Motor City is a low-rise master community in Dubai developed by Union Properties, built around the Dubai Autodrome and launched in the mid-2000s. The area has maintained steady tenant demand due to its green layout, mid-range pricing relative to Dubai's more central districts, and proximity to key road links including Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Oplus International Realty covers ten buildings across the ready and off-plan segments — five secondary market buildings with current price data and five off-plan projects that are reshaping the community's supply profile between 2027 and 2029.
Motor City at a Glance
Motor City's residential stock is predominantly low- to mid-rise apartment buildings clustered in named sub-communities — Uptown Motor City, Dickens Circus, Sherlock House, New Bridge Hill, and Bennett House among them. Union Properties remains the original master developer. The area is a freehold zone, allowing foreign nationals to purchase.
Dubai Land Department transaction records confirm Motor City as an active secondary market. Prices sit at a mid-range level compared to Dubai Marina or Business Bay, which sustains tenant demand from residents priced out of more central areas.
The community is now experiencing a wave of off-plan development from third-party developers — notably Iman Developers, Sobha Realty, and Binghatti — who are introducing high-rise buildings with unit counts that represent a material increase to the community's existing supply. Buyers should assess this supply context when evaluating any Motor City investment.
Ready-to-Move Buildings in Motor City
The following five buildings are fully delivered, occupied, and transacting in the secondary market. Sales prices reflect approximate market-level averages based on recent Motor City transactions. Buyers should verify specific unit prices against current DLD records before proceeding.
1. OIA Residence
OIA Residence is a six-storey building in Motor City comprising approximately 269 apartments. The project offers studios through four-bedroom units, with sizes ranging from 810 to 2,850 square feet. Architectural styling follows a Mediterranean-influenced design with contemporary interiors. Building amenities include a swimming pool, gymnasium, children's play area, landscaped courtyard, covered parking, and 24-hour security.
Approximate secondary market prices (Motor City transactions, March 2026):
| Unit Type | Approximate Average Sales Price |
|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,065,000 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 1,781,000 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 2,228,000 |
| 4-Bedroom | AED 3,050,000 |
2. Sherlock House 2
Sherlock House 2 is a five-storey building within the Sherlock House complex in Uptown Motor City. It offers one- to three-bedroom apartments ranging from 913 to 2,141 square feet. The building is adjacent to First Avenue Mall, Motor City's main retail and lifestyle destination. Community parks and retail are within walking distance of the building.
Approximate secondary market prices:
| Unit Type | Approximate Average Sales Price |
|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,000,000 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 1,680,000 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 2,350,000 |
3. New Bridge Hill 1
New Bridge Hill 1 is a 12-storey building within the New Bridge Hill cluster. It offers one- to three-bedroom apartments from 1,200 to 2,850 square feet. Amenities include a swimming pool, gym, landscaped walkways, and covered parking. Supermarkets and restaurants are accessible within the immediate community.
Approximate secondary market prices:
| Unit Type | Approximate Average Sales Price |
|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,050,000 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 1,680,000 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 2,350,000 |
4. Dickens Circus 2
Dickens Circus 2 is a six-storey building within the Dickens Circus sub-community. It offers studios and one- to three-bedroom apartments from 658 to 2,132 square feet. Community parks, cafes, supermarkets, and fitness centres are accessible within the cluster.
Approximate secondary market prices:
| Unit Type | Approximate Average Sales Price |
|---|---|
| 2-Bedroom | AED 1,680,000 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 2,450,000 |
5. Bennett House 1
Bennett House 1 is a four-storey building in Uptown Motor City offering studios and one- to three-bedroom apartments from 734 to 1,600 square feet. Landscaped parks, jogging tracks, cafes, and supermarkets are within the immediate community. Schools and nurseries are a short drive from the building.
Approximate secondary market prices:
| Unit Type | Approximate Average Sales Price |
|---|---|
| Studio | AED 485,000 |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 970,000 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 2,513,000 |
Off-Plan Buildings in Motor City: Supply Context First
Five off-plan projects are currently active in Motor City, collectively adding approximately 3,958 units to the community across handover dates between Q4 2027 and Q1 2029. Motor City's existing stock is characterised by low- to mid-rise buildings with relatively modest unit counts per building. The introduction of 33- to 49-storey towers represents a structural change in the community's density.
