Dubai Studio City
A quiet media district with good value apartments.
Living in Dubai Studio City
Dubai Studio City is a media and film district on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, near Motor City and Dubai Sports City. Alongside its studios and offices, it has a small number of residential buildings set in a quiet, green part of the city.
It suits people who work in the district or nearby and want a calm place to live at a fair price, with the bigger communities and their shops a few minutes away.
The district is laid out with wide roads, open green spaces and low buildings, so it feels much calmer than the busier apartment areas nearby. Film and television studios, sound stages and production companies are based here, and many residents work in the creative and media industries. Shops and cafés are limited inside the district itself, so most people do their weekly shopping in Motor City or at the malls on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.
Property types
Studios to two bedroom apartments in low and mid rise buildings.
Best for
People working in the media district, and renters looking for quiet value.
Prices and rents in 2026
Typical ranges for 2026, based on Dubai Land Department transactions and listing reports. Few homes trade each year.
Studio
Around AED 400,000 to 550,000 to buy
AED 33,000 to 42,000 a year to rent
One bedroom
Around AED 600,000 to 850,000 to buy
AED 45,000 to 58,000 a year to rent
For investors
Dubai Studio City usually returns around 7% gross. There are few residential buildings, which limits supply, but it also means a smaller pool of buyers when you sell.
We compare prices and rents with nearby Motor City and Dubai Production City before you buy.
The small number of homes means you will often find only a handful of listings at any time. That can help when you want to let a unit, but it can also mean fewer buyers when you sell. Studios and one bedrooms are the most common and the easiest to rent. We look at how long similar units have taken to rent and sell before you commit.
For families
Families are better served in nearby Motor City and Arabian Ranches, which have schools, parks and shops close by.
Some couples and small families live here for the quiet streets and good value, and use the schools, parks and clinics in nearby Motor City and Arabian Ranches.
Getting around
Dubai Studio City sits on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Dubai Marina is about 20 to 25 minutes away, Downtown Dubai about 25 minutes and Al Maktoum International Airport about 25 minutes. There is no metro.
Buses connect the district to the nearest metro stations, but a car makes daily life much easier here.
Nearby
Motor City, Dubai Sports City and Arabian Ranches are close by, with shops, schools and cafés.
What people like
- Quiet and green
- Good value rents
- Close to Motor City and Sports City
- Easy road access
What to watch
- Few shops inside the district
- No metro
- Small number of homes
- A car is essential
Common questions
Where is Dubai Studio City?
It is on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, near Motor City and Dubai Sports City.
Can you live in Dubai Studio City?
Yes. There are a small number of residential buildings.
How much is rent in Dubai Studio City?
In 2026 a one bedroom is around AED 45,000 to 58,000 a year.
Is there a metro in Dubai Studio City?
No. Most residents drive.
Can foreigners buy in Dubai Studio City?
Yes. Homes there are open to buyers of any nationality.
Similar communities
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. Image courtesy of Dubai Studio City.