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Dubai Sports City (DSC) is a multi-purpose community in Al Hebiah 4, developed by Dubai Properties around an active, everyday lifestyle. Five major sports venues shape the area, including Dubai International Stadium with its 25,000-seat capacity, the Els Club Golf Course, ICC Academy, and Rugby Park. Regular international cricket and football events bring in both residents and visitors, so the neighbourhood often feels busy on match days and weekends.
The community is split into a few distinct residential pockets. Victory Heights has gated villas and townhouses along the Els Club fairways, while Canal Residence runs beside a waterfront promenade with themed mid-rise towers. If you're looking at apartments, the choice spans older, budget-friendly buildings and newer launches. Elite Sports Residence, Olympic Park Towers, Champions Towers, Sportz by Danube, and Golf Vista Heights cover that range, from compact studios to larger two- and three-bedroom layouts. On the western side, Bloomingdale and Marbella Village focus on contemporary townhouse living.
Dubai Sports City works well for families who want green space and schools nearby, for young professionals who need more affordable apartments with gym and pool access, and for sports enthusiasts who like having training facilities within walking distance.
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Al Khail Road (E44) sit on either side of the community, which keeps a lot of Dubai within easy reach. Mall of the Emirates is roughly ten minutes away by car, and Dubai Marina is under fifteen minutes outside rush hour.
Prices of properties for sale in Dubai Sports City range from AED 176.4K to AED 85.16M, with a median of AED 1.02M. A total of 1,582 listings are available. 807 properties have been listed for sale in Dubai Sports City over the past 30 days. Across all listings, 81% are verified and 64% are listed by SuperAgents.
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Coral International Hotel Apartment, Dubai Sports City, Dubai
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Elite Sports Residence 7, Elite Sports Residence, Dubai Sports City, Dubai
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MAG 777, Dubai Sports City, Dubai
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MAG 777, Dubai Sports City, Dubai
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MAG 777, Dubai Sports City, Dubai
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Royal Residence 1, Royal Residence, Dubai Sports City, Dubai
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Elite Sports Residence 5, Elite Sports Residence, Dubai Sports City, Dubai
2,803 sale transactions were recorded in Dubai Sports City over the past 12 months, marking a 12.8% decrease YoY.
The data displayed is based on average prices and sizes of all in Dubai Sports City.
See all TransactionsDubai Sports City makes day-to-day errands fairly straightforward. The canal promenade covers a lot of the food options, and several malls sit about 5 minutes away by car. Mama'esh is within walking distance of many towers, while Junction Mall handles quick grocery runs and basic retail. The internal road network links straight to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), so NMC Specialty Hospital and bigger shopping centres are under ten minutes away by car.
For many residents, The Red Door is the default nearby option for fast food. Copper Kettle Restaurant and Raising Cane's are also under a five-minute walk from the central apartment clusters, which makes them practical for a quick lunch or takeaway dinner.
A little farther in, Olive & Thyme Restaurant and Hard Rock are about a five-minute walk away. Galambo Seafood Restaurant and Pulcinella Restaurant are at a similar distance, giving you more South Asian choices without leaving the neighbourhood.
Kick Cafe and Starbucks are both within walking distance too. If you want a few more options, McDonald's, LaFamiglia, and FiLLi Cafe are each about a five- to seven-minute walk from the central towers.
Dubai Sports City gives families access to several school options without a long school run. British, Indian, and IB programs are all represented within about 5 to 10 minutes by car. That makes the surrounding Dubai Sports City and Dubailand corridor practical for daily drop-offs.
Victory Heights Primary School is within the community and follows the British curriculum through to A-Levels. It holds a KHDA "Outstanding" rating and charges annual fees in the range of AED 40,000–55,000. Families usually look at it for its strong academic focus and broad co-curricular program.
Renaissance School also sits within the immediate neighborhood and teaches the U.S. curriculum aligned with the New York State Standards. It carries a KHDA "overall acceptable" rating, with fees starting around AED 36,000–56,000 per year. For families already living in the area, the smaller campus and community feel are a big part of the appeal.
