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Dubai, UAE
Business Bay
Canal-front, mixed-use, and a short walk to Downtown
Business Bay sits directly on the Dubai Canal, next door to Downtown Dubai — around 5–7 minutes by car, or a scenic 20–25 minute canal-side walk. Originally planned as a commercial hub, it's grown into a genuine residential option with nurseries, clinics and parks alongside its office towers.
Highlights
- A 3km canal promenade connecting through to Downtown Dubai
- Direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road
- Walking distance to Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall via the canal path
- A younger, professional resident base drawn by the DIFC/Downtown proximity
Getting around
Business Bay metro station sits on the Red Line; the canal-front promenade also makes it realistic to walk to Downtown Dubai in good weather.
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