Dubai Studio City

Spanning more than 22 million sq. ft., Studio City is a free zone in Dubai. At a prime location among the central areas of the emirate, Dubai Studio City is a project of TECOM Investments. It is a three-phased development launched in 2005. The area is strategically located next to Al Qudra Road D63, offering easy access to many residential areas of Dubai.

Known best for its commercial side, Studio City Dubai provides cutting-edge facilities to commercial offices especially broadcasting companies, film production houses, TV, music and other entertainment-related sectors. The area may not be known for its residential offerings, but it has many residential towers with apartments available for rent and sale.

There are no villas or townhouses in the community. However, one may find a few commercial and residential plots among property configurations. This area resembles another free zone district in the emirate, Dubai Media City, except Studio City also offers housing facilities.

• Founded by Dubai Holding subsidiary, TECOM Investments
• Free economic zone launched in 2005
• Freehold residential and commercial buildings
• Residential apartments include studios, 1, 2 and 3-bed units
• Spreads across a whopping 22 million sq. ft.
• An ideal location for broadcasting companies and media houses
• Featuring 275 companies from Media industry
• Conveniently located along Al Qudra Road D63
• Easy access to Arabian Ranches and Al Barsha

Dubai Studio City has a collection of residential and commercial towers. The commercial side of the community features an array of production companies, television academies, retail spaces and offices. So basically, the commercial units mainly include offices for technology-related fields, such as animation, dubbing, set designing and editing. Studio City also caters to many freelancers, hence you will find a well-planned residential neighbourhood here too.

Similar to its neighbour Media City, Dubai Studio City is also designed to cater to the needs of the Production houses including its crew members. A mix of mid-rise and high-rise buildings and community parks strongly suggests a family-friendly atmosphere.

The clusters of these residential buildings are surrounded by green spaces, offering panoramic views from the balconies and apartments that exudes luxury. Not to mention, Dubai Studio City is also a pet-friendly community where people can take their pets out for a walk. Residents will have no trouble finding facilities like supermarkets, restaurants, clinics and schools in the area.

The area is close to Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street and it neighbours the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club. The commercial & residential properties in Dubai Studio City are split into Glitz 1, Glitz 2 and Glitz 3. The community park has a leisure deck and barbeque area and the podium of some buildings has an open-air gazebo and a shared pool on the rooftop.

Glitz is a residential project of Danube Properties. Glitz 1 is a mixed-use building featuring a selection of 146 residential units and 5 retail units. These units are spread out on 8 levels. Apartment types are categorised into studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units. The retail units for rent are on the ground floor of the building.

Next, Glitz 2 features 146 units categorised into a mix of studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments spread out on eight levels. This building also has a few commercial units on the ground floor. Glitz 3 features 352 residential units including studios, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. There are also 6 retail outlets on the ground floor spread over an area of 875 sq. ft. This project also boasts a party hall or children play area, a mini-golf course and a rooftop swimming pool to all three of its buildings.

Samana Golf Avenue is a residential development by Samana Developers located at Hessa Street. It offers 250 residential units of studio, 1 and 2-apartmnts spread over an area of 360 sq. ft. to 1,265 sq. ft. These units boast matchless interiors and high-end finishing. Moreover, the homes will be incorporated with smart home technology, elevating the standard of living. It is estimated to be handover in Q3 2022.

Furthermore, AZIZI Mirage 1 is a stylish residential project in Dubai Studio City. It offers 186 apartments divided into 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units. The building has a ground-level podium and 8 floors. Amenities such as BBQ seating, BOCCE, Zen Garden, Yoga Zone, Lounge, swimming pool and outdoor play enable residents to re-energize in their space. It is estimated to be completed in Q2 2020.

Studio 101 is an 8-storey apartment building situated in Studio City. It is developed by Meilenstein Developments. The building comprises an assorted collection of 163 contemporary apartments offered in a mix of studio, 1, and 2-bedroom layouts. Amenities include a spacious lobby, sports club, gymnasium, swimming pool, healthcare facility, landscaped garden, barbecue area, kid’s play area and international schools.

