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What is it about? Mohammed Bin Rashid City is a modern district of Dubai, located in the north-eastern part of the city. It is named after Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE.
Why is it attractive? The Mohammed Bin Rashid City is known for its developed infrastructure and diverse opportunities for leisure and entertainment. It features numerous parks, sports grounds, children's play areas, shopping centres, restaurants and alleys. The real estate market offers many attractive options.
Mohammed Bin Rashid City is a modern and unique district with a residential property complex in a magnificent location. It is named after Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates. He is also the ruler of Dubai.
The opening ceremony of the project took place in 2015 with the participation of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid. The area with developed infrastructure has numerous amenities and superior service. Restaurants, supermarkets, active leisure and entertainment centres are all within walking distance. All this guarantees comfort and provides more opportunities to enjoy life.
The construction was carried out by Dubai's finest specialists. The district has a second name — Dubai's New Centre. From Mohammed Bin Rashid City, you can easily reach the airport, as well as Business Bay, Design District, Downtown Dubai, and DIFC. If you value comfort and welcome innovation, this district will become your point of interest, as it ensures a high standard of living.
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The area of Mohammed Bin Rashid City is 108 square kilometres, and it is located right in the centre of Dubai. It is one of the largest complexes in the world, which includes projects of various profiles: residential, commercial, and entertainment. The emphasis there is on comfortable and stable life, filled with innovation.
One of the key projects of Mohammed Bin Rashid City is Dubai Hills Estate. It includes several residential buildings, golf courses and leisure parks. Among other projects are:
The unique feature of Mohammed Bin Rashid City is its architecture with rich decor and innovations.
It houses Dubai's most luxurious residential properties. Moreover, the architectural style is not only functional but also distinguished by how sophisticated, attractive and remarkable it is.
The design incorporates concepts of modern architecture — floor-to-ceiling windows, artistic ornaments and unusually high ceilings, all creating an image of an unforgettable architectural masterpiece. Only high-quality materials are used in construction, which guarantees reliability, durability and aesthetics.
Cutting-edge technology is one of the main features of Mohammed Bin Rashid City. The contractors aimed to find and implement the latest ways of combining functionality and creativity. Thus, through innovative technologies, residents can control lighting, heating, and home security functions from their devices.
The use of environmentally friendly materials and technologies, ideas for saving natural resources (such as solar energy utilisation or rainwater collection) — all contribute to further innovation development.
The key architectural characteristic of Mohammed Bin Rashid City is the integration of advanced eco-technologies. The district was designed with resource conservation and carbon footprint reduction in mind.
Much attention is paid to the use of natural sources, such as the sun and its energy. Energy-efficient structures are being created. The replacement of conventional transport with environmentally friendly alternatives within the district is encouraged. All this helps to reduce the level of carbon emissions in the sector's environment.
Advantages of living there:
Of course, there are also disadvantages:
It's worth noting the uniqueness of Mohammed Bin Rashid City:
The project involves organising several park zones, district greening, a public park that will be larger than London's Hyde Park, as well as the construction of the world's largest artificial lagoon.
Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the presence of several dedicated running and cycling paths. There is a plan to create a leisure spot featuring Universal Studios.
Among them is Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest structure, and Dubai Mall, a world-renowned shopping complex. A few minutes by car or transport, and you're at one of the golf courses or the Meydan Racecourse. By the way, the World Cup football championship has been held there for many years.
Meydan One Mall is a commercial building with six hundred retail outlets and boutiques offering premium brands. There are also more than a hundred catering establishments there.
You can satisfy your thirst for aesthetic pleasure through attractions, for example, the world's largest dancing fountain is located right there in Dubai. The project also includes indoor structures for water sports, as well as an indoor ski slope. Its length is 1 km.
Its diversity is striking: from luxurious villas, townhouses and apartments, to housing designed for families with middle-range income levels.
