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About Motor City

Motor City is a popular place to live in Dubailand. This cool community includes beautiful parks, old-fashioned streets, and a top-notch racetrack.

Uptown Motor City and Green Community Motor City are the two main residential areas in Motor City. The Business Park the area is all about commercial real estate. The most famous race track in the world, Dubai Autodrome, is located in the community.

The community is super close to important roads like Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, and Emirates Road. You can reach Downtown Dubai, Dubai International Airport, and the beach easily.

Properties in Motor City

Motor City offers a diverse selection of residential and commercial properties.

Residential Properties


Uptown Motor City

This district offers low-rise apartment buildings. It ranges from studio, 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom configurations. You can expect 432 sq ft for studios to 4,400 sq ft for 4-bedroom penthouses. The buildings have a contemporary arched facade inspired by race tracks.

Uptown Motor City has over 37 apartment buildings with amenities like podium gardens, fitness centers, swimming pools and play areas. Some popular buildings include Regent House, Barton House, Widcombe House, Abbotsford House, Shakespeare Circus and Melrose House.


Green Community

This sub-community features 3- to 5-bedroom villas with beautiful streets. The villas boast Spanish and Mediterranean architectural features. The size range is 2200 sq. ft for 3-bedroom villas to 8,500 sq.ft. in 5-bedroom ones.

Types of Residential Properties:

  • Apartments – studios, 1, 2,3 & 4-bed units
  • Villas – 3, 4, and 5-bedroom standalone villas
  • Duplexes – 3, 4, and 5-bed duplex apartments
  • Penthouses – Spacious multi-storey penthouses
  • Townhouses – 2 to 4-bed townhouses

Commercial Properties

  • Retail Shops and Showrooms – Ideal for automobile, motorsports and engineering businesses located in Business Park Motor City. Unit sizes start from 500 sq ft.

  • Offices Spaces – Business Park also offers independent office suites and spaces within commercial towers to suit different corporate requirements.


Average Property Prices

The current average sales rate per square foot in Motor City is:

  • Apartments – AED 1,100 to AED 1,700 per sqft
  • Villas – AED 1,100 to AED 1,600 per sqft
  • Townhouses – AED 1,100 to AED 1,500 per sqft
  • Office Spaces – AED 2,200 to AED 3,500 per sqft
  • Retail Spaces – AED 1,500 to AED 2,500 per sqft

The prices vary based on factors like unit size, bedrooms, specific location, building, view, facilities, floor, condition, furnishing and more.


Return on Investment in Motor City

Being a popular middle-income community, Motor City provides a stable and satisfactory rental yield to investors. Return on investment figures currently average:

Residential

  • Studios – 8% gross yield
  • 1 Bedroom – 7.5% gross yield
  • 2 Bedroom – 7% gross yield
  • 3 Bedroom – 6.5% gross yield
  • 4 Bedroom – 5% gross yield
  • 3 Bed Villa – 5% gross yield
  • 4 Bed Villa – 4.5% gross yield
  • 5 Bed Villa – 4% gross yield

Commercial

  • Office Spaces – 8% to 10% gross yield
  • Retail Spaces – 10% to 14% gross yield

The ROI figures indicate that Motor City offers stable and consistent returns on investment, especially for commercial office and retail spaces. The smaller 1 and 2 bedroom apartments also provide higher yields of 7-8%. Larger apartments and villas offer lower but decent yields of 4-6.5%. The area has seen steady capital appreciation of 5-8% per annum over the last decade. Investors can expect moderate property price growth in the long run. Overall, Motor City remains a smart investment choice providing respectable rental income and capital growth.

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Master Plan of Motor City

Motor City was ambitiously envisaged and developed as part of Dubailand by master developer Union Properties.

The original master plan was centered around:

  • Two residential districts – Uptown Motor City & Green Community
  • Business Park district for commercial real estate
  • Dubai Kartdrome
  • First Avenue Mall
  • Dubai Autodrome
  • Dubai Miracle Garden: A garden that’s open from October to April
  • F1-X Dubai

In 2017, Union Properties announced a multibillion dirham expansion focused on:

  • 44 high and low-rise residential buildings adding 11,500+ apartments/villas
  • Over 3,000 serviced apartments
  • Around 3,500 hotel rooms & keys
  • 46,000 square feet of additional retail space
  • 300,000+ square feet of new office space

This ongoing expansion will significantly increase Motor City’s residential and commercial capacity over the next decade.

