Dubai Studio City

Dubai Studio City
Area description

The development of the district began in 2007, and now it covers an area of 2 sq. km. Today this district is a free economic zone, which means that branches of foreign organizations located here are exempt from taxes for 50 years.

The territory of this part of Dubai is planned to become a place where services for the television and film industry will be provided and films will be shot. The emirate's authorities do not rule out the possibility that the area could soon compete with Hollywood.

Currently, the district is developing rapidly. Many office centers, editing and recording studios have been opened here.

Min. sale price
Studio100 000 AED
1-bed apartment100 000 AED
2-bed apartment750 000 AED
Avg. sale price
Studio603 929 AED
1-bed apartment822 260 AED
2-bed apartment1 330 509 AED
Min. rental price
Studio3 583 AED
2-bed apartment7 083 AED
Avg. rental price
Studio3 583 AED
2-bed apartment7 208 AED
Properties in the areaApartment, development, land
Developers in the area
Advantages
  • ROI from
    6%
  • The area of the district is:
    22000000sq ft
  • Type of buildings:
    Residential
  • Prestigious neighborhood
FAQ
Where is Dubai Studio City?

This part of the emirate is located between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Sufouh Road. Nearby is the Media City Economic Zone, home to media offices and publishing companies. DSC is a mixed-use commercial and residential community located 12 minutes from the fashionable Arabian Ranches and 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai. It offers easy access to the city's major landmarks and attractions:

  • The Burj Khalifa skyscraper, which attracts tourists from around the world, is a 20-minute drive away.
  • The Burj Al Arab Hotel, with its unique architecture that resembles the outline of a sailing yacht, is the same distance.
  • The Dubai Marina, popular with tourists and expats, is also a 20-minute drive.
  • It takes the same time to drive to the no less famous man-made archipelago, The Palm Jumeirah, in the shape of a palm tree.
  • Al Maktoum International Airport is a 15–20 minute drive away.
  • The Mall of the Emirates is also only 15–20 minutes away.
What residential projects and communities are in Dubai Studio City?

Where to live in Dubai Studio City? In 2023, active construction will continue in the area. The residences here are mainly designed to accommodate film crews and artists, but people who are far from the world of cinema can also buy or rent apartments here.

Studios and 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments are featured in the area. Local residential communities include Taaleem Residence, Glitz 1, Glitz 3, Glitz Residence 2, Studio 101, Samana Golf Avenue, Olivara Residences, Beach Oasis, Laya Heights, and Mykonos Signature.

Average prices for real estate in Dubai Studio City

The cost of property in Dubai depends on the year of commissioning of the residential complex, the area of the apartments, the number of bedrooms, and other factors.

For example, a 2-bedroom apartment in the Beach Oasis community can be purchased for AED 916,000 (about $249,500). 2-bedroom apartments in this development sell for AED 1.26 million (about $345,000), and studios for AED 615,000 ($167,500).

A 1-bedroom apartment in Laya Heights costs an average of AED 730,000 (about $199,000). A studio in this project costs AED 550,000 ($150,000). To buy a 2-bedroom apartment in the Mykonos Signature complex will require 1.88 million AED (about $514,500). The cost of a 3-bedroom apartment in this gated community starts at AED 1.9 million ($517,500).

Overall, real estate prices in the area range from AED 100,000 ($27,229) for a studio apartment to AED 1.91 million ($520,000) for a three-bedroom apartment in a high-end residential complex.

Average real estate rental prices in Dubai Studio City

Property in UAE is a profitable investment. The cost of renting apartments in Dubai in the Dubai Studio City area depends on the number of rooms in the apartment.

A 2-bedroom apartment can be rented for between AED 64,000–133,000 ($17,500-about $36,200) per year. A 1-bedroom apartment can be rented for between AED 51,000 and 66,850 ($14,000–$18,200) per year. A 3-bedroom apartment will cost AED 133,000 to 231,600 (about $36,200 to $63,000) per year to rent.

