Motor City rental guide

Suburban family community

Typical annual rent

Bedroom	Typical	Range	DLD sample
Studio	AED 52,500	AED 49,500 to AED 57,000	Based on 180 leases in this community
1-bedroom	AED 75,000	AED 65,000 to AED 80,000	Based on 765 leases in this community
2-bedroom	AED 120,000	AED 102,000 to AED 130,000	Based on 483 leases in this community
3-bedroom	AED 182,000	AED 160,000 to AED 235,000	Based on 199 leases in this community
4-bedroom	AED 275,000	AED 239,000 to AED 381,500	Based on 36 leases in this community
5-bedroom	We only have 8 DLD leases for Motor City 5-bedroom units in the last 24 months, which is not enough for a reliable estimate.

Source: Dubai Land Department · last 24 months · Motor City

DLD lease facts

Of 1,671 DLD leases for studio to 5-bedroom homes in Motor City, with contract dates from 1 November 2024:

Bedroom	Share of leases
Studio	11%
1-bedroom	46%
2-bedroom	29%
3-bedroom	12%
4-bedroom	2%
5-bedroom	under 1%

Leases with no bedroom count in the DLD record are not included.

Of 1,671 DLD leases in Motor City, with contract dates from 1 November 2024, 94% were apartments and 6% were villas.

Source: Dubai Land Department · Motor City

About this suburban family community

Motor City is a family-oriented residential community adjacent to Dubai Sports City, originally themed around the Dubai Autodrome motorsport circuit. It has evolved into a quiet suburban enclave with a strong community feel.

The community features well-maintained low-rise and mid-rise buildings, some townhouses, and a pleasant mix of parks, playgrounds, and retail outlets. The First Avenue Mall and Uptown Motor City provide local shopping and dining. Rents in Motor City sit at the lower end of the new Dubai market, in spacious apartments with modern finishes. It is particularly popular with families who value quiet streets, safe play areas for children, and a tight-knit community atmosphere. RTA bus route F37 runs between Mall Of Emirates Bus Stn and Sports City, per the RTA Bus Route List retrieved 2026-09-22. Route F37 stops at Motor City, Dubai Autodrome & Business Park 1, per Rome2Rio retrieved 2026-09-22.

Best for

Families with young children
Budget-conscious renters
Motorsport fans
Quiet-living seekers

Not ideal for

Beach seekers
Nightlife seekers

Amenities

Schools (2)

GEMS Metropole School - Motor City
North London Collegiate School (adjacent, Sports City)

Hospitals (3)

NMC Hospital - DIP
Aster Clinic (nearby)
Mediclinic Al Sufouh

Malls (3)

First Avenue Mall
Uptown Motor City retail
Mall of the Emirates

Groceries (3)

Spinneys - Motor City
Carrefour Express
Geant Express

Gyms (3)

Fitness First - Motor City
D-Fit
Community pool and gym facilities

Practicalities

Typical cheques: 4-6 cheques common. Very affordable base rents.
Parking: Ample. 1-2 per unit. Abundant visitor parking. No pressure.
Pets: Pet-friendly. Plenty of green areas. Most buildings accommodate pets.
Noise: Very low. Occasional Autodrome event noise (weekends).
Seasonality: Sep-Nov. Summer discounts 5-10%. Very stable rental market.

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