Mohammed Bin Rashid City provides residents with first-class comfort and superior quality service: various entertainment centres, clinics, restaurants and cafés, educational institutions and numerous shopping venues.
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North London Collegiate School, Sobha Hartland International School and the Dubai International Academic City area, where you will find a large number of famous higher education institutions, are all located nearby.
A significant number of clinics guarantee quality medical service. 15 minutes by car and you're already at Emirates Hospital Dubai or American Hospital Dubai.
The district is located very conveniently, situated near famous landmarks such as: Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, Meydan One Mall, The Dubai One, Dubai Mall and others.
Meydan One Mall is currently under construction. It will be a commercial centre with an indoor ski slope, restaurants, bars and retail establishments. Residents of this district will be able to stroll in nearby parks, such as Zabeel Park, Dubai Miracle Garden and Safa Park. Golf practitioners can head to Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, Emirates Golf Club, Al Badia Golf Club and others.
Mohammed Bin Rashid City is developing quite quickly. With the emergence of various residential properties, its popularity is increasing among those who love luxury and comfort. Rental trends in Mohammed Bin Rashid City are changing very actively.
Housing in this location implies a comfortable lifestyle and is built according to environmental construction standards, which ensures energy savings, maintenance of the natural environment and implementation of effective environmental procedures. There you can find housing to your taste: townhouses, villas, apartments.
You can rent different types of accommodation there, such as a 1-bedroom apartment, or more spacious housing with 2 or 3 rooms. Depending on your income and family status, you can rent a studio or single accommodation ranging from 400 square feet to 850 square feet.
On average, annual payment for a studio will be 53,000 dirhams, and for a 1-bedroom apartment — around 73,000 dirhams. If you prefer space, you can choose a 2-bedroom apartment. Its area will be about 1,100 square feet, and it will cost approximately 99,000 dirhams per year. And if that's not enough, then a spacious 3-bedroom apartment with an area of 1,600 square feet to 2,500 square feet should be suitable. You will pay 160,000 to 350,000 dirhams per year for such an apartment.
The district is famous for its luxury, which means villas with scenic landscapes with various amenities nearby will suit your taste if you decide to rent them. The number of bedrooms in such villas is 4 or more. A 4-bedroom villa will cost you from 350,000 to 1.4 million dirhams per year. If you choose a 5-bedroom villa, you'll pay from 1 million to 2.5 million dirhams per year.
If you don't need a large area, consider townhouses available for rent in several areas of Mohammed Bin Rashid City. You'll pay at least 300,000 dirhams per year for a 4-bedroom property of this type. However, for now they can only be purchased, and renting them is not possible.
Many properties are for sale in Mohammed Bin Rashid City. You can invest in them or become their owner. You'll find many options there: studios and apartments with one or more bedrooms.
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The cost of a 2-bedroom apartment in Mohammed Bin Rashid City ranges from 1 to 4.5 million dirhams. If you need more space, a 3-bedroom apartment will cost you from 1.5 to 7.1 million dirhams, and one with 4 bedrooms — from 1.5 to 15 million dirhams.
In the elite residential area of Sobha Hartland, small accommodations are offered for purchase. Studio prices range from 696,000 to 1.2 million dirhams. A one-bedroom apartment will cost more — approximately 1.2 million dirhams, a two-bedroom apartment costs 800,000 dirhams more. If you prefer apartments with 3 bedrooms, then in Sobha Hartland their price will be approximately 2.8 million dirhams.
If you're investing in property, then in Mohammed Bin Rashid City a villa would be an optimal investment solution, considering the number of planned developments. For example, 2-bedroom villas in MAG Eye are listed for amounts ranging from 1.6 to 3.9 million dirhams. For 4 bedrooms, the price starts at 7.2 million dirhams. The average cost of luxury villas with five bedrooms in Mohammed Bin Rashid City is 12 million dirhams.
