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Meydan City

Meydan City is a freehold district in Nad Al Sheba, developed by the Meydan Group around the Meydan Racecourse, home of the Dubai World Cup. It mixes villa communities, townhouses and apartment towers a short drive from Downtown. It suits families who want space close to the centre.

Meydan City
21
projects for sale
330574
from
AED 1,540 ($419)
resale median per sq ft, 2025
7%
expected gross rental yield
15 min
to Downtown Dubai by car

Where this area is

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At a glance

Master developer
Meydan Group.
Landmark
Meydan Racecourse, home of the Dubai World Cup.
Ownership
Freehold, so foreign buyers can own outright.
Homes
Villas, townhouses and apartments, including gated villa communities.
Transport
No metro station yet. The Gold Line, due to open in 2032, will have stations at Meydan and Nad Al Sheba.

Suits you if

  • You want a villa or townhouse about 15 minutes from Downtown.
  • You want to be close to two future Gold Line stations.
  • You want a mix of finished communities and new launches to choose from.

Think twice if

  • You are buying new. Homes from developers sold at a median AED 2,450 ($667) per sq ft in 2025 against AED 1,540 ($419) on resale, so compare each launch with recent resales nearby.
  • You need the metro now. Until the Gold Line opens in 2032, Meydan City is a driving community.

Living here

Schools

Hartland International School in Sobha Hartland is a short drive away.

Healthcare

Mediclinic City Hospital in Dubai Healthcare City is a short drive away.

Shopping

The Dubai Mall is about 15 minutes away by car.

Sport and outdoors

Meydan Racecourse.

Commute

About 15 minutes to Downtown Dubai, 30 to Dubai Marina and 20 to DXB airport by car outside rush hour. Al Khail Road and Ras Al Khor Road get busy at peak times.

Buying here: prices and expected returns

  • AED 2,450 ($667) median price per sq ft for homes bought from developers in 2025, and AED 1,540 ($419) on resale. Resale prices rose 9% on 2024.
  • Up 77% since 2020: the resale price per sq ft rose from AED 870 ($237) to AED 1,540 ($419).
  • 515 homes changed hands in 2025.
  • About 7% projected gross rental yield (DXB Interact, October 2026).
Median price per sq ft, AED
From developersResale

Developer prices vary year to year with the mix of new launches, so the chart shows resale prices only. 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 Meydan City freehold?

Yes. Foreign buyers can own property there outright.

Is there a metro in Meydan City?

Not yet. The Gold Line, due in 2032, will have stations at Meydan and Nad Al Sheba.

Is Meydan City good for families?

For families who want a villa close to the centre, yes. Daily errands are by car until the Gold Line opens.

Is Meydan City a good investment?

The projected gross rental yield is about 7% (DXB Interact, October 2026). New launches are priced well above resale, so the price you pay matters.

How much does a home in Meydan City cost?

The median home sold for AED 2.38M ($649K) in 2025, and the resale median was AED 1,540 ($419) per sq ft. Current developer prices are on the project cards on this page.

How far is Meydan City from Dubai Marina and Downtown?

About 30 minutes to Dubai Marina and 15 to Downtown Dubai by car outside rush hour.