International City Off-plan projects, prices & payment plans

By what buyers actually chose in 2026, the most-bought off-plan developments in International City were Greenfield by Samana Developers (282 recorded sales), Ayami Residence, by Ayat Development (190 recorded sales), Longford Residences by Devan Real Estate Development (168 recorded sales). We track 6 projects in International City with payment plans and handover dates, including Ryze, Sports View Residence 2, 06 Life Residences, Longfor International Center, NBCC Al Jawhara (The Jewel). Popularity is not quality — check each project's payment plan, developer record and completion date before you buy.

The median recorded off-plan price in International City in 2026 is AED 1,248 per sq ft, across 1,396 sales (January to September 2026). Half of all sales were between AED 552,385 and AED 947,209 in total price. By unit type (median per sq ft): Studio AED 1,320, 1 bed AED 1,167, 2 bed AED 1,079.

Recorded studio sales in International City in 2026 had a median price of AED 531,800 (typical size 402 sq ft). The middle half sold between AED 513,200 and AED 565,000 — a quarter of sales were at or below AED 513,200. Based on 507 sales in Dubai Land Department records.

Recorded one-bedroom sales in International City in 2026 had a median price of AED 873,449 (typical size 744 sq ft). The middle half sold between AED 822,512 and AED 925,787 — a quarter of sales were at or below AED 822,512. Based on 666 sales in Dubai Land Department records.

Payment plans on projects we track in International City include 10/50/40 (Ryze); 10/50/40 (Sports View Residence 2). The figures are the percentages paid on booking, during construction and at or after handover. Confirm the plan in your sale agreement — developers revise them.

In eastern Dubai off Al Awir Road, next to Dragon Mart and roughly 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport and 20–25 minutes from Downtown. It is laid out in nationality-themed clusters — China, England, Spain, Greece, Russia, Morocco, Persia, France, Italy — which is how listings and residents refer to locations.

Because purchase prices are the lowest in Dubai while rents are supported by a deep, stable tenant base working in Dragon Mart, the Al Awir industrial belt and across eastern Dubai. Gross yields near 9.5% are genuinely achievable. The catch is that gross is not net: older buildings here carry higher maintenance, and service charge quality varies sharply between clusters. Model net, not gross.

Yes. International City is served by the Dubai Metro Blue Line, due to open in 2029, which is the most significant change to this district's prospects in years. Metro connectivity has historically driven meaningful re-rating in Dubai communities that previously had none — this is the main reason to look at International City for capital growth rather than yield alone.

For yield, it is among the strongest in Dubai, and the Blue Line adds a capital-growth argument that did not exist before. The honest counterweights are building age, inconsistent maintenance between clusters, and a resale market where buyers are almost exclusively other yield investors — which caps how much you can push price on exit. Inspect the specific building, not the district.

Condition matters more than nationality theme. England, France and Spain clusters generally command better rents and have better-maintained stock; some older clusters have persistent maintenance and service-charge issues. Before buying, ask for the building's service charge history and check whether the owners association is functioning — that single check predicts your net yield better than the cluster name.

Yes — International City is freehold, so any nationality can own outright with title registered at the Dubai Land Department. It is one of the lowest entry points into Dubai freehold ownership, with studios available from around AED 300,000.