Motor City
ZoneIQ Score · Preview · 4 of 6 factorsWeak on today's numbers. In Motor City, the median home sold for AED 1.15M (AED 1,758/sqft, −7.3% in 12 months) across 4,086 sales in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Median rent is AED 80,000 a year: 7.83% gross yield, 5.81% net (estimated). 4,730 new units are due within 24 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Net yield of 5.81%, 1.21 points above the Dubai median of 4.60%.
4,730 new homes are due in the next 24 months, more than most scored areas. Rents may soften as they hand over.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 4,086 sales, 1,973 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Rent minus service charge and 5% for vacancy and management, divided by price plus 6% buying costs.
- Leaves out
- Mortgage interest and tax in your home country.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 4,086 sales, 1,973 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median rent divided by median price.
- Leaves out
- Every cost of owning and buying.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 4,086 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
- Leaves out
- Listings and asking prices.
Evidence
- Source
- Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 1,973 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 4,086 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- A count of registered records.
Price per sqft, 5 years
Why 57
Preview score from 4 of 6 factors. The other factors need data we are still adding.
How the score worksPrices by unit type
Check a deal hereConverted at European Central Bank reference rates of 26 October 2026, through the dirham's fixed US dollar rate (3.6725). Indicative only: your bank's rate will differ.
| Unit | Ready price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 626K | 1,951 | 1,107 |
| 1 bed | AED 928K | 1,778 | 1,869 |
| 2 bed | AED 1.46M | 1,632 | 701 |
| 3 bedGolden Visa level | AED 2.40M | 1,109 | 116 |
| 4 bedGolden Visa level | AED 4.43M | 1,094 | 54 |
Median ready prices and DLD sales in the last 12 months.
Rents and yields by unit type
Yield by unit type| Unit | Rent / yr | Gross | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 52K | 8.31% | 6.51% |
| 1 bed | AED 72K | 7.76% | 5.81% |
| 2 bed | AED 115K | 7.90% | 5.93% |
| 3 bed | AED 175K | 7.28% | 5.20% |
| 4 bed | AED 270K | 6.09% | 4.23% |
Median annual rent from Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. Net yield is after service charge and buying costs.
Rent increase calculator Net vs gross yield, explainedGolden Visa and property, explained
New supply, next 24 months
4,730 unitsHandovers peak in 2027 Q4.
Developers with projects here
- Sobha: 5,353 units in 2 projects
- Binghatti Developers: 1,886 units in 1 projects
- Iman Developers: 1,040 units in 2 projects
- Tiger Properties: 1,027 units in 1 projects
- H M B Homes Real Estate Development: 296 units in 1 projects
- National Properties Owned By National Bonds Corporation Sole Proprietorship Psc Sole Proprietorship: 275 units in 1 projects
- Union Properties: 269 units in 1 projects
Who Motor City suits, on the numbers
- Income investors: estimated net yield 5.81%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%.
- Lower budgets: a studio has a median ready price of AED 626,000.
- Golden Visa buyers: median ready prices for 3-bedroom homes, 4-bedroom homes are at the AED 2M level.
- Off-plan buyers: 79% of sales are off-plan, across 12 projects under construction.
Rules applied to the data above. Not advice.
