Dubai Sports City
Value apartments and golf villas around a cricket stadium.
Living in Dubai Sports City
Dubai Sports City is a large community in Dubailand built around sport. It is home to the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the ICC Academy and The Els Club golf course, and its apartment buildings sit around a canal and a long jogging track.
The apartment side is one of the more affordable places to live in the newer part of Dubai, popular with young professionals and couples. Next door, Victory Heights is a gated neighbourhood of large villas set along the golf course, with a quieter and more family focused feel.
Property types
Studios to three bedroom apartments in mid and high rise buildings, plus four to six bedroom villas in Victory Heights. Some new apartment projects are still being built.
Best for
Renters and investors looking for value, sports lovers, and families who want a villa on a golf course.
Prices and rents in 2026
Typical ranges for 2026, based on Dubai Land Department transactions and listing reports. Apartments here trade at around AED 750 to 1,100 per sq ft, well below the Marina or Downtown.
Studio
Around AED 400,000 to 600,000 to buy
AED 35,000 to 48,000 a year to rent
One bedroom
Around AED 650,000 to 950,000 to buy
AED 50,000 to 65,000 a year to rent
Two bedrooms
Around AED 1 to 1.4 million to buy
AED 70,000 to 90,000 a year to rent
Villa in Victory Heights
Around AED 5 to 10 million to buy
AED 300,000 to 500,000 a year to rent
For investors
Apartments in Dubai Sports City usually return around 7% to 8% gross, among the highest in Dubai. Low entry prices and steady demand from tenants who want a quiet area close to Al Barsha and the Marina keep vacancies short.
Older buildings can carry higher service charges and need more maintenance, so the building matters. Victory Heights villas are a different market, with lower yields of around 4% to 5% but strong demand from families and limited supply on the golf course.
For families
Families like the open spaces, the sports academies and the golf club. Victory Heights Primary School is inside the community, and GEMS Metropole and other schools are a few minutes away in Motor City. Families in apartments often move up to a villa in Victory Heights or nearby DAMAC Hills.
Getting around
Dubai Sports City sits between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Hessa Street. Dubai Marina is about 20 minutes away, Mall of the Emirates about 15 minutes, Downtown Dubai about 25 minutes and Al Maktoum International Airport about 30 minutes. There is no metro, though buses connect to the Dubai Internet City station.
Nearby
Supermarkets, cafés and clinics sit along the canal side buildings, and City Centre Me'aisem and First Avenue Mall are about 10 minutes away. Motor City, JVC and Arjan are next door.
What people like
- Some of the best rental yields in Dubai
- Cricket, golf and sports academies on site
- Low prices compared with central areas
- Victory Heights villas on the golf course
What to watch
- No metro station
- Some older buildings need upkeep
- Few large malls inside the community
- Traffic at the main exits at peak times
Common questions
Is Dubai Sports City a good investment?
It is one of the better areas for yield, often 7% to 8% gross on apartments. Building quality and service charges vary, so compare carefully.
How much is rent in Dubai Sports City?
In 2026 a one bedroom is around AED 50,000 to 65,000 a year, and a two bedroom around AED 70,000 to 90,000.
What is Victory Heights?
Victory Heights is the gated villa neighbourhood inside Dubai Sports City, built along The Els Club golf course.
Is there a metro in Dubai Sports City?
No. Buses link to the Red Line, and most residents drive.
Can foreigners buy in Dubai Sports City?
Yes. It is a freehold area 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 bilalmirza on Flickr via Wikimedia Commons, licensed CC BY 2.0.