Dubai Studio City property investment guide

Key numbers

Price tier

Budget

Ownership

Freehold

Maturity

Under construction

Handover

Ready · ongoing

Metro served

No

Commute to downtown

20 min

Projects tracked

19

Market data: recorded sales

Over the 12 months to Jun 2026, Dubai Studio City recorded 1,737 property sales with a residential median of AED 1,455 per sqft — +3.0% on the previous 12 months.

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

Median sale price

AED 1,468/sqft

1,309 residential sales, last 4 quarters

Sales, last 12 months

1,737

+25.3% vs the 12 months before

Price change, year on year

+3.0%

residential median AED/sqft

Top-selling projects in Dubai Studio City

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

25 min drive

Metro

20 min

Schools

Nearby

Also nearby

Studios, parks

Getting around & daily life

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

Metro station

Jumeirah Golf Estates · 7.2 km away

Tram stop

Dubai Marina · 10.0 km away

School

GEMS Metropole School Motor City · 50 m away

Hospital

Kings Hospital · 7.4 km away

Mall

Joud Boulevard East · 800 m away

Supermarket

Spinneys · 510 m away

Park

Knot Garden North · 290 m away

Beach

11 km away

Golf course

Trump International Golf Club · 1.1 km away

University

Kings College · 4.3 km away

Airport

Al Maktoum International Airport · 15 km away

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Infrastructure that moves values

• Global Villageoperational · 1997

  Seasonal multicultural festival park near Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, a major leisure draw a short drive from the community.

• Dubai Autodromeoperational · 2004

  FIA-grade motorsport circuit and karting venue in neighbouring Motor City, roughly a 5-minute drive.

• Dubai Studio City production complexoperational · 2005

  TECOM media free zone spanning 22M+ sq ft with sound stages, broadcast facilities, film, TV and music production houses; the namesake landmark of the community.

• Dubai Miracle Gardenoperational · 2013

  World's largest seasonal flower garden (150M+ blooms) in Dubailand, about an 8-minute drive, alongside the adjacent Butterfly Garden.

• City Centre Me'aisemoperational · 2015

  Majid Al Futtaim community mall in adjacent Dubai Production City with Carrefour, fashion retail and dining, about a 15-min drive.

• IMG Worlds of Adventureoperational · 2016

  World's largest indoor theme park in City of Arabia/Dubailand, a short drive from Studio City.

• Mediclinic Parkview Hospitaloperational · 2018

  Multi-specialty hospital on Umm Suqeim Road near SMBZ Road, about a 10-minute drive away.

• Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)operational

  Major north-south highway reached via Hessa Street/Al Qudra Road, giving Studio City fast city-wide connectivity.

• Hessa Street (D61) & Al Qudra Road (D63)operational

  Arterial roads bordering the community that link directly to Al Khail Road and SMBZ Road; recent RTA flyover and AI signal upgrades cut Motor City/Studio City commutes to 18-22 min toward Media City.

• Dubai Internet City Metro Stationoperational

  Nearest Red Line metro station today; Studio City has no metro and is reached by car or F30/F32/J02 feeder buses (approx 10-20 min) until the Gold Line opens.

• First Avenue Malloperational

  Two-storey mall in neighbouring Motor City with 50+ retail stores, dining outlets and a Park Inn by Radisson, the closest shopping to Studio City.

• GEMS Metropole Schooloperational

  Outstanding-rated British curriculum school (FS-Year 13, ~4,100 students) on a 6.5-acre Motor City site directly overlooking Studio City.

• NMC Royal Hospital, Dubai Production Cityoperational

  General hospital in adjacent Dubai Production City providing the closest full hospital care to Studio City residents.

• Dubai Sports City (stadiums & The Els Club golf)operational

  Adjacent sports hub with the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, ICC Academy, indoor arenas and The Els Club championship golf course.

• Liwan Mallunder construction · 2026

  New Spanish-inspired retail and F&B mall under construction in Wadi Al Safa 2 (Liwan/Dubailand), with luxury shops, restaurants, green spaces and a pool; targeted to open in H2 2026.

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

  AED 128bn mega-expansion in Dubai South, under construction (second runway and piling done by mid-2026); first phase due 2032 will eventually make DWC Dubai's primary hub, reachable from Studio City via SMBZ Road.

• Dubai Metro Gold Lineapproved · 2032

  AED 34bn, 42km, 18-station third metro line (Al Ghubaiba to Jumeirah Golf Estates) approved by RTA in 2025, serving the Dubai Sports City and Motor City corridor adjacent to Studio City; first metro to directly reach this part of Dubailand. Target opening 9 Sep 2032.

• Gold Line Dubai Sports City Stationapproved · 2032

  Planned Gold Line station serving Dubai Sports City, the nearest of the new line's stops to Studio City and a major commute upgrade for the area, which today has no metro. Target opening 2032.

Frequently asked questions

How much does property cost in Dubai Studio City?

Recorded residential sales in Dubai Studio City over the last four quarters have a median price of AED 1,468 per sqft, across 1,309 transactions. Prices are up +3.0% 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 Dubai Studio City?

Jumeirah Golf Estates is the nearest metro station — 7.2 km away, measured to the edge of Dubai Studio City.

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

By registered sales over the last 12 months, the top projects in Dubai Studio City are Azizi Mirage 1 (470 sales), Arisha Terraces (240 sales), The First Collection at Dubai Studio City (204 sales).

Can foreigners buy property in Dubai Studio City?

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

How far is Dubai Studio City from downtown Dubai?

Dubai Studio City is roughly 20 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: Liwan Mall, Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) expansion, Dubai Metro Gold Line, Gold Line Dubai Sports City Station.

What new projects are selling in Dubai Studio City?

3 projects are still under construction in Dubai Studio City, including The First Collection at Dubai Studio City by The First Group, Samana Mykonos by Samana (from AED 376,000), Ghaff Land Residence by Arabian Gulf Properties (from AED 579,000).

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