Q: What is Business Bay known for?

La Perle is Business Bay’s best-known attraction. The thrilling live show is based on Dubai’s pearl diving heritage. Business Bay is also famed for its distinctive architecture, which includes The Opus by the late Zaha Hadid, and O-14 Base , also known as ‘The Swiss Cheese’ because of its outermost layer covered in holes. The area is also home to many of Dubai’s best restaurants and hotels.

Question 1

Where is Business Bay in Dubai?

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Business Bay is a neighbourhood on the landward side of Sheikh Zayed Road, located next to Downtown Dubai. Built around Dubai Water Canal, Business Bay is ideally located near to some of Dubai’s most famous landmarks such as Burj Khalifa, and also offers convenient transport links to the rest of the city.

Question 2

What is Business Bay known for?

Accepted Answer

La Perle is Business Bay’s best-known attraction. The thrilling live show is based on Dubai’s pearl diving heritage. Business Bay is also famed for its distinctive architecture, which includes The Opus by the late Zaha Hadid, and O-14 Base, also known as ‘The Swiss Cheese’ because of its outermost layer covered in holes. The area is also home to many of Dubai’s best restaurants and hotels.

Question 3

How can you go to Business Bay by bus?

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Business Bay is well-served by buses, with lines serving the area including route 7 from Al Satwa, route 26 from Oud Metha, route 50 from International City, route 51 from Al Quoz and route 91 from Al Ghubaiba. You can also ride Dubai Metro’s Red Line to Business Bay station, then catch one of the feeder bus services, including routes F14, F19A, F19B and F41, which go to different parts of the district – check the RTA’s website for more information.

Question 4

How far is Jumeirah Beach from Business Bay?

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Jumeirah Public Beach isn’t far from Business Bay – in fact, it’s almost directly in line with the district, if you head straight from Business Bay to the coast. And indeed, you can walk all the way to the coast via Dubai Water Canal’s footpath, a pleasant journey when the weather is cool. While it’s not quite that easy to get from Business Bay to Jumeirah Beach by car, it’s still only a short drive or taxi ride away.

Question 5

Which metro line is Business Bay on?

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Business Bay Metro Station is on Dubai Metro’s Red Line, which runs from Centrepoint station in Rashidiya to Expo 2020 station in Dubai South. This makes it very easy to get to Business Bay by metro, as you can catch direct trains from stations including Dubai Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, Mall of the Emirates and others.

Question 6

What is the name of the metro station at Business Bay?

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The Dubai Metro station at Business Bay is called Business Bay Metro Station. The station is next to Sheikh Zayed Road, not far from Bay Avenue Mall or JW Marriott Marquis hotel – although you may find it easier to get a taxi than to walk.

Question 7

Which RTA buses go to Business Bay?

Accepted Answer

Several RTA bus routes serve Business Bay, including route 7 from Al Satwa, route 26 from Oud Metha, route 50 from International City, route 51 from Al Quoz and route 91 from Al Ghubaiba. There are also a number of feeder buses, including F14, F19A, F19B and F41, which go from Business Bay Metro Station to various parts of the neighbourhood – check the RTA’s website for more information.

Question 8

What can I find in Business Bay?

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Business Bay is a mostly high-rise district, located next to Downtown Dubai and with Dubai Water Canal running through it. While the area is named Business Bay, there are plenty of hotels, restaurants, lounges, shops and residential developments there – along with some of the city’s best commercial buildings. Business Bay is known as one of the city’s most stylish areas, and features some of Dubai’s best eateries and hotels.

Question 9

Where should travellers go to experience Dubai Water Canal?

Accepted Answer

Business Bay is a great place to start a trip to Dubai Water Canal, as the waterway runs right through the neighbourhood. You’ll find a growing number of restaurants, cafes and lounges by the canal, as well as some striking architectural features such as Tolerance Bridge further along. Dubai Water Canal also goes through Safa Park, making this one of the most pleasant stretches of the canal to visit.

Question 10

Can you walk along Dubai Water Canal?

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Yes, Dubai Water Canal has dedicated footpaths on both banks, with a total length of 6.4km. The canal is a popular walking spot and a great way not only to explore Business Bay itself, but also to discover the nearby Safa Park. On your walk you can enjoy Business Bay’s striking towers, as well as sights including Tolerance Bridge with its purple illumination.

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