Dubai Studio City
apartment community
A media production hub with residential apartments. Home to production studios and creative industry offices.
DUBUY VERDICT
Solid all-rounder no standout signal
Dubai Studio City sits near the median on every key metric. Liquidity is deep; returns are mid-pack — a reasonable place, no obvious edge.
YoY change
+14.2%
3-yr growth
+24%
Gross yield
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5yr volume
3,876
Median PSF
AED 1,426
Apartments
YoY change
+14.2%
3-yr growth
+24%
PSF growth to 2026
Gross yield
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Dubai Studio City is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 3,876 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 1,426, up 14.2% year-on-year, outperforming the city-wide 13.3% 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 Studio City median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 3K
Loan AED 573K · 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.
What residents say about Dubai Studio City
Praised for peaceful surroundings and nice environment in the area. Criticised for unusual payment procedures create renter vulnerability and concern.
Resident sentiment
Below average
vs all tracked Dubai communities
“Road closures add significant commute time”
Reddit r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats · 10 on-topic mentions · updated 2026-04-24
What they talk about
- price100%
- commute100%
- traffic100%
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Sentiment trend
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No quarterly data yet
Mostly discussed by
people considering a move
40% of mentions
What people praise
- +Peaceful surroundings and nice environment in the area×1
- +Flats appear well-designed with good online listings×1
- +Facilities listed seem comprehensive and attractive×1
- +Units available at original purchase price, not marked up×1
- +Quick handover expected within three months×1
What people criticise
- −Unusual payment procedures create renter vulnerability and concern×1
- −Road closures add significant commute time×1
- −Parking alternatives in JLT are expensive×1
- −Poor driver behavior and aggressive honking on local roads×1
- −Inconsistent traffic enforcement and reckless speeding×1
What people talk about
Horizontal bars showing how often each aspect is discussed and how positively or negatively. Longest bars are most-discussed aspects.
Paraphrased by AI from the original Reddit content — never verbatim. Click any card to read the source thread.
“Road closures add significant commute time”
“Poor driver behavior and aggressive honking on local roads”
“Landlord attempting to pressure tenant out early using guilt tactics”
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 10 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Last updated 2026-04-24. Read the full methodology.
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Dubai Studio City is growing faster than the citywide average, indicating strong local demand.
Schools nearby
4 schools · UK · US · Indian
Schools
4
UK · US…
Outstanding
2
KHDA top tier
Median fee
AED 69K
per year
DS Score
64/100
composite avg
KHDA inspector notes
“The commitment of the leadership team to the continuing improvement of the school”
“The support of the owner, governors, and parents in the development of the school”
School fee inflation
Index normalised to 100 in 2014. Same-grade-across-years comparison (avoids grade-tier expansion bias).
Highest-rated
Nord Anglia International School L.L.C
UK · FS1-Y13 · AED 81K/yr · Selective entry
Safa Community School
UK · FS1-Y13 · AED 69K/yr · Selective entry
Australian International School - Dubai L.L.C
US · Pre-primary-G8 · AED 69K/yr · Selective entry
Dhruv Global school
Indian · Pre KG- G5 · AED 22K/yr · Selective entry
KHDA-licensed nurseries nearby(8 within range)
Straight-line distances; real walking/driving routes typically 20–40% longer.
Full school analysis on DubaiSchools.ai
KHDA inspection history · fee trajectories · curriculum search · admissions data
Source: DubaiSchools.ai · KHDA inspection ratings, demand scores, and fees curated from public records.