Those looking for Dubai Studio City floor plans can browse through the different configurations available for these varying bed-types. These floorplans for Dubai Studio City are available for popular buildings. One such is the Glitz complex, which features studios, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and rare 3-bedroom types, built on different floorplans.

Besides residential properties and retail options, a few hotels in Dubai Studio City are present in and near the suburb. Some notable ones include:

• Studio One Hotel            
• Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City

Studio One Hotel is ideally positioned in the communal hub of Studio City. It offers 141 rooms with a comfortable bed and modern furnishings. Amenities include Wi-Fi internet access, working desk and lamp, IPTV, hairdryer, mini library, sofa bed, alarm clock, mini-bar with coffee and tea making facilities. It is accessible at a 3-minute drive by car.

Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City comes with 146 rooms and suites with upscale amenities, including free Wi-Fi internet and high-tech TV screen. Other hotel services include 24-hour room service, a rooftop swimming pool and an on-site SPA and Gym. It boasts 4 meeting rooms with an event space that can accommodate up to 200 attendees. The hotel is offering one of the best staycations deals in Dubai under AED 500. It is accessible at a 6-minute drive by car.

As the area is a commercial passage bustling with people, there are plenty of parking spaces in Dubai Studio City. There are reserved parking slots for residents while visitors can avail paid parking services.

For commuters who prefer travelling through metro, the nearest metro station is Dubai Internet City Metro Station which is a 10-minute drive from this area. There are two bus stops in the area: Dubai Studio City Operation Office 1 and 2. F30 and F32 are feeder buses that run from Mall of the Emirates metro station. There is also bus J02 which services Studio City and Production City.

Since the area was not primarily intended for residential living, there are just a few schools and clinics. But one can find a range of schools, hospitals, clinics and other facilities in the nearby vicinities.

There are quite a few supermarkets in Dubai Studio City for daily grocery hauls. The nearest ones include Spar Express in Glitz 1 and Blue Mart Supermarket Studio City. Other than these, there is a Spinney’s supermarket, a Zoom mart and a Lifco Supermarket at less than 10-minute drive away in Dubai Sports City.

There are no temples and churches in Dubai Studio City. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Yalcin Malikanesi and The Metropolitan Mark Chords are all at a distance of 16 minutes. Guru Darbar Hindu Temple is 15-minute away and Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara located in Jebel Ali Village is at a 14-minute drive.

There are no mosques in Dubai Studio City but there is Al Eman Mosque a short 1.5 km drive away. Masjid Salam is also located near Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club. Other nearby mosques include Sharbatly Mosque, Al Adel Mosque and Sports City Mosque.

Some popular nursery schools that will give your little ones a perfect head start for future studies are available within 5 to 10 minutes of drive from Studio City Dubai. One such school is Jebel Ali Village Nursery, which is the nearest one. It is located in the Polo Homes community of Arabian Ranches, under 4 minutes from Dubai Studio City. Other popular pre-schools near Dubai Studio City are Kinder Castle Nursery in Sports City, Step By Step Nursery on Al Qudra Road, The Wonder Years Nursery and Building Blocks Nursery and Child Enrichment Centre in Motor City.

As for the primary and secondary schools, you will find many reputable educational options nearby. The closest one is the GEMS Metropole School in Motor City that offers the British Curriculum to children of 3 to 17 years of age. Another school that offers the National Curriculum of England is Ranches Primary School in Arabian Ranches 2. Available in 8 minutes of the drive, the school has been reputed as ‘Very Good’  in academic excellence by the KHDA annual review for 2018-19.

There is Jumeirah English Speaking School in Arabian Ranches which offers both the British and International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Other popular schools that require a 10 to 15-minute maximum drive are GEMS United School, Victory Heights Primary School and Renaissance International School.

