Dubai Sports City

Sports City Dubai Overview

As indicated through its name, 50M sqft. Sports City Dubai is a sport-centric business and residential mega community built around 5 mega sports venues, in Dubailand. Its location on Mohammad Bin Zayed Rd. is strategic, positioning it closer to Palm Jumeirah (17 mins), Dubai Marina (20 mins), Downtown Dubai (20 mins) and JBR (22 mins). 

The community is a mecca for sports enthusiasts with elite sports clubs and academics dotting the area, including ICC Academy, ISD Tennis, ISD Padel, ISD Athletics, LaLiga Academy, Claude Harmon III Performance Academy and Dubai Hoop School. 

The residential venture of the community comprises Townhouses, Villas and Mid-rise Apartment towers spanning across 3 residential districts – Gallery Villas, Victory Heights and Canal Residence. 

On an overall basis, the entire area is sub-divided into as many as 21 sub-communities or developments within the territory of Dubai Sports City in Dubailand. It has a utility store, real estate office, learning center, veterinary clinic, clinics, pharmacies, salons, spas, supermarkets, mini marts, F&B outlets etc

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About Developer Dubai Sports City

Dubai Sports City was the brainchild of two ardent sports lovers and excellent UAE-based entrepreneurs — Abdul Rahim Al Zarooni and Abdulrahman Falaknaz. With their combined craftsmanship of real estate, retail and sports recreational experience shaped this unique development. 

The development company is the Dubai Sports City which named this sports-centric district/community after its own name. Over the past 12 months, the Dubai Sports City construction company scored AED 4.7 Billion in real estate transactions. 

The company also offers top-notch facilities management services including 24*7 response to any emergency call and annual maintenance. 

Notable Projects

Callida Village-a sub-community of Victory Heights; Canal Residence- a sub-community of Sports City; Sports City Dubai, Carmen Village, Esmeralda Village, Fortuna Village, Gallery Villas and several more. 

Master Plan Highlights

Core Master Plan Highlights

• Master-planned community developed by About Developer Dubai Sports City with strategic location in Dubai
• Central lifestyle anchor featuring parks, waterways, or landscaped focal points
• Green spaces and open parkland integrated throughout the community design
• Mixed residential product offering including villas, townhouses, and apartments
• Signature leisure attractions unique to this master-planned development
• On-site and nearby educational facilities including schools and nurseries
• Retail and hospitality anchors with supermarkets, malls, and dining options
• Sports, wellness, and outdoor facilities for active lifestyle residents

Popular Projects in Sports City Dubai

Sportz by Danube

This high-rise development of two luxury towers will offer studios, presidential studios, presidential suites, 1-3 BR apartments etc. 3-BR apartments have private pools. The starting price is AED 589K with a unique 65/35 payment plan, scheduled for handover in Q2 2027. 40+ amenities! 

Condor Golf Links 18

The latest launch by Condor Developers in 2025, this luxury studios & 1-2 BR apartment project overlooks ELS Golf Course. Handover might be in Q4 2026. Amenity highlights include infinity pool, open cabanas and rooftop yoga decks besides others. 

Elite Sports Residence

A prestigious and popular apartment building within the community completed in 2017 by Triplanet International FZC. Units available are studios and 1-2 BR apartments with prices ranging from approximately AED 450K to AED 1.1 M.  Rooftop pool, spa, golf course view & more.

Lifestyle in Sports City Dubai

Dubai Sports City is strategically situated amidst all top destinations and communities in Dubai, so urban lifestyle facilities are in abundance all around. 

The developer, however, decided to appropriately equip the Dubai Sports City community to make it a self-reliant district in its own right. As many as 55 outlets are operating inside Dubai Sports City catering to diverse needs. 

A haven for sports lovers, the protected area is home to arrays of reputable sports academies, specialized sports complexes, sports arenas, sports courts, sports grounds, pro-grade sports centers, sports clubs etc. Athletes or sports fans, all can live their passion here! The sub-communities or the developments also have sports facilities and fitness centers. 

A luxury pet grooming center and a veterinary clinic are available. The residents need not go elsewhere for restaurants, cafeterias, coffee shops, bars, clinics and pharmacies. 

Within the community, the residents have shopping centers, several supermarkets, mini marts etc while there are multiple malls located in close range. There are also separate salons for men and women including spa services. 

Sports City Dubai Connectivity and Accessibility

Sports City Dubai Location

Sports City is located in Dubailand, in the heart of Dubai, on Mohammad Bin Zayed Road. The community is easily accessible from all parts of the city.

Transportation Options

40-mins. drive away from Dubai International Airport, several bus routes, taxis, Uber & Careem choices are present. Nearby Mall of the Emirates Metro Station is 30-mins away, Feeder Bus transports people from here to the Dubai Sports City.

Neighbouring Areas

The neighborhood consists of JVC, Motor City, Jumeirah Golf Estate, Dubai Hills Estate, Arabian Ranches etc all within 13 minutes. Outdoor recreations and social amenities dot the neighborhood abundantly.

