Dubai Sports City
apartment community
Buyer read
Apartments offer a clear entry, but off-plan sales dominate
Apartments have a median sale price of AED 880K. 58% of recent sales are off-plan, while market activity ranks below average. The downside profile is robust, based on 2 of 5 available inputs.
AED 880K
Apartment median · 2025-07-31 to 2026-07-31
58% off-plan
High supply-pressure proxy
Below average
Relative to Dubai communities
Robust
2 of 5 risk inputs available
A sports-themed community featuring the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Els Club golf course, and multiple sports academies.
Median PSF
AED 1,305
Apartments
YoY change
+16.3%
5-yr sales
9,986
DLD transactions
Median price
AED 888K
All property types
DUBUY VERDICT
Exceptional amenity density, weaker transit
Dubai Sports City offers exceptional amenity density with public-transport coverage is unscored. The mapped inventory covers 81 named venues; use the detail cards below to check the categories that matter to your routine.
Amenity access
100/100
Outdoor access
—
Transit
—
Mapped venues
81
Dining
7/100
31 mapped
Shopping
7/100
18 mapped
Health
6/100
7 mapped
Nightlife
0/100
0 mapped bars
DUBUY VERDICT
Broad access to highly rated schools
15 schools sit in the mapped catchment; 14 currently have a KHDA inspection rating, including 9 rated Very Good or Outstanding. Families can choose across 4 curriculums; check actual drive times and admissions availability below.
Schools nearby
15
Top-rated
9
Curricula
4
Best rating
Outstanding
Schools nearby
15
Within the mapped catchment
Curriculum
UK
+3 more
Median fees
AED 64K
Approx. annual fee
Rating
Outstanding
Best nearby KHDA rating
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
Dubai Sports City has compounded 87% over 3 years. Yields are below median — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+16.3%
3-yr growth
+87%
Gross yield
—
5yr volume
9,986
Current PSF
AED 1,277
6-month forecast
+7.7%
Forecast range
1,265–1,485
AED per sqft
Confidence
Medium
Model confidence
Dubai Sports City is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 9,986 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 1,305, up 16.3% year-on-year, outperforming the city-wide 8.3% benchmark. Use the tabs above to drill into the market detail, rental economics, schools catchment, lifestyle amenities, off-plan pipeline or active listings.
Affordability quick-look
Pre-filled with Dubai Sports City median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 4K
Loan AED 666K · 25 yrs @ 4.5%
Indicative only — real rates vary by bank, residency status and credit profile. UAE typically requires 20–25% down for residents, 35–50% for non-residents.
PROPERTY CATALOGUE
Homes in Dubai Sports City
Dubai Sports City is led by apartments, with 60 named developments and home types available to research.
Home types
4
Registered and marketed
Typical size
760 sqft
Community median
Named homes
60
Projects and home types
Floor plans
0 licensed
Rights-cleared only
Apartments
Studio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R, 3 B/R, 4 B/R
410–1,314 sqft
Villas
4 B/R, 5 B/R
Not published
Hotel apartments
Studio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R
364–991 sqft
Includes Dubai Sports City, Sportz By Danube, ELITE 10 SPORTS RESIDENCE and 57 more.
Explore all homesMarket temperature & historical discussion for Dubai Sports City
Archived discussion themes: Praised for strong rental yields of 8.2%, outperforming major competitors. Criticised for road closures for minor infrastructure work causes significant traffic disruption.
Historical discussion
Bottom 30%
historical discussion rank among covered Dubai areas
Dated 2021–2026 archive from r/dubai, r/UAE and r/expats · 76 on-topic mentions · latest item Jul 14, 2026 · last scored 2026-07-21
Discussion trend
Improving
+0.27 per year
Mostly discussed by
residents
51% of mentions
Sentiment over time
Axis zoomed to the observed range (-0.9 to +0.9); sentiment scores still use the full −1 to +1 scale.
Sentiment from Q3 2024 to Q2 2026 moved from -0.76 to -0.23. Based on 68 mentions across 7 quarters.
