Living · City Walk

Expat Guide to City Walk

Everything a new arrival needs to know about renting, buying and settling in City Walk.

Price per sqft

AED 3,000 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 160,000/yr

Gross yield

6–7%

Short-let occupancy

80%

First 30 days

Secure an address, register Ejari, open DEWA, get a UAE bank account and Salik tag. Budget AED 13,333 a month for a one-bed in City Walk plus a security deposit of 5%.

Life here

City Walk is a Meraas urban-luxury district of boutiques, dining and low-rise residences. City Walk boulevard, Coca-Cola Arena and everyday retail cover most of daily life, and the community skews toward professionals and families who want that balance.

City Walk at a glance

City Walk is a Meraas urban-luxury district of boutiques, dining and low-rise residences. Buying sits at AED 3,000 per sqft — roughly AED 2,340,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 160,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 921 a night at 80% occupancy, around AED 268,932 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 371,126 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Is City Walk good for expats?

Yes — it is freehold, well served by amenities near City Walk boulevard, and rents around AED 13,333 a month for a one-bed.

Can expats buy property in City Walk?

Yes, with 100% freehold ownership regardless of nationality.