Marasi Business Bay

Marasi Business Bay is a canal-front development within the broader Business Bay district, positioned along the eastern bank of the Dubai Water Canal. It combines residential towers with marina infrastructure, retail promenades, and public waterfront walks — making it one of the few addresses in Business Bay where water frontage is a genuine feature of daily life.

Location & connectivity

Marasi sits along Al Khail Road and connects easily to Sheikh Zayed Road, placing it roughly 5 minutes from DIFC and 8 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car. The nearest metro stations are Business Bay and Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall on the Red Line, both reachable within a 10-15 minute walk or a short drive. Dubai International Airport is approximately 20 minutes by car in normal traffic.

Property mix

Marasi Business Bay is primarily a high-rise residential and mixed-use corridor. Confirmed developments include:

• •Apartments & Penthouses: Marasi Marina residences (various towers within the Marasi masterplan)
• •Serviced Apartments: A number of hotel-branded and serviced units are present within the precinct
• •[VERIFY: specific tower names and sub-cluster breakdown — limited granular data available]

Schools

There are no schools within Marasi Business Bay itself. Nearby options include:

• •Hartland International School — ~5-min drive, British/IB curriculum
• •North London Collegiate School DIFC — ~7-min drive, British curriculum
• •Horizon English School, Business Bay — ~5-min drive, British curriculum
• •GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail — ~10-min drive, British curriculum

Healthcare

No major hospital is located within Marasi itself. Nearby facilities include:

• •Medcare Hospital, Al Safa — ~10-min drive
• •Emirates Hospital Clinics, Business Bay — ~5-min drive
• •Mediclinic City Hospital, Dubai Healthcare City — ~15-min drive

Shopping & dining

Dubai Mall is an 8-minute drive and covers all major retail needs. The Marasi waterfront promenade has a growing selection of casual dining and café outlets, though the dining scene is still maturing relative to Downtown. Bay Avenue Mall in Business Bay is a 5-minute drive for everyday grocery and retail needs, anchored by a Waitrose.

Parks & leisure

The Dubai Water Canal promenade runs directly through Marasi, offering a well-maintained waterfront walkway popular for jogging and cycling. Safa Park is approximately 10 minutes away by car for larger green-space recreation. The marina at Marasi accommodates private boat berths, which is a notable differentiator for buyers interested in water access.

Nearby areas

• •Business Bay (core)
• •Downtown Dubai
• •DIFC
• •Al Quoz
• •Jumeirah (via canal bridge)

Things to consider

Marasi commands a price premium over standard Business Bay units for the canal frontage, and buyers should verify which floors and orientations actually deliver water views versus city-facing exposure. Traffic on Al Khail Road during peak hours can add meaningful time to commutes, and the area's retail and dining infrastructure is still developing compared to Downtown Dubai next door.