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Living in Dubai Sports City
A sports-themed community with a cricket stadium, the ICC Academy and The Els Club golf course, offering good-value apartments and family villas.
History
Dubai Sports City broke ground in 2004 as part of Dubailand and opened in 2008, the same year The Els Club golf course opened. The first international match at the 25,000-seat cricket stadium was played in 2009.
Today it combines sports venues, including the ICC Academy and a sports village with an Olympic running track, with homes. Victory Heights has about 1,000 villas, alongside Gallery Villas, Bloomingdale and many mid-rise apartment buildings. The whole area covers about 50 million sq ft.
What it’s like to live here
A quiet, laid-back community with lots of green space. Apartments are mostly mid-rise and good value, while the villa areas around the golf course are popular with families.
Who it suits
Young professionals and families on a budget, sports fans and investors looking for good rental yields.
Getting around
Dubai Internet City Metro station is about 12 minutes’ drive away, and buses F34, F38 and J02 serve the area. Al Khail Road, Hessa Street and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road are close. Dubai International Airport is about 27 minutes by car and Dubai Marina about 22.
Schools, healthcare and shopping
Schools include Victory Heights Primary School and Dwight School Dubai, with The Wonder Years Nursery for younger children.
Aster Clinic and Saudi German Clinic are in the area, and NMC Specialty Hospital is about 14 minutes away. City Centre Me’aisem is close by and Mall of the Emirates is about 15 minutes away.
Things to check before you rent or buy
- There is no Metro, so you will most likely need a car
- Queues at the entry and exit points at peak times
- Building quality varies between apartment blocks
- Golf-view villas carry a premium
Facts and figures from Bayut area guides, with history from developer announcements and local press. Checked October 2026. Numbers change as new buildings complete.
Map, hotspots and distances
Schools, transport, shops, places to eat and things to do in and around Dubai Sports City, with how far it is to the airports, Downtown and the coast.
Market numbers
Recent prices, rents, yields and sales activity in Dubai Sports City.
Latest price change: +9.5% (apartments, 2025 vs 2024)
Average sale prices
H1 2026
| Studio | AED 556,000 |
|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment | AED 837,000 |
| 2-bed apartment | AED 1,299,000 |
Average annual rents
June 2026 (Property Finder)
| 1-bed apartment | AED 65,000 |
|---|
About these numbers. Bayut figures are average asking prices and rents from listings on Bayut, not completed sales. Sales counts are Dubai Land Department records shown by Property Finder or DXBinteract. Yields are gross, before service charges and other costs. Checked October 2026; we update these figures regularly.
Sources: Bayut H1 2026 sales report, Bayut 2019 report, Bayut 2025 report, Gulf Business rent guide (Property Finder data), Property Finder transactions
Who buys and rents here
Bayut classes Sports City as an affordable apartment area with yields above 8%.
Investors who buy here
- High-yield investors (about 8%)
- First-time buyers on a budget
- Villa buyers in Victory Heights
People who live here
- Young professionals and couples on a budget
- Families in the villa areas
- Sports fans and golfers
Photos of Dubai Sports City
Golf course photo: The Els Club / Ernie Els Design.
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Dubai Sports City FAQs
Is Dubai Sports City a freehold area?
Yes. Dubai Sports City is a freehold area, so foreign nationals can buy property here outright.
How far is Dubai Sports City from the airport?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is about 27 km away in a straight line, roughly 27 minutes by car outside peak hours. Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is closer, at about 19 km.
Is there a Metro station in Dubai Sports City?
No. Dubai Internet City station is about 12 minutes away by car, and buses F34, F38 and J02 serve the area.
How much does it cost to rent in Dubai Sports City?
Average rents are about AED 65,000 a year for a 1-bed apartment (June 2026, Property Finder). Rents vary with the building, view and condition, so ask us for current rents on a specific home.
What rental yield can investors expect in Dubai Sports City?
Gross rental yields average about 8.1% (apartments). That is before service charges, maintenance and any time without a tenant, so the net return will be lower.
Have property prices gone up in Dubai Sports City?
Yes. Average asking prices per sq ft are up about 49% (since 2019), based on Bayut market reports. The latest change is +9.5% (apartments, 2025 vs 2024).
Who does Dubai Sports City suit best?
It suits young professionals and couples on a budget, families in the villa areas and sports fans and golfers. For investors, it suits high-yield investors (about 8%).
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