Arjan or Motor City?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Binghatti Hillcrest by Binghatti
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Motor City is AED 780,999 at Binghatti Skyterraces, against AED 819,999 at Binghatti Hillcrest in Arjan.
Closer to Dubai International Airport
Motor City is about 24 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car, against about 25 minutes from Arjan.
Side by side
| Measure | Arjan | Motor City |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Developments we list | 1 | 1 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 819,999Binghatti Hillcrest | AED 780,999Binghatti Skyterraces |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 25 minutes | about 24 minutes |
Each figure is shown as its publisher states it, with the period it covers. A row appears only where both areas have a figure.
New developments in each
What each area is like
Arjan
A Dubai Properties district in Dubailand at the junction of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Umm Suqeim Street, mostly studio to three-bedroom apartments, beside Dubai Miracle Garden.
Who it suits
- Investors buying studios and one-bedroom flats to rent
- Tenants looking for affordable rents near Al Barsha
- Families using schools in Al Barsha South
- Residents who drive to Dubai Internet City, Downtown Dubai or Business Bay
In its favour
- At the junction of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Umm Suqeim Street (D63) (Bayut)
- Dubai Miracle Garden about four minutes away (Property Finder), with Dubai Butterfly Garden alongside
- Schools nearby include Safa Community School, Dubai Heights Academy and, in Al Barsha South, Brighton College and Repton (Bayut)
Worth weighing
- A large pipeline: Property Finder listed 54 projects on 12 November 2026, mostly apartments of similar sizes competing for the same tenants
- Few villas or townhouses; Bayut gives the limited number of villas as the main drawback
Motor City
A Union Properties community in Dubailand built around the Dubai Autodrome, with low-rise apartments in UpTown, villas in Green Community and offices in Business Park. Established and car-dependent.
Who it suits
- Families wanting villas in an established community
- Residents who prefer a quieter, low-rise setting
- Motorsport enthusiasts close to the Autodrome
- Pet owners who want open space for walking
- Apartment buyers comparing new towers with an established neighbourhood
In its favour
- Dubai Autodrome, opened in 2004, with a 5.39 km Grand Prix layout and the annual Dubai 24 Hour race (Wikipedia)
- Low-rise apartments in UpTown and three- to five-bedroom villas in Green Community (Bayut)
- First Avenue Mall, The Ribbon and supermarkets including Spinneys and Waitrose (Bayut)
Worth weighing
- No metro, and Bayut describes bus routes as very few; the F37 is the main service
- Traffic builds up on the narrower streets of UpTown (Bayut)
Arjan or Motor City: quick answers
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Arjan or Motor City?
Motor City, at about 24 minutes by car against about 25 minutes from Arjan. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Arjan and Motor City?
Arjan is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Motor City is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Dubai are registered with the DLD.
Which new developments can I buy in Arjan and Motor City?
In Arjan: Binghatti Hillcrest from AED 819,999. In Motor City: Binghatti Skyterraces from AED 780,999.
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