Dubai Sports City property investment guide

Key numbers

Median price

AED 1,302/sqft

Price tier

Mid-market

Ownership

Freehold

Maturity

Under construction

Handover

Ready · ongoing

Metro served

No

Commute to downtown

22 min

Projects tracked

88

Market data: recorded sales

Over the 12 months to Sep 2026, Dubai Sports City recorded 3,387 property sales with a residential median of AED 1,307 per sqft — +15.7% on the previous 12 months.

See how Dubai Sports City ranks city-wide: price per sqft, sales momentum, price growth.

Median sale price

AED 1,302/sqft

2,886 residential sales, last 4 quarters

Sales, last 12 months

3,387

+6.9% vs the 12 months before

Price change, year on year

+15.7%

residential median AED/sqft

Top-selling projects in Dubai Sports City

Ranked by registered sales, Oct 2025 – Sep 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

25 min drive

Metro

20 min

Schools

2 schools

Also nearby

Cricket stadium, academies

Getting around & daily life

Nearest of each, measured to the edge of Dubai Sports City — not driving distance.

Metro station

Jumeirah Golf Estates · 4.6 km away

Tram stop

Dubai Marina · 6.7 km away

School

Dwight School Dubai · within the area

Hospital

Saudi German Hospital · 6.2 km away

Mall

Joud Boulevard West · 270 m away

Supermarket

Carrefour · within the area

Park

Eisbej · 420 m away

Beach

7.8 km away

Golf course

The Els Golf Course · within the area

University

Kings College · 4.6 km away

Airport

Al Maktoum International Airport · 13 km away

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Infrastructure that moves values

• Dubai Autodromeoperational · 2004

  FIA-grade motorsport circuit in adjacent Motor City, a major leisure draw next to Sports City.

• Mall of the Emiratesoperational · 2005

  Major super-regional mall with Ski Dubai, around 15 minutes' drive.

• The Els Cluboperational · 2008

  Ernie Els-designed 18-hole championship golf course inside Dubai Sports City; views over it anchor several new launches.

• Dubai International Stadiumoperational · 2009

  25,000-seat multipurpose cricket stadium and the headline anchor of Dubai Sports City, host to international cricket fixtures and concerts.

• City Centre Me'aisemoperational · 2015

  Carrefour-anchored Majid Al Futtaim mall in neighbouring Dubai Production City.

• Dwight School Dubaioperational · 2018

  American/IB curriculum school serving Pre-KG to Grade 12 within the community.

• Queen Elizabeth's School, Dubai Sports Cityoperational · 2026

  New British-curriculum school opening August 2026 with Nursery to Year 8 at launch (expanding to Sixth Form/A Levels by 2030), set among on-site sports pitches.

• ICC Academyoperational

  Internationally recognised cricket academy with indoor and outdoor pitches within the community.

• Dubai Sports City Football Academyoperational

  Football academy and training pitches forming part of the community's sports core alongside the cricket and golf facilities.

• Aster Clinic Dubai Sports Cityoperational

  Multispecialty outpatient clinic serving day-to-day healthcare needs of residents within the community.

• Victory Heights Primary Schooloperational

  UK-curriculum primary school in adjacent Victory Heights, around 5 minutes' drive.

• First Avenue Mall (Motor City)operational

  Community retail and dining mall in adjacent Motor City, the nearest day-to-day shopping centre.

• Mediclinic Me'aisemoperational

  Multispecialty clinic at City Centre Me'aisem serving the wider area.

• NMC Specialty Hospitaloperational

  Multispecialty hospital roughly 14 minutes' drive from Dubai Sports City.

• Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)operational

  Major arterial highway bordering the community, giving fast access across Dubai.

• Al Khail Road (E44)operational

  Key cross-city corridor linking the area toward Business Bay and Downtown Dubai.

• King's College Hospital clinic (at Queen Elizabeth's School)under construction · 2026

  On-site clinic operated by King's College Hospital London Dubai opening with Queen Elizabeth's School in Aug 2026, adding healthcare and wellbeing services within the community.

• Samana Golf Viewsunder construction · 2026

  AED 300m G+P+14 residential tower overlooking The Els Club, Samana's first Sports City project (243 units, private pools), delivery Q2 2026 - part of a fresh wave of off-plan launches in the community.

• Al Qudra Street Development (Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan corridor)under construction · 2028

  AED 798m RTA project extending Al Qudra Street 11.6 km and building 2.7 km of bridges, including a 700m bridge at the Al Qudra / Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan intersection serving Motor City, Studio City and the Sports City corridor; benefits ~400,000 residents.

• Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) expansionunder construction · 2032

  AED 128bn expansion of DWC into the world's largest airport (first passenger phase targeted around 2032), roughly 20 min southwest and the future main air gateway for this corridor.

• Dubai Metro (no station serving the area)announced

  No metro line currently serves Dubai Sports City; the 2029 Blue Line runs to eastern Dubai (Creek Harbour, Silicon Oasis, International City) and does not reach this western corridor, so the area remains car-dependent with bus links to the nearest Red Line stations.

Frequently asked questions

How much does property cost in Dubai Sports City?

Recorded residential sales in Dubai Sports City over the last four quarters have a median price of AED 1,302 per sqft, across 2,886 transactions. Prices are up +15.7% 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 Dubai Sports City?

Jumeirah Golf Estates is the nearest metro station — 4.6 km away, measured to the edge of Dubai Sports City.

What are the best-selling projects in Dubai Sports City?

By registered sales over the last 12 months, the top projects in Dubai Sports City are Aspirz By Danube (534 sales), Verde BY Vision (230 sales), Binghatti Haven (212 sales).

Can foreigners buy property in Dubai Sports City?

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

How far is Dubai Sports City from downtown Dubai?

Dubai Sports City is roughly 22 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: King's College Hospital clinic (at Queen Elizabeth's School), Samana Golf Views, Al Qudra Street Development (Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan corridor), Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) expansion, Dubai Metro (no station serving the area).

What new projects are selling in Dubai Sports City?

22 projects are still under construction in Dubai Sports City, including Sartoria by Pinnacle AKS Real Estate Development, Lime Light Twin Towers by Limelight Development (from AED 310,000), All Seasons Residence by Alzarooni (from AED 565,000), Samana Golf Views by Samana (from AED 644,000), Oasis Tower 2 by PAL Developments, Fairway Residences By Prescott by Prescott (from AED 590,000), Vega by Acube (from AED 685,000), Mars Residences by Mars Star Real Estate Development (from AED 351,000).

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