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Motor City Area Guide

Perfect for families, Motor City is filled with spacious housing and green spaces

Motor City in Dubai Area Guide

An ideal location for families, Motor City is a flourishing area within Dubai – it has numerous grocery stores, salons, spas, entertainment options, schools and nurseries within the city.

People who live in Motor City rarely need to leave the area for any requirements or need, except maybe for work.

With loads of options for the whole family to take advantage of, living in Motor City is the perfect place for families who want to live in a busy community without breaking the bank. The area is a quirky and pleasant community that offers lots of green spaces and spacious apartments.

And while it’s not located in Dubai’s centre, the location does provide an escape from Dubai’s rush hour traffic as many main roads and inner roads connect to Motor City.

Where is Motor City in Dubai?

Public transport in Motor City

  • Autodrome & Business Park 1, 2 bus stations
  • Motor City Uptown Apartments 2 bus station
  • Motor City, Spinney Market 1, 2 bus stations
  • Commute times by car from Motor City

    You can reach the following from Motor City:

    • To Jebel Ali – 28 minutes
    • To Dubai Marina – 17 minutes
    • To Dubai Mall – 23 minutes
    • To DIFC – 21 minutes
    • To Dubai International Airport – 24 minutes

Amenities and facilities in Motor City

  • Lots of restaurants in the area
  • Spinneys market
  • Emirates NBD Bank
  • Soul Cycle
  • Dubai Autodrome
  • Dubai Miracle Garden
  • Tennis and Cricket Sports academies
  • Nurseries
  • First Avenue Mall

You’ll fall in love with the fact that there are so many activities for your children to enjoy – Dubai Autodrome, Dubai Miracle Garden and the Mall of Emirates are less than 20 minutes away from the area.

For shopping, the latest addition to Motor City is the First Avenue Mall. In here you will find several restaurants, salons and even ACE Hardware. Across the street you'll find Spinney's supermarket, as well as a pharmacy, several takeaways as well as stationary, photography and pet stores.

In terms of education options in Motor City, there is a school and two nurseries to choose from. For nurseries, we have a dedicated guide to Dubai's nurseries that you can browse to find the nearest one to you.

For healthcare options, you can find the nearest health clinic or dentists in Motor City to you by using our directory, here.

What’s life like in Motor City?

  • Lots of families
  • Calm lifestyle
  • Lots of dining and entertainment options
  • Good amenities nearby

Because the buildings in Motor City are placed within clusters, residents of the area can use community shared areas, including the swimming pools, parks and gyms.

Therefore, the area encourages the sense of sharing, and is a great place to live for making friends and chatting with your neighbours.

The overall vibe of the area proves to be less hectic and fast-paced compared to Dubai’s more commercial living areas and gives residents a quieter and greener space to live.

It's not uncommon to see people running and jogging across the walk paths or using the outdoor activity areas – lots of people also walk to facilities under the buildings, as it is a pedestrian-lead lifestyle.

Motor City in Dubai Area Guide
Motor City in Dubai Area Guide

Motor City by day

Motor City by day is a green haven for residents,. You’ll find lots of nature enthusiasts and neighbours who like to walk around as the area offers fabulous outdoor options to use – mums pushing prams, children are likely to play in parks, pet owners walk their dogs and couples stroll in the pedestrian friendly streets.

On a weekend, you can also expect the shared community pools to be filled with families and people sunbathing under the sun, while everyone enjoys their deserved days off.

The streets and community centres will be filled with people shopping for groceries, grabbing a bite to eat or doing a little shopping – so expect to be surrounded by busy atmospheres, especially on the main strip of Motor City.

Motor City by night

The area calms down by night as the children of the neighbourhood will go to bed, and parents are gearing up for another day of activities tomorrow or preparing for work.

Bachelors living in the area might pop by hookah cafes and hang out with friends. And health fanatics would be finishing up their last exercise round of the night before they head back home.

Motor City by night is a beautiful place to be as the lakes are illuminated by nearby light lamps, the atmosphere is quieter and calmer in comparison by day.

And you won’t have to worry about any loud noises coming from main roads as you snooze for the night - with the only time you might experience some noise during the night is during the Autodrome's 24/7 event that occurs once a year.

Motor City in Dubai Area Guide

Who lives in Motor City?

  • Families
  • Bachelors
  • Pet owners
  • Nature enthusiasts

This area attracts families rather than bachelors and the nationalities are very diverse. Since it’s a shared community space, you can expect to find various nationalities and age brackets.

It is particularly favoured by small families who want to build a life in a friendly environment and can find lots of playgrounds, nurseries, swimming pools, gyms and entertainment for the children without leaving the area.

Properties for rent and sale in Motor City

Average rental prices in Motor City are as follows:

  • Studio apartment: AED 60,000
  • 1 bedroom apartment: AED 70,000
  • 2 bedroom apartment: AED 100,000
  • 3 bedroom villas: AED 250,000

Average sales prices for properties in Motor City are as follows:

  • 1 bedroom apartment: AED 700,000
  • 2 bedroom apartments: AED 1,250,000
  • 3 bedroom apartment: AED 1,600,000
  • 3 bedroom villas: AED 2,800,000
Motor City in Dubai Area Guide
Motor City in Dubai Area Guide

What are properties like in Motor City?

There are three areas in Motor City; Uptown Motor City, Green Community Motor City and Business Park Motor City.

The former offers affordable mid-sized apartments and townhouses of three-stories. The community is made up of various apartment buildings located in clusters. Spacious mid-sized villas overlooking the community lakes can be found in the Green Community Motor City area.

The Business Park Motor City is still under development, but you'll find low-rise residential and commercial blocks in this part of the community.

With lots of living space as a whole, a great location and various amenities within reach, Motor City is the ideal location for a young family just starting out in Dubai or those seeking a quieter and relaxed lifestyle.

Motor City in Dubai Area Guide
Motor City in Dubai Area Guide

What are the noise levels in Motor City?

Motor City is a relatively quiet area, the main streets are not near residential areas unless you’re near the shopping centre. Most nurseries are nestled inside the communities so any noise from playgrounds, parks or pools is at a minimum.

With the area being relatively new, there are a few constructions undergoing in the area but only at the entrances and exits of Motor City. The area has speed limits and speed bumps everywhere, so you won’t have to worry about noisy cars.

  • Quiet roads
  • Children playing in parks
  • No noise from main roads

One thing worth noting however, as the Dubai Autodrome and Kartdrome sit within Motor City - you may hear the drone of race cars throughout the day and night.

Every year the venues hold a 24h race... It happens only once a year, but it can be heard in Motor City and surrounding neighbourhoods like Dubai Sports City and the Arabian Ranches. The venues also host some major Dubai events throughout the cooler months.

 
 

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