Motor City

Real Estate Market Trends & Prices

Let's take a look at the real estate market trends in Motor City. This includes average rental and sales prices for different property types and return on investment (ROI) figures.

Rental Market:

Apartments:

• Apartment Type: Studio, Average Rental Price in AED: 55,000

• Apartment Type: 1-Bed, Average Rental Price in AED: 80,000

• Apartment Type: 2-Bed, Average Rental Price in AED: 128,000

• Apartment Type: 3-Bed, Average Rental Price in AED: 182,000

Villas:

• Villa Type: 3-Bed, Average Rental Price in AED: 271,000

• Villa Type: 4-Bed, Average Rental Price in AED: 292,000

• Villa Type: 5-Bed, Average Rental Price in AED: 498,000

Sales Market:

Apartments:

• Apartment Type: Studio, Average Sales Price in AED: 709,000

• Apartment Type: 1-Bed, Average Sales Price in AED: 984,000

• Apartment Type: 2-Bed, Average Sales Price in AED: 1,613,000

Villas:

• Villa Type: 3-Bed, Average Sales Price in AED: 4,411,000

• Villa Type: 4-Bed, Average Sales Price in AED: 5,383,000

• Villa Type: 5-Bed, Average Sales Price in AED: 7,033,000

Return on Investment (ROI):

Apartments:

• Apartment Type: Studio, ROI: 8.61 %

• Apartment Type: 1-Bed, ROI: 8.29 %

• Apartment Type: 2-Bed, ROI: 8.19 %

• Apartment Type: 3-Bed, ROI: 8.09 %

Villas:

• Villa Type: 3-Bed, ROI: 6.04 %

• Villa Type: 4-Bed, ROI: 6.19 %

• Villa Type: 5-Bed, ROI: 6.57 %

Popular Property Types & Layouts

Motor City is known for a mix of property types, with apartments and villas being prominent. Here's a breakdown of what's popular:

The most popular locations in Motor City include Uptown Motor City, Green Community (Motor City), Sobha Orbis, The Community Motor City and Sobha Solis.

Apartments:

Popular Layouts: Studio, 1-Bed, 2-Bed, 3-Bed, and 4-Bed apartments are available, as indicated by average price data.

Villas:

Popular Layouts: 3-Bed, 4-Bed, and 5-Bed villas are common, as shown by average price data.

Rental and Sales Insights for Uptown Motor City:

• In Uptown Motor City, 1-bedroom apartments for rent are priced from AED 67k to AED 120k.

• 2-bedroom apartments for rent are priced from AED 110k to AED 200k.

• 1-bedroom apartments for sale are priced from AED 900k to AED 1M.

• 2-bedroom apartments for sale in Uptown Motor City are priced from AED 1M to AED 3M.

• 4-bedroom apartments for sale are priced from AED 7M to AED 7M.

Pros & Cons of Living in the Area

Pros:

• Offers a quiet and laid-back lifestyle, which is great for families.

• The community layout encourages outdoor living with parks and open spaces.

• Pet-friendly environment with areas for dog walking.

• Well-equipped with daily essentials — supermarkets, schools, clinics, salons, gyms, and entertainment options.

• Offers a variety of housing options including studios, apartments, villas, and townhouses.

• Easy connectivity to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and neighboring communities like Dubai Studio City and Dubai Sports City.

• Rental properties, especially studios and 1-bedroom units, provide high returns on investment.

Cons:

• Limited public transportation — no direct metro service and only a few bus routes.

• Narrower streets in parts like Uptown Motor City can cause occasional traffic congestion.

• May not be ideal for those who prefer a lively urban atmosphere or high-rise living.

• Few nightlife or luxury retail options within the community.

• No direct beach access — nearest beaches require a 15–25 minute drive.