Community guide · Dubai
Living in Dubai Studio City
A media free zone with a residential quarter of low-rise apartments, next to Motor City and Arabian Ranches.
About Dubai Studio City
Dubai Studio City is a media free zone with a residential quarter. Google Maps places Danube's Glitz 3 in Al Hebiah Second, Dubai Studio City.
Danube's Glitz 1, Glitz 2 and Glitz 3 are completed and sold out with the developer, so homes here are bought on resale.
Key facts
EmirateDubai
OwnershipOpen to all buyers (freehold projects)
Home typesApartments
Main developerSeveral developers, including Danube Properties
Price per sq ft*Ask uslatest prices on request
Rental yield*Ask usdepends on the unit
Market data: registered sales
What homes in Dubai Studio City actually sold for, from sales registered with the Dubai Land Department.
Sales registered (12 months)1,740
Median sale priceAED 717,675-23.1% vs previous 12 months
Median price per sq ftAED 1,465+2.9% vs previous 12 months
Gross rental yield8.1%median rent vs median price
Off-plan share of sales69.5%
| Home type | Median sale price | Median rent | Gross yield | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | AED 555,000 | AED 46,500 a year | 9.2% | 815 |
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,017,000 | AED 65,000 a year | 7.6% | 589 |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 1,482,160 | AED 90,000 a year | 8.1% | 93 |
Your guide to Dubai Studio City
Buying in Dubai Studio City
- Mostly ready apartments on resale. Ask us what is available now.
- 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 Dubai Studio City
- A quiet family area. 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 Dubai Studio City
- Close to Motor City and Arabian Ranches. We check service charges before you buy.
- 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 Dubai Studio City
- We price yours against recent sales nearby.
- 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.
Glitz 1 by DanubeGlitz 2 by DanubeGlitz 3 by DanubeAzizi Beach OasisAzizi Beach Oasis IIAzizi VistaLaya CourtyardSAMANA SantoriniLaya HeightsSAMANA Golf AvenueSAMANA Mykonos
Availability changes often. Tap a project to see its page, sold or selling. Ask us which homes are still on sale.
Lifestyle and amenities
Area
Next to Motor City and Arabian Ranches.
Roads
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road access.
Free zone
Dubai's film and TV production hub.
Quiet
Low-rise, family-friendly buildings.
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Getting around
- Motor City · short drive*
- Dubai Marina · around 20 minutes*
Dubai Studio City FAQs
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Sources (checked 16 October 2026)
- Google Maps - Glitz 3 by Danube, Al Hebiah Second, Dubai Studio City
- Danube Properties - Glitz 3 by Danube (official page)
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