For a business trip to Dubai, a furnished apartment in Business Bay, Downtown or Dubai Marina gives you a kitchen, living space and a place to work that a hotel room rarely offers. Choose the area by where your meetings are, then compare real prices for your dates.
Business hotels sell location and service. An apartment sells space and autonomy. Which one is right depends on how long you stay and how you work, so this guide sets out what to compare.
Where an apartment helps on a business trip
- Space to work and take calls: a living area instead of a desk next to the bed.
- A kitchen: breakfast and late meals without room service.
- Longer stays: over several days or weeks, an apartment feels more like a base than a room.
The FAQ on this site says free high-speed Wi-Fi is available in all properties. If you run video calls all day, check the amenities on the listing you choose.
Choosing the area
DIFC, the Dubai International Financial Centre, is the financial district. Business Bay and Downtown are central areas close to it, and the Dubai Metro Red Line has stations serving DIFC and Business Bay. Dubai Marina is farther from the financial district and suits trips that mix work and leisure. Read our DIFC guide and the comparison of Palm Jumeirah and Downtown before you decide. For each apartment, the listing shows the address and map, so measure the route to your first meeting.
What we list in Dubai today
- Business Bay: studios such as Executive Studio in Business Bay w/ Co-working and Elegant Studio w/ Burj Khalifa View.
- Downtown: Modern luxury with views of Downtown Dubai, two bedrooms.
- Dubai Marina: one- and two-bedroom apartments, for example Stylish 1-Bedroom.
Browse all Dubai apartments and enter your dates to see the real availability and the total price for your stay. Rates vary by season and by apartment, so we do not quote a standard price here.
Licence and booking checks
Dubai holiday homes need a permit. Our Trust page says licence numbers, including the DTCM permit in Dubai, are shown on the listings. Read how to check a direct booking for the other checks to make before you pay.
Staying longer
For assignments of several weeks or more, read our guides to long stays in Dubai and the arrival checklist. If you want to discuss a longer stay, write to us at booking@cosmicagroup.space.
Frequently asked questions
Which area is best for meetings in DIFC?
Choose by where your meetings are. Business Bay and Downtown are central areas where we list apartments; check the address and map on each listing and plan the route to your meeting location.
Do Dubai apartments have Wi-Fi?
The FAQ on this site says free high-speed Wi-Fi is available in all properties. For video calls, check the amenities on the listing you choose.
Do your Dubai listings show a licence number?
Our Trust page says licence numbers, including the DTCM permit in Dubai, are shown on the listings. Check the permit on the listing before you book.
Can I see the price for my dates?
Yes. Enter your dates on the properties page to see availability and the total price for your stay.