Dubailand
Motor City
A Union Properties community built around the Dubai Autodrome, just off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Uptown Motor City is mostly low-rise apartments, Green Community is a gated pocket of villas and townhouses around a lake, and the Business Park hosts motorsport companies.
- Studio rent
- AED 58,000per year
- 1-bed rent
- AED 81,000per year
- 2-bed rent
- AED 129,000per year
- 3-bed villa rent
- AED 305,000per year
- Apartment price
- AED 1,660per sq ft
- 1-bed apartment
- AED 1.19Maverage asking
Averages published by Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026. How they are measured.
Living in Motor City
Why people choose it
- Walkable streets and low traffic inside the community
- Dog-friendly buildings and a dedicated dog park
- Autodrome, karting and First Avenue Mall close by
Worth knowing
- No metro; Mall of the Emirates station 20 to 25 minutes by car
- Several new towers under construction until 2027-2029
- Character
- Low-rise, motorsport-themed and leafy
- Master developer
- Union Properties
- Since
- 2004
- Freehold
- Yes, freehold for foreign buyers
- Homes
- Apartments, Townhouses, Villas
- Metro
- None in the district
- Getting around
- No metro; RTA bus F37 runs to Mall of the Emirates station (Red Line) via Dubai Sports City; direct access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
- Beach
- Not within walking distance
- Schools
- GEMS Metropole School, Renaissance School, Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai
Rent or buy
Motor City in numbers
Renting
Good for dog owners and families who want a calm low-rise setting with shops on foot, paying slightly more than Sports City for flats.
| Studio | AED 58,000 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | AED 81,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 129,000 |
| 3-bed villa | AED 305,000 |
Buying
Established apartment stock plus a small, pricier villa niche in Green Community; new towers such as Sobha Solis add supply to 2029.
| Apartments, per sq ft | AED 1,660 |
|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment | AED 1,186,000 |
| 3-bed villa | AED 6,224,000 |
| Gross yield | 7.7% |
How these figures are measured
- Rents: Property Finder Area Insights (Motor City), average asking rent of live listings, accessed 29/09/2026 source
- Prices: Property Finder Area Insights (Motor City): apt_1br and villa_3br = average asking price of live listings; apt_psf = average DLD sale price per sq ft over the rolling 12 months, all residential types (about 87% of listings are apartments), accessed 29/09/2026 source
- Yield: Property Finder Area Insights, rental yield (DLD-based), accessed 29/09/2026 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 Motor City
Motorsport fans visit for track days at the Dubai Autodrome and the Kartdrome.
- Dubai Autodromemotorsport
Motorsport circuit at the heart of the community
- Dubai Kartdromemotorsport
Karting venue next to the Autodrome
- First Avenue Mallmall
Two-level mall with Carrefour and casual dining, opened 2018
- The Ribbonretail strip
Open-air strip with a Spinneys, cafés and services
- Green Community lakepark
Mature landscaping and walks in the villa side of Motor City
Visiting, or just moved in? We can arrange a short stay or a tour around Motor City.
Addresses people ask about
Notable buildings & projects
- Green Community Motor City
- Uptown Motor City
- Sobha Solis
- Sobha Orbis
- Takaya
Names only, for orientation: not an offer. Ask us for what is available in each.
Nearby
Neighbouring districts
Dubai Sports City
sports-themed apartments and golf villas
Arjan
low- and mid-rise apartment district
Jumeirah Village Circle
mid-rise suburban apartment hub
Arabian Ranches
established gated golf-villa suburb
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- Sun–Fri, 9:00–19:00 (UAE)
- Languages
- English, French, Arabic, Russian
FAQ
Motor City: common questions
Average asking rents per year in Motor City: studio AED 58,000, one-bedroom AED 81,000, two-bedroom AED 129,000, three-bedroom villa AED 305,000 (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; RTA bus F37 runs to Mall of the Emirates station (Red Line) via Dubai Sports City; direct access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
Walkable streets and low traffic inside the community. Dog-friendly buildings and a dedicated dog park. Autodrome, karting and First Avenue Mall close by. On the other hand: no metro; mall of the emirates station 20 to 25 minutes by car. several new towers under construction until 2027-2029.
Dubai Autodrome (motorsport circuit at the heart of the community); Dubai Kartdrome (karting venue next to the autodrome); First Avenue Mall (two-level mall with carrefour and casual dining, opened 2018); The Ribbon (open-air strip with a spinneys, cafés and services).