Living · Dubai Sports City

Expat Guide to Dubai Sports City

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

Price per sqft

AED 1,050 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 60,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

62%

First 30 days

Secure an address, register Ejari, open DEWA, get a UAE bank account and Salik tag. Budget AED 5,000 a month for a one-bed in Dubai Sports City plus a security deposit of 5%.

Life here

Dubai Sports City is stadium-side apartments with budget rents and reliable tenant demand. ICC Cricket Stadium, Els Golf Club and everyday retail cover most of daily life, and the community skews toward professionals and families who want that balance.

Dubai Sports City at a glance

Dubai Sports City is stadium-side apartments with budget rents and reliable tenant demand. Buying sits at AED 1,050 per sqft — roughly AED 819,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 60,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 345 a night at 62% occupancy, around AED 78,074 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 107,741 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Is Dubai Sports City good for expats?

Yes — it is freehold, well served by amenities near ICC Cricket Stadium, and rents around AED 5,000 a month for a one-bed.

Can expats buy property in Dubai Sports City?

Yes, with 100% freehold ownership regardless of nationality.