What people praise
- +Strong rental yields of 8.2%, outperforming major competitors×3
- +Quieter residential environment compared to nearby areas×3
- +Affordable housing options compared to other areas×2
- +Modern amenities with calm surroundings×2
- +Complete amenities including clinic, school, grocery stores, restaurants×1
What people criticise
- −Road closures for minor infrastructure work causes significant traffic disruption×3
- −Building quality varies significantly, affecting long-term maintenance costs×2
- −Severe traffic congestion during cricket events at the venue×2
- −Extremely loud mechanical noise from nearby industrial building disrupts sleep×2
- −Severe traffic congestion affecting all exits during peak hours×2
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 76 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Latest collected item: Jul 14, 2026. Last scored 2026-07-21. Read the full methodology.
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Dubai Sports City is growing faster than the citywide average, indicating strong local demand.
Nearby schools15 schools
View on DubaiSchools.aiDhruv Global school
Victory Heights Primary School L.L.C
Nord Anglia International School L.L.C
Safa Community School
Royal Grammar School Guildford L.L.C
Sunmarke School L.L.C
Available Curriculums
School data from DubaiSchools.ai • KHDA ratings • Updated May 2026
Local amenities
Mapped amenities within a 2.5km straight-line radius • 57 total outlets near Dubai Sports City
Exceptional amenity density · based on mapped POI density, not routed walking conditions
Lifestyle Scores
Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km straight-line radius • Source snapshot: January 2026
Transport & Lifestyle
High mapped greenery · #13 of 75 mapped Dubai communities The 21 figure counts OpenStreetMap park-tagged features within 2.0km of the community centre. It does not mean 21 distinct named parks or confirm walking access.
Travel times from Dubai Sports City
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
Airport access
Drive times from Dubai Sports City to Dubai airports
Future: Expanding to become world's largest airport by 2040
Strategic Airport Location
Closer to Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) - Dubai's future main hub. Only 26 min drive vs 46 min to DXB.
Drive times are estimates based on distance and typical Dubai traffic patterns. Actual times may vary based on traffic conditions and route taken.
Future developmentsPositive outlook
Coming Soon: Dubai Metro Blue Line
Key infrastructure improvements coming to this area. Dubai Metro Blue Line will enhance connectivity and amenities.
Planned & Ongoing Projects (2)
Dubai Metro Blue Line
Proposed new metro line connecting Dubai Marina area to Al Maktoum International Airport via key residential areas.
- Direct airport connectivity
- Reduced commute times
- Property value uplift along route
Emirates Road (E311) Capacity Upgrade
Widening and improvement of Emirates Road to handle increased traffic from growing southern communities.
- Reduced commute times
- Better connectivity to Dubai South
- Supports residential growth
Data compiled from Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, RTA announcements, developer publications, and official government sources. Project timelines are subject to change.
Active listings in Dubai Sports City
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Market history
Prices fell 0.8% while sales fell 30% last quarter.
Median sale price per sqft and registered sales, by completed quarter. Volume often moves before price.
Latest median PSF
AED 1,311
Q2 2026
3m price change
-0.8%
vs prior completed quarter
Quarter sales
487
Q2 2026
3m sales change
-29.5%
vs prior completed quarter
Completed quarters are used instead of raw 1-month changes because DLD registrations typically lag 4–8 weeks and thin monthly samples can overstate changes in the mix of homes sold.
The headline median blends ready resale with off-plan (developer) sales — about 58% of recorded sales here are off-plan. A ready-only split is added on the next DLD data refresh.
6-month forecast
From 2026Q3 · 8 quarters of data
AED 1,277/sqft → AED 1,375/sqft
Range AED 1,265 – 1,485· +6.1 pp vs Dubai forecast (+1.6%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
58% off-plan share — high incoming supply
Discussion momentum
Historical discussion trend +0.27 over last 4q (dated 2021–2026 Reddit archive, n=76)
OLS trend + supply pressure + dated discussion momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →
Value a unit in this community
Bedroom-specific psf, building-tier adjusted, with the actual comparables we used. Free — methodology shown.