Nearby schools26 schools
View on DubaiSchools.ai4
11
4
100/100
Dhruv 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 amenitiesWalker's Paradise
Amenities within 2.5km walking distance • 58 total outlets near Dubai Studio City• Click a category to explore
Walker's Paradise
Lifestyle Scores
Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km radius • Last updated: June 2026
Transport & Lifestyle
Based on metro, tram, bus & marine access
Based on parks, cycling tracks & local amenities
Nearby Landmarks & Transport
Based on DLD transaction records for properties in Dubai Studio City
Metro Stations
Palm Deira Metro
Nearest
Al Ras Metro
Baniyas Square Metro
Shopping Malls
Al Ghurair Centre
Nearest
BurJuman Centre
Landmarks
Gold Souk
Nearest
Travel times from Dubai Studio City
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
Lifestyle & Recreation
Parks, beaches, cycling tracks & water activities near Dubai Studio City
Water Transport & Activities
Active listings in Dubai Studio City
Sale and rental listings pulled from PropertyFinder. Filter by purpose, bedrooms, or price — sort live.
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Investability index
5-driver composite · v1.0
Investor-leaning. Not a buy/sell signal — cross-reference drivers before deciding.
6-month forecast
From 2025Q4 · 8 quarters of data
AED 1,418/sqft → AED 1,455/sqft
Range AED 1,382 – 1,528· -2.1 pp vs Dubai forecast (+4.7%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
70% off-plan share — high incoming supply
OLS trend + supply pressure + sentiment momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →
Proximity premiums
Highest-psf POIs vs area median · 17,165 transactions
Metro stations
Sharaf Dg Metro Station
AED 1,121/sqft · 15666 sales
First Abu Dhabi Bank Metro Station
AED 1,048/sqft · 1181 sales
Dubai Internet City
AED 550/sqft · 20 sales
Malls / shopping
Mall of the Emirates
AED 1,115/sqft · 16867 sales
Landmarks
Motor City
AED 1,115/sqft · 16860 sales
Source: DLD Pulse (CC0). Premium = transactions tagged with this POI vs area median. Reflects buyer choice, not pure proximity value.
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
-4.3%
6 months
-8.2%
1 year
+1.6%
2 years
+13.8%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2025Q4. From DLD transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | AED 1,537 | 92 | +8.4% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 1,418 | 570 | -4.3% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 1,482 | 408 | -4.0% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 1,544 | 566 | +4.0% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 1,485 | 196 | +6.4% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 1,396 | 296 | +0.3% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 1,392 | 365 | +7.5% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 1,295 | 122 | +0.3% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 1,291 | 149 | +3.6% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 1,246 | 187 | +3.3% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 1,206 | 143 | -5.9% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 1,281 | 204 | +11.8% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 1,146 | 167 |
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 • 39,463 registered brokers from 12,135 agencies
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Featured Agents
All agents verified through Dubai Land Department (DLD) licensing system
Service charges
RERA-registered rates for Dubai Studio City
Average
AED 16/sqft
Source: RERA / DLD (2025)
Off-plan risk assessment
Five-factor risk score for buying off-plan in this community
Moderate
Overall risk score
Composite of leverage trend, transaction velocity, asking-vs-realized wedge, sentiment proxy, and off-plan share. Higher = more vulnerable to a downturn. Not a buy/sell signal — context only.
Green coverage
High green coverageCounts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass, pitches) within a 1.5km walking radius of the community centroid. Weighted score privileges named parks + established woods over generic grass strips. v2 will add ESA WorldCover 10m satellite NDVI for actual % canopy coverage — captures everything green including private gardens, road verges, and golf courses.
Time machine
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Data updated June 2026 · DLD Official Records
Highlights
Frequently asked questions about Dubai Studio City
What is the average property price in Dubai Studio City?
The median property price in Dubai Studio City is AED 764,200, with a median price per square foot of AED 1,426. Prices have changed +14.2% year-over-year as of March 2026.
What types of properties are available in Dubai Studio City?
Dubai Studio City is primarily an apartment community with approximately 99% apartments and 0% villas. The most common property types include Flat (3,489), Hotel Rooms (335), Shop (16).
How is the real estate market performing in Dubai Studio City?
Dubai Studio City has seen 3,876 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +14.2%, with 2,764 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 March 2026.How we built this.