Dubai Science Park or Motor City?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Binghatti Hills 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 853,000 at Binghatti Hillviews in Dubai Science Park.
Closer to Dubai Mall
Motor City is about 20 minutes from Dubai Mall by car, against about 24 minutes from Dubai Science Park.
Side by side
| Measure | Dubai Science Park | Motor City |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Developments we list | 2 | 1 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 853,000Binghatti Hillviews | AED 780,999Binghatti Skyterraces |
| Drive to Dubai Mall | about 24 minutes | about 20 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 28 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
Dubai Science Park
- Binghatti HillviewsBinghattiAED 853,000
- Binghatti HillsBinghattiAED 3,077,646
What each area is like
Dubai Science Park
A TECOM business district for science and research companies in Al Barsha South, with a residential side of low- and mid-rise apartment buildings off Umm Suqeim Street.
Who it suits
- People working in Dubai Science Park and Al Barsha South
- Investors buying studios and one-bedroom flats
- Families using schools in Al Barsha South
- Buyers who prefer a smaller pipeline than Arjan or JVC
In its favour
- Business district with more than 350 companies and over 3,600 employees (Wikipedia)
- On Umm Suqeim Street (D63), with Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road close by (Bayut)
- Mall of the Emirates metro station about 10 minutes by car (Bayut)
Worth weighing
- No metro station in the district; residents rely on cars, taxis or RTA buses such as the F25, F30 and F36
- Some areas are still under construction (Bayut)
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)
Dubai Science Park or Motor City: quick answers
Which is closer to Dubai Mall, Dubai Science Park or Motor City?
Motor City, at about 20 minutes by car against about 24 minutes from Dubai Science Park. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Dubai Science Park or Motor City?
Motor City, at about 24 minutes by car against about 28 minutes from Dubai Science Park. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubai Science Park and Motor City?
Dubai Science Park 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 Dubai Science Park and Motor City?
In Dubai Science Park: Binghatti Hillviews from AED 853,000 and Binghatti Hills from AED 3,077,646. In Motor City: Binghatti Skyterraces from AED 780,999.
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