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AED 139,999/ year
636 sqft59.1 sqmt1 bathrooms1 parking spaces
Canal View | Low Traffic | Well Maintained
Office for Rent in Metropolis Tower
The Metropolis, Business Bay, Dubai
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Ready building · Deyaar
The Metropolis, Business Bay
Highlights
The Metropolis at a glance
About The Metropolis
The Metropolis is a commercial building in Business Bay, Dubai, developed by Deyaar. It holds about 332 units: commercial units. Depending on the unit, windows look out over Burj Khalifa and Community.
The building was completed in 2011 and has been in use for about 15 years. 15 units changed hands in the last 12 months, registered with the Dubai Land Department.
The Metropolis is one of 257 buildings in Business Bay: 149 are complete and 61 are still being built.
In a nutshell
- A commercial ready building
- Located in Business Bay, Dubai
- Developed by Deyaar
- Completed in Q4 2011
- Unit types: Commercial
- Sizes from 300 to 11,780 sq ft
- Views: Burj Khalifa, Community
- Features: Boat House
- Service charge from AED 9.5 per sq ft
- Business Bay metro station 1.8 km away
- Status
- Ready
- Developer
- Deyaar
- Location
- Business Bay, Dubai
- Completed
- Q4 2011
- Unit types
- Commercial
- Prices from
- AED 341.0K
- Service charge
- AED 14.54 per sq ft (2026)
- Nearest metro
- Burj Khalifa Road, 0.7 km
Photos of The Metropolis
Building details
Inside The Metropolis
Facilities in The Metropolis
The Metropolis lists one facility for its residents.
- Boat House
Properties in The Metropolis
Commercial units in The Metropolis
There are about 332 of these in The Metropolis, from 300 to 11,780 sq ft. They have recently sold for a median of AED 1.6M, or AED 2,110 per sq ft. Owners who resold made a median 16% over what they paid.
| Unit type | Units | Size | Median price | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 332 | 300 sqft27.9 sqmt – 11,780 sqft1,094.4 sqmt | AED 1.6M | – |
Service charges in The Metropolis
The 2026 service charge in The Metropolis is AED 14.54 per sq ft for commercial units, AED 14.54 per sq ft for offices, AED 9.5 per sq ft for shops. It is paid yearly by the owner, covers upkeep, security and shared areas, and is set by the building’s owners association and registered with the Dubai Land Department. Each parking space adds about AED 885 a year.
| Unit type | Rate per sq ft | Size | Yearly charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial (2026) | AED 14.54 | 300 sqft27.9 sqmt – 11,780 sqft1,094.4 sqmt | AED 4,362 – AED 171,281 |
| Offices (2026) | AED 14.54 | 300 sqft27.9 sqmt – 11,780 sqft1,094.4 sqmt | AED 4,362 – AED 171,281 |
| Retail (2026) | AED 9.5 | 300 sqft27.9 sqmt – 11,780 sqft1,094.4 sqmt | AED 2,850 – AED 111,910 |
Source: Dubai Land Department service charge index. Rates are reviewed each year.
Available now
Properties for sale and rent in The Metropolis
Units in The Metropolis listed with fäm right now. Each listing has its own photos, price and the broker handling it.
Nearby amenities
Around The Metropolis
Transportation near The Metropolis
The nearest Dubai Metro station from The Metropolis is Business Bay (red line, 1.8 km, about 6 min drive), then Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall (red line, 2 km, about 6 min drive). Stations planned on new lines nearby include Burj Khalifa Road (golden line, 0.7 km, about 8 min walk) and District 1 near High Speed Rail line (golden line, 1 km, about 12 min walk). Most residents will drive or take a taxi to the metro.
- Burj Khalifa RoadGolden line · 0.7 km · about 8 min walk
- District 1 near High Speed Rail lineGolden line · 1 km · about 12 min walk
- Business Bay InterchangeGolden line · 1.8 km · about 6 min drive
- Business BayRed line · 1.8 km · about 6 min drive
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai MallRed line · 2 km · about 6 min drive
- Financial CentreRed line · 2.9 km · about 8 min drive
Shopping and groceries near The Metropolis
The closest is Spinneys / south bridge downtowne Dubai, 0.3 km from The Metropolis (about 4 min walk).