Price Trends
Median PSF change over time
3 months
-2.6%
6 months
-3.3%
1 year
+7.0%
2 years
-1.4%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2026Q3. From DLD transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q3 | AED 1,277 | 161 | -2.6% |
| 2026Q2 | AED 1,311 | 487 | -0.8% |
| 2026Q1 | AED 1,321 | 691 | -0.7% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 1,330 | 879 | +11.5% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 1,193 | 689 | -2.1% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 1,218 | 601 | +13.8% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 1,070 | 572 | +8.4% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 987 | 564 | -23.8% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 1,295 | 817 | +6.2% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 1,219 | 841 | +10.2% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 1,106 | 638 | +33.7% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 827 | 492 | +6.4% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 777 | 475 | +16.0% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 670 | 347 | +8.2% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 619 | 262 | +0.2% |
| 2022Q4 | AED 618 | 301 | -1.9% |
| 2022Q3 | AED 630 | 223 | -1.4% |
| 2022Q2 | AED 639 | 238 | -6.7% |
| 2022Q1 | AED 685 | 208 | +7.5% |
| 2021Q4 | AED 637 | 258 | -9.0% |
| 2021Q3 | AED 700 | 242 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
Developers4 developers
Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reportsEmaar Properties
- •Strongest brand recognition
- •Proven delivery track record
- •Premium locations
- •Premium pricing
- •Slower capital appreciation in mature areas
Nakheel
- •Iconic waterfront locations
- •Strong government backing
- •Established communities
- •Some older stock needs renovation
- •Service charges vary
Meraas
- •Exceptional design quality
- •Lifestyle-focused amenities
- •Prime locations
- •Premium pricing
- •Limited inventory
Azizi Developments
- •Competitive pricing
- •High rental yields
- •Flexible payment plans
- •Mixed reviews on finishes
- •High density projects
Area health & valuations
Healthcare, education, government housing, air quality, and official land valuations.
Real Estate Agents in Dubai
DLD-licensed agents • 8,724 registered brokers from 792 agencies
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Featured Agents
All agents verified through Dubai Land Department (DLD) licensing system
Off-plan risk
32/100
Moderate
Headline risk for Dubai Sports City. Buyer Pro explains the five supply, developer, pricing, liquidity, and momentum drivers.
Explain Dubai Sports City's off-plan risk score
See the five scored drivers covering supply concentration, developer delivery, price premium, exit liquidity, and momentum.
- •DLD market temperature trending negative
Composite of leverage trend, transaction velocity, asking-vs-realized wedge, market-temperature proxy, and off-plan share. Exact scores require at least 4 of 5 inputs; lower coverage is shown as a tier only. Higher = more vulnerable to a downturn. Not a buy/sell signal — context only.
Mapped greenery
High mapped greeneryCounts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass and pitches) within a 2.0km straight-line search radius of the community centroid. The tier is relative to other Dubai communities and does not claim walkability or shade. Satellite vegetation is the ESA WorldCover 2021 share at 10m resolution when available.
Flood exposure
Severe flooding reported (2024)April 2024: Extensive street flooding; pitches and lower floors waterlogged for days.
A conservative, news-derived read of communities reported flooded in the April 2024 event — indicative only, not an engineering, drainage or insurance assessment. Elevation is shown as context, not used to score risk (Dubai is flat; drainage drives flooding). Communities without a rating were simply not reported — that is not evidence of safety. Methodology
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All guides & rankingsFrequently asked questions about Dubai Sports City
What is the average property price in Dubai Sports City?
The median property price in Dubai Sports City is AED 888,000, with a median price per square foot of AED 1,305. Prices have changed +16.3% year-over-year as of July 2026.
What types of properties are available in Dubai Sports City?
Dubai Sports City is primarily an apartment community with approximately 92% apartments and 6% villas. The most common property types include Flat (11,172), Hotel Rooms (433), Office (291).
How is the real estate market performing in Dubai Sports City?
Dubai Sports City has seen 9,986 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +16.3%, with 2,726 transactions in the last 12 months. This data is sourced from the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
Numbers above are derived from Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction records and Ejari rental contracts as of July 2026.How we built this.