Dwight School, Dubai Sports City campus, is accessible in under ten minutes by car and delivers the IB Primary Years and Middle Years programs. The school holds a KHDA "Good" rating, with annual tuition ranging from approximately AED 65,000–111,000. It's known for its inquiry-based teaching model and diverse student body.
The Wonder Years Early Childhood Centre Dubai Sports City caters to children aged 45 days to four years and follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. It's within walking distance of many residential clusters in the community.
Savvy Juniors Nursery is also within Dubai Sports City; it accepts toddlers from one year old and runs a play-based British EYFS curriculum. Other kindergarten options within the community include Kinder Castle Nursery and IDEA ELC.
For higher education, Middlesex University Dubai and the University of Wollongong in Dubai are both under twenty minutes by car via Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. There aren't on-site university options here, so most students commute to those nearby campuses for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
| School name | Curriculum | Fee range | Distance | KHDA rating |
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| Victory Heights Primary School L.L.C | UK | 40K - 55K | 523 m | Outstanding |
| Renaissance School L.L.C | American | 36K - 57K | 852 m | Acceptable |
| GEMS School of Research and Innovation | UK | 116K - 161K | 868 m | Not inspected yet |
| Dwight School L.L.C | International Baccalaureate | 65K - 111K | 1.1 km | Good |
| Royal Grammar School Guildford L.L.C | UK | 79K - 120K | 1.4 km | Very good |
| Sunmarke School FZE | UK - International Baccalaureate (1 | 62K - 106K | 2.7 km | Very good |
| GEMS Metropole School - Dubai Branch | UK | 38K - 51K | 2.8 km | Good |
| Nord Anglia International School L.L.C | UK - UK/IB | 70K - 105K | 3.0 km | Outstanding |
| Australian International School - Dubai L.L.C | Australian | 52K - 90K | 3.1 km | Good |
| Dhruv Global school | Indian | 18K - 26K | 3.6 km | Acceptable |
| JSS International School L.L.C | Indian | 17K - 44K | 3.6 km | Very good |
| Arcadia British School | UK | 68K - 96K | 3.7 km | Not inspected due to COVID 19 |
| Dunecrest American School L.L.C | American | 50K - 96K | 4.0 km | Good |
| Safa Community School | UK - UK/IB | 54K - 89K | 4.1 km | Outstanding |
| South View School L.L.C | UK | 47K - 67K | 4.4 km | Good |
| Dubai Heights Academy | UK - UK/IB - International Baccalaureate (1 | 49K - 97K | 4.8 km | Not inspected due to COVID 19 |
| GEMS Founders School - Dubai Branch | UK | 25K - 37K | 4.9 km | Very good |
| GEMS Albarsha National School - Dubai Branch | UK | 45K - 67K | 5.0 km | Not inspected due to the COVID 19 |
Dubai Sports City is a quiet and affordable residential community known for its sports facilities, green spaces, and family-friendly environment. It offers good value for money with easy access to major highways, though it’s a bit car-dependent with limited public transport.
8 months ago
A great place to live; however, it may experience some congestion during the morning hours due to having only two entry and exit points
8 months ago
Arabian
Nice building overall …5 playground for children…only big park…I think that is coming soon, just near the canal
2 months ago
Royal Residence 1
Four years staying in same location and now it is better location to stay and the view is superb with golf and pool view and spacious gym and near shops and best places to explore to nearby like miracle garden, dubai autodrome and ICC cricket stadium.
2 months ago
Arena Apartments
One of the most well maintained in sports city.
3 months ago
Golf Tower
Very good service and good building
3 months ago
Champions Towers
Overall good value for money
3 months ago
Elite Sports Residence 10
According to the price and location one of the best building.
3 months ago
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Dubai Sports City has a mix of mid-rise apartment towers, modern townhouses, and upscale villas with contemporary finishes and practical layouts. Most apartment buildings rise 12 to 15 floors. Victory Heights is the area's gated villa community, set along the Els Club golf course. Retail shops and office spaces are part of the master plan too, so for many residents, basic errands and workspaces are within walking distance.
Apartments make up the biggest share of homes in Dubai Sports City, with layouts from studios to three-bedroom units. Some of the established options include Elite Sports Residence Triplanet Range Group, Golf Tower, Golf View Residence, and The Diamond by The First Group. Other popular towers in Dubai Sports City include Canal Residence, The Matrix, and Olympic Park Towers.
