Living in Mohammed Bin Rashid City
A large master development close to Downtown Dubai, with Sobha Hartland, Meydan, District 11 and the crystal lagoons.
About Mohammed Bin Rashid City
MBR City is a mixed-use master development of more than 45 million sq ft near Downtown Dubai, split into sub-communities with green spaces and crystal lagoons (Ellington Properties). Google Maps places Ellington's projects in Nad Al Sheba 1, Wadi Al Safa 3 (District 11) and Al Merkadh (Sobha Hartland).
Ellington has built here in Sobha Hartland (Wilton Park, Wilton Terraces, Berkeley Place, Kensington Waters, The Highbury), around the lagoon (Riverton, Claydon, Belmore, Highgrove, Belgrove, Everly Place) and villas at The Sanctuary in District 11.
Your guide to Mohammed Bin Rashid City
Buying in Mohammed Bin Rashid City
- Apartments around the lagoons and in Sobha Hartland, plus luxury villas in District 11. Ask us which are still selling.
- Foreign buyers can own freehold in Dubai's designated freehold areas. We confirm every unit's title and status with the Dubai Land Department before you pay anything.
- Budget for the one-off 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee. It is a purchase cost, not a yearly tax.
- Homes worth AED 2 million or more can qualify for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa, off-plan included. The authorities make the final decision.
Renting in Mohammed Bin Rashid City
- The Sobha Hartland buildings are complete and have rentals. Ask us for current rents.
- Every Dubai lease is registered on Ejari.
- Rent increases at renewal follow the RERA rental index, so check the official calculator before you agree a new rent.
Investing in Mohammed Bin Rashid City
- Central location near Downtown Dubai. We compare handover dates and service charges project by project.
- Individuals' rental income from UAE property is outside UAE Corporate Tax (Cabinet Decision No. 49 of 2023), and there is no annual property tax.
Selling or letting in Mohammed Bin Rashid City
- Off-plan resales compete with new launches; we price yours against both.
- New launches compete for the same buyers, so a ready home has to stand out on price, condition and photos. We handle all of that for you.
Lifestyle and amenities
Lagoons
Crystal lagoons with beaches.
Green
Large parks and landscaped open spaces.
Schools
Schools and healthcare in the master plan.
Location
Minutes from Downtown Dubai and Business Bay.
Getting around
- Downtown Dubai · around 15 minutes*
- Dubai International Airport · around 15 minutes*
Mohammed Bin Rashid City FAQs
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- Ellington Properties - community page
- Google Maps - Riverton House by Ellington, Nad Al Sheba 1
- Google Maps - The Sanctuary by Ellington, Wadi Al Safa 3
- Google Maps - Wilton Park Residences, Al Merkadh
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