Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
What does a 2-bedroom apartment cost in Motor City?
The median 2-bedroom apartment in Motor City sold for AED 1,920,679 over the past 12 months, across 541 DLD-recorded sales. Renting one costs a median of AED 110,000 a year, about AED 9,167 a month, based on 1,140 Ejari contracts. For comparison, a studio went for AED 803K, a 1-bedroom for AED 1.14M, a 3-bedroom for AED 2.55M.
DLD records Motor City under the official district name Al Hebiah First. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
Motor City prices and rents by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Sales | Median annual rent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 803,111 | 895 | AED 50,000 | 337 |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,141,489 | 1,374 | AED 68,250 | 1,761 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 1,920,679 | 541 | AED 110,000 | 1,140 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 2,550,000 | 91 | AED 160,000 | 307 |
Sources: DLD-recorded sales (12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (24 months), to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Al Hebiah First.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
Is a 2-bedroom in Motor City good value?
A 2-bedroom in Motor City costs about 17.5 years of median rent to buy. Across the district, price per sq ft is down 2.7% on a year earlier.
Renting a 2-bedroom in Motor City: what to know
For landlords, the area's gross yield was 7.8% in the September 2026 report. Contracts are annual, and most landlords ask for payment in one to four cheques. Offering fewer cheques is often the easiest way to negotiate the rent down.
Motor City price per sq ft, quarter by quarter
From Q4 2024 to Q3 2026, the median price per square foot in Motor City went from AED 1,875 to AED 1,800, down 4%. The table lists every quarter with at least 10 recorded sales.
| Quarter | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | AED 1,800 |
| Q2 2026 | AED 1,707 |
| Q1 2026 | AED 1,729 |
| Q4 2025 | AED 1,877 |
| Q3 2025 | AED 1,930 |
| Q2 2025 | AED 1,930 |
| Q1 2025 | AED 1,860 |
| Q4 2024 | AED 1,875 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, quarters with at least 10 sales. DLD district: Al Hebiah First.
Market reports
For the wider picture, read our monthly reports built from the same DLD records.
- Dubai market report, August 2026: Prices firm as volume slips in August. A pause, or a turn?
Before you buy in Motor City
- Ask for the service charge per sq ft and the last two years of statements.
- Check whether the unit is ready or off-plan. For off-plan, get the handover date and payment plan in writing.
- Compare the asking price with recorded sales in the same building, not just the area median.
- Get mortgage pre-approval before you make an offer, so you know your real budget.
Questions buyers and owners ask
How many 2-bedroom apartments sold in Motor City last year?
DLD recorded 541 sales of 2-bedroom apartments in the 12 months to 3 October 2026, at a median of AED 1,920,679.
Is AED 110,000 a fair rent for a 2-bedroom in Motor City?
It's the median, so half of the 1,140 recent contracts were above it and half below. Floor, view and furnishing move the number.
Are most 2-bedroom sales in Motor City off-plan?
Off-plan made up 68% of 2-bedroom sales over the past 12 months.
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