Oplus cannot predict how this supply volume will affect rental rates or resale values in Motor City between 2027 and 2029, because no comparable supply wave has hit this community before. Buyers purchasing off-plan here for rental yield should stress-test their projections against a scenario where multiple buildings complete simultaneously and compete for the same tenant pool.
1. Sierra by Iman
Sierra by Iman is a 41-storey tower by Iman Developers offering 593 units across studios and one- to three-bedroom apartments from 417 to 1,172 square feet. Amenity highlights include an infinity pool, rooftop lounge, fitness centre, and co-working spaces.
Launch price: AED 799,000 Handover: Q1 2029 Payment plan: Confirm directly with Iman Developers — not specified in source material
2. Sobha Solis
Sobha Solis is a 49-storey development by Sobha Realty in Motor City. It offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments from 536 to 1,889 square feet. Amenities include swimming pools, fitness centre, landscaped gardens, and retail stores. Sobha Realty has an established delivery track record in Dubai, which is a relevant consideration for off-plan buyers assessing developer risk.
Launch price: AED 1,000,000
Handover: Q4 2028
Unit count: Not confirmed in source material — request directly from Sobha Realty
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Mirdad is a multi-building complex in Motor City comprising approximately 1,087 units across studios and one- to three-bedroom apartments from 377 to 2,420 square feet. Contemporary interiors and landscaped areas form the core of the project's amenity offer. At 1,087 units, Mirdad is the largest single project by unit count among the five off-plan buildings reviewed here.
Launch price: AED 763,000 Handover: Q4 2028 Payment plan: Confirm directly with developer
4. Velos Residence
Velos Residence is a 33-storey building with 412 units offering studios and one- to two-bedroom apartments from 489 to 1,234 square feet. Amenities include a rooftop swimming pool, gymnasium, and landscaped relaxation areas.
Launch price: AED 806,000
Handover: Q2 2028
Payment plan: Confirm directly with developer
Velos Residence carries the earliest off-plan handover date in this review at Q2 2028 — approximately 12–18 months ahead of the other four projects. For investors prioritising time to rental income, this delivery timeline is the most favourable among Motor City's current off-plan pipeline.
5. Binghatti Sky Terraces
Binghatti Sky Terraces is a 49-storey development by Binghatti Developers comprising approximately 1,866 units across studios and one- to three-bedroom apartments from 383 to 2,521 square feet. The building's architecture follows Binghatti's signature terrace-heavy façade design. Amenities include pools, fitness centres, and rooftop lounges.
Launch price: AED 775,000
Handover: Q4 2027
Payment plan: Confirm directly with Binghatti Developers
Human editor note: Confirm Binghatti Sky Terraces is confirmed within Motor City's boundaries specifically — the unit count of 1,866 is large relative to the community's existing scale and should be verified against the official project location before publish.
Off-Plan Supply Overview
| Project | Developer | Storeys | Units | Size Range (sq ft) | Launch Price | Handover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra by Iman | Iman Developers | 41 | 593 | 417–1,172 | AED 799K | Q1 2029 |
| Sobha Solis | Sobha Realty | 49 | TBC | 536–1,889 | AED 1M | Q4 2028 |
| Mirdad | TBC | Multi-building | 1,087 | 377–2,420 | AED 763K | Q4 2028 |
| Velos Residence | TBC | 33 | 412 | 489–1,234 | AED 806K | Q2 2028 |
| Binghatti Sky Terraces | Binghatti | 49 | 1,866 | 383–2,521 | AED 775K | Q4 2027 |
All prices are developer-stated launch figures. Current prices may differ — verify directly with developers before purchase.
