# Downtown / Business Bay, Dubai transit and commute

> Dubai Metro Red Line (Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, Business Bay).

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Transit: Dubai Metro Red Line (Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, Business Bay).
- Commute character: Strong metro access plus arterial road network.

## Key facts
- **city**: Dubai
- **submarket**: Downtown / Business Bay
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: AED 220/sqft/yr · ≈ $59.8 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $39/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 5.8%

## FAQ
### Is Downtown / Business Bay well-connected by transit?
Dubai Metro Red Line (Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, Business Bay).

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/dubai/downtown-business-bay/topics/transit-and-commute), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.