Meydan property investment guide

Key numbers

Price tier

Mid-market

Ownership

Freehold

Maturity

Under construction

Handover

2024–2029

Metro served

No

Commute to downtown

17 min

Projects tracked

217

Market data: recorded sales

Over the 12 months to Jun 2026, Meydan recorded 7,289 property sales with a residential median of AED 2,661 per sqft — +12.0% on the previous 12 months.

See how Meydan ranks city-wide: price per sqft, sales momentum, price growth.

Median sale price

AED 2,747/sqft

4,951 residential sales, last 4 quarters

Sales, last 12 months

7,289

-7.1% vs the 12 months before

Price change, year on year

+12.0%

residential median AED/sqft

Top-selling projects in Meydan

Ranked by registered sales, Jul 2025 – Jun 2026. "Prior year" is the 12 months before that window.

Projects

Build status and unit counts from the Dubai Land Department project register; rows we could not match to a register entry are marked unverified.

Amenities & access

Beach

15 min drive

Metro

Planned

Schools

3 schools

Also nearby

Meydan racecourse, hotel

Getting around & daily life

Nearest of each, measured to the edge of Meydan — not driving distance.

Metro station

Business Bay · 2.3 km away

Tram stop

Al Sufouh · 13 km away

School

North London Collegiate School · within the area

Hospital

Fakeeh University Hospital · 2.9 km away

Mall

Avenue mall · 880 m away

Supermarket

Spinneys · within the area

Park

Nad Al Sheba Park · within the area

Beach

310 m away

Golf course

The Track Meydan Golf · within the area

University

Rochester Institute of Technology · 2.0 km away

Airport

Dubai International Airport · 8.4 km away

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Infrastructure that moves values

• Meydan Racecourse & Grandstandoperational · 2010

  Iconic horse-racing venue with a 1.6km crescent-roofed grandstand seating 60,000+, home of the Dubai World Cup and the community's central anchor.

• The Meydan Hoteloperational · 2010

  World's first five-star trackside hotel with 285 rooms integrated into the grandstand, alongside restaurants and a racing museum.

• Business Bay Metro Station (Red Line)operational · 2010

  Nearest existing metro until the Gold Line opens; a short drive from Meydan on the Red Line toward Downtown.

• North London Collegiate School Dubaioperational · 2017

  Established British curriculum school in Sobha Hartland/MBR City, about 1.8km from Meydan Horizon - one of the closest operational schools serving the area.

• American Hospital Nad Al Sheba Clinicoperational · 2021

  Private multi-specialty clinic on Nad Al Sheba Avenue operated by American Hospital Dubai, serving the Meydan/Nad Al Sheba community.

• Nad Al Sheba Health Center (Dubai Health)operational · 2022

  Government primary healthcare center in the heart of the Meydan/Nad Al Sheba neighbourhood offering family medicine, paediatrics, women's health, screenings and vaccinations - the nearest public health facility to the area.

• Ras Al Khor Road - Al Meydan Street intersection upgradeoperational · 2025

  RTA widened the right-turn from two to three lanes (completed Aug 2025), lifting capacity ~50% (1,800 to 2,700 vehicles/hour) at the main Meydan gateway.

• The Track, Meydan Golfoperational

  Floodlit 9-hole Peter Harradine-designed course with six lakes and Dubai skyline views, allowing night golf.

• Hartland International Schooloperational

  British-curriculum school (Foundation Stage to Year 13, ages 3-18) within Sobha Hartland, walkable for many Meydan residents.

• North London Collegiate School Dubai (NLCS)operational

  Premium IB school in adjacent MBR City offering grades 1-12, roughly 5 minutes from Meydan.

• Bilingual French International School (BFIS)operational

  French-curriculum school from kindergarten to secondary serving the Meydan / Sobha Hartland area.

• Nad Al Sheba Health Centre & American Hospital Nad Al Sheba Clinicoperational

  Closest general health facilities, in adjacent Nad Al Sheba (~14 min); Life GP clinics also operate inside Sobha Hartland.

• Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuaryoperational

  Protected wetland reserve with flamingo lagoons and bird hides bordering the community to the north-east.

• Azizi Riviera crystal lagoon & retail boulevardoperational

  2.7km swimmable crystal lagoon with a lagoon-walk retail boulevard and Les Jardins green spaces; first residents handed over from 2023 with staged completion through 2026.

• Al Khail Road (E44) / Ras Al Khor Roadoperational

  Primary highway corridor giving Meydan ~17-min access to Downtown Dubai and Business Bay; links to E311 (Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road).

• Ras Al Khor Road / Dubai-Al Ain Road interchange accessoperational

  The site sits at the intersection of Ras Al Khor Road and the Dubai-Al Ain Road (~0.1km from Ras Al Khor Rd), giving direct highway access to Downtown Dubai, Dubai Creek Harbour and DXB airport.

• Sobha Mall (Sobha Hartland)under construction · 2026

  AED 210m nature-inspired mall in Sobha Hartland; 339,000 sqft with ~35 outlets, supermarket, gym and dining, set to open late 2026 with Ras Al Khor Road frontage.

• Residential Towers (11 tower plots)under construction · 2027

  Eleven plots designated for mid- to high-rise towers. Active off-plan launches include Everly Place by Ellington, Rove Home Meydan Horizon (Dec 2025), Helvetia Verde by DHG (Oct 2025), Al Vista by Dubai Investments (AED1.3bn, Q4 2027) and Zen Lagoons (Q4 2028).

