VYB, Business Bay: rental yield, prices & rents
In the 24 months to 6 November 2026, DLD registered 66 sales and 18 rent contracts in VYB, Business Bay. A 1-bed apartment sold for a median AED 1.41M and rented for AED 80K a year: a gross yield of 5.7%. The Business Bay median for the same home type is 4.2% (last 12 months).
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Prices and yields by home type
Medians for the 24 months to 6 November 2026. Gross yield = median annual rent ÷ median sale price.
| Home type | Median price | AED / sq ft | Gross yield | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment | AED 1.41M | 2,078 | 5.7% | 49 |
| 2-bed apartment | AED 2.00M | 2,091 | 5.5% | 17 |
Rent guide: what tenants pay in VYB
The 24 months to 6 November 2026. Typical = median. “Most pay” is the middle half of contracts. New lease is what a new tenant agreed; renewal is an existing tenant renewing, often lower because renewal increases are limited by the RERA rental index.
| Home type | Typical rent / year | Per month | Most pay | New lease | Renewal | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment | AED 80K | AED 6,667 | AED 75K – AED 92K | AED 80K | — | 15 |
| 2-bed apartment | AED 110K | AED 9,167 | AED 108K – AED 125K | AED 110K | — | 3 |
Price and rent trend
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| Month | AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 2,133 |
| Apr 2025 | 2,067 |
| May 2025 | 2,091 |
| Jun 2025 | 2,062 |
| Jul 2025 | 2,204 |
| Aug 2025 | 2,194 |
| Sep 2025 | 2,193 |
| Dec 2025 | 2,178 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,959 |
| Mar 2026 | 2,223 |
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Quick answers
What is the rental yield in VYB?
The median gross rental yield for a 1-bed apartment in VYB, Business Bay is 5.7%, based on DLD records for the 24 months to 6 November 2026.
How much does a 1-bed apartment in VYB cost?
The median sale price was AED 1.41M (AED 2,078 per sq ft) in the 24 months to 6 November 2026.