How to get from Dubai Studio City to famous attractions?

The Burj Khalifa high-rise business and shopping complex can be reached via Al Qudra Rd/D63, Umm Suqeim St/D63 and Al Khail Rd/E44.

The attraction can be reached by public transport from Dubai Studio City, Operation Office 2 bus stop. Get off at Mall of the Emirates bus stop 4. Then walk to Mall of the Emirates Metro Station. The ride takes only 2 minutes. After four stops, get off at Burj Khalifa Station. Here you will find not only the skyscraper but also the world's largest shopping mall, Dubai Mall, which is the tourist mecca of the emirate.

To get to Dubai Marina, take a bus from Dubai Studio City and get off at Sports City. You will need to walk to the ICC Headquarter 2 stop. Take the bus and get off at the Jumeirah Golf Estate Metro Bus stop. The next stop is Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station. Get off at DMCC Metro Station. One of the most popular tourist areas of the metropolis can be reached by car via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd/E311 and Garn Al Sabkha St/D59.

Where to go shopping in Dubai Studio City?

There are Hello Mart and SPAR Glitz 2 supermarkets on the block. There is also a Circle K DSC grocery store.

Sascha Wear is located in Dubai Sports City, a 5-minute drive from DSC.

Dubai's popular Carrefour hypermarket is an 11-minute drive away. It takes approximately 25 minutes by public transport. Another popular supermarket, Danat, is 12 minutes away by car and about 40 minutes by bus.

Which schools and kindergartens to choose in Dubai Studio City?

The Wonder Years Nursery is a 10-minute drive in the Motor City area.

The Kings' School in Al Barsha, a British International School, is a 10-minute drive away. Blossom Kindergarten in the same location is also a 15-minute drive.

In Arabian Ranches, close to DSC, is Ranches Primary School, a British curriculum school for children aged 3 to 11. It is about a 10-minute drive.

What clinics and hospitals are in Dubai Studio City?

Not far from the neighborhood, 20 minutes by car, is the Reacenter Dubai Hospital. The MSM Pro Derma Poly Clinic LLC, a center for aesthetic medicine, is about the same distance. The facility positions itself as an aesthetic clinic but offers multidisciplinary services. There are dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons, gynecologists, and obstetricians.

What transport is available in Dubai Studio City?

Bus lines F30, F32, and J02 run in this part of the emirate. The nearest metro station, Dubai Internet City, is a 10-minute drive away.

Buses run in and out of the area, so it's easy to get to the emirate's main attractions by public transport.

Which hotels are the best in Dubai Studio City?

There is a Studio One Hotel in the area. Rooms have Wi-Fi, small libraries, minibars, hairdryers, sofa beds, and air conditioning. The hotel has an outdoor pool, gym, spa, restaurant, laundry facilities, and free parking for guests. The hotel offers shuttle service to and from the airport.

The Park Inn by Radisson Hotel is located in the nearby Motor City district. The hotel has a spa studio, fitness center, and four meeting rooms. There is a swimming pool on the roof of the hotel.

Most popular restaurants in Dubai Studio City

Circle Cafe, Costa Coffee and Cobone restaurants are popular in the area. If you need food delivered to your home or office, The Breakfast Shop is convenient. The Breakfast Shop is located in the area, so delivery is faster than from other locations outside the neighborhood.

There is also a Nutri Bowl health food restaurant and an Optimal Fitness Cafe in this part of town, where you can stop in to fuel up before a workout in the gym or to relax after a workout.

How to spend your free time in Dubai Studio City?

Where to go in Dubai Studio City? You can have a great time just walking around Dubai Studio City. First, the area is interesting for its venues related to the entertainment industry. Here you can see numerous movie sets.

There are also many theatrical and musical productions taking place in the area. There is also the Dubai Polo&Equestrian Club, an international level equestrian club. In this center, you can easily learn how to ride a horse.

Festivals, concerts, and other entertainment events are regularly held in the neighborhood.

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