Motor City property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in Motor City stand at a median AED 18,680 per m² (AED 1,735 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 3,735 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an adjustment of 8.7% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 4.9 billion, ranking Motor City #18 of the 154 locations Cevitas tracks for activity.
- AED 18,680median price per m²
- AED 1,735median price per sq ft
- 3,735sales in 12 months
- -8.7%change year on year
- 79.7%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 0.7% above the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), Motor City sits in the core of the Dubai market (#74 of 154 by price per m²). 79.7% of sales are off-plan: the area is driven by developer launches.
Apartment and villa prices in Motor City
Median sale price and median size by unit type and bedrooms, DLD sales over the last 12 months.
| Unit type | Sales | Median price | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 1,113 | AED 805,999 | 38 m² |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 1,778 | AED 1,139,927 | 71 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 674 | AED 1,911,846 | 110 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 103 | AED 2,550,000 | 198 m² |
| Apartment · 4 bedrooms | 36 | AED 4,187,216 | 350 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 12 | AED 6,600,000 | 400 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms | 17 | AED 9,000,000 | 907 m² |
Price per m² range in Motor City
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 14,025 and AED 21,528 per m² (AED 1,303 to 2,000 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
Motor City price trend since 2019
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 224 | AED 10,154 | AED 943 | — |
| 2020 | 222 | AED 6,722 | AED 624 | -33.8% |
| 2021 | 444 | AED 8,191 | AED 761 | +21.9% |
| 2022 | 334 | AED 7,013 | AED 652 | -14.4% |
| 2023 | 735 | AED 9,206 | AED 855 | +31.3% |
| 2024 | 2,140 | AED 19,859 | AED 1,845 | +115.7% |
| 2025 | 5,848 | AED 20,559 | AED 1,910 | +3.5% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 2,405 | AED 18,329 | AED 1,703 | -10.8% |
Rents and rental yield in Motor City
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: studio 6.2%, 1 bedroom 6.3%, 2 bedrooms 5.9%, 3 bedrooms 6.5%, 3 bedrooms 3.9%, 4 bedrooms 3.4%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 237 | AED 50,000 | 44,484 – 55,000 | AED 52,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 936 | AED 72,000 | 64,071 – 80,000 | AED 74,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 600 | AED 113,000 | 98,000 – 125,000 | AED 115,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 166 | AED 166,500 | 145,000 – 192,300 | AED 165,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 49 | AED 260,000 | 220,000 – 315,000 | AED 250,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms | 36 | AED 310,000 | 250,000 – 360,000 | AED 310,000 |
Most traded projects in Motor City
| Project (DLD name) | Sales 12 months | Median / m² | Off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghatti Skyterraces | 798 | AED 19,332 | 100% |
| Sierra by Iman | 535 | AED 18,083 | 100% |
| Sobha Solis | 470 | AED 21,689 | 100% |
| Ananda Residences | 249 | AED 14,149 | 100% |
| Sobha Orbis | 207 | AED 21,312 | 100% |
| Takaya | 167 | AED 20,538 | 100% |
| Beverly Grande | 144 | AED 16,751 | 100% |
| 15 Cascade | 139 | AED 20,012 | 100% |
| Mirdad | 139 | AED 20,242 | 100% |
| Casa Flores and Eden Apartments | 105 | AED 9,580 | 0% |
| Velos Residence | 88 | AED 22,005 | 100% |
| OIA Residence | 69 | AED 11,302 | 0% |
| The Community Motor City | 41 | AED 14,778 | 100% |
| Green Community Motor City, Phase II - Casa Familia | 3 | AED 20,967 | 0% |
Off-plan projects in Motor City
11 Motor City projects have an off-plan page: developer, progress in the DLD register, prices by unit type and price list.
- Binghatti Skyterraces
- Sierra by Iman — Iman Developers L.L.C
- Sobha Solis — Sobha L.L.C
- Ananda Residences — Tiger Properties
- Sobha Orbis — Sobha L.L.C
- Takaya — Takaya Real Estate Development L.L.C
- Beverly Grande — H M B Homes Real Estate Development
- 15 Cascade — Iman Developers L.L.C
- Mirdad
- Velos Residence — City View Urban Real Estate Development L.L.C
- The Community Motor City — Aqua Properties FZ -LLC
Getting around Motor City
Landmarks most often recorded in the area's DLD transactions:
- Nearest metro: Sharaf Dg Metro Station
- Shopping mall: Mall of the Emirates
- Landmark: Motor City
Compare with other areas
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- Al Hebiah First — AED 18,680/m² · Al Hebiah First rents
- Dubai Science Park — AED 18,696/m² · Dubai Science Park rents
- Al Barshaa South Second — AED 18,696/m² · Al Barshaa South Second rents
- Wadi Al Safa 4 — AED 18,573/m² · Wadi Al Safa 4 rents
- Al Hebiah Fifth — AED 18,484/m² · Al Hebiah Fifth rents
- Al Safouh First — AED 18,898/m² · Al Safouh First rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in Motor City?
The median is AED 1,735 per sq ft (AED 18,680 per m²), across 3,735 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in Motor City?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 1,139,927 (71 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 1,911,846 (110 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in Motor City?
The median price per m² moved -8.7% between the previous 12 months (AED 20,452/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 18,680/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in Motor City?
79.7% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 20.3% were ready homes. Off-plan gives access to developer payment plans; ready homes can be rented out straight away. A Cevitas advisor compares both on your budget.
What rental yield can you expect in Motor City?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 6.2% for a studio, 6.3% for a 1 bedroom, 5.9% for a 2 bedrooms, 6.5% for a 3 bedrooms, 3.9% for a 3 bedrooms, 3.4% for a 4 bedrooms, before service charges and vacancy.
Sources and method
Sales: Dubai Land Department "Real Estate Transactions" dataset (data.dubai), registered residential sales (apartments, villas and townhouses) from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026 for the last 12 months. Price per m² = sale price / registered area; we use the median, which is less sensitive to unusual deals. 1 m² = 10.764 sq ft.
Rents: DLD "Rent Contracts" (Ejari) dataset (data.dubai), single-unit residential contracts starting between October 20, 2025 and October 20, 2026, median annual rent. The gross yield shown is the median rent divided by the median price of the same unit type: a market benchmark, before service charges and vacancy.
Data published under the Dubai Open Data Licence, downloaded on 20 October 2026 and analysed by Cevitas Real Estate. They describe past transactions and are not a valuation or investment advice.