Living · Mohammed Bin Rashid City

Expat Guide to Mohammed Bin Rashid City

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

Price per sqft

AED 2,200 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 110,000/yr

Gross yield

6–7%

Short-let occupancy

71%

First 30 days

Secure an address, register Ejari, open DEWA, get a UAE bank account and Salik tag. Budget AED 9,167 a month for a one-bed in Mohammed Bin Rashid City plus a security deposit of 5%.

Life here

Mohammed Bin Rashid City is lagoon living beside Downtown with strong handover-to-resale appreciation. Crystal Lagoon, Meydan Racecourse and everyday retail cover most of daily life, and the community skews toward professionals and families who want that balance.

Mohammed Bin Rashid City at a glance

Mohammed Bin Rashid City is lagoon living beside Downtown with strong handover-to-resale appreciation. Buying sits at AED 2,200 per sqft — roughly AED 1,716,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 110,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 633 a night at 71% occupancy, around AED 164,042 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 226,378 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mohammed Bin Rashid City good for expats?

Yes — it is freehold, well served by amenities near Crystal Lagoon, and rents around AED 9,167 a month for a one-bed.

Can expats buy property in Mohammed Bin Rashid City?

Yes, with 100% freehold ownership regardless of nationality.