# Downtown / Business Bay vs other Dubai submarkets

> Downtown / Business Bay (prime, ~AED 220/sqft/yr · ≈ $59.8 PSF/yr USD) is one of 6 Dubai Class A submarkets we track.

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## TL;DR
- Downtown / Business Bay sits at prime tier.
- Average rent AED 220/sqft/yr · ≈ $59.8 PSF/yr USD vs city average 145.
- Compared submarkets: DIFC (trophy), Internet City & Media City (prime), Downtown Dubai (trophy).

## 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
### What other submarkets compete with Downtown / Business Bay in Dubai?
DIFC, Internet City & Media City, Downtown Dubai

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