Dubai Healthcare City
Central apartments in Dubai's medical free zone.
Living in Dubai Healthcare City
Dubai Healthcare City is a free zone for hospitals, clinics, medical schools and wellness businesses. It is split into two parts. The first is in Oud Metha near Wafi, and the second stretches along Dubai Creek next to Al Jaddaf, where most of the residential buildings are.
Living here suits doctors, nurses and other professionals who work in the zone, as well as anyone who wants a central apartment near the creek, the metro and the airport at prices below Business Bay or Downtown.
The residential part along the creek has newer buildings with pools, gyms and views across the water towards Dubai Festival City and Business Bay. Hospitals and clinics in the zone mean many residents can walk or drive a few minutes to work. Evenings are quiet, with the creek promenade and Al Jaddaf Waterfront close by for walks.
Property types
Studios to three bedroom apartments in mid and high rise buildings.
Best for
Healthcare professionals and anyone wanting a central apartment near the creek and the metro.
Prices and rents in 2026
Typical ranges for 2026, based on Dubai Land Department transactions and listing reports.
Studio
Around AED 600,000 to 800,000 to buy
AED 55,000 to 65,000 a year to rent
One bedroom
Around AED 900,000 to 1.3 million to buy
AED 75,000 to 95,000 a year to rent
Two bedrooms
Around AED 1.4 to 2 million to buy
AED 110,000 to 140,000 a year to rent
For investors
Dubai Healthcare City usually returns around 7% gross. Tenant demand from hospital staff and nearby workers is steady, and the location is very central.
We compare buildings in the zone with nearby Al Jaddaf, where prices and views are similar, before you buy.
Hospital staff, medical students and professionals working in nearby offices give steady rental demand all year. Units with creek views and those close to the metro tend to rent fastest. Check which phase the building is in, since prices and service charges can differ between the Oud Metha side and the creek side.
For families
Families like the central location and the hospitals close by. Schools are a short drive away in Oud Metha, Al Garhoud and Bur Dubai.
Getting around
The Dubai Healthcare City and Al Jaddaf stations on the Green Line serve the area. Downtown Dubai is about 10 to 15 minutes away, Dubai International Airport about 10 minutes and Dubai Marina about 25 to 30 minutes.
Many residents commute by metro, and the Green Line links directly to Deira, Bur Dubai and Union station. Taxis are easy to find around the hospitals.
Nearby
Wafi Mall, Dubai Festival City Mall and the creek promenade are nearby. Al Jaddaf, Dubai Festival City and Business Bay are close.
What people like
- Central, near the airport and Downtown
- Metro stations close by
- Hospitals and clinics on the doorstep
- Creek views in some buildings
What to watch
- Busy roads around Oud Metha
- Limited shops in the residential part
- Construction nearby
- Parking in busy areas
Common questions
Can you live in Dubai Healthcare City?
Yes. There are residential buildings, mostly in the second phase along Dubai Creek.
How much is rent in Dubai Healthcare City?
In 2026 a one bedroom is around AED 75,000 to 95,000 a year.
Is there a metro in Dubai Healthcare City?
Yes. Dubai Healthcare City and Al Jaddaf stations on the Green Line serve the area.
Is Dubai Healthcare City central?
Yes. Downtown Dubai and the airport are both around 10 to 15 minutes away.
Can foreigners buy in Dubai Healthcare City?
Yes. Residential buildings there are open to buyers of any nationality.
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This guide gives general information, last reviewed in October 2026. Prices, availability and project details change, so ask an advisor for current figures before making a decision. Photo by Rob Dammers on Wikimedia Commons, licensed CC BY 2.0.