Neighbourhood · Dubai

Business Bay

Business Bay is one of Dubai’s newest neighbourhoods, and still growing fast. It sits next door to Downtown, on the landward side of Sheikh Zayed Road, and is mainly high-rise towers.

Best for travellers who want a central base next to Downtown · longer stays · business travel

Wrong for travellers who care about waking up in a neighbourhood rather than a tower.

From Where to Stay in Dubai 2026: A Neighbourhood-by-Neighbourhood Guide.

Where to stay in Business Bay

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  • Citorah PickHotel · Business Bay

    JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

    Citorah says Twin towers on Sheikh Zayed Road with more than a dozen restaurants. Visit Dubai calls it one of the tallest five-star hotels in the world.

  • Citorah PickHotel · Business Bay

    Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City

    Citorah says One of three Hilton-run five-star hotels in Al Habtoor City, on the banks of the canal.

  • Citorah PickHotel · Business Bay

    Paramount Hotel Dubai

    Citorah says A hotel with Hollywood-themed rooms, inspired by the history of Paramount Pictures.

Things to do in Business Bay

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  • Citorah PickSight · Business Bay

    Dubai Water Canal

    Citorah says The Dubai Water Canal, an extension of Dubai Creek, runs through it, with a 6.4 km footpath along both banks.

Other neighbourhoods

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    Downtown Dubai

    Downtown Dubai is a purpose-built neighbourhood around three of the city’s best-known sights: the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and The Dubai Fountain. It’s the easiest first-trip base.

    Best for first-timers · short trips · mall shoppers

  • Neighbourhood · 10 places

    Dubai Marina / JBR

    Dubai Marina is a high-rise district around a waterway, “a waterfront city” in Visit Dubai’s words. Marina Walk, a pedestrian promenade, runs 7 km along both sides of the marina. JBR (Jumeirah Beach Residence) is right next door, on the beach.

    Best for longer stays (4+ nights) · beach-and-walking trips · couples who’d rather not take taxis everywhere

  • Neighbourhood · 14 places

    Palm Jumeirah

    A Palm stay is a resort holiday. You’ll use your hotel’s beach and pools, and probably eat at its restaurants, with a few trips into the city.

    Best for pure beach-and-resort holidays · honeymoons · families

  • Neighbourhood · 10 places

    DIFC

    DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre) is the city’s financial district, alongside Sheikh Zayed Road, from Financial Centre Road north to the Trade Centre area. Visit Dubai says it may be the neighbourhood with the highest concentration of award-winning restaurants in Dubai.

    Best for foodies · business travel · couples on a restaurant-led trip

  • Neighbourhood · 9 places

    Jumeirah

    Jumeirah is Dubai’s beach district. Its public beaches, Kite Beach, Sunset Beach and Nessnass Beach (also called Jumeirah Open Beach), are free.

    Best for returning visitors · couples · families wanting beaches without the Marina’s density

  • Neighbourhood · 9 places

    Old Dubai

    Deira and Bur Dubai face each other across Dubai Creek, and Visit Dubai calls Bur Dubai the oldest part of the city. Deira has the Gold Souk, the Spice Souk and the Perfume Souk.

    Best for history-led trips · anyone who wants the souks and the Creek on the doorstep · travellers happy in a three-star

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