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

New & off-plan projects

Amenities & access

Beach

25 min drive

Metro

20 min

Schools

Nearby

Also nearby

Studios, parks

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

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?

Current launches include Lapis Residences by Deyaar (from AED 650,000), Azizi Mirage 1 by Azizi, Glitz Residence 3 by Danube, Beach Oasis 2 by Azizi, Samana Golf Avenue by Samana, Arisha Terraces by QUBE Development, Glitz Residence 1 by Danube, The First Collection at Dubai Studio City by The First Group, Samana Santorini by Samana, Laya Courtyard by Laya, Samana Mykonos by Samana, Azizi Vista by Azizi, Glitz Residence 2 by Danube, RYAH LIVING by ALYAKKA by Alyakka Developers, Celia Residence by Abou Eid Real Estate Development, Ghaff Land Residence by Arabian Gulf Properties, Divine Residencia by Takmeel Real Estate Development, Verano By Prescott by Prescott, Laya Heights by Laya.

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