Downtown & central
Mohammed Bin Rashid City / Meydan
A vast master plan announced in November 2012 between Downtown and Nad Al Sheba. It gathers District One's lagoon-front villas, Meydan's racecourse-side apartments and townhouses, and several gated clusters. Much of it is still under construction, with parks, cycling tracks and a long crystal lagoon as highlights.
- Studio rent
- AED 61,000per year
- 1-bed rent
- AED 108,000per year
- 2-bed rent
- AED 175,000per year
- 3-bed villa rent
- AED 210,000per year
- 1-bed apartment
- AED 1.66Maverage asking
- 3-bed villa
- AED 3.72Maverage asking
Averages published by Property Finder area insights for the 'Mohammed Bin Rashid City' community, September 2026. How they are measured.
Living in Mohammed Bin Rashid City / Meydan
Why people choose it
- Ten minutes by car to Downtown and Business Bay
- District One lagoon, parks and cycle tracks
- Wide range from studios to lagoon mansions
Worth knowing
- No metro station; nearest Red Line stops are a drive away
- Active construction across many plots
- Character
- Large green master plan, lagoon villas
- Master developer
- Various (incl. Meydan Group)
- Since
- 2012
- Freehold
- Yes, freehold for foreign buyers
- Homes
- Apartments, Townhouses, Villas
- Metro
- None in the district
- Getting around
- No metro; Business Bay and Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall stations 10-15 minutes by car; Al Khail Road (E44), Ras Al Khor Road and E311
- Beach
- Lagoon beaches inside District One
- Schools
- Hartland International School, North London Collegiate School
Rent or buy
Mohammed Bin Rashid City / Meydan in numbers
Renting
Good for families wanting new homes and green space close to the centre, if they drive everywhere and tolerate nearby building sites.
| Studio | AED 61,000 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | AED 108,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 175,000 |
| 3-bed villa | AED 210,000 |
Buying
Heavy off-plan pipeline plus established resale in Azizi Riviera and District One; prices vary widely between sub-communities, so compare like with like.
| 1-bed apartment | AED 1,657,000 |
|---|---|
| 3-bed villa | AED 3,719,000 |
| Gross yield | 5.98% |
How these figures are measured
- Rents: Property Finder area insights for the 'Mohammed Bin Rashid City' community (includes District One and Sobha Hartland; Meydan is a separate PF community), average asking rent per year by bedroom (listing data) source
- Prices: Property Finder area insights for 'Mohammed Bin Rashid City', average asking price by bedroom (listings); psf not split by property type source
- Yield: Property Finder area insights for 'Mohammed Bin Rashid City', rental yield on DLD transactions (past 12 months) 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 Mohammed Bin Rashid City / Meydan
Race nights at Meydan Racecourse, including the Dubai World Cup meeting each spring.
- Meydan Racecoursesport
Home of the Dubai World Cup horse race
- District One Crystal Lagoonwaterfront
Long man-made lagoon with beaches and a promenade
- District One cycling tracksport
Long cycling and running loop around the villas
- Meydan Hotelhotel
Grandstand hotel with restaurants overlooking the track
Visiting, or just moved in? We can arrange a short stay or a tour around Mohammed Bin Rashid City / Meydan.
Addresses people ask about
Notable buildings & projects
- District One
- Azizi Riviera
- Meydan Racecourse Villas
- The Polo Residence
- Mag 22
Names only, for orientation: not an offer. Ask us for what is available in each.
Nearby
Neighbouring districts
Sobha Hartland (1 & 2)
green gated towers and villas
Nad Al Sheba
villa suburb by Meydan racecourse
Business Bay
canal-side high-rise business district
Downtown Dubai
tower district around Burj Khalifa
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Mohammed Bin Rashid City / Meydan: common questions
Average asking rents per year in Mohammed Bin Rashid City / Meydan: studio AED 61,000, one-bedroom AED 108,000, two-bedroom AED 175,000, three-bedroom villa AED 210,000 (Property Finder area insights for the 'Mohammed Bin Rashid City' community, 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; Business Bay and Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall stations 10-15 minutes by car; Al Khail Road (E44), Ras Al Khor Road and E311
Ten minutes by car to Downtown and Business Bay. District One lagoon, parks and cycle tracks. Wide range from studios to lagoon mansions. On the other hand: no metro station; nearest red line stops are a drive away. active construction across many plots.
Meydan Racecourse (home of the dubai world cup horse race); District One Crystal Lagoon (long man-made lagoon with beaches and a promenade); District One cycling track (long cycling and running loop around the villas); Meydan Hotel (grandstand hotel with restaurants overlooking the track).