Some higher education options are available in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) and Knowledge Park. These are both the university hubs of Dubai, located under 20 minutes from Dubai Studio City. Names of some popular universities are, University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) and American University in Dubai.

In case of emergencies, residents of Studio City can head to any of the clinics and hospitals located in the neighbouring areas. The closest ones are Medicentres and HMC Medical Centre in Motor City. Available within 7 minutes of the drive, these are both multispecialty medical centres that offer services including OB/GYN, Physiotherapy, Pediatrics, ENT and Dental.

Other nearby clinics include Your Health Clinic and Apex Medical and Dental Clinic. There is Aster Clinic as well in the nearby residential area of Arabian Ranches 2. Dr Anand Shinoy Dental Clinic and, right next to it, Plato Chiropractic Health Clinic. These are two separate clinics, at a 7-minute distance that focuses on one medical branch each. You will also find Prime Medical Centre on the first floor of First Avenue Mall, 5 minutes away.

Some of the popular hospitals in the neighbouring areas include NMC Royal Hospital in Dubai Production City, while Al Zahra Hospital and Saudi German Hospital are reputable medical facilities in Al Barsha, at a driving distance of 15 minutes.

Dubai Studio City is located along the borders of Al Qudra Road that goes on connecting to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. The direct access to these roads makes travelling to other areas of Dubai quite easy for residents. Some well-established communities that do not require much travelling share the borders with Studio City.

Motor City is situated towards the north side of Studio City, while the popular villa community DAMAC Hills lies towards the southern side. The well-established residential district Arabian Ranches lies on the east side border and Dubai Sports City on the west.

The area is strategically situated with popular malls, international food chains, local restaurants and recreational spots nearby.

First Avenue Mall in Motor City is the closest mall for those living in Studio City. The two-storey mall features over 50 high street retail stores, 15 food and beverage outlets and a Park Inn by Radisson hotel.

Another popular mall near Dubai Studio City is City Centre Me’aisem in Dubai Production City. The mall boasts some high-end street fashion outlets such as H&M, Max and Centrepoint. In addition to that, the mall is home to a large Carrefour hypermarket, a City Centre Clinic, Magic Planet, several retail stores and a wide range of restaurants. You will also find a popular kitchenware store Tavola. City Centre Me’aisem and First Avenue Mall are both located within a 15-minute drive.

For detailed retail therapy and a shopping buzz, you will find some of the best malls in Dubai available within a 30-minute drive. These include the Mall of the Emirates, Ibn Battuta Mall and Dubai Mall. All of these mega shopping destinations are packed with stores, restaurants, entertainment options and much more.

Living here, you will get to enjoy plenty of different cuisines that are served by the restaurants in Dubai Studio City. A variety of traditional and international cuisines await visitors, served in casual and fine dining restaurants.

Some popular casual dining places include Freedom Pizza, located in the community side by side with another internationally popular sandwich eatery, Subway. Famous for its Mexican food, one of the top Mexican restaurants in Dubai, Taqado Mexican Kitchen is within the premises next to the Dubai Films TV Commission office. Patiala House Restaurant is a popular casual dining restaurant that serves traditional Indian and North Indian cuisines.

There are other smaller restaurants and cafeterias such as The MAINE Street Eatery that serves seafood and American dishes including steaks. In Studio One, there is Larte, where you can enjoy Italian and Mediterranean dishes, while BOHO offers Contemporary, grilled, barbecue and International dishes along with shisha and live music.

Other popular restaurants that are available in the neighbourhood require less than a 10-minute drive, these are Acai & the Tribe, Tahini Kitchen, Wingstop and SanSation. You will also find an outlet of Circle Cafe Dubai, located in Dubai Studio City. It is one of the best cafes in Dubai.

If you would like a beachside break and want to experience the thrill of beachy sports while the sand slip between your toes; head towards Jumeirah Beach Road, at a distance of approximately 15 to 20 minutes’ worth of drive. Here you will find some popular beaches including Jumeirah Beach and Al Sufouh Beach. Both are located at a similar distance, welcome visitors to a sandy retreat.

