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Dubai's media and film district — studio yields of 8-11%.

Studio City

Dubai Studio City is a media, film and affordable residential district, adjacent to Motor City and Sports City. Studio yields of 8-11% (among the highest in Dubai for studios). 1-2BR units deliver 5-6% (better suited to owner-occupiers). Budget-friendly pricing from AED 816 (ready) up to 1,700 (off-plan) per sqft.

Master developer TECOM Group Glitz · Glamz · Ghalia · Resortz Media + residential · mid-rise towers · freehold
8–11%
Studio yield
From AED 816
Ready studio price per sqft
~25 min
Distance to Downtown
CONNECTIVITY

Where Studio City sits.

Directly adjacent to the E311.

Drive times

Dubai Marina~20 min
Mall of the Emirates~15 min
Downtown~25 min

Metro & transport

None
No active metro service.

Major roads

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed RoadE311
NEIGHBORHOOD LIFE

A full life — without leaving.

Education

  • GEMS Metropole School (~5 min)

Healthcare

  • Mediclinic Motor City (~5 min)

Shopping

  • First Avenue Mall (Motor City, ~5 min)

Leisure

  • Community parks
  • Fitness clubs
  • Dubai Autodrome (~5 min)

Landmarks

  • Dubai Studio City Studios
  • Close to Sports City + Motor City
THE DATA

The numbers. No fluff.

Studio City is one of the <b>strongest areas for studio buy-to-let</b> — yields of 8-11% at a budget-friendly price point. Larger 1-2BR units are better suited to owner-occupiers. Recent developer acquisitions point to long-term confidence.

5–11%
Gross rental yield · city avg ~6.8%
816–1,700 AED/sqft
Current price · per sq.ft
11–16 AED per sqft AED/sqft
Service charge · per year
Avg. price per sq.ft · 2022–2026 ▲ +50% over 4 years
20222023202420252026
Studio8–11%
1BR apartment5.5–6.5%
2BR apartment5–6%
FIGURES INDICATIVE, NOT A GUARANTEE · AS OF 2026-05-26
IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?

Who Studio City suits best.

A strong fit if you're…
  • Studio buy-to-let investors — 8-11% yields
  • Professionals working near Motor City / Studio City
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7 PROJECTS IN STUDIO CITY

What's available right now.

Live from the catalog — sorted cheapest first.

OFF-PLAN
Azizi Developments

Azizi Beach Oasis 2 at Studio City, Dubai

Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Handover Q3 2026
From
515,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
QUBE Development

QUBE Arisha Terraces at Studio City, Dubai

Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Handover Q4 2027
From
559,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Refine Development

Ghaff Land Residence at Studio City, Dubai

Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Handover Q4 2025
From
579,169 AED
OFF-PLAN
Azizi Developments

Azizi Vista at Dubai Studio City, Dubai

Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Handover Ready
From
585,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Prescott Development

Prescott Verano at Studio City, Dubai

Studio, 1-3 Bedroom Handover Q4 2027
From
650,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Laya Developers

Laya Courtyard at Studio City, Dubai

Studio, 1 Bedroom Handover Q3 2026
From
699,000 AED
OFF-PLAN

Takmeel Divine Residencia at Dubai Studio City, Dubai

1-3 Bedroom Handover Q3 2025
From
800,000 AED
GOOD TO KNOW

Common questions about Studio City.

What yield can I expect?+

Studio yield: 8-11%. 1-2BR: 5-6%.

What is the entry price?+

Ready studio: AED 380,000-550,000. 1BR: 700K-1.1M. 2BR: 1.1-1.6M.

Why are studio yields so high here?+

Studio City pairs a budget-friendly price point — ready studios from around AED 816 per sqft — with steady tenant demand from professionals working near Motor City and Studio City. That combination of low entry cost and reliable rent pushes studio yields to 8–11%, among the highest in Dubai. Larger 1–2BR units yield 5–6% and suit owner-occupiers more than buy-to-let investors.

How is the location and connectivity?+

The district sits directly alongside the E311 (Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road), next to Motor City and Sports City. Dubai Marina is about 20 minutes, Mall of the Emirates 15, and Downtown roughly 25. There is no metro serving the area yet, so it is car-oriented — well-suited to tenants who drive to work across Dubai.

Is rental demand reliable here?+

Yes — the area's affordability and proximity to media, motorsport and sports hubs draw a steady pool of working tenants, especially for studios and one-bedrooms. Amenities such as GEMS Metropole School, Mediclinic Motor City and First Avenue Mall are minutes away. Recent developer acquisitions in the district signal long-term confidence in continued tenant demand.

Are payment plans available, and what about residency?+

Both ready and off-plan stock exist (off-plan around AED 1,350–1,700 per sqft), and off-plan towers usually come with interest-free developer payment plans backed by RERA escrow. On taxes you pay a one-time 4% DLD fee and no annual property tax. Entry studios sit below the AED 750K residency-visa level, but combining or buying larger units can reach the AED 2M Golden Visa threshold.

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