Who Motor City Suits — and an Honest Caveat
Motor City suits mid-range buyers and investors who want Dubai freehold ownership in a community with established infrastructure, green open space, and access to the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road corridor. Its price point — secondary market apartments from AED 485,000 for studios to AED 3,050,000 for four-bedroom units — is accessible relative to Dubai Marina or Downtown Dubai.
The caveat is supply. The five off-plan projects reviewed above are collectively adding close to 4,000 units to a community that was not built for high-rise density. If all five deliver on schedule between Q2 2028 and Q1 2029, Motor City will experience a concentrated supply event. How that affects achieved rents and resale absorption is unknown — there is no comparable precedent in this specific community.
Buyers purchasing in the secondary market for immediate occupancy or established rental income are buying into a known quantity. Buyers purchasing off-plan for yield should model their returns against conservative rental assumptions, not the optimistic projections that appear in developer marketing.
For current Motor City listings and a comparison against other mid-range Dubai communities, explore the Oplus Dubai real estate page. To discuss the Motor City investment case with current transaction data, contact an Oplus agent directly.
FAQ
Motor City offers mid-range freehold apartments in a low-rise, green community with established tenant demand. Secondary market prices from approximately AED 485,000 for studios to AED 3M+ for larger units make it accessible compared to central Dubai communities. The main consideration for buyers in 2026 is the volume of off-plan supply currently under development — approximately 4,000 new units across five projects are due between Q2 2028 and Q1 2029, which may affect rental rates and resale values during that period.
Motor City was developed by Union Properties as a master-planned community built around the Dubai Autodrome. It was launched in the mid-2000s and consists primarily of low- to mid-rise apartment clusters in sub-communities including Uptown Motor City, Dickens Circus, Sherlock House, New Bridge Hill, and Bennett House. Motor City is a freehold area where foreign nationals can purchase property with full ownership rights.
Based on recent Motor City secondary market transactions, approximate average prices are: studios from AED 485,000, one-bedroom apartments from AED 970,000–1,065,000, two-bedroom apartments from AED 1,680,000, three-bedroom apartments from AED 2,350,000–2,513,000, and four-bedroom apartments around AED 3,050,000. These are approximate averages and individual unit prices vary by floor, building, condition, and market timing. Buyers should verify specific pricing through current DLD transaction records before proceeding.
Among the five off-plan projects reviewed, Binghatti Sky Terraces has the earliest scheduled handover at Q4 2027, followed by Velos Residence at Q2 2028. Sobha Solis and Mirdad both target Q4 2028. Sierra by Iman has the latest scheduled completion at Q1 2029. For investors focused on time to rental income, Binghatti Sky Terraces and Velos Residence offer the nearest delivery timelines.
Both communities offer mid-range freehold apartments in Dubai at broadly comparable price points. Motor City has a lower-density, more established community character with green open spaces and the Autodrome as a focal point. JVC is more densely developed with a larger off-plan pipeline. Motor City's current wave of off-plan supply is bringing its density profile closer to JVC's. The choice between them depends on buyer preference for community type, proximity to specific employment hubs, and individual project assessment — not a generalised community preference.
Motor City's established community infrastructure includes First Avenue Mall, community parks and green spaces, cafes and restaurants, supermarkets, fitness centres, and the Dubai Autodrome motorsport venue. Schools and nurseries are accessible within or near the community. Most residential buildings have in-building pools and gym facilities. New off-plan projects are adding co-working spaces, rooftop pools, and lounge areas as competitive amenity features.
About This Article This guide was produced by the Oplus International Realty editorial team, a licensed UAE real estate brokerage headquartered in Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi. Secondary market price figures are approximate averages drawn from Motor City transaction data as of March 2026 and should be verified against current Dubai Land Department records before any purchase decision. Off-plan prices are developer-stated launch figures and may have changed. Oplus advises buyers and investors across Abu Dhabi and Dubai on property acquisition, off-plan investment, and market analysis.
Sources
- Dubai Land Department transaction records — dubailand.gov.ae
- Iman Developers official project information — imandevelopers.ae
- Sobha Realty official project information — sobharealty.com
- Binghatti Developers official information — binghatti.com
- Union Properties Motor City — unionproperties.com