Latest Off Plan Projects in Motor City

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Sobha Motor City

AED 950,000 | Motor City
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Sobha Orbis

AED 985,000 | Motor City
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Sobha Uptown at Motor City

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Community Features

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    Facilities & Services in Motor City

    Motor City has over 186 outlets. Here are the popular amenities and facilities for daily needs:

    Residential Facilities

    • Central community pools, children’s pools, jacuzzis
    • Well-equipped air-conditioned gyms, exercise studios
    • BBQ/event halls, party rooms, reading spaces
    • Shaded children’s playgrounds, activity areas
    • Jogging tracks, walking paths, cycling routes
    • Access-controlled entry/exit points, 24/7 security
    • Designated covered parking spaces for residents & visitors

    Shopping and Dining

    • Major supermarkets – Spinneys, Waitrose, West Zone, Carrefour
    • Cafes, coffee shops – Starbucks, Costa Coffee, Coffee Club
    • Family-friendly restaurants – Chili’s, Applebee’s, TGI Fridays
    • Fast food outlets – KFC, Hardee’s, Subway, McDonald’s
    • Pharmacy chains like BinSina, Life Pharmacy
    • Electronics, gifts, pet stores, grocery stores

    Healthcare

    • Hospitals – Mediclinic Parkview, Emirates Hospital Day Surgery
    • Clinics – Prime Medical Center, Medcare Hospital, Cooper Health
    • Diagnostic labs – Aster Labs, Medcare Medical Lab

    Education

    • Nurseries – Building Blocks, JEI Learning Center, Treehouse
    • Schools – GEMS Metropole, Regent International, Victory Heights
    • Universities like AUD, BUiD, Modul University nearby

    Lifestyle & Entertainment

    • The iconic Dubai Autodrome motorsports circuit
    • First Avenue Mall, convenience stores for shopping & dining
    • Fitness clubs, yoga centres, beauty salons, spas
    • Nearby theme parks – Gatton Park and Eastlands Park
    • Popular beaches – Pine beach, JBR beach
    • Parks, jogging tracks, play areas for leisure activities
    • Events at Dubai Autodrome, Dubai Sports City Arena

    Location and Accessibility

    Motor City is strategically located at the intersection between two of Dubai’s main highways – Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Emirates Road (E611).

    It is situated amidst three key developments – Arabian Ranches, Dubai Sports City and Dubai Studio City. Each of these communities has their own distinguishing features.

    Travel Times to Key Areas:

    Motor City’s strategic location ensures convenient access to important landmarks and areas:

    • Dubai International Airport: 20 to 25-minute drive
    • Downtown Dubai / Burj Khalifa: 20 to 22 minutes
    • Palm Jumeirah: 18 to 20 minutes
    • Dubai Marina: 15 to 17 minutes
    • Dubai Mall / Shopping District: 20 to 25 minutes
    • Dubai Miracle Garden: 10 to 12 minutes
    • Global Village / Arabian Ranches: 10 to 15 minutes
    • Dubai Autodrome: 3 to 5 minutes
    • Jumeirah Beach: 10 to 15 minutes
    • Dubai Media City / Internet City: 15 to 20 minutes

    Road Network Access

    Key highways and roads link Motor City across Dubai:

    • Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311 Highway)
    • Emirates Road (E611)
    • Al Khail Road

    • Umm Suqeim Road

      Public Transportation Options:

    • RTA buses

    Bus Line Number Destination

    • F 37 Dubai Autodrome & Business Park 2
    • F 37 Sport City, Arena Tower
    • F 37 The Mall of the Emirates 1
    • F 37 Dubai Autodrome & Business Park 1
    • F 37 The Mall of the Emirates 2
    • Metro -The nearest station is Mall of the Emirates Metro Station, Al Barsh
    • Rental cars, cabs, Uber/Careem available


    Why Invest in Motor City?

    There are several strong reasons to invest in Motor City properties:

    Established Community

    Motor City was completed in phases from 2008 onwards, so it offers a high quality of life with all amenities in place. Homes and infrastructure are well-maintained.

    Premium Build Quality

    Properties were built by master developer Union Properties, which is known for its high standards. The villas feature premium finishes and fittings.

    Integrated City

    As a self-contained community, everything is available in Motor City, reducing the need to travel out.

    Strategic Location

    Easy access to Dubai’s main highways and 15 minutes from the airport and malls makes it convenient.

    High Rental Yields

    Average yields are very healthy at 7-10% on apartments and 4-5% on villas.

    Strong Tenants

    Major multinationals and SMEs rent office spaces in Business Park.

    Stable Values

    Properties have seen consistent growth versus other overheated areas.

    Well-Maintained

    A dedicated owner’s association properly maintains amenities and infrastructure.

    Luxury Lifestyle

    Plush villas, landscaped parks and the Autodrome offers a premier lifestyle.

    In short, Motor City offers a winning combo of lifestyle, convenience, stability and returns, making it rewarding for end-users and investors.

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