#1 by matching listings
Ahmed Ibrahim
Agency not supplied by feed
41% of observed sale portfolio here
AED 771K–1.8M
International Media Production Zone
apartment community
AED 1,353/sqft+1.7%YoY
Buyer read
Apartments offer a clear entry, but off-plan sales dominate
Apartments have a median sale price of AED 921K. 76% of recent sales are off-plan, while market activity ranks top 30%. The downside profile is robust, based on 2 of 5 available inputs.
Entry unit
AED 921K
Apartment median · 2025-09-04 to 2026-09-04
Recent sale mix
76% off-plan
High supply-pressure proxy
Market activity
Top 30%
Relative to Dubai communities
Downside profile
Robust
2 of 5 risk inputs available
A media free zone offering residential apartments alongside production facilities and creative workspaces.
Median PSF
AED 1,353
Apartments
YoY change
+1.7%
5-yr sales
9,900
DLD transactions
Median price
AED 922K
All property types
IMPZ26,334residents· 2024 DSCEst. 2003
DUBUY VERDICT
Exceptional amenity density, weaker transit
International Media Production Zone offers exceptional amenity density with public-transport coverage is unscored. The mapped inventory covers 84 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
84
Dining
5/100
31 mapped
Shopping
7/100
18 mapped
Health
9/100
15 mapped
Nightlife
3/100
1 mapped bars
HighlightsMedia free zoneAffordable livingCreative hub
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
International Media Production Zone has compounded 55% over 3 years. Yields are below median — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+1.7%
3-yr growth
+55%
Gross yield
—
5yr volume
9,900
Median PSF
AED 1,353
Apartments
YoY change
+1.7%
5-yr sales
9,900
DLD transactions
Median price
AED 922K
All property types
International Media Production Zone is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 9,900 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 1,353, up 1.7% year-on-year, tracking below the city-wide 7.0% benchmark. Use the evidence groups above to test daily life, market depth, available homes, and downside before deciding what to do next.
Affordability quick-look
Pre-filled with International Media Production Zone median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Property priceAED 922K
Down payment25% · AED 230K
Monthly payment
AED 4K
Loan AED 691K · 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.
Explore property types:Apartments(10,576)
PROPERTY CATALOGUE
Homes in International Media Production Zone
International Media Production Zone is led by apartments, with 55 named developments and home types available to research.
Home types
2
Registered and marketed
Typical size
617 sqft
Community median
Named homes
55
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
363–1,191 sqft
Hotel apartments
Studio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R
439–1,051 sqft
Includes International Media Production Zone, LAKESIDE, Binghatti Elite and 52 more.
Explore all homesMarket temperature & historical discussion for International Media Production Zone
Archived discussion themes: Praised for building offers complimentary gym and swimming pool facilities. Criticised for severe traffic congestion persists for over 15 years with no improvement.
Market temperatureTop 30%83rd percentileDLD transaction velocity, asking-price compression, acceleration and stability · updated 2026-09-08
Historical discussion
Top 30%
historical discussion rank among covered Dubai areas
Dated 2021–2026 archive from r/dubai, r/UAE and r/expats · 106 on-topic mentions · latest item Apr 21, 2026 · last scored 2026-07-21
Discussion trend
Getting worse
-0.07 per year
Mostly discussed by
people considering a move
39% of mentions
Sentiment over time
Axis zoomed to the observed range (-0.7 to +0.7); sentiment scores still use the full −1 to +1 scale.
Sentiment from Q3 2023 to Q2 2026 moved from -0.56 to -0.16. Based on 92 mentions across 8 quarters.
What people praise
- +Building offers complimentary gym and swimming pool facilities×4
- +Location near lakeside towers with convenient positioning×4
- +New business park expected to generate rental demand from professionals×2
- +Strategic location with easy highway access and upcoming Purple Line metro×2
- +More affordable pricing compared to central Dubai×2
What people criticise
- −Severe traffic congestion persists for over 15 years with no improvement×7
- −Pest problem persists across all living spaces including bedroom and kitchen areas×3
- −Limited transport options for those without personal vehicles×3
- −Severe cockroach infestation affecting habitability despite professional pest control efforts×2
- −Public transport takes three hours, making it impractical for daily commuting×2
Who's talking
Considering a move 39%Residents 38%Investors 16%Agents / brokers 8%
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 106 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Latest collected item: Apr 21, 2026. Last scored 2026-07-21. Read the full methodology.
MARKET VERDICT
Price momentum is positive over the longer cycle
International Media Production Zone is tracking below Dubai's current 7.0% annual benchmark. Read price direction together with volume, yield, and forecast confidence rather than treating one change figure as a buy signal.
