Penthouse Apartments Dubai

Penthouses in Business Bay

Business Bay runs along the Dubai Water Canal next to Downtown. Many towers have direct views of Burj Khalifa, often for less than the same view from Downtown itself.

Business Bay, Dubai

Is Business Bay right for you?

Business Bay runs along the Dubai Water Canal next to Downtown. Many towers have direct views of Burj Khalifa, often for less than the same view from Downtown itself.

Best for: Value-minded groups who still want Burj views, and visitors to DIFC, DWTC, Meydan or Coca-Cola Arena.

Worth knowing: Check which way the apartment faces: some towers look over construction sites rather than the Burj.

Getting around

  • Dubai MetroBusiness Bay, Red Line, Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, Red Line, on the northern side
  • By waterDubai Ferry FR1: Al Ghubaiba to Dubai Canal, Dubai Ferry FR2: Dubai Canal, Bluewaters, Marina Mall, Abra DC2 along the canal: Al Wajeha, Marasi, Business Bay, Sheikh Zayed Road
  • To DXB airportAbout 15 km to DXB: usually 15–20 minutes by taxi.
  • Across the cityThe Dubai Mall is 5–10 minutes by taxi or one metro stop; Dubai Marina is about 25–30 minutes.

Distances from Business Bay

  • The Dubai Fountainabout 1 km
  • Burj Khalifaabout 2 km
  • Dubai Mallabout 2 km
  • Burj Al Arababout 9 km
  • Dubai International Airportabout 13 km

What’s in and around Business Bay

  • Dubai Water Canal – Opened in 2017 to link Dubai Creek to the sea through Business Bay, with running and cycling tracks.
  • Canal waterfall – Waterfall pouring off the Sheikh Zayed Road bridge over the canal.
  • Marasi Drive – Waterside promenade with cafés and abra stops.
  • The Opus – Zaha Hadid’s hollowed-out cube, home to the ME Dubai hotel.
  • JW Marriott Marquis – Twin-tower hotel with many restaurants and bars.
  • Bay Avenue Park – Community park with a skate park and a weekend market.

Beaches and parks

  • Bay Avenue Park – Free park within Bay Avenue.
  • Canal promenade – Waterfront paths for walking, running and cycling.

Eating and going out

  • Bay Avenue – Low-rise dining and shopping strip.
  • Bay Square – Pedestrian plaza of cafés and restaurants near The Dubai Mall.
  • Marasi Drive – Canal-side cafés and restaurants.

Penthouse buildings to look for

These towers in Business Bay are known for very high floors or penthouse apartments. Searching for the building name on Booking.com is a quick way to find more.

  • VELA Dorchester Collection
  • The Lana Residences
  • Bugatti Residences by Binghatti
  • Executive Towers
  • DAMAC Towers by Paramount
  • The Opus

Practical tips

  • Building work is going on across many plots: check what is next door before you book.
  • Stay near the metro if you can; Al Khail Road and the Sheikh Zayed Road exits jam at peak hours.

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Things to do near Business Bay

Burj Khalifa At the Top, levels 124 and 125, Dubai

Burj Khalifa At the Top, levels 124 and 125

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Desert safari with dune bashing and BBQ dinner, Dubai

Desert safari with dune bashing and BBQ dinner

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Questions about Business Bay

Is Business Bay a good area for a penthouse in Dubai?

Business Bay runs along the Dubai Water Canal next to Downtown. Many towers have direct views of Burj Khalifa, often for less than the same view from Downtown itself. It is best for value-minded groups who still want Burj views, and visitors to DIFC, DWTC, Meydan or Coca-Cola Arena.

How many penthouses are there in Business Bay?

We list 0 penthouses in Business Bay that you can book on Booking.com. Many more large apartments are listed without "penthouse" in the name; the bedroom searches on this page show them all.

How far is Business Bay from Dubai airport?

About 15 km to DXB: usually 15–20 minutes by taxi.

Which metro station is closest to Business Bay?

The closest Dubai Metro stations are Business Bay, Red Line, Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, Red Line, on the northern side.

Is there a beach near Business Bay?

Bay Avenue Park – Free park within Bay Avenue.; Canal promenade – Waterfront paths for walking, running and cycling..

Which buildings in Business Bay have penthouses?

Look at VELA Dorchester Collection, The Lana Residences, Bugatti Residences by Binghatti, Executive Towers, DAMAC Towers by Paramount.

What events are on near Business Bay?

New Year's Eve in Dubai 2026 (31 Dec – 1 January 2027), Dubai Shopping Festival 2026–27 (4 Dec – 17 January 2027), PFL Dubai: Nemkov vs. Bilostenniy (14 November 2026).

Checked 1 November 2026.