Dubai Production City or Dubailand Residence Complex?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Binghatti Elite by Binghatti
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
Dubai Production City averages AED 1,325 per sq ft against AED 1,387 in Dubailand Residence Complex, about 4% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Dubailand Residence Complex shows a gross yield of 8.71% against 7.64% in Dubai Production City (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges and empty months.
Higher average rent
New tenancy contracts in Dubai Production City average AED 57,669 a year against AED 55,759 in Dubailand Residence Complex (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Dubailand Residence Complex is AED 690,818 at Weybridge Gardens 4, against AED 831,249 at Binghatti Elite in Dubai Production City.
Closer to Downtown Dubai
Dubailand Residence Complex is about 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car, against about 25 minutes from Dubai Production City.
Side by side
| Measure | Dubai Production City | Dubailand Residence Complex |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,325Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,003 sales | AED 1,387Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 6,234 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 7.64%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,003 sales | 8.71%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 6,234 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 57,669Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 8,072 contracts | AED 55,759Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 8,631 contracts |
| Developments we list | 1 | 3 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 831,249Binghatti Elite | AED 690,818Weybridge Gardens 4 |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 25 minutes | about 20 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 30 minutes | about 25 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. Property Finder’s figures are averages across home types, so they mix studios and large homes. Read 12 November 2026.
New developments in each
Dubailand Residence Complex
- Weybridge Gardens 4LEOS DevelopmentsAED 690,818
- Weybridge Gardens 5LEOS DevelopmentsAED 723,935
- Samana Boulevard HeightsSamana DevelopersAED 770,000
What each area is like
Dubai Production City
A media free zone with a growing apartment district beside City Centre Me'aisem, between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. Budget pricing, heavy studio supply.
Who it suits
- Budget apartment investors
- People working in the media free zone
- Tenants wanting lower rents near Sports City and JVC
- Buyers happy with resale stock from established developers
In its favour
- City Centre Me'aisem mall about five minutes away
- Between two main highways, about 20 minutes from Dubai Marina
- Starting prices for new studios from about AED 550,000 (Property Finder, November 2026)
Worth weighing
- Studio and one-bedroom supply is heavy, both here and in neighbouring Sports City and JVC, which caps rents for generic small units
- The better-known schemes (Park Five, Samana Resorts) were marked sold out by their developers in November 2026; most remaining developer stock is from small companies with short track records
Dubailand Residence Complex
A low-cost apartment district at the junction of Al Ain Road and Emirates Road, opposite Dubai Silicon Oasis. Entry prices are among Dubai's lowest; the area is still filling in.
Who it suits
- Budget-led investors
- Buyers priced out of JVC
- Staff working in Dubai Silicon Oasis or Academic City
- Buyers comfortable with an emerging district
In its favour
- Among the lowest entry prices for new freehold apartments in Dubai
- Direct access to Al Ain Road and Emirates Road; about 20 minutes to Downtown Dubai
- Next to Dubai Silicon Oasis, a source of tenants and of shopping at Silicon Central Mall
Worth weighing
- Very large pipeline: 102 new projects listed on Property Finder on 12 November 2026, mostly studios and one-bedroom flats that will complete between 2026 and 2030
- No master developer curating the district: streetscape, parking and building quality vary plot by plot
Dubai Production City or Dubailand Residence Complex: quick answers
Is Dubai Production City or Dubailand Residence Complex cheaper per square foot?
Dubai Production City is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,325 per sq ft against AED 1,387 in Dubailand Residence Complex (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, so compare like with like before relying on the gap.
Which has the higher rental yield, Dubai Production City or Dubailand Residence Complex?
Dubailand Residence Complex, on the published figures: a gross yield of 8.71% against 7.64% in Dubai Production City (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges, empty months and fees, so the net return is lower.
What is the average rent in Dubai Production City and Dubailand Residence Complex?
New tenancy contracts average AED 57,669 a year in Dubai Production City and AED 55,759 in Dubailand Residence Complex (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Dubai Production City or Dubailand Residence Complex?
Dubailand Residence Complex, at about 20 minutes by car against about 25 minutes from Dubai Production City. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Dubai Production City or Dubailand Residence Complex?
Dubailand Residence Complex, at about 25 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from Dubai Production City. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubai Production City and Dubailand Residence Complex?
Dubai Production City is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Dubailand Residence Complex 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 Dubai Production City and Dubailand Residence Complex?
In Dubai Production City: Binghatti Elite from AED 831,249. In Dubailand Residence Complex: Weybridge Gardens 4 from AED 690,818, Weybridge Gardens 5 from AED 723,935 and Samana Boulevard Heights from AED 770,000.
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