Business Bay, by the canal
Next to Downtown, full of offices and towers. Six things hosts here should know.
Check your tower first
Business Bay has many towers, each with its own management. Some restrict short stays or ask for a no-objection letter. Ask your building before anything else.
Two kinds of guest
Holiday visitors come for Downtown and the Burj Khalifa next door; business travellers come for the offices. Price for both, including weekdays.
The view sells
Canal and Burj Khalifa views are what guests look for here. Photograph the view properly and say which rooms have it.
Monthly stays fill the gaps
People working nearby often book for weeks or months. A mix of short and monthly stays keeps the calendar full outside the busy season.
Getting in and out
Guests arrive by taxi or the Metro. Give clear arrival steps for your tower, including parking and where to collect access cards.
Furnish for longer stays
A proper desk, a full kitchen and a washing machine matter more here than in a beach area, because many guests stay longer.
See also building rules, long stays and best areas for Airbnb.
Our pick
fäm Living runs Airbnb homes across Business Bay
fäm Living lists and runs Dubai apartments and villas on Airbnb, Booking.com and direct, as licensed holiday homes. Its own team handles check-in, cleaning and maintenance, and owners see every booking in the owner portal. Part of the fäm Properties group.
Holiday home management in Business Bay- Holiday home permit handled
- Listing, photos and pricing
- Guest screening and in-person check-in
- Cleaning, linen and maintenance
Questions
Business Bay: host questions
Can I Airbnb my apartment in Business Bay?
In many towers, yes, once the home holds a holiday home permit from the Department of Economy and Tourism and the building allows short stays. Check your tower's rules first.
Who books Airbnbs in Business Bay?
A mix of holiday visitors who want to be next to Downtown and business travellers working in the area, many of them for longer stays.
Is Business Bay better for short stays or monthly stays?
Both work. Many homes do best with short stays in the busy season and monthly guests the rest of the year.