Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
How much do apartments cost in Motor City?
Over the past 12 months, apartments in Motor City ranged from a median of AED 803,111 for a studio to AED 2,550,000 for a 3-bedroom. The table below breaks it down by bedroom, with the number of sales behind each figure.
DLD records Motor City under the official district name Al Hebiah First. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
Apartment prices by bedroom in Motor City
| Type | Median price | Sales | Off-plan share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 803,111 | 895 | 93% |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,141,489 | 1,374 | 77.4% |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 1,920,679 | 541 | 68% |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 2,550,000 | 91 | 36.3% |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, 12 months to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Al Hebiah First.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
How much more does an extra bedroom cost in Motor City?
At the median, moving up from a studio to a 1-bedroom adds about AED 338K; from a 1-bedroom to a 2-bedroom adds about AED 779K; and from a 2-bedroom to a 3-bedroom adds about AED 629K. Use the gap to judge whether a bigger unit is worth the stretch, or whether a better building in the smaller size gives you more for the money.
Off-plan or ready?
Off-plan deals made up 92.6% of all sales in Motor City in September 2026. By size over the past 12 months: 93% of studio sales, 77.4% of 1-bedroom sales, 68% of 2-bedroom sales, 36.3% of 3-bedroom sales. That makes this mostly a new-launch market, so many quoted prices are for homes you'd get at handover, not today.
Busiest projects in Motor City, September 2026
| Project | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Binghatti Skyterraces | 258 | AED 846,499 |
| O1NE District - Dawn | 50 | AED 6,616,500 |
| Takaya | 15 | AED 2,458,372 |
| Mirdad | 9 | AED 1,444,454 |
| Sobha Solis | 9 | AED 2,310,848 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, projects with 3 or more sales in the month.
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 much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Motor City?
The median 1-bedroom sold for AED 1,141,489 over the past 12 months, across 1,374 sales.
Should I buy off-plan or ready in Motor City?
Off-plan made up 92.6% of sales here in September 2026. Off-plan usually means a payment plan and a wait for handover. Ready means you can move in or rent it out straight away.
Keep exploring
- Motor City: prices, rents and yields
- Rental yield in Motor City
- Apartments for rent in Motor City
- Studio apartments in Motor City
- 1-bedroom apartments in Motor City
- 2-bedroom apartments in Motor City
- 3-bedroom apartments in Motor City
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