choices for SMEs and professional firms.
With high occupancy rates, strong tenant demand, and excellent retail foot traffic, Bay Square typically provides attractive yields and stable long-term performance.
Yes. Retail units in high-visibility locations within the plaza perform exceptionally well due to dense office traffic and close proximity to residential towers and hotels.
Marketing agencies, IT firms, clinics, F&B concepts, real estate brokerages, wellness studios, and boutique professional firms are all common.
Yes. Bay Square is a freehold area where both UAE residents and non-residents can purchase commercial property.
Contact
Engel & Völkers Dubai
7th Floor, Al Khail Plaza
Jumeirah Village Triangle, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 4223500