Motor City area guide
Short answer: Motor City is a Union Properties master community built around the Dubai Autodrome, with homes, retail and green spaces [1]. Its residential parts include Uptown Motor City (a low-rise, European-style, motorsport-themed community) and Green Community Motor City (villas, townhouses and bungalows) [1]. Union Properties places it in the DLD land area Al Hebiah 1 [1]. In the 12 months to 10 November 2026, median Ejari rents were AED 72,000 for a 1-bed and AED 262,000 for a 3-bed villa [5].
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
- Inland in Dubailand, next to Dubai Sports City and Arabian Ranches.
- No metro. Plan for a car.
- DLD land area: Al Hebiah 1, which Union Properties gives as Motor City's location [1]. The DLD list spells it "Al Hebiah First".
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 [2]. None of them names the DLD land area Al Hebiah First, so we cannot yet point to the instrument that designates it (to be confirmed). Projects in Motor City 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 [3]. See Dubai freehold areas.
Districts and property types
| District | What Union Properties says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Uptown Motor City | Self-contained, motorsport-themed community of low-rise European-style buildings | [1] |
| Green Community Motor City | Villas, townhouses and bungalows in a green, secure community | [1] |
| OIA Residence | Residential development with its own amenities | [1] |
| Avenue District, Business Park | Mixed-use and commercial areas | [1] |
Schools, shopping and daily life
| Need | Option | Source |
|---|---|---|
| School and nursery | GEMS Metropole School (British curriculum); Emirates British Nursery | [1] |
| Ratings | KHDA directory | [4] |
| Shopping | First Avenue Mall; The Ribbon | [1] |
| Leisure | Dubai Autodrome | [1] |
| Hospital | Not yet verified for this guide (to be confirmed) | — |
Rents (dated)
Median annual Ejari rents, 12 months to 10 November 2026, from 1,994 contracts [5]:
| Studio | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed apt | 3 bed villa | 4 bed villa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AED 50,000 | AED 72,000 | AED 115,000 | AED 165,000 | AED 262,000 | AED 280,000 |
We have no dated Motor City sale-price median or yield from a source we trust yet (to be confirmed).
Who it suits
- Families who want a school, malls and low-rise streets in one established community.
- Motorsport fans who want to live next to the Autodrome.
- Check the building's age and service charge history before buying a resale.
Before you buy here
- Check the unit's freehold status, and any mortgage or restriction on it, in the DLD Property Status Enquiry [3].
- For a resale, ask for the latest service charge statement and compare the building's approved budget in the DLD Service Charge Index [6].
- For off-plan, check registration and escrow in the DLD Project Status Enquiry [7].
Nearby: Dubai Sports City · Arabian Ranches · DAMAC Hills · Arjan
Guides: Service charges in Dubai · Off-plan handover and snagging in Dubai
Frequently asked questions
Who developed Motor City?
Union Properties, which describes itself as the master developer of Dubai Motor City, an established community with homes, the Dubai Autodrome, retail and green spaces.
What residential areas are in Motor City?
Union Properties lists Uptown Motor City (a low-rise, European-style residential community), Green Community Motor City (villas, townhouses and bungalows) and OIA Residence, alongside the Avenue District and Business Park.
Is there a school in Motor City?
Union Properties lists GEMS Metropole School, a British-curriculum school, in Motor City. Check its current KHDA rating.
What does a 1-bed rent for in Motor City?
BrickDXB's analysis of DLD Ejari data shows a median AED 72,000 a year for a 1-bed apartment, 12 months to 10 November 2026.
Sources
- Dubai Motor City. Union Properties. 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 .
- Service Charge Index. Dubai Land Department. Accessed .
- Project Status Enquiry. Dubai Land Department. Accessed .