Business Bay
Discover Business Bay with Paul, Regional Director GCC @ Silkhaus
Welcome to Business Bay,
The developing central business district of Dubai, located where the Dubai Creek has been dredged and extended.
It’s a place for work and after work where towers with the strangest shapes in Dubai are located
In Few Words
If Downtown is the mainstream location for tourists, Business Bay is the rising one.
Enter the world where Business intersect with pleasure and the nightlife is just a prosecution of an after-work drink.
The core of the neighborhood is Bay square and its 12 executive buildings.
Famous on the skyline is the JW Marriot Marquis and its 2 twin towers, awarded as the tallest hotel in the world.
JW Mariott Marquis
Opus by Omniyat
The Pad
Restaurants
Mama'esh
Where: Bayswater tower
Cuisine: Palestinian cuisine
Specialty: savory pies and spreads
Suggestion: one of the hidden gems of Dubai. Try their hummus with meat (it’s lamb, so be aware if you don’t like this taste) and their spinach fatayer, with a little spice kick.
Must try also the Nabulsi cheese pan, softer than the halloumi with a strong amazing taste
Price: $ - this is the best part!
Licensed: no
Family friendly: yes, kids will love sharing plates with their parents!
Naughty Pizza
Where: Vezul Residence
Cuisine: Italian
Specialty: pizza
Suggestion: many Italians swear it's better than pizza in Italy. You just have to try and decide by yourself. The soft neapolitan style dough pair with fresh condiments to create a delectable experience you can match with an authentic spritz.
Price: $$
Licensed: yes!
Family friendly: yes
Brothaus
Where: Pullman Dubai
Cuisine: Germany bakery
Specialty: oven products
Suggestion: this is a typical heartly german bakery so the suggestion is easy: go for bread and pastries, both savory and sweet. Anything with an high concentration of Carbs is good in this bistrot. Warmly suggested from breakfast to Dinner
Price: $$
Licensed: no
Family friendly: yes!
Bars & Nightlife
Billionaire
Where: Taj Hotel, Business Bay
What: dinner show
About: they call themselves “the master of extravaganza” with a good reason. They can pair a great dinner and an unforgettable show that will blow your mind. Singers, dancers, contortionists. This is true decadence that you must experience at least once
Suggestion: book well in advance and forget about the word “average”. Everything is extreme and extra. Also the bill is a bit extra
Price: $$$$
1 Oak
Where: JW Marriot Marquis
What: club and bar
About: 1 OAK means “one of a kind” and the aim Is to bring the New York chic to Dubai. More than 9,000 square feet of club and dancefloor. Everything is made up to be instagrammable and you don’t want to miss the chance!
Suggestion: 1OAK is famous to be the brunch after party of excellence and the nightclub atmosphere will drag you directly to the early morning after
Price: $$
Tree House
Where: Taj Hotel, Business Bay
What: bar and bites
About: Treehouse is an urban hideaway for effortlessly chic people of taste. With its rich Renaissance décor, lush furnishings and ornate trees, this decadent rooftop lounge is styled as a house turned inside out. The view of The Burj Khalifa is stunning and it’s the perfect spot for pictures to show to friends.
Suggestion: they are famous for mixology, so try a couple of cocktails if you are in the mood.
Reserve and ask for the best table available!
Price: $$$
Iconic Towers
J One Tower A
J ONE TOWER A is a stunning masterpiece that consists of 257 apartments, overlooking the Dubai Water Canal. It is an architectural marvel where modernity meets heritage, and is a tribute to the vision of Dubai, brought to life by RKM DURAR Properties.
O14 A.K.A The Swiss Cheese Building
The O14 building is a 22-floor business tower located in Business Bay. It is affectionately known among Dubai residents as the Swiss Cheese tower. It’s located in Business Bay and wrapped in a 40cm thick Exoskeleton with a total of 1,300 holes.
There is a 1-meter space between the facade and the windows allowing hot air to rise and cool air to come in from below. According to the Business Bay community website, it was designed with an open concept to maximize the perception of space.
The Opus by Zaha Hadid
The Opus is located in the Burj Khalifa district adjacent to Downtown Dubai and Business Bay on the Dubai Water Canal. It’s home to the new ME Dubai hotel.
The design was presented by Zaha Hadid in 2007 and is the only hotel in which she created both its architecture and interiors. It spans 84,300 square metres (907,400 square feet) and was designed as two separate towers that blend into a singular whole, taking the form of a cube.
Essentials
Moving Around
1. Taxi
in Dubai the fee is pretty reasonable, you can stop them on the street or you can book them through Uber or the ME platform Careem. It’s suggested to download their app
2. Bikes
if you feel like breathing a bit more, you can use the electric bikes that can be rented on the Careem app. The fee is 20 AED per day, and you can use them around the neighborhood. Just be careful to put them back in their proper stations
3. E-scooters
many are the providers nowadays, you can choose between the renowned Lime, Fenix or Tier. They usually ask for a fee made up of a mix between distance and time. Be careful in using them, there are no dedicated lanes.
Supermarkets
1. Three big players are in the market in Dubai: Carrefour, the mid level affordable market, Choithram, a bit more local, but with an international offer and Spinneys/Waitrose, the fancy western alternative.
2. Dubai is the country of delivery, so for when you don’t feel like going to the supermarket, just download Instashop and you will have virtual access to dozens of grocery stores in the area. The delivery fees are very small and they can be as quick as 30 mins deliveries
3. If you are into organic foods, there are dedicated deliveries that are perfect for you. Discover Oasis Greens (IG profile @oasis.greens) for fresh local salad or Kibsons for a more comprehensive grocery shopping
Hospitals & Clinics
1. Emirates Hospital Clinic
located in the Bay Avenue Block B, straight in the center of the neighborhood. This is a big trusted chain of clinics and hospitals
2. Vailant Clinic City Walk
a little bit further, a little bit fancier. This clinic is known amongst expat as lots of doctors has been hired from European countries.
3. Amana Healthcare
closer to the Burj Khalifa is Amana, located in front of the Souk al Bahar. It is not an hospital or clinic, but is a long term facility ofter also for rehabilitation.
Friendly reminder: in UAE the sanitary system is private, so remember Insurance is essential