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The free zone for media companies.

Media City

Dubai Media City is a free zone for global media companies — CNN, BBC, MBC, Bloomberg. A blend of offices and supporting residential apartments. Easy access to the metro and Sheikh Zayed Road. Yields of 7–8.5%.

Dubai Media City Free Zone · Media · CBD
7–8.5%
Rental yield
1,400–2,000 AED
Average price per sqm
CONNECTIVITY

Where Media City sits.

Directly on SZR.

Drive times

Marina~5 min
Mall of the Emirates~5 min
DXB Airport~25 min

Metro & transport

Red Line · Operational
Nearest station today: Internet City (Red Line)
Metro station within walking distance.

Major roads

Sheikh Zayed RoadE11
NEIGHBORHOOD LIFE

A full life — without leaving.

Education

  • GEMS Dubai American Academy

Healthcare

  • Aster Hospital

Shopping

  • Marina Mall (~5 min)

Leisure

  • Beach (~5 min)

Landmarks

  • CNN · BBC · MBC · Bloomberg HQs
THE DATA

The numbers. No fluff.

Dubai Media City delivers high yields driven by its media workforce — steady rental demand from CNN, BBC and other global companies.

7–8.5%
Gross rental yield · city avg ~6.8%
1,400–2,000 AED/sqft
Current price · per sq.ft
16–22 AED per sqm AED/sqft
Service charge · per year
Avg. price per sq.ft · 2024–2026 ▲ +25% over 2 years
202420252026
1–2BR apartments7–8.5%
FIGURES INDICATIVE, NOT A GUARANTEE · AS OF 2026-05-26
IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?

Who Media City suits best.

A strong fit if you're…
  • Buy-to-let investors renting to media professionals
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2 PROJECTS IN MEDIA CITY

What's available right now.

Live from the catalog — sorted cheapest first.

READY
DAMAC Properties

Damac Cavalli Tower at Dubai Media City, Dubai

2-3 Bedroom Handover Q1 2026
From
3,159,999AED
OFF-PLAN
Sobha Realty

Sobha The S Tower at Dubai Media City

4-5 Bedroom Handover December 2024
From
15,000,000AED
GOOD TO KNOW

Common questions about Media City.

Who is this area best suited for?+

Media and journalism professionals.

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