Dubai Production City or Tilal Al Ghaf?
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 2,278 in Tilal Al Ghaf, about 42% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Dubai Production City shows a gross yield of 7.64% against 5.19% in Tilal Al Ghaf (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 Tilal Al Ghaf average AED 322,515 a year against AED 57,669 in Dubai Production City (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Closer to Jumeirah Village Circle
Dubai Production City is about 12 minutes from Jumeirah Village Circle by car, against about 16 minutes from Tilal Al Ghaf.
Side by side
| Measure | Dubai Production City | Tilal Al Ghaf |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,325Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,003 sales | AED 2,278Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 357 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 7.64%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,003 sales | 5.19%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 357 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 57,669Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 8,072 contracts | AED 322,515Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,350 contracts |
| Developments we list | 1 | 0 |
| Drive to Jumeirah Village Circle | about 12 minutes | about 16 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 30 minutes | about 30 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
Tilal Al Ghaf
We do not list a development in Tilal Al Ghaf yet.
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
Tilal Al Ghaf
Majid Al Futtaim's lagoon-centred villa community off Hessa Street, near Dubai Sports City. Largely sold through, so most buying today is resale.
Who it suits
- Families wanting villas with a school on site
- Buyers who value a finished master plan
- Resale purchasers of completed homes
- High-budget buyers of waterfront mansions
In its favour
- Planned for more than 6,500 freehold homes around a 70,000 sq m swimmable lagoon
- 18 km of walking trails and 11 km of cycling track, according to the developer
- The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai operates inside the community
Worth weighing
- No developer stock was listed on Property Finder on 12 November 2026: purchases are resale, with resale pricing and the 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee payable in full
- Later phases (Plagette 32, Amara, Serenity Mansions, Bo Monde) are still under construction, so parts of the site will see building work for some time
Dubai Production City or Tilal Al Ghaf: quick answers
Is Dubai Production City or Tilal Al Ghaf cheaper per square foot?
Dubai Production City is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,325 per sq ft against AED 2,278 in Tilal Al Ghaf (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 Tilal Al Ghaf?
Dubai Production City, on the published figures: a gross yield of 7.64% against 5.19% in Tilal Al Ghaf (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 Tilal Al Ghaf?
New tenancy contracts average AED 57,669 a year in Dubai Production City and AED 322,515 in Tilal Al Ghaf (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.
Which is closer to Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Production City or Tilal Al Ghaf?
Dubai Production City, at about 12 minutes by car against about 16 minutes from Tilal Al Ghaf. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Dubai Production City or Tilal Al Ghaf?
Both are about 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubai Production City and Tilal Al Ghaf?
Dubai Production City is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Tilal Al Ghaf 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 Tilal Al Ghaf?
In Dubai Production City: Binghatti Elite from AED 831,249. We do not list a development in Tilal Al Ghaf yet.
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