YoY change
+1.7%
3-yr growth
+55%
12m sales
2,911
Forecast
high
Current PSF
AED 1,381
6-month forecast
+0.3%
Forecast range
1,316–1,454
AED per sqft
Confidence
High
Model confidence
HOMES & LISTINGS VERDICT
There is enough stock to narrow by name
International Media Production Zone is led by apartments, with 55 named developments and home types available to research.
Named profiles
55
Primary stock
Apartments
Agent evidence
Available
Off-plan mix
76%
Named profiles
55
complete catalogue
Primary stock
Apartments
99% of observed mix
12m sales
2,911
DLD transactions
Agent evidence
Available
Observed listing specialists
RISK & SUPPLY VERDICT
The downside needs explicit underwriting
Supply concentration, delivery pipeline, leverage, liquidity, flood exposure, and forecast uncertainty can change the exit case. The current downside profile is robust with 2 of 5 composite inputs available.
Supply pressure
high
Downside
Robust
Forecast confidence
high
Mapped greenery
Moderate
Off-plan share
76%
Recent ready/off-plan sales
Supply pressure
High
2,911 sales sampled
Downside profile
Robust
2 of 5 inputs
Forecast confidence
High
Scenario confidence
Market Context
Dubai Property Index
153.7
+7.0% YoY (citywide DLD)
This Area vs Market
Underperforming
+1.7% vs +7.0%
Housing Inflation
5.3%
Annual (Dubai average)
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. International Media Production Zone is growing more moderately, which may indicate better value opportunities.
Schools nearby
3 schools · US · IB · UK
KHDA inspector notes
“Students’ responsible attitudes, respectful relationships and regular attendance.”
“The arrangements to ensure students’ health, safety, security and welfare.”
School fee inflation
5y -11.2%10y +3.0%
Index normalised to 100 in 2014. Same-grade-across-years comparison (avoids grade-tier expansion bias).
Highest-rated
GEMS World Academy
IB · Pre Primary-G12 · AED 97K/yr · Selective entry
Very goodDS 75/100
International School of Creative Science Nad Alshiba L.L.C
UK · FS1-Y12 · AED 49K/yr · Selective entry
GoodDS 66/100
Dubai Schools Corporation L.L.C Albarsha
US · KG1-G6 · AED 40K/yr · Moderate entry
AcceptableDS 51/100
KHDA-licensed nurseries nearby(6 within range)
Gems World Academy Nursery0.0 km
Blossom Hills Nursery (Br Of Blossom Education Investment Llc)1.8 km
Dovecote Nursery Fz Llc1.8 km
Chubby Cheeks Early Learning Center (Branch) - Arjan1.9 km
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 • 86 total outlets near International Media Production Zone
Amenity access score
100/100
Exceptional amenity density · based on mapped POI density, not routed walking conditions
Food & Drink
31
Restaurants11
Cafes & Coffee16
Bars & Nightlife1
Click to explore venues
Shopping
18
Supermarkets7
Mini Marts10
Click to explore venues
Health
15
Pharmacies7
Clinics4
Click to explore venues
Lifestyle
16
Gyms & Fitness5
Spas0
Salons11
Click to explore venues
Lifestyle Scores
Dining5/100
Shopping7/100
Health9/100
Nightlife3/100
B0 BanksATM6 ATMs
Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km straight-line radius • Source snapshot: September 2026
Transport & Lifestyle
Moderate greenery
8 park features
Moderate mapped greenery · #45 of 75 mapped Dubai communities The 8 figure counts OpenStreetMap park-tagged features within 1.5km of the community centre. It does not mean 8 distinct named parks or confirm walking access.
Travel times from International Media Production Zone
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
Al Barsha Pond Park
Park • 7.3 km
97 min
walk
17 min
drive
JBR Beach
Park • 9.9 km
132 min
walk
24 min
drive
Observed listing specialists
Agents with real choice in International Media Production Zone
79 matching sale adverts across 42 agents. Ranked by unique listings, not paid placement or a claim of service quality.
12
View agent
#2 by matching listings
Vipin Ramswaroop
Agency not supplied by feed
7% of observed sale portfolio here
AED 570K–1.7M
#3 by matching listings
Ravindra Kumar Ramudgar Mahto
Agency not supplied by feed
83% of observed sale portfolio here
AED 1.3M–3.2M
Observed 7 Sept 2026. One physical home can be advertised more than once; use this shortlist to find agents with options, then verify the individual RERA licence and interview them.
Active listings in International Media Production Zone
Sale and rental listings pulled from PropertyFinder. Filter by purpose, bedrooms, or price — sort live.
