Dubai Production City, still widely known by its old name IMPZ, is one of the more affordable freehold areas in Dubai for buying an apartment. Foreigners can buy in their own name without living in the UAE. Dubai Land Department transactions shown on Property Finder for the last 12 months (as of November 2026) average about AED 1,324 per sq ft, with an average gross rental yield of around 7.65%. Most recent sales are off-plan, so compare new launches and older ready buildings separately.
This guide explains what you get in Dubai Production City, how prices and yields look, the extra costs to plan for, and what to check before you sign. To see what is on the market now, browse properties for sale in Dubai Production City (IMPZ), with prices in AED, USD or EUR.
Where Dubai Production City is
Dubai Production City was launched in 2003 by TECOM Group as the International Media Production Zone (IMPZ). It covers about 43 million sq ft along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), next to Al Khail Road, with Dubai Sports City and Jumeirah Village Triangle close by. The area combines a media and production business zone with residential towers.
Daily needs are covered by City Centre Me’aisem, a mall with a supermarket and a clinic. Dubai Marina is roughly 20 minutes away by car, and Downtown Dubai and the two airports are within about half an hour, depending on traffic. There is no metro station inside the area; the nearest public link is the RTA bus to the Mall of the Emirates metro station. Most residents drive.
What apartments cost in Dubai Production City
Prices depend a lot on whether a building is new or older, and on its developer. As a guide, using Dubai Land Department data published by Property Finder for the 12 months to November 2026:
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Average price per sq ft | About AED 1,324 (up 2.7% on the previous period) |
| Average sale price | About AED 995,000 |
| Sales registered | About 3,021 |
| Average gross rental yield | About 7.65% |
Recent off-plan sales in new projects have been registered at roughly AED 1,300 to AED 1,700 per sq ft, while older ready towers usually trade below the area average. These are averages, not valuations. Before you make an offer, ask for recent sales in the same building and of the same size.
Off-plan or ready?
Dubai Production City has both. Several new projects are under construction, with handovers announced between 2027 and 2029, and older complexes such as Centrium Towers and the Midtown buildings are already finished and rented out.
- Off-plan: lower deposit and a payment plan spread over construction, but no rent until handover and a risk of delay. Your payments go into a registered escrow account.
- Ready: you can move in or rent it out from day one, and you can see the actual unit, the view and the building’s upkeep. You usually pay the full price at transfer (or use a mortgage).
Our guide Off-Plan vs Ready Property in Dubai compares the two in detail.
Rental yield: what the 7.65% means
A gross yield is the yearly rent divided by the purchase price, before costs. Your net yield will be lower once you subtract service charges, maintenance, vacancy between tenants and agency or management fees. Mid-priced areas like Dubai Production City tend to show higher gross yields than prime areas, because purchase prices are lower while rents stay steady thanks to people working in the area and nearby business zones. Always check the actual rent of similar units in the same building.
Costs on top of the price
- Dubai Land Department transfer fee: 4% of the price at the time of writing (November 2026), plus small registration and trustee fees.
- Agency fee: commonly about 2% on a resale; usually none when you buy off-plan from the developer.
- Mortgage costs, if you finance: valuation, arrangement fee and mortgage registration.
- Service charges: paid every year to the owners’ association. They vary a lot between buildings in this area, so ask for the latest approved budget in AED per sq ft. Approved charges can be checked through the Mollak system and the Dubai Land Department service charge index.
What to check before you sign
- The title deed or, for off-plan, the Oqood registration and that the project is registered with an escrow account.
- That the seller is the owner, or that the agent has a signed listing agreement.
- Recent sales and rents in the same building, not just the area average.
- Any unpaid service charges (a resale needs a no-objection certificate from the developer).
- The building’s condition, parking, and the real driving time to your work at rush hour.
- For off-plan: the developer’s track record, the handover date and what happens if it is late.
New to buying in Dubai? Start with our step-by-step guide How to Buy Property in Dubai as a Foreigner.
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is Dubai Production City the same as IMPZ?
Yes. IMPZ (International Media Production Zone) is the original name. The area was renamed Dubai Production City, but many listings still use both names.
Can foreigners buy in Dubai Production City?
Yes. The residential parts of Dubai Production City are freehold, so non-residents can buy apartments in their own name.
How much is an apartment in Dubai Production City?
Dubai Land Department sales shown on Property Finder averaged about AED 1,324 per sq ft over the 12 months to November 2026, with an average sale price of about AED 995,000. Studios and older ready units cost less; new launches cost more.
Is Dubai Production City good for rental income?
Its average gross yield of about 7.65% is above many prime areas. Your real return depends on the building, the service charges and how quickly you find tenants.
Is there a metro in Dubai Production City?
No. The area is served by RTA buses, including a link to the Mall of the Emirates metro station. Most residents use a car.
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Figures are from public sources as of November 2026 and are for guidance only. They are not a valuation or investment advice.
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