The Binary — Offices in Business Bay, Dubai

The Binary is a bi-tower commercial development by Omniyat in Business Bay, Dubai. Completed in 2015, the building takes its name from binary code and has two connected towers of 21 and 24 storeys, with an exterior façade designed by Dubarch, sitting between interchanges 1 and 2 on Sheikh Zayed Road. It is a different asset class from most of the listings in our UAE portfolio: a completed office and retail building rather than a residential unit, and — alongside our listing at Bayswater Tower — one of two Omniyat commercial addresses we currently offer in Business Bay.

Location: Business Bay

Address matters differently in commercial real estate than in residential: a business chooses its office location based on where its staff, clients and partners already are, not on lifestyle amenities alone.

The Binary sits between Sheikh Zayed Road’s first and second interchanges, according to Cushman & Wakefield. The developer names the Dubai International Financial Centre, the World Trade & Convention Centre, Emirates Towers and The Opus by Omniyat as nearby places, puts the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain and Dubai Mall within minutes, and places Bay Avenue within walking distance.

The Developer: Omniyat

For a commercial buyer the developer is one factor alongside the building’s management, service charges and tenant mix.

Omniyat is a Dubai-based developer, founded in 2005 according to its website, that builds residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings. The Binary is one of the six commercial buildings listed on the Omniyat website, alongside Bayswater, One by Omniyat, The Opus, Enara and Lumena. The building has been in operation since 2015.

Building Specification and Amenities

The developer describes Podium Five as a 70,553 sq ft office floor, made up of 11,026 sq ft indoors and a 59,527 sq ft garden terrace with 270-degree coverage. It has 14 private offices, 165 workstations, seven meeting rooms and a boardroom, with an employee capacity of 150 to 175. Beyond Podium Five, the building offers 15 retail units, 1,223 parking spaces with valet service and allocated guest parking, a salon, a pharmacy and a coffee shop, CCTV and guards, and a lobby with information portals for tenants and visitors. The meeting spaces support wireless presentation (Clickshare or Apple Play).

Office Sizes and Pricing

The listing gives offices from 200 sq ft up to 2,050 sq ft, with indicative sale pricing set out below.

Pricing is indicative and depends on floor, view and fit-out condition. Price per square foot for the smallest office, calculated as the listed price divided by the listed area, is about AED 4,050 (AED 809,900 / 200 sq ft), or $1,103. No price is listed for the larger offices.

Bayswater vs. The Binary: Two Business Bay Addresses

Investors comparing our two Omniyat commercial listings should note the practical differences between them. Bayswater is on Business Bay’s waterfront promenade, with listed offices from 748 sq ft up to a full-floor plate of about 12,702 sq ft. The Binary sits between Sheikh Zayed Road’s first and second interchanges, with listed offices from 200 sq ft up to 2,050 sq ft and the Podium Five office floor. Both are completed Omniyat buildings.

Why Investors Consider The Binary

• Freehold commercial ownership for foreign buyers — Business Bay is a designated freehold area open to non-UAE nationals.
• Completed building — completed in 2015, so there is no construction risk.
• Location between Sheikh Zayed Road interchanges 1 and 2 — the developer names DIFC, the World Trade Centre and Emirates Towers as nearby.
• Podium Five office floor — 70,553 sq ft including a 59,527 sq ft garden terrace, according to the developer.
• Smaller office sizes — offices from 200 sq ft, from AED 809,900 on the listing.

Who The Binary Suits Best

The Binary suits investors and business owners looking for a smaller office in Business Bay (from 200 sq ft), companies wanting proximity to DIFC and the World Trade Centre rather than Business Bay’s waterfront promenade, and buyers interested in the Podium Five office floor. It is a weaker fit for buyers who need larger floor plates or full-floor ownership, since Bayswater’s listed size range extends to about 12,702 sq ft, or for anyone prioritising waterfront frontage.

Operating Since 2015

The Binary was completed in 2015, according to the developer, and has been in operation for roughly eleven years. A completed building has an occupancy and transaction history that a newly launched project does not, so a buyer can ask for the leasing, service-charge and transaction record of the specific unit instead of relying on renderings and a brochure.

Commercial Real Estate as a Portfolio Diversifier

For investors who already hold residential property in Dubai — an apartment such as our listing at The Royal Oceanic in Dubai Marina, for instance — a commercial unit like The Binary differs in tenant type and lease structure. Commercial tenancies in Dubai typically run longer than residential leases, and fit-out responsibilities are structured differently between landlord and tenant, so buyers should confirm the terms that apply to a specific unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can foreigners buy office units at The Binary?
Yes. Business Bay is a freehold zone, and foreign nationals can purchase and hold full title on office and retail units, registered with the Dubai Land Department.

When was The Binary completed?
2015, according to the developer.

What is Podium Five?
A 70,553 sq ft office floor within The Binary, according to the developer, made up of 11,026 sq ft indoors and a 59,527 sq ft garden terrace with 270-degree coverage. It has private offices, meeting rooms and workstations.

How does The Binary compare to Bayswater?
Both are completed Omniyat commercial buildings in Business Bay, but The Binary sits between Sheikh Zayed Road’s first and second interchanges, with smaller listed office sizes (from 200 sq ft), while Bayswater offers waterfront promenade access and larger floor plates up to full-floor units.

Can I lease my unit for rental income?
Yes — as a fully completed building, units can be leased to business tenants immediately after purchase and any required registration.

Connectivity Beyond Business Bay

The Binary sits between Sheikh Zayed Road’s first and second interchanges. The developer puts the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain and Dubai Mall within minutes and Bay Avenue within walking distance; actual journey times depend on traffic and the route.

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The Binary is a completed commercial building in Business Bay with offices from 200 sq ft on the listing. Bayswater and the rest of our UAE portfolio are listed separately.