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30-DAY REPRICING
Collecting repricing evidence for International Media Production Zone
Dubuy is validating advertised asking-price reductions before publishing this community signal. Zeros are withheld until comparable collection runs and the accuracy audit pass.
Completed runs
25
Minimum release
4 runs
Audit sample
0
State
shadow
Advert-level changes, not unique homes or completed-sale discounts.
Open filtered Repricing RadarMarket history
Prices fell 2.2% while sales fell 45% last quarter.
Median sale price per sqft and registered sales, by completed quarter. Volume often moves before price.
Price/sqft Sales
Latest median PSF
AED 1,320
Q2 2026
3m price change
-2.2%
vs prior completed quarter
Quarter sales
481
Q2 2026
3m sales change
-45.2%
vs prior completed quarter
1,3901,139887
Sales
23Q324Q225Q226Q2
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 76% 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
+0.3%over 6mo
AED 1,381/sqft → AED 1,385/sqft
Range AED 1,316 – 1,454· -1.0 pp vs Dubai forecast (+1.3%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
76% off-plan share — high incoming supply
OLS trend + supply pressure + dated discussion momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →
Offer guide
Build an opening reference for International Media Production Zone
292 ready-home DLD sales put the exact bedrooms middle PSF at AED 907. Add the asking price and internal area to scale the evidence to a home.
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
+4.6%
6 months
+2.3%
1 year
-0.6%
2 years
+11.6%
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 1,381 | 471 | +4.6% |
| 2026Q2 | AED 1,320 | 481 | -2.2% |
| 2026Q1 | AED 1,350 | 878 | +0.9% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 1,338 | 761 | -3.7% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 1,390 | 1,308 | +4.5% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 1,330 | 1,399 | +0.6% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 1,322 | 867 | +7.6% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 1,229 | 539 | -0.6% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 1,237 | 676 | +16.0% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 1,066 | 391 | -3.1% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 1,100 | 309 | +1.0% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 1,089 | 297 | +22.8% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 887 | 223 | -10.4% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 990 | 300 | +36.9% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 723 | 199 | +11.2% |
| 2022Q4 | AED 650 | 162 | -36.0% |
| 2022Q3 | AED 1,015 | 223 | +0.8% |
| 2022Q2 | AED 1,007 | 203 | +60.1% |
| 2022Q1 | AED 629 | 94 | +10.0% |
| 2021Q4 | AED 572 | 93 | -32.9% |
| 2021Q3 | AED 853 | 26 |
Property Mix
By Type
Apartments99.0%
Room Distribution
Studio
49%
1 B/R
34%
2 B/R
16%
3 B/R
1%
Developer1 developer
Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reportsArea health & valuations
Healthcare, education, government housing, air quality, and official land valuations.
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Short-term rental (Airbnb) yield
Estimated from 45 active Airbnb listing-months. Medians, not guarantees — actual returns depend on hosting effort, seasonality and DTCM permit costs.
Median nightly
AED 303
Occupancy
65%
Est. annual revenue
AED 54,132
Gross STR yield
5.9%
Source: AirROI Dubai Airbnb listing-month data (Kaggle jasonairroi/airbnb-short-term-rental-data-dubai) joined to DLD median sale prices · Refreshed 2026-09-08 · methodology
Coverage note: the underlying dataset omits several areas (including Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and JBR), so STR yields aren't available for every community — absence here means no data, not no short-term-rental market.
Off-plan risk
39/100
Moderate
Headline risk for International Media Production Zone. Buyer Pro explains the five supply, developer, pricing, liquidity, and momentum drivers.
Explain International Media Production Zone's off-plan risk score
See the five scored drivers covering supply concentration, developer delivery, price premium, exit liquidity, and momentum.
Low fragility · 2/5 inputs
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
Moderate mapped greeneryParks
8
Gardens
4
Woods / forest
0
Recreation grounds
0
Pitches
13
Grass / lawns
8
Total features
33
Named parks
2
Satellite vegetation
10.3%
Counts 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 International Media Production Zone
What is the average property price in International Media Production Zone?
The median property price in International Media Production Zone is AED 921,900, with a median price per square foot of AED 1,353. Prices have changed +1.7% year-over-year as of September 2026.
What types of properties are available in International Media Production Zone?
International Media Production Zone is primarily an apartment community with approximately 99% apartments and 0% villas. The most common property types include Flat (10,561), Shop (14), Show Rooms (1).
How is the real estate market performing in International Media Production Zone?
International Media Production Zone has seen 9,900 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +1.7%, with 2,911 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 September 2026.How we built this.