Business Bay sits just south of Downtown — a cluster of canal-side towers that has grown from pure business district into one of the city’s liveliest dining and nightlife strips along the Dubai Water Canal.
This is part of our main Dubai guide — use it to plan your time in the area.
Where to eat
Bay Avenue and the canal are dense with restaurants and cafes. Start with the best restaurants in Dubai and the best dining deals.
Where to drink
Rooftops and lounges cluster here; see rooftop happy hours, Dubai happy hours and the wider UAE nightlife guide.
Things to do
Walk or cruise the Dubai Water Canal, catch the waterfall feature, and stroll the promenades. More in things to do in Dubai.
Getting there and around
The Metro (Business Bay station) serves the district and the core is walkable.
Explore more of Dubai
Head back to the main Dubai guide, or keep exploring Dubai’s UAE nightlife guide and the best restaurants in Dubai.