Dubai Studio City
apartment community
Buyer read
Apartments offer a clear entry, but off-plan sales dominate
Apartments have a median sale price of AED 710K. 67% of recent sales are off-plan, while market activity ranks top 15%. The downside profile is robust, based on 2 of 5 available inputs.
AED 710K
Apartment median · 2025-07-31 to 2026-07-31
67% off-plan
High supply-pressure proxy
Top 15%
Relative to Dubai communities
Robust
2 of 5 risk inputs available
A media production hub with residential apartments. Home to production studios and creative industry offices.
Median PSF
AED 1,450
Apartments
YoY change
+2.9%
5-yr sales
3,420
DLD transactions
Median price
AED 710K
All property types
DUBUY VERDICT
Exceptional amenity density, weaker transit
Dubai Studio City offers exceptional amenity density with public-transport coverage is unscored. The mapped inventory covers 92 named venues; use the detail cards below to check the categories that matter to your routine.
Amenity access
93/100
Outdoor access
—
Transit
—
Mapped venues
92
Dining
8/100
36 mapped
Shopping
5/100
13 mapped
Health
6/100
8 mapped
Nightlife
7/100
2 mapped bars
DUBUY VERDICT
A compact nearby school catchment
4 schools sit in the mapped catchment; 3 currently have a KHDA inspection rating, including 2 rated Very Good or Outstanding. Families can choose across 3 curriculums; check actual drive times and admissions availability below.
Schools nearby
4
Top-rated
2
Curricula
3
Best rating
Outstanding
Schools nearby
4
Within the mapped catchment
Curriculum
UK
+2 more
Median fees
AED 69K
Approx. annual fee
Rating
Outstanding
Best nearby KHDA rating
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
Dubai Studio City has compounded 33% over 3 years. Yields are below median — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+2.9%
3-yr growth
+33%
Gross yield
—
5yr volume
3,420
Current PSF
AED 1,497
6-month forecast
+0.8%
Forecast range
1,435–1,586
AED per sqft
Confidence
High
Model confidence
Dubai Studio City is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 3,420 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 1,450, up 2.9% year-on-year, tracking below 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 Studio City median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 3K
Loan AED 533K · 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 Studio City
Dubai Studio City is led by apartments, with 23 named developments and home types available to research.
Home types
1
Registered and marketed
Typical size
614 sqft
Community median
Named homes
23
Projects and home types
Floor plans
0 licensed
Rights-cleared only
Apartments
Studio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R, 3 B/R
351–1,161 sqft
Includes Dubai Studio City, Azizi Mirage 1, BEACH OASIS 2 and 20 more.
Explore all homesMarket temperature & historical discussion for Dubai Studio City
Archived discussion themes: Praised for flats appear well-designed with good online listings. Criticised for landlord attempting to pressure tenant out early using guilt tactics.
Historical discussion
Bottom 30%
historical discussion rank among covered Dubai areas
Dated 2021–2026 archive from r/dubai, r/UAE and r/expats · 10 on-topic mentions · latest item Feb 27, 2026 · last scored 2026-07-21
Discussion trend
—
No quarterly data yet
Mostly discussed by
residents
40% of mentions
What people praise
- +Flats appear well-designed with good online listings×1
- +Facilities listed seem comprehensive and attractive×1
- +Peaceful surroundings and nice environment in the area×1
- +Units available at original purchase price, not marked up×1
- +Quick handover expected within three months×1
What people criticise
- −Landlord attempting to pressure tenant out early using guilt tactics×1
- −Rental market prices have increased significantly in the building×1
- −Poor driver behavior and aggressive honking on local roads×1
- −Inconsistent traffic enforcement and reckless speeding×1
- −Road infrastructure and driving culture deteriorating over time×1
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. Latest collected item: Feb 27, 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 Studio City is growing more moderately, which may indicate better value opportunities.
Schools nearby
4 schools · UK · US · Indian
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.
Local amenities
Mapped amenities within a 2.5km straight-line radius • 58 total outlets near Dubai Studio 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 · #22 of 75 mapped Dubai communities The 26 figure counts OpenStreetMap park-tagged features within 1.5km of the community centre. It does not mean 26 distinct named parks or confirm walking access.
Travel times from Dubai Studio City
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
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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Market history
Prices rose 0.7% while sales fell 28% last quarter.
Median sale price per sqft and registered sales, by completed quarter. Volume often moves before price.
Latest median PSF
AED 1,516
Q2 2026
3m price change
+0.7%
vs prior completed quarter
Quarter sales
233
Q2 2026
3m sales change
-27.9%
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 67% 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 1,497/sqft → AED 1,510/sqft
Range AED 1,435 – 1,586· -0.8 pp vs Dubai forecast (+1.6%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
67% off-plan share — high incoming supply
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
-1.3%
6 months
-0.6%
1 year
+4.6%
2 years
+7.5%
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 1,497 | 141 | -1.3% |
| 2026Q2 | AED 1,516 | 233 | +0.7% |
| 2026Q1 | AED 1,506 | 323 | +7.6% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 1,399 | 435 | -2.2% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 1,431 | 260 | +0.4% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 1,426 | 311 | +1.4% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 1,406 | 137 | -0.2% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 1,409 | 233 | +1.1% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 1,393 | 315 | +7.8% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 1,292 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 1,292 | 131 | +3.7% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 1,246 | 164 | +4.4% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 1,193 | 125 | -7.2% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 1,285 | 173 | +12.8% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 1,139 | 145 | -1.0% |
| 2022Q4 | AED 1,150 | 73 | +77.5% |
| 2022Q3 | AED 648 | 13 | -14.7% |
| 2022Q2 | AED 760 | 15 | -35.1% |
| 2022Q1 | AED 1,171 | 10 | +47.1% |
| 2021Q4 | AED 796 | 53 | -30.0% |
| 2021Q3 | AED 1,137 | 30 |
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
41/100
Moderate
Headline risk for Dubai Studio City. Buyer Pro explains the five supply, developer, pricing, liquidity, and momentum drivers.
Explain Dubai Studio City's off-plan risk score
See the five scored drivers covering supply concentration, developer delivery, price premium, exit liquidity, and momentum.
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 1.5km 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.
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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 710,000, with a median price per square foot of AED 1,450. Prices have changed +2.9% year-over-year as of July 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 3,420 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +2.9%, with 1,284 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.