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Dubai Studio City combines a working film and TV production district with apartment living at accessible prices.
5 off-plan projectsfrom AED 379K – AED 822K
Overview
TECOM Group developed Dubai Studio City as a free zone for media and production. It launched in 2005, planned in three phases across more than 22 million sq. ft. The community sits on Al Qudra Road (D63) in the wider Dubailand area. Its neighbours are Dubai Sports City, Arabian Ranches and Motor City.
The district was built for the UAE's broadcasting, television and film sector. Media companies use its production facilities and commercial offices. Around that business core, a residential layer has grown up: low and mid-rise apartment buildings. The result feels quieter and more contained than many of Dubai's larger residential districts.
Homes for sale here are apartments only, from studios to 3-bedroom units. Most buildings include gyms and swimming pools. Residents are a mix of families, freelancers and media professionals. Compared with other neighbourhoods, entry prices for apartment buyers remain accessible.
There is no metro station yet, so residents get around by taxi or private car. A station is planned under Dubai's wider metro expansion. Even so, the community keeps drawing buyers who want affordability, a calmer setting and proximity to Dubai's major highways.
Investment case
Sitting on Al Qudra Road (D63), the community has easy access to Arabian Ranches and Al Barsha.
Commercial offices and entertainment-related businesses have access to state-of-the-art facilities here.
Being a TECOM free zone, it gives businesses tax exemptions and 100% foreign ownership, which attracts production and media firms.
Only a limited number of residential towers exist, with units ranging from studios to 3 bedrooms.
Off-plan apartments here give investors and first-time buyers an accessible way into the market.
The community is a TECOM Group project, so it has the institutional backing of Dubai Holding.
Community
The community's roots as a working media and production hub give daily life a clear creative character. Its own platform, CineMena, was set up to develop local filmmaking talent. Through the year it holds training sessions, masterclasses and workshops with filmmakers and actors, so residents have a real creative outlet beyond the usual community events.
An initiative built to develop local filmmaking talent, running masterclasses, workshops and training sessions with filmmakers and actors.
Some towers include extras such as a Yoga Zone, a Zen Garden, a rooftop mini-golf course and more.
The community welcomes pets, and walking them around the area is easy.
Patiala House, BOHO and Taqado Mexican Kitchen are among the restaurants on site, so everyday meals out need no drive.
Studio One Hotel is located inside the community and contains several fine-dining restaurants.
Residents include families, freelancers and media professionals from all over the world, giving the community a cosmopolitan feel.
Nearby
About 8 minutes' drive. The world's largest natural flower garden has themed floral displays, a trampoline park and a landscaped garden inspired by Disney.
Located inside Miracle Garden, this climate-controlled attraction spreads more than 50 butterfly species across several domes.
A racing circuit in Motor City, roughly 5 minutes away, with car drifting, karting and single-seat driving experiences for motorsport fans.
Right next to Dubai Studio City on Al Qudra Road. It offers riding lessons, polo and dining, open to visitors as well as members.
The nearest place to shop, in Motor City, with a broad mix of food and beverage outlets and retail stores.
A bigger retail centre in Dubai Production City, with a Carrefour hypermarket as anchor plus well-known fashion outlets.
Daily life
Nearby Arabian Ranches and Motor City give families a good choice of schools and nurseries. The options below are within a 5 to 15-minute drive.
Medical care is easy to reach. Clinics and medical centres are close by, and larger hospitals operate in Al Barsha and Dubai Production City. Residents therefore have both routine care and fuller hospital services within reach.
Grocery runs are simple. There are shops inside the community, and bigger supermarket chains are a few minutes away in Dubai Sports City.
Residents have reserved parking, visitors use paid parking, and public transport links tie the community into Dubai's wider network.
Starting prices
Starting prices by unit type as published by the developers active in the area. Individual units vary by floor, view and finish; the project pages carry the detail.
| Unit | Starting from |
|---|---|
| Studio | AED 514,000 |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,010,000 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 1,530,000 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 1,670,000 |
Getting around
The community lies along Al Qudra Road (D63). Dubai Sports City is to the west, Arabian Ranches to the east, DAMAC Hills to the south and Motor City to the north. From here, residents have easy access to major destinations across Dubai.
Drive times are the developer’s typical figures in light traffic.
Off-plan now
New off-plan launches keep adding apartment stock. Arisha Terraces, Azizi Beach Oasis 2 and Samana Mykonos are among the most recent. Each offers flexible payment plans, giving buyers accessible entry points into the community's off-plan market.
AED 529Kfrom
Handover 2026
AED 379Kfrom
Handover 2022
AED 270
Handover 2020
AED 822Kfrom
Handover 2020
TBA
Handover 2021
FAQ
Yes. Off-plan launches are ongoing, and the community combines flexible payment plans with accessible entry prices, which makes it an attractive choice for buyers investing in Dubai.
No. The community offers only apartments and commercial units.
Yes, it is a freehold community.
It lies on Al Qudra Road (D63), bordered by Dubai Sports City, Arabian Ranches, DAMAC Hills and Motor City.
It pairs a creative, media-led atmosphere with everyday convenience: salons, on-site dining and community events such as CineMena, plus easy access to healthcare and schools nearby.
Yes. Most banks in the UAE lend on off-plan property here. Terms depend on how far construction has progressed and on how the developer's payment plan is structured.
Yes. Buyers of off-plan property valued at AED 2 million or more here can qualify for the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa, provided they meet the scheme's standard eligibility criteria.
Yes. As a former media and production free zone at heart, it draws many freelancers and remote-friendly professionals. Co-working-style office space is nearby, and the community's rhythm is built around flexible, creative work.
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