Rendering of a pool terrace with palms on an upper level of DAMAC Casa

Off-plan property in Dubai Media City

New developments, starting prices and what Dubai Media City is like to live in.

Developments
1
Prices from
AED 3M
Tenure
Mixed
Next handover
Q4 2028

Pictured: DAMAC Casa by DAMAC Properties

New developments in Dubai Media City

1 development by DAMAC Properties, with entry prices from AED 3M to AED 14.2M.

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  • Rendering of the DAMAC Casa tower seen from below against the sky

    Off-plan

    DAMAC Casa

    DAMAC Properties

    • Apartments
    • 1 to 4 bed
    • 1,061 to 3,906 sq ft
    • Handover Q4 2028
    • 5/55/40 plan

    From AED 3M

    Dubai Media City, Dubai

What new homes cost in Dubai Media City

The lowest published starting price for each home type across the developments we cover here.

Home typeLowest price atFrom
1-bedroom apartmentsin 1 developmentDAMAC CasaAED 2,997,000
2-bedroom apartmentsin 1 developmentDAMAC CasaAED 4,760,000
3-bedroom apartmentsin 1 developmentDAMAC CasaAED 5,129,000
4-bedroom apartmentsin 1 developmentDAMAC CasaAED 13,587,000

Developer list prices, each dated on its development page. Not a valuation.

What Dubai Media City is like

A free zone business district in western Dubai, beside Al Sufouh, set up in 2000 for media companies. Mainly offices and hotels, with a small residential stock and DAMAC towers such as DAMAC Casa.

Dubai Media City is a free zone business district in western Dubai, beside the Al Sufouh community, across Sheikh Zayed Road from Barsha Heights and Emirates Hills and close to Dubai Marina. It was established in 2000 and inaugurated in January 2001, is part of Dubai Holding, and operates under the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority. Wikipedia records more than 1,300 companies registered in the free zone, and the International Cricket Council is based here.

It was planned as a commercial district, and Bayut describes it as mostly offices, with a small number of apartments and villas for rent and hotel apartments on flexible leases. The Dubai Media City Amphitheatre at its centre hosts outdoor events. A tram stop serves the district, Dubai Internet City and Nakheel metro stations are close by, and Bayut puts Emirates Golf Club about 8 minutes away by car and The Dubai Mall about 15.

Residential sales here are recent and limited. Property Finder lists two DAMAC towers under Dubai Media City: the completed Cavalli Tower and DAMAC Casa, which it showed at 19% construction progress in November 2026, with handover targeted for the fourth quarter of 2027 and a launch price of AED 3,033,000. Both were shown as sold out by the developer, so stock now comes through resale.

Tenure needs care. Bayut's Dubai Media City guide says freehold property is not available in the district, while its Al Sufouh guide refers to freehold zones in the wider area that permit foreign ownership. Listings use Al Sufouh, Al Sufouh 2 and Dubai Media City for the same buildings, so confirm the tower's land-register area and the type of title on offer with the Dubai Land Department before you commit. For a waterside address with a much larger residential market, compare Jumeirah Lake Towers and Palm Jumeirah.

Suits

  • Professionals working in Media City, Internet City or Knowledge Park
  • Buyers who want a western Dubai address near the tram and metro
  • Resale buyers looking at DAMAC's towers in the Al Sufouh area

In its favour

  • Tram stop in the district, with Dubai Internet City and Nakheel metro stations nearby
  • About 8 minutes to Emirates Golf Club and 15 minutes to The Dubai Mall on Bayut's estimates
  • An established business district with more than 1,300 companies registered in the free zone
  • Close to Dubai Marina, JBR and the Al Sufouh beaches
  • Schools including Dubai College and GEMS Wellington nearby, according to Bayut

Worth knowing

  • Bayut says freehold property is not available in Dubai Media City; confirm the tenure of any tower marketed under the name
  • Mainly offices, with only a small residential stock; Bayut notes there is no mosque in the district itself, though most buildings have prayer rooms
  • Parking is limited, and reserved office parking is often insufficient, according to Bayut
  • DAMAC Casa is off-plan, with handover targeted for the fourth quarter of 2027 on Property Finder
  • Dubai International Airport is about 26 minutes away on Bayut's estimate

How Dubai Media City connects

Approximate drive times in normal traffic.

  • Emirates Golf Club8 min
  • The Dubai Mall15 min
  • Dubai International Airport26 min
  • Abu Dhabi74 min

Areas near Dubai Media City

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  • Architectural rendering of Marina Cove

    Dubai

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    3 developmentsFrom AED 4.47M
  • Aerial developer rendering of Diamondz with its crystal-shaped crown feature

    Dubai

    Jumeirah Lake Towers

    Pictured: Diamondz by Danube by Danube Properties

    1 developmentFrom AED 1.1M
  • Developer rendering of a curved Passo tower above a pool and beach at dusk

    Dubai

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    Pictured: Passo by Beyond by Beyond Developments

    2 developmentsFrom AED 5.5M

Compare Dubai Media City with

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Dubai Media City: questions buyers ask

Can foreigners buy property in Dubai Media City?

Bayut's guide says freehold property is not available in Dubai Media City, although its Al Sufouh guide refers to freehold zones in the wider area, and DAMAC has sold towers here off-plan. Confirm the title type for the specific tower with the Dubai Land Department before you commit.

Is Dubai Media City the same as Al Sufouh?

Not exactly. Bayut treats Al Sufouh as a neighbouring community, but listings often use Al Sufouh or Al Sufouh 2 for buildings in and around Dubai Media City. Check the community named on the title rather than the listing.

How do you get to Dubai Media City by public transport?

The tram stops within the district, and Dubai Internet City and Nakheel metro stations on the Red Line are close by. Bayut also lists two bus stops, both served by route 83.

How much does new property in Dubai Media City cost?

Among the developments we cover in Dubai Media City, prices start from AED 2,997,000 at DAMAC Casa.

Which developers are building in Dubai Media City?

Current developments we cover in Dubai Media City are by DAMAC Properties.

Considering Dubai Media City?

Tell us your budget and we'll shortlist what fits, or say if another area suits you better.

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  • No fee to you on off-plan purchases: the developer pays us
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