- Spinneys / south bridge downtowne DubaiSupermarket · 0.3 km · about 4 min walk
- Al Maya / 8 Boulevard Walk, Downtown DubaiSupermarket · 0.9 km · about 11 min walk
- Spinneys / EMAAR Boulevard, Downtown DubaiSupermarket · 1 km · about 12 min walk
- Spinneys / The Executive TowersSupermarket · 1.3 km · about 5 min drive
- Bay AvenueShopping Mall · 1.4 km · about 5 min drive
Restaurants and hotels near The Metropolis
The closest is Vida Hotels and Resorts, 0.6 km from The Metropolis (about 7 min walk).
- Vida Hotels and ResortsHotel · 0.6 km · about 7 min walk
- Al Manzil HotelHotel · 0.7 km · about 8 min walk
- Maward RestaurantRestaurant · 0.8 km · about 10 min walk
- Qamardeen HotelHotel · 1.1 km · about 13 min walk
- The Address HotelHotel · 1.1 km · about 13 min walk
Hospitals and clinics near The Metropolis
The closest is Al Amal Hospital, 2.8 km from The Metropolis (about 8 min drive).
- Al Amal HospitalHospital · 2.8 km · about 8 min drive
- Medcare HospitalHospital · 3.4 km · about 9 min drive
- Internationl Medical CenterHospital · 4.2 km · about 10 min drive
- Emirates HospitalHospital · 4.2 km · about 10 min drive
- Emirates International HospitalHospital · 4.9 km · about 12 min drive
Parks and leisure near The Metropolis
The closest is Dubai Bowling Centre, 2.4 km from The Metropolis (about 7 min drive).
- Dubai Bowling CentreSports Academy · 2.4 km · about 7 min drive
- Al Quoz Pond ParkPark · 2.4 km · about 7 min drive
- Safa ParkPark · 3.1 km · about 8 min drive
- Falcon Heritage and Sports CentreSports Academy · 3.9 km · about 10 min drive
- Falcon Centre and Cultural SportsSports Academy · 3.9 km · about 10 min drive
Schools near The Metropolis
The nearest is Dubai International Private School - Br, 2.2 km away. Ratings are the KHDA's latest inspection grades.
- Dubai International Private School - BrAmerican · KHDA: Good · 2.2 km
- GEMS Our Own Indian SchoolIndian · KHDA: Very good · 2.2 km
- Global Indian International School L.L.CIndian · KHDA: Good · 2.2 km
- Iranian Towheed Boys SchoolIranian - International Baccalaureate · KHDA: Good · 2.3 km
- Japanese SchoolJapanese · KHDA: Good · 2.4 km
- JSS Private School L.L.CIndian · KHDA: Very good · 2.5 km
Other buildings in Business Bay
Business Bay has 257 buildings. A few others to compare The Metropolis with:
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Things to consider about The Metropolis
In its favour
- Owners who resold have made money: a median gain of up to 16%.
- Ready to move into or let, with no construction risk.
- Several schools within 3 km.
Worth checking
- Completed 15 years ago: ask about maintenance and any planned refurbishment.
- The nearest running metro station is 1.8 km away, so a car helps.
Specialists
Brokers who know The Metropolis
These brokers handle sales and lettings in The Metropolis and can tell you what is available now.
Mohammad Jarrar
Property Advisor
Anjelika Nazarmetova
Senior Property Advisor
Osman Sillah
Property Advisor
Mahmoud Hamzeh
Property Advisor
Shiela Marie Duran
Property Advisor
Nathalie Donfack Tsueti
Property Advisor
Ivelina Neykova
Senior Property Advisor
Aniket Arun Tiwari
Property Advisor
FAQs
The Metropolis: questions answered
Buying, selling or renting in The Metropolis?
A broker who works Business Bay will tell you what is available and what comparable homes went for.