In this district you can find turnkey properties, completely ready for occupancy, equipped with plumbing fixtures and furniture. If it's a townhouse, its price ranges from 1.5 million to 21 million dirhams, depending on the number of bedrooms.
Mohammed Bin Rashid City in Dubai is renowned as the most promising project and it is believed that it will become another Downtown. The first two construction phases were completed by 2019. The third phase is approaching completion, therefore two districts already have turnkey properties ready to welcome new residents. These are Dubai Hills Estate and District One.
Two more districts are awaiting completion (Wilton Park Residence and AZIZI Riviera); they will be ready soon. By the end of 2024, the completion of the MAG Park residential complex is planned, but you'll need to be patient if you are waiting for Opal Gardens, which will be completed by the third quarter of 2026.
The following properties are still under construction but are already popular and in high demand:
Sobha Hartland — the community is located on the waterfront, its area exceeds 780,000 m². It has both apartment buildings and luxury villas. The area is sufficiently landscaped. There are multi-apartment buildings of different levels: 2 high-rise, 6 medium-height. Studios and apartments from 1 to 3 bedrooms are available.
The windows of high-rise buildings overlook Dubai Creek and Burj Khalifa, providing wonderful views. Residents will feel safe as security guards watch over their peace round the clock. Car owners have parking spaces and a multifunctional lounge.
District One ranks second in demand in Mohammed Bin Rashid City. It features various design styles: European, Eastern, and modern. It is a gated community. The property choice is quite wide: villas, mansions and apartments. The latter can have one to three bedrooms in low-rise or medium-rise buildings.
Villas are decorated in modern, Arabic or Mediterranean style. The renting cost of a 1-bedroom apartment starts at 100,000 dirhams per year, a 2-bedroom apartment — 245,000 dirhams per year, a 3-bedroom apartment — 300,000 dirhams per year.
KOA Canvas is a highly sought-after residential area that offers trendy apartments and studios with unique layouts created by TZED Architects.
Dubai Hills Estate was created jointly by Emaar Properties and Meraas Holding. It is the largest complex in Mohammed Bin Rashid City. Its area is about 11 square kilometres. It has its own 18-hole golf course, 2 clinics, 3 schools, 2 metro lines, 3 hotels and Dubai Hills Mall shopping complex. You'll find luxury apartments, villas, custom homes and townhouses there.
Mohammed Bin Rashid City has developed its own transport system to reduce road congestion and provide direct access to the district for tourists and residents.
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It has all types of transport from public to private, access to parking areas, cycling paths and pedestrian zones:
Mohammed bin Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum is the Vice President of the United Arab Emirates. He is also the Emir of Dubai since January 4, 2006, Prime Minister of the UAE since January 5, 2006, and Minister of Defence of the UAE since December 9, 1971.
Currently, the Dubai Racing Club is already operating in Mohammed Bin Rashid City.There you can enjoy thoroughbred horse racing, play golf on a nine-hole course, visit the sports bar or the Troon Golf academy, which offers lessons to both adults and children.
You can cycle at Nad Al Sheba Cycling Park, and afterwards swim in the world's deepest diving pool — Deep Dive Dubai.
Mohammed Bin Rashid City is located near Dubai's major highways: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road to the south and southeast, Al Khail Road to the northwest, Dubai Al Ain Road to the east and northeast. You can reach Downtown Dubai and Business Bay within 10–15 minutes from anywhere in the MBR City district, due to its proximity to the new centre and good transport accessibility.
If you plan to go to Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah, you'll need about 20–25 minutes. The journey to Dubai International Airport takes slightly less time; it takes 45 minutes to reach Al Maktoum International Airport.
Mohammed Bin Rashid City continues to grow and develop intensively, with eager investment in both residential and commercial buildings. The infrastructure is also expanding, matched by the growth of green zones in the district. Mohammed Bin Rashid City has all the prospects to become one of the premier locations for living and business in Dubai.
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