Meydan area guide
Short answer: Meydan is the district around Meydan Racecourse [1], south of Business Bay. It includes Sobha Hartland, launched as a Sobha–Meydan joint venture announced in 2013 [2]. The DLD records the land area as Almeydan [4]. In the 12 months to 10 November 2026, median Ejari rents in Meydan and Sobha Hartland were AED 80,000 for a 1-bed and AED 130,000 for a 2-bed [8].
Last checked 12 November 2026. Rents are medians from third-party analyses of DLD data, not official statistics, and not a forecast. General information, not investment advice.
Location and access
- South of Business Bay and Downtown, near Ras Al Khor.
- Hartland International School gives directions to Sobha Hartland via Al Khail Road, Ras Al Khor Road and Oud Metha Road [3].
- No metro station inside the district yet. Check RTA for current routes.
- DLD land area: Almeydan (area 440) [4]. Parts of the wider Meydan and Nad Al Sheba area fall in other land areas, so check the land area on each title deed or Oqood.
Ownership
Dubai's published freehold instruments (Regulation No. 3 of 2006 and the later regulations and resolutions up to 2022) list land by plot number, with boundaries on maps that are not published online [5]. None of them names the DLD land area Almeydan, so we cannot yet point to the instrument that designates it (to be confirmed). Projects here are marketed to all nationalities, but freehold status is set plot by plot. Check the exact unit in the DLD Property Status Enquiry before paying anything [6]. See Dubai freehold areas.
Separately, Regulation No. 3 of 2006 lists Nad al-Sheba plots 209, 215 and 222 [5]. Whether a particular Meydan or Nad Al Sheba building sits on one of those plots must be checked unit by unit.
Property types and developers
- Sobha Hartland: apartments, townhouses and villas, from Sobha Realty in a joint venture with Meydan [2].
- Many other developers sell off-plan here. One example is Ellington Properties' Belgrove Residences; see our Belgrove Residences page.
- For any off-plan purchase, check project registration and escrow in the DLD Project Status Enquiry [10], and the approved service charge once it is published [11].
Schools, healthcare and daily life
| Need | Option | Source |
|---|---|---|
| School | Hartland International School, Sobha Hartland | [3] |
| School ratings | KHDA directory | [7] |
| Leisure | Meydan Racecourse, which hosts race meetings | [1] |
| Hospital | Not yet verified for this guide (to be confirmed) | — |
Rents (dated)
Median annual Ejari rents, 12 months to 10 November 2026 [8]:
| Sub-area (BrickDXB grouping) | Studio | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed apt | 3 bed villa | 4 bed villa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meydan & Sobha Hartland | AED 48,000 | AED 80,000 | AED 130,000 | AED 180,000 | — | AED 700,000 |
| Meydan Racecourse & Nad Al Sheba | AED 51,000 | AED 78,000 | AED 121,000 | AED 150,000 | AED 300,000 | AED 312,000 |
Villa medians rest on far fewer contracts than apartment medians, so treat them as a rough guide.
Direction: Property Finder data for Q3 2026 put Meydan's median asking apartment rent at AED 65,000, down from AED 75,000, a fall of 13.3% year on year. Its separate Mohammed Bin Rashid City figures show AED 110,000, down 7.4%, for apartments and AED 850,000, down 15%, for villas [9].
Who it suits
- Buyers looking at new off-plan towers and villa communities close to Downtown.
- Families who want a school inside the community (Hartland).
- Less suited to people who need a metro at the door today.
Nearby: Business Bay · Downtown Dubai · Al Jaddaf · Dubai Creek Harbour
Guides: Off-plan vs ready property in Dubai · Off-plan payment plans and escrow in Dubai · Off-plan handover and snagging in Dubai
Frequently asked questions
Where is Meydan in Dubai?
Meydan is the district around Meydan Racecourse, south of Business Bay and Ras Al Khor. Sobha Hartland, a Sobha–Meydan joint venture announced in 2013, is part of it.
Can foreigners buy property in Meydan?
Meydan projects are marketed to all nationalities, but the DLD land area Almeydan is not named in the 2006 regulation, so we list the designation as to be confirmed. Check every unit with the DLD Property Status Enquiry.
What is the rent in Meydan and Sobha Hartland?
BrickDXB's analysis of DLD Ejari data shows median annual rents of AED 80,000 for a 1-bed and AED 130,000 for a 2-bed apartment in Meydan and Sobha Hartland, 12 months to 10 November 2026.
Which schools are in Meydan?
Hartland International School is in Sobha Hartland. Check its current KHDA rating and fees in the KHDA directory.
Sources
- Plan your day (Meydan Racecourse). Dubai Racing Club. Accessed .
- Meydan, Sobha Group JV to develop project. Gulf News. Accessed .
- Hartland International School. Hartland International School. Accessed .
- DLD land areas lookup (lkp_areas), open data. Dubai Pulse / Dubai Land Department. Accessed .
- Regulation No. (3) of 2006 Determining Areas for Ownership by Non-UAE Nationals. Dubai Legislation Portal (Supreme Legislation Committee). Accessed .
- Property Status Enquiry. Dubai Land Department. Accessed .
- KHDA school directory. Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). Accessed .
- Dubai rent by area (median Ejari rents, 12 months to 10 November 2026). BrickDXB (analysis of DLD Ejari open data). Accessed .
- Residential rental prices fall in most Dubai areas in Q3 2026: Report (13 October 2026; Argaam labels its summary as AI-generated, figures cross-checked against Khaleej Times). Argaam, citing Property Finder. Accessed .
- Project Status Enquiry. Dubai Land Department. Accessed .
- Service Charge Index. Dubai Land Department. Accessed .