Dubai

Mohammed Bin Rashid City Investment Guide (2026)

Major emerging masterplan with Meydan One mall, Hartland community, Azizi Riviera and District One villas.

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Avg price / sqft

AED 1,900

Gross Yield

5.2%

Net Yield

4.2%

Occupancy

89%

About Mohammed Bin Rashid City

Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City) is a large emerging Dubai masterplan covering ~54 sqkm between Downtown and Dubai Hills. The district hosts multiple sub-communities including Sobha Hartland, Azizi Riviera, District One, Meydan One, and The Springs East. Mixed-use with retail, lagoons, residential and the planned world's largest mall. Capital growth has been strong (~11% CAGR 2020-2025). HIGH_DISPERSION community per PME — premium Sobha Hartland villas vs mid-market Azizi Riviera apartments span 1,500-4,000+ AED/sqft.

Unit-type market snapshot

Unit

Avg sale price

Avg annual rent

Gross yield

Studio (Riviera)

AED 850,000

AED 55,000

6.5%

1BR apartment

AED 1,500,000

AED 88,000

5.9%

2BR apartment

AED 2,400,000

AED 130,000

5.4%

3BR townhouse (Hartland)

AED 4,800,000

AED 230,000

4.8%

4-5BR villa (District One)

AED 12,000,000

AED 480,000

4.0%

Based on active Bayut / Property Finder listings and DLD transactions. Updated May 2026.

Service charge

AED 16/sqft

per year

Transactions (12m)

6,500

sales recorded

Avg days on market

45 days

list to sale

Pros

•Central location near Downtown
•Multiple sub-community choices
•Strong capital growth
•Lagoon + retail amenities

Watchouts

•Bimodal pricing across sub-communities
•Ongoing construction in some areas
•Service charges vary widely

Who should invest in Mohammed Bin Rashid City?

Diverse — Azizi Riviera for entry-yield, Sobha Hartland for premium villas, District One for ultra-luxury.

Landmarks and amenities

Meydan RacecourseCrystal LagoonHartland GreensAzizi Riviera French boulevards

Top developers

SobhaAziziMeydan GroupEmaar

Frequently asked questions

What sub-communities are in MBR City?▾

Major sub-communities include Sobha Hartland, Azizi Riviera, District One, Meydan One Heights, The Polo Residence, and District 11 villas. Each has distinct pricing tiers and developer profiles.

What is the average price per sqft in MBR City?▾

Wide range due to bimodal pricing — Azizi Riviera apartments ~AED 1,200-1,500/sqft, Sobha Hartland villas AED 2,200-2,800/sqft, District One luxury villas AED 3,500-5,000+/sqft.

Is MBR City Golden Visa eligible?▾

Yes — most 2BR apartments (AED 2.4M+) and all villas qualify. Studios and 1BR apartments under AED 2M can combine with other UAE property for the AED 2M threshold.

Model your own unit

Use the rental yield calculator with Mohammed Bin Rashid City service charge of AED 16/sqft.

Full net ROI analysis

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Closing costs

Compute the 6–8% total closing cost — DLD, agent, NOC, mortgage registration.

Nearby areas

🏙️

Downtown Dubai

Net yield 3.2% · AED 2,450/sqft

🏢

Business Bay

Net yield 4.4% · AED 1,520/sqft

🐎

Meydan

Net yield 4.4% · AED 1,350/sqft

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Sobha Hartland

Net yield 4.5% · AED 2,200/sqft

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