Dubailand
Dubai's largest residential frontier, where 45 developments across six themed zones sit beside Global Village, IMG Worlds and Dragon Mart.
About the District
Dubailand occupies roughly three billion sq ft near Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), Emirates Road (E611) and Al Qudra Road (D63), planned around 45 main developments and some 200 subsidiary projects. Launched in 2003 by Tatweer, a Dubai Holding subsidiary, at an estimated AED 236.2 billion, work paused in 2008 and resumed in 2013. Six themed zones organise the masterplan, and sub-communities include Cherrywoods, Akoya Oxygen, Villanova, Sobha Sanctuary and Dubai Land Residence Complex, with stock from studios to six-bedroom villas.
Dubai's Most Accessible Entry Pricing
Studios have started around AED 322,000 and two-bedroom villas near AED 998,000, the lowest entry level of any major Dubai residential district.
Attractions on the Doorstep
IMG Worlds of Adventure, Global Village, Dragon Mart and Dubai Outlet Mall all sit within the district, driving footfall and short-let demand.
Yields Up to 7.3 Per Cent
Apartments have returned 5.9-7.3% and villas 4.1-7%, with demand supported by the tourist attractions inside the district itself.
Latest Projects in Dubailand
Area Overview
Dubailand is Dubai's largest residential expansion zone, launched in 2003 by Tatweer with an estimated cost of AED 236.2 billion. Development stalled in 2008 and resumed in 2013, and the masterplan is organised into six themed zones covering attractions, leisure, sport, eco-tourism, retail and a downtown core. In practice it functions as an umbrella for 45 main developments and around 200 subsidiary projects, from Meraas's Cherrywoods and DAMAC's Akoya Oxygen to Villanova, Sobha Sanctuary and Dubai Land Residence Complex. Buyers are predominantly yield-focused investors and first-time end users priced out of central districts, with families drawn by villa sizes at accessible pricing.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
Dubailand occupies a large inland area of Dubai near Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), Emirates Road (E611) and Al Qudra Road (D63), south-east of Downtown Dubai.
Dubailand offers studios and one- to four-bedroom apartments, one- to four-bedroom townhouses and two- to six-bedroom villas across 45 main developments, both ready and off-plan.
Apartments have returned 5.9-7.3% and villas 4.1-7%, on the lowest entry pricing of any major Dubai district. The main constraint is the absence of metro access.
The district contains IMG Worlds of Adventure, Global Village, Dragon Mart, Dubai Outlet Mall, Al Habtoor Polo Resort and the Dubai Cycling Track, plus several international schools.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is around 30 minutes by car, and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) roughly 35 minutes.
Most Dubailand communities are freehold and open to buyers of any nationality. Confirm the status of a specific development with the Dubai Land Department before purchasing.