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Dubai Land Residence Complex

Dubailand Residence Complex (DLRC) is a freehold community by Dubai Holding in Dubailand, between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and the Dubai–Al Ain Road. It is mostly mid-rise apartment buildings, with new towers still going up. It suits buyers who want one of the lowest entry prices among our key areas and rental income.

Dubai Land Residence Complex
35
projects for sale
109477
from
AED 840 ($229)
resale median per sq ft, 2025
8%
expected gross rental yield
25 min
to Downtown Dubai by car

Where this area is

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At a glance

Master developer
Dubai Holding.
Location
Dubailand, between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and the Dubai–Al Ain Road.
Ownership
Freehold, so foreign buyers can own outright.
Homes
Mostly apartments in mid-rise buildings, plus some townhouses.
Transport
No metro station. Residents mostly drive.

Suits you if

  • You want a low entry price. The median home here sold for AED 764K ($208K) in 2025, the lowest among our key areas.
  • You plan to rent out. The projected gross rental yield is about 8%.
  • You want a school inside the community: The Aquila School is here.

Think twice if

  • You plan to sell soon after handover. Developers sold 4,180 homes here in 2025 against 947 resales, so many new apartments will reach the market in the same years. Buyers who hold for longer can wait out this phase.
  • You need the metro. DLRC is a driving community.

Living here

Schools

The Aquila School is inside the community.

Healthcare

Fakeeh University Hospital in Dubai Silicon Oasis is a short drive away.

Shopping

Supermarkets inside the community for everyday shopping.

Sport and outdoors

Global Village and IMG Worlds of Adventure are a short drive away.

Commute

About 25 minutes to Downtown Dubai, 40 to Dubai Marina and 25 to DXB airport by car outside rush hour. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and the Dubai–Al Ain Road get busy at peak times.

Buying here: prices and expected returns

  • AED 1,320 ($359) median price per sq ft for homes bought from developers in 2025, and AED 840 ($229) on resale. Resale prices rose 18% on 2024.
  • Up 56% since 2020: the resale price per sq ft rose from AED 540 ($147) to AED 840 ($229).
  • 5,127 homes changed hands in 2025.
  • About 8% projected gross rental yield (DXB Interact, October 2026).
Median price per sq ft, AED
From developersResale

Source: DXB Interact, Dubai Land Department data. Data as of 15 October 2026.

New projects for sale here

Quality varies from tower to tower, so we screen out around 80% of projects before they reach a client’s shortlist.

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Questions buyers ask

Is DLRC freehold?

Yes. Foreign buyers can own property there outright.

Is there a metro in DLRC?

No. DLRC is a driving community.

Is DLRC good for families?

It suits families on a budget: there is a school inside, and a hospital a short drive away in Dubai Silicon Oasis.

Is DLRC a good investment?

The projected gross rental yield is about 8% (DXB Interact, October 2026). New supply is high, so the building you choose matters.

How much does a home in DLRC cost?

The median home sold for AED 764K ($208K) in 2025, and the resale median was AED 840 ($229) per sq ft. Current developer prices are on the project cards on this page.

How far is DLRC from Dubai Marina and Downtown?

About 40 minutes to Dubai Marina and 25 to Downtown Dubai by car outside rush hour.