Tourist Attractions in Sports City Dubai

All the tourist attractions of Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai and JBR are within 25-30 minutes. The residents won’t have a dull moment ever. Even Abu Dhabi is reachable within 1.5 hrs!

The 25,000-seat cricket stadium that regularly hosts international matches and concerts is a major attraction within the community. Sufouh Beach is within 10 km. Victory Heights Community Parks, Dhafar Park, Qesad and Farfar parks all are within 1.8 km. Several malls are nearby!

• The Els Golf Club - 0.3 km
• Dubai Miracle Garden - 3.8 km
• Trump International Golf Club - 4.1 km
• Dubai Autodrome - 4.4 km
• Dubai Hills Mall - 7.5 km
• The Walk JBR - 9.3 km

Amenities in Sports City Dubai Dubai

Besides making the sports lovers drool over its game facilities and sports academies, Dubai Sports City location abundantly nestles all luxuries of a modern urban life. Check them out!

• Fitness Center
• Clinics
• Restaurant
• Shopping Mall
• Wellness Spa
• Retail shops
• Community Gardens

Schools, Hospitals & Daily Essentials in Sports City Dubai

The nearest schools for the Dubai Sports Residents are Victory Heights Primary School (0.8 km) and Renaissance School (1.2 km). Children can opt for any of the 2 American Curriculum Schools, 5 British Curriculum Schools and 3 Indian Curriculum Schools within close vicinity. There are also many nurseries. 

Accessing medical attention is equally easy for the residents with options like Dubai Sports City Clinic, Aster Clinic, Your Health Clinic, Health First Pharmacy, Saudi German Clinic and 3 Pharmacies within the vicinity. Just a short drive away you have Emirates Hospital & Medcare Medical Center in Motor City. 

For a hassle-free daily shopping the residents can go to Sports City Drive Thru, Almaya Supermarket, Big Value Supermarket, The Els Club, Grandiose Supermarket Sports City and Sports City Supermarket all within 1 km. Dubai Sports City mall, Arena Mall, features 300+ retails and restaurants.

Top Hotels & Restaurants in Sports City Dubai

The Emirates Sports Hotel Apartments (sport-centric hotel) is standing right within the community. Nearby mentions include Treppan Hotel & Suites in JVC, Premier Inn Dubai Investments Park, Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City and Courtyard by Marriott Dubai Green Community. 

14 restaurants, 1 cafe and 3 coffee shops are fully-operational welcoming foodies across the community and the areas around. Some notable Dubai Sports City restaurants are Copper Kettle, The Pangolin, The Big Easy, Lulu Alsham Restaurant etc. 

Kickers Sports Bar on the 1st floor of ISD Dubai Sports City is a local favorite. Some street-level venues for finger-licking food are Beef Station, Costa Drive Thru, Shawarma Al Karmel and Galambo Sea Food.

Sports City Dubai Real Estate Investment Potential

Dubai Sports City community has several sub-communities or developments with 50+ outlets serving different services or products. Studios start from AED 380K, apartments from AED 600K; 4-BR villas from AED 4M and 4-BR townhouses from AED 3.8M. 

Sports Academies, The Els Club and Dubai International Cricket Stadium are crowd pullers. Within a close range lie airports, metros, Abu Dhabi and several top Dubai destinations. 

Reportedly, over the past few years rental yield surpassed 7.7%, +15% capital appreciation for properties and AED 4.5+ Billion transactions have been witnessed inside the community. Victory Heights and Elite Sports Residences have been major old players. 

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Future Development Plans for Sports City Dubai

Dubai Sports City, launched in 2004, is 21 years old, with continuous development, enhancement and expansion since its inception. Newer residential launches with more attractive additions to the list of its 50+ outlets are consistently happening. 

A major focus is on expanding its flagship sporting venues and hosting more global sporting events, for example a 5K-seater Rugby Stadium/Park is in the nascent stage. Also, the community is planning more sustainability initiatives through solar-powered street lighting and solar-farms.

Things to Know Before Moving to Sports City Dubai

We would request one to roll their eyes on the salient features of living in Sports City Dubai before finalizing their decision to settle in this community. 

• A haven on earth for sports lovers: Numerous sports academies, venues and events assembled within the vicinity. 
• Competitively priced properties: Affordable housing compared to Central Dubai. 
• 50+ shopping and service outlets: F&B, Wellness, Daily Essentials, Beauty, Pet, Healthcare units and more. 
• High investment potential: Rental yield, yearly property appreciation and occupancy rate all are impressive. 
• The neighborhood is fantastic: Arjan, Motor City, JVC, JVT, Victory Heights, and JGE are nearby neighborhoods. 
• Ongoing constructions: Make the area noisy, dusty and crowded. 
• Traffic jam: It happens during peak hours and major sporting events. 
• Metro Station is half-an hour away: Feeder Bus transports the residents to the metro station.