Q: Transport links

Public transport: In addition to regular Dubai Bus services, Business Bay boasts its own dedicated Metro station, providing 1-2 stop access to Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station) and Dubai International Financial Centre. By road: Business Bay boasts direct access to Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Barsha Road and Al Khail Road. Airports: Business Bay is a 35-minute drive from Dubai World Central and 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport.

Question 1

Lifestyle in Business Bay

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Named among the world’s top 10 ‘coolest neighbourhoods to visit’ by Lonely Planet, Business Bay has emerged from the shadows of its glitzy neighbour, Downtown Dubai, to carve a reputation as one of the city’s more desirable destinations for expats looking for upscale accommodation and easy access to Dubai’s main attractions.

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Question 2

Family friendly attractions

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Situated alongside the famous Dubai Canal, Business Bay offers prime access to this man-made waterway and its growing collection of marinas, riviera-style restaurants, cafes and retail outlets. The area is also home to some of Dubai’s top luxury hotels that house a multitude of popular restaurants, which have enhanced the area’s growing reputation as one of the city’s dining hotspots. Its proximity to Downtown Dubai means the precinct’s world-famous attractions, including Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, are just 5-10 minutes away by car.

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Question 3

Transport links

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Public transport: In addition to regular Dubai Bus services, Business Bay boasts its own dedicated Metro station, providing 1-2 stop access to Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station) and Dubai International Financial Centre.

By road:Business Bay boasts direct access to Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Barsha Road and Al Khail Road.

Airports: Business Bay is a 35-minute drive from Dubai World Central and 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport.

Question 4

Healthcare

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Business Bay residents are well served for healthcare services. The area is home to GP facilities including Emirates Hospital Clinic and Aster Clinic Business Bay, while nearby Dubai Healthcare City houses five major private hospitals and more than 160 specialised clinics and practices.

Question 5

Schools

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Business Bay’s proximity to Al Safa and Jumeirah means some of Dubai’s best schools are located relatively close by. Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) in Al Safa is one of the city’s most respected, having earned an ‘outstanding’ rating from KHDA for nine years straight. Another nearby school rated ‘outstanding’ is GEMS Jumeirah Primary School, which is based on the British curriculum.

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Question 6

Employment

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Business Bay is literally in the heart of the action, thanks to its own thriving commercial district as well as its proximity to Downtown Dubai, DIFC and Sheikh Zayed Road. Its enviable location has made it very popular with expat professionals who work in the precinct or nearby and value a short commute.

Question 7

Accommodation

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While Business Bay offers many of the advantages of Downtown Dubai, residential rental prices are often a fraction of the cost of its neighbour, despite the precinct’s growing reputation for offering premium accommodation options. High-rise apartments dominate the property mix here, with many buildings offering incredible views of Dubai Canal and the Downtown skyline. The pace of new development here also means prices remain competitive compared to more established areas of the city.

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