• Meydan Horizon Master Planunder construction · 2028

  Meydan Group's flagship 39M sq ft (180-185 ha) waterfront mixed-use master plan opposite Meydan Racecourse, planned for ~27,000 homes, 500 hotel keys and 72,000 residents. Launched 2024-25; first phases under construction with handovers from 2026-2028.

• Four Crystal Lagoonsunder construction · 2028

  Centerpiece of the master plan: four crystal lagoons at the heart of the development with swimmable beach areas and water-sports stations, linked by a continuous promenade. Built progressively alongside the residential phases.

• 2km Central Canal & 4km Promenade/Boardwalkunder construction · 2028

  A 2km canal flows through the center of Meydan Horizon, providing a 4km waterfront boardwalk/promenade connecting parks, retail zones and lagoons, with jogging, cycling and walking paths.

• Central Park (320,000 sq ft)under construction · 2028

  A 320,000 sq ft Central Park anchors the green network of the master plan, surrounded by walking and cycling routes; part of the community's walkability-first design.

• Beachfront & Water-Sports Leisure Areasunder construction · 2028

  Lagoon-side beaches with bars, restaurants and water-sports stations are part of the planned leisure offer along the promenade, giving residents a beach-style lifestyle inland.

• Boardwalk Retail, F&B & Ground-Floor Shopsunder construction · 2028

  Retail is distributed along the 4km boardwalk and at the base of the residential towers: high-end shops, cafes and restaurants plus integrated corner shops, rather than a single enclosed mall.

• Dubai Metro Blue Lineunder construction · 2029

  30km, 14-station line opening 2029 serving Ras Al Khor, Dubai Creek Harbour, International City, Silicon Oasis and Academic City. Its Ras Al Khor stations improve regional connectivity to the Meydan Horizon area to the east.

• Meydan One Mallunder construction

  Mega-mall planned with 550-600+ shops, 100+ restaurants, 21-screen cinema, crystal lagoon and a 150x80m retractable roof; construction ongoing with opening repeatedly delayed and not yet finalised.

• Meydan One (Dubai One Tower, ski slope & dancing fountain)under construction

  3.67 sq km mixed-use megaproject anchored by the planned Dubai One Tower, a 1.2km indoor ski slope and a giant dancing fountain; phased delivery with no firm completion date.

• Sobha Hartland 2 - crystal lagoons & Riverside Crescentunder construction

  8 million sqft Sobha master-plan with two crystal lagoons, 35% green space and six 57-68 storey Riverside Crescent towers plus Sobha Estate villas; handovers staged through the late 2020s.

• Dubai Metro Gold Line - Meydan Stationapproved · 2032

  Meydan's first metro stop, on the Gold Line officially announced 22 Apr 2026; planned as a future interchange with the national (Etihad Rail) passenger network.

• Dubai Metro Gold Lineapproved · 2032

  AED 34bn, ~42km, 15-station line announced 22 Apr 2026 running Al Ghubaiba to Jumeirah Golf Estates via Business Bay, MBR City, Nad Al Sheba and Meydan; targeted to open 9 Sep 2032.

• Community Schools (master-plan)announced

  The master plan allocates land for community schools and public facilities to serve the 72,000-resident population; specific operators and opening dates not yet announced as of June 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How much does property cost in Meydan?

Recorded residential sales in Meydan over the last four quarters have a median price of AED 2,747 per sqft, across 4,951 transactions. Prices are up +12.0% year on year. Buying costs add roughly 7–10% on top, and net rental yield after service charges typically lands 2–3 percentage points below the gross figure.

What is the nearest metro station to Meydan?

Business Bay is the nearest metro station — 2.3 km away, measured to the edge of Meydan.

What are the best-selling projects in Meydan?

By registered sales over the last 12 months, the top projects in Meydan are Skyvue (1,552 sales), Maybach Six (870 sales), Skyscape (537 sales).

Can foreigners buy property in Meydan?

Yes — Meydan is a freehold zone, so foreign buyers get full ownership with no residency requirement.

How far is Meydan from downtown Dubai?

Meydan is roughly 17 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: Sobha Mall (Sobha Hartland), Residential Towers (11 tower plots), Meydan Horizon Master Plan, Four Crystal Lagoons, 2km Central Canal & 4km Promenade/Boardwalk, Central Park (320,000 sq ft), Beachfront & Water-Sports Leisure Areas, Boardwalk Retail, F&B & Ground-Floor Shops, Dubai Metro Blue Line, Meydan One Mall, Meydan One (Dubai One Tower, ski slope & dancing fountain), Sobha Hartland 2 - crystal lagoons & Riverside Crescent, Dubai Metro Gold Line - Meydan Station, Dubai Metro Gold Line, Community Schools (master-plan).

What new projects are selling in Meydan?

96 projects are still under construction in Meydan, including Eaton Square by Ellington, Riverton House by Ellington (from AED 1,995,000), Nad Al Sheba Gardens Phase 10 by Meraas (from AED 5,141,000), Queen'S Garden by HMK Development (from AED 1,541,000), Azizi Riviera 53 by Azizi, Nad Al Sheba Gardens Phase 6 by Meraas (from AED 4,358,000), Arthouse Residences Tower A By Aviaan by Aviaan Real Estate Development (from AED 1,282,000), Belmore Residences by Ellington (from AED 1,528,000).

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