At Jumeirah Public Beach you can enjoy activities such as cycling or skateboarding on the 1.8 km of running track along the shores. Al Sufouh Beach in comparison is a calmer, more peaceful beach, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the glistening waters or simply soak up the sun on the sandy surface.

Residents can enjoy a wide range of attractions in the neighbourhood. Being a centre point for film and TV production, Studio City is close to some very popular cinemas in Dubai. Offering Distraction-Free screening experiences to visitors, Vox Cinema is a hit among movie buffs. You will find it on the second floor of the Mall of Emirates. You can also catch the latest blockbusters at Roxy Cinemas, located right next to JBR and Reel Cinemas in the Dubai Mall.

If you want to catch a break from all the screen time and want to enjoy some real-life action, head to the Dubai Miracle Garden. It is the world’s largest floral garden that is home to several colourful flowers, a Disney themed landscaped garden, a Trampoline Park and Bufferfly Garden.

Dubai Butterfly Garden is the main ground for life-sized floral sculptures in the Miracle Garden. If you are a fan of butterflies, the Butterfly Garden is your haven, as it features more than 50 species of butterflies. Thousands of these pretty winged creatures reside in a comfortable environment, while many migrate here.

For those who love sports can head to either Dubai Autodrome, a place where your racing aspirations come to life. Hardly 5 minutes away from your homes, this racing ground offers several motorsports activities, such as single-seat driving, car drifting, karting and a nerve-wracking laser tag experience. Or you can visit the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, which is located in the Arabian Ranches community. Here not only members are allowed to avail the amenities but visitors can also spend some quality time.

There are a lot of recreational spots available in Studio City. The community has a park that boasts green spaces, long walking tracks and a separate children’s play area. Some buildings have swimming pools and even entertain a small golf area on the rooftop.

Indoor fitness options in the area include gyms. Central to the community, you will find Optimal Fitness While some other popular gyms near Studio City are Batheaton Gym and Beaufort Gym located in the neighbouring area of Motor City, available within a 5-minute driving radius.

For a pampering day out, ladies can head to the few beauty salons in the community, such as Amber Beauty Salon and Gladys Beauty Salon. While gents can visit the Volume Gents Salon for personal grooming. It is present on the ground floor of the Taaleem Residences – a residential building.

Dubai Studio City is a hub for broadcasting media companies. It is made on grounds to facilitate media sector and that is why entertainment-related events keep happening in the area. In 2018, Unique Film Simulation Event was hosted by Dubai Studio City that highlighted the Emirati filmmaking heritage. Several competitions were also conducted such as video competition for content creators.

Recently, the area has also announced the launch of CineMena, a platform to nurture local talent. There will be an annual agenda for the event and the activity list will include workshops, masterclasses and training sessions by influencers, veteran actors and filmmakers.

Dubai Studio City offers a perfect lifestyle close to your workplace, however, one should be mindful of certain things before moving to Dubai Studio City. Since DSC is not completely dedicated to residential units, residents will have to spend at least 8 to 10 minutes of driving to get to schools, malls and recreational spots. Moreover, As the area is mostly dedicated to broadcast companies and media houses, the residential apartments are sometimes used for film shootings and as lodging for crew and cast, which can pose a challenge for the rest of the residents.

Studio City offers a variety of offices, both fitted and non-fitted. These office units vary in terms of sizes that range from 700 sq. ft. to 1,300 sq. ft.

You can construct and design your office according to your business needs.

You can own businesses but subject to rules and regulations of Dubai Development Authority (DDA).

It is not allowed to operate outside the free zone.

Yes, this is possible. You can contact the concerned authorities to assist you with more information.

Yes, there are few accommodations including Studio One Hotel.

• The shortest route takes 23 minutes to reach Dubai International Airport
• At a distance of 20 minutes is Downtown Dubai
•  Mall of Emirates is 15 minutes away
• Sharjah is 50 km away and a drive of a minimum of 40 minutes