If you're comparing newer stock, Zenith A1 and A2 Towers, Condor Golf Links 18, Cricket Tower, and Giovanni Boutique Suites sit alongside recent off-plan and newly completed projects like Sportz by Danube, Binghatti Haven, and Golf Vista Heights.
Dubai Sports City studios for rent and sale typically range from roughly 320 to 730 sq ft. One-bedroom units usually run from about 690 to 1,100 sq ft, while two-bedroom apartments come in around 1,000 to 1,600 sq ft. Three-bedroom layouts reach approximately 1,400 to 2,350 sq ft.
Across the towers, common amenities include temperature-controlled swimming pools, gyms, covered parking, children's play areas, and 24-hour security. Many units also come with golf course or canal views, open-plan kitchens, balconies, and built-in wardrobes.
Compared to neighboring Motor City and Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Sports City's apartments generally start at a lower median price. That makes the area a practical option for buyers who want access to major sports venues and green space without stepping up into a higher price bracket.
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Victory Heights is the main villa community in Dubai Sports City. It's a gated, freehold enclave with Mediterranean and Spanish-inspired architecture along the fairways of the Els Club golf course. Its sub-communities include Estella, Calida, Carmen, Esmeralda, Novelia, Oliva, Sevilla Village, Marbella Village, Alicante Villas, Gallery Villas, and Bloomingdale.
Homes here range from four-, five-, and six-bedroom villas on plots of roughly 2,100 to over 14,000 sq ft. Built-up areas start at about 3,350 sq ft for a four-bedroom townhouse and run to over 7,600 sq ft for extended six-bedroom homes.
Private gardens, covered parking for at least two cars, and direct access to walking trails, community pools, basketball courts, and tennis courts are standard across the area. Many villas face the golf course or landscaped parks.
Canal Residence's Arabian sub-community also includes three-bedroom and five-bedroom villas on plots of roughly 8,000–12,400 sq ft, with built-up areas from about 3,700 to 5,100 sq ft.
Pricing of villas for sale in Victory Heights sits above neighboring villa communities like Jumeirah Village Triangle. The premium comes from the gated setup, the golf course position, and the larger plot sizes.
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Golf View Residence offers penthouses in Dubai Sports City, with four-bedroom units spanning approximately 4,900 sq ft. These top-floor homes come with panoramic golf course views, large terraces, and high-end finishes. Listings in Golf View Residence start from around AED 4.9M for a penthouse unit, which puts them at the premium end of the apartment market in the community.
The First Collection is the main hotel apartment project in Dubai Sports City, offering furnished studios for sale in Dubai Sports City of approximately 310 sq ft. These units are managed under a hospitality operator and mainly attract investors looking for short-term rental income. The off-plan hotel apartments in Dubai Sports City here are priced above the community's standard residential studios on a per-square-foot basis, reflecting the fully managed service model and furnished handover.
Dubai Sports City is home to many acclaimed sports facilities, such as the ELS Club golf course, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, professional sports academies, and retail outlets.
Abdul Rahim Al Zarooni is the chairman and founder of Dubai Sports City.
The groundbreaking of Dubai Sports City was in 2004, and it opened in 2008.
Dubai Sports City suits families, young professionals, and sports enthusiasts who want affordable rents, green spaces, and on-site athletic facilities without the premium of waterfront communities. It's less ideal for anyone who needs walkable nightlife, a metro station at their doorstep, or high-end retail, since the area is car-dependent and has only two main entry and exit points that can slow morning commutes.
Dubai Sports City's apartment median sale price sits around AED 1,000,000, while studios and 1-bedroom apartments for sale in Dubai Sports City regularly achieve gross rental yields in the 7–9% range, making it one of the stronger yield plays among mid-market Dubai communities.
Dubai Sports City is a freehold community. Property here can be owned outright by residents and overseas buyers across all unit types, including apartments, townhouses, and villas.
Yes, Dubai Sports City is generally pet-friendly, with many buildings allowing pets. Victory Heights and Bloomingdale are especially suitable for dogs, thanks to their private gardens. Check your building's pet rules before renting or buying.
