South-west
Dubai Production City
Launched by TECOM in 2003 as the International Media Production Zone, this free zone for media and printing firms is ringed by mid-rise apartment towers, some overlooking artificial lakes. Stock is almost all studios to 3-beds, and the mood is work-week busy and quiet at weekends.
- Studio rent
- AED 48,000per year
- 1-bed rent
- AED 68,000per year
- 2-bed rent
- AED 96,000per year
- Apartment price
- AED 1,337per sq ft
- 1-bed apartment
- AED 959kaverage asking
Averages published by Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026. How they are measured.
Living in Dubai Production City
Why people choose it
- Entry prices below JVC and well under Dubai Marina
- Quick access to Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road
- City Centre Me'aisem mall a short drive away
Worth knowing
- No metro station; buses, taxis or a car for most trips
- Fewer shops, schools and leisure facilities than larger master plans
- Character
- Mid-rise apartments around a free zone
- Master developer
- TECOM Group (Dubai Holding)
- Since
- 2003
- Freehold
- Yes, freehold for foreign buyers
- Homes
- Apartments
- Metro
- None in the district
- Getting around
- No metro station; RTA bus stops across the community, Al Khail Road (E44) alongside and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) a few minutes away
- Beach
- Not within walking distance
- Schools
- Sunmarke School, Dunecrest American School, Victory Heights Primary School
Rent or buy
Dubai Production City in numbers
Renting
A fit for people working in the free zone or along the Al Khail corridor who want low rents and easy parking, and can live without a metro.
| Studio | AED 48,000 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | AED 68,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 96,000 |
Buying
Busy entry-level market (Property Finder counts 3,286 DLD sales in the 12 months to September 2026, down 34.6% year on year) with a sizeable off-plan pipeline of new apartment blocks.
| Apartments, per sq ft | AED 1,337 |
|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment | AED 959,000 |
How these figures are measured
- Rents: Property Finder Area Insights (Dubai Production City (IMPZ)), average asking annual rent by bedroom from current listings source
- Prices: Property Finder Area Insights (Dubai Production City (IMPZ)): apt_1br = average asking price of 1-bed listings; apt_psf = average DLD transaction price per sq ft over the past 12 months (apartment and duplex stock only) source
Asking figures reflect advertised listings, not signed contracts; transaction figures are Dubai Land Department records. Freehold: Yes, freehold for foreign buyers.
Out and about
Things to do in Dubai Production City
Mainly business hotels, such as Four Points by Sheraton Production City and Aloft Me'aisem; little to see for leisure visitors.
- City Centre Me'aisemmall
Neighbourhood mall about five minutes' drive away
- IMPZ lakeswaterfront
Artificial lakes that several residential towers overlook
- Community restaurantsdining
Casual cafés and restaurants along the residential streets
- Jumeirah Golf Estatesgolf
Neighbouring golf community on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road
Visiting, or just moved in? We can arrange a short stay or a tour around Dubai Production City.
Addresses people ask about
Notable buildings & projects
- Lakeside Towers
- Oakwood Residency
- Centrium Towers
- Samana Lake Views
- Viera Residences
Names only, for orientation: not an offer. Ask us for what is available in each.
Nearby
Neighbouring districts
Jumeirah Village Triangle
gated villas and newer apartment towers
Dubai Sports City
sports-themed apartments and golf villas
Jumeirah Golf Estates
gated championship-golf community
Al Barsha
central mixed low-rise neighbourhood
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FAQ
Dubai Production City: common questions
Average asking rents per year in Dubai Production City: studio AED 48,000, one-bedroom AED 68,000, two-bedroom AED 96,000 (Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026). Actual rents depend on the building, view, floor and furnishing.
Yes, freehold for foreign buyers. Foreign buyers can own homes here outright and register them with the Dubai Land Department.
No metro station inside the district. No metro station; RTA bus stops across the community, Al Khail Road (E44) alongside and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) a few minutes away
Entry prices below JVC and well under Dubai Marina. Quick access to Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. City Centre Me'aisem mall a short drive away. On the other hand: no metro station; buses, taxis or a car for most trips. fewer shops, schools and leisure facilities than larger master plans.
City Centre Me'aisem (neighbourhood mall about five minutes' drive away); IMPZ lakes (artificial lakes that several residential towers overlook); Community restaurants (casual cafés and restaurants along the residential streets); Jumeirah Golf Estates (neighbouring golf community on sheikh mohammed bin zayed road).