Off-plan here
Off-planBuildings and projects in Motor City
| Project | Developer | Status | Median price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghatti Skyterraces | Binghatti Developers | 0% | AED 862K | 1,842 | 642 |
| Sobha Solis | Sobha | 18% | AED 1.11M | 2,020 | 574 |
| Sierra By Iman | Iman Developers | 4% | AED 1.31M | 1,680 | 527 |
| Ananda Residences | Tiger Properties | 3% | AED 684K | 1,302 | 277 |
| Sobha Orbis | Sobha | 18% | AED 1.28M | 1,980 | 273 |
| Takaya | Takaya Real Estate Development | 16% | AED 2.03M | 1,908 | 183 |
| 15 Cascade | Iman Developers | 6% | AED 1.58M | 1,877 | 178 |
| Beverly Grande | H M B Homes Real Estate Development | 1% | AED 1.15M | 1,556 | 142 |
| Mirdad | Mirdad Real Estate Development | 6% | AED 1.44M | 1,880 | 138 |
| Casa Flores And Eden Apartments | National Properties Owned By National Bonds Corporation Sole Proprietorship Psc Sole Proprietorship | Ready | AED 1.19M | 890 | 115 |
More projects in Motor City
Living in Motor City
- Metro stations (within 1.5 km)
- None within 1.5 km
- Supermarkets (within 1.0 km)
- 4
- Named parks (within 1.0 km)
- 2
- Beach (within 1.0 km)
- No
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), map data of 15 July 2026. Counts within 1.0 km of the area's centre point; distances are approximate. OSM is volunteer data and can miss places.
Nearby areas compared
Compare with other areas| Area | Net yield | Price / sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Motor City | 5.81% | 1,758 |
| Dubai Studio City | 5.56% | 1,465 |
| Tilal Al Ghaf | 4.43% | 2,443 |
| Arjan | 4.92% | 1,561 |
| Sports City | 5.18% | 1,309 |
| DAMAC Hills | 4.59% | 1,700 |
Areas at a similar price compared
JVCDubai Science ParkUptown MirdifJVTDubai Investment Park 1Living Legends
Closest areas with enough sales, by distance between area centres. Similar price: areas with the closest median sale price.
What happened to AED 1M
AED 1,000,000 of Motor City homes bought at the median price per sqft, valued at today's median. Price change only, before rent and costs.
| Motor City | Dubai overall | |
|---|---|---|
| Bought in 2016 → 2026 to date | AED 1.78M | AED 1.66M |
| Bought in 2019 → 2026 to date | AED 1.82M | AED 1.69M |
| Bought in 2021 → 2026 to date | AED 2.25M | AED 1.61M |
Questions investors ask
Is Motor City a good investment?
ZoneIQ does not give advice, but the numbers are these. Estimated net yield is 5.81%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%. Price per sqft changed −7.3% in 12 months. There were 4,086 sales in 12 months, and 4,730 new units are due within 24 months.
Is Motor City freehold?
Yes, on DLD's register: 18,142 of 18,142 registered units in Motor City are marked freehold. Source: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026. Rules can differ by plot, and in free zones by the zone authority, so check the title deed of a specific unit before you buy.
What is the average rent in Motor City?
The median rent in Motor City is AED 80,000 a year, from 1,973 Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. By unit type: studios AED 52,000, 1-bedroom homes AED 72,000, 2-bedroom homes AED 115,000.
How much is a 1-bedroom home in Motor City?
The median ready price is AED 928,000 (AED 1,778 per sqft, about 749 sqft), from 1,869 DLD sales in the last 12 months.
What is the rental yield in Motor City?
The median gross rental yield in Motor City is 7.83%, from 1,973 Ejari contracts and DLD sales in the last 12 months. After service charges and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 5.81%.
Which unit type earns the highest yield in Motor City?
Studio show the highest estimated net yield at 6.51%, with a median ready price of AED 626,000 and a median rent of AED 52,000 a year.
Have property prices gone up in Motor City?
The median price per sqft changed −7.3% in the 12 months to Oct 2026, to AED 1,758. This is past change, not a forecast.
Where is Motor City in Dubai?
In the DLD project registry, Motor City projects sit in the Al Hebiah First land area. The closest areas covered on ZoneIQ are Dubai Studio City and Tilal Al Ghaf.
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Sources: DLD sales (4,086 in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (1,973), DLD project registry, via Dubai Data. Data through 22 October 2026. Service charges: DLD Service Charge Index (Mollak) where shown, otherwise a Dubai-wide estimate. Source · Freehold: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026, Data Dubai · ZoneIQ gives information, not financial or investment advice. Figures are medians and estimates. Check any unit yourself before you commit.