HIGHLIGHTS
ABOUT MOTOR CITY
An iconic community that was once a part of the larger Dubailand development, Motor City has grown into a coveted development with picturesque cobbled streets and spacious properties. It is located adjacent to the Dubai Sports City and Dubai Studio City. As the name suggests, the area has been developed on a motor-sport theme by Union Properties and includes residential buildings, commercial towers and motorsport facilities.
Dubai Motor City comprises two residential areas namely; UpTown Motor City and Green Community Motor City. It is also home to Business Park Motor City, Dubai Autodrome and F1-X Dubai, a Formula One theme park.
It is a self-contained community with an array of facilities and amenities. Be it places for shopping and dining, healthcare centres, educational institutions, parks, entertainment or other leisure and fitness activities, Dubai Motor City has an attractive collection of options for everything.
IN A NUTSHELL
- A self-contained community within a city
- Developed on a motorsport theme making it a haven for sports enthusiasts
- Home to the city’s very own motorsport circuit, Dubai Autodrome
- Offers a collection of villas, apartments and commercial spaces
- Perfect for a varied range of people from single professionals to families
- Provides modern facilities and amenities
NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Promoted as a mixed-use community, the benefits of living in Motor City are several. Similar to most places in Dubai, you can find an immense range of nationalities as well as varied age brackets. The overall lifestyle in the community is healthy and laid back as the structure of the community widely encourages outdoor activities.
Motorcity, as it is sometimes called, is very family and pet-friendly
PROPERTIES IN MOTOR CITY
Properties for rent in Motor City Dubai include residential apartments, spacious villas, townhouses, offices and shops.
Uptown Motor City is a low-rise residential apartment development that includes recreational areas, schools and parks. The apartments in Motor City range from studios to 4-bedroom residences and are available for both rent and sale.
Green Community Motor City is a residential development featuring spacious villas, townhouses, bungalows and luxury terraced apartments. Villas in the area offer a range of beautiful 3 to 5-bedroom family homes. Offering a variety of experiences for different age groups and preferences, people find Dubai Motor City an exciting place to move into.
There are several high rise towers and retail space including automobile showrooms and other automobile-related shops in Business Park Motor City.
HOTELS IN MOTOR CITY
Tourists or business travellers looking for suitable accommodation can find Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City, just 9 km from IMG Worlds Of Adventure. It is located at Turin Boulevard Road, First Avenue Mall & Hotel, Motor City Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is a motor-themed hotel, offering one of the best staycations in Dubai under AED 500.
Every guest room at the hotel includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a private bathroom with slippers, bathrobes and free toiletries. Some units feature a seating area to relax in after a hectic day. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant. Free private parking, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk are available at the hotel.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN MOTOR CITY
When it comes to parking spaces in Motor City, there isn’t much to worry about as most apartments and villas here provide dedicated parking spaces for the residents. However, you might want to be wary of traffic build-up in the narrower streets such as the Uptown area.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN MOTOR CITY
Public transportation in Motor City is limited. There is no direct metro to the area but you can commute via F37 bus from the Motor City, Dubai Autodrome & Business Park 1, Motor City, Dubai Autodrome & Business Park 2, Motor City, Autodrome Stadium 1 and Motor City, Autodrome Stadium 2 bus stops.
You can also hail taxi cabs from Uptown Motor City at times, although it would be best to book one early on.
AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE
SUPERMARKETS IN MOTOR CITY
There are several supermarkets in Motor City dotted around for your convenience. For starters, there is a Spinneys, Carrefour and Blue Mart supermarket. You would not have to worry too much about any grocery shopping as there are VIVA Supermarket – Motor City, ZOOM outlet and Waitrose Motor City in the neighbourhood.
Spinney’s supermarket
Another great place is The Cycle Hub, an all-around modern bicycle store that also works as a café. They have all sorts of branded kids’, road and mountain bikes and accessories along with servicing. Another similar store is the Revolution Cycles.
The Cycle Hub
CHURCHES, TEMPLES AND MOSQUES IN MOTOR CITY
For fulfilling your needs of spiritual worship, there are a handful of mosques in Motor City, namely, Al Eman Mosque, Al Adel Mosque and Masjid Hasan Abas Sharbatly.
A mosque in Motor City
For those who follow other faiths, there is the Redeemed Christian Church of God just a 16-minute drive away from Dubai Motor City and the Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara in Jebel Ali Village is 23 minutes away.
SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES IN MOTOR CITY
There are plenty of educational institutions in Motor City and nearby. For the little ones, some of the nurseries in Motor City are Jebel Ali Nursery and Emirates British Nursery, Building Blocks Nursery and Child Enrichment Centre is another nursery in Motor City Dubai.
Jebel Ali Village Nursery, Motor City
For schooling, the GEMS Metropole School is one of the most popular schools for residents with children. GEMS Motor City offers the UK curriculum from FS1 to Year 13. Schools near Motor City include GEMS United School, Victory Heights Primary School and Renaissance School.
GEMS Metropole School is a popular school in Motor City
Living in Motor City also makes a great choice for university students as it is only less than 30 minutes away. There are several universities in Dubai located nearby such as American University in Dubai, Middlesex University and Modul University.
CLINIC AND HOSPITALS IN MOTOR CITY
Motor City is well-equipped when it comes to healthcare facilities. There is Prime Medical Center, Medcare Medical Centre Motor City, Coopers Health Clinic Motorcity and Medicentres Motorcity. There is Park Avenue Dental Clinic located at Detroit Road. Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Center in Up Town Motor City is a popular option for residents.
Emirates Hospital
NEARBY AREAS
Motor City sits right next to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and is surrounded by several top communities of Dubai. It has Arabian Ranches, Dubai Studio City and Dubai Sports City at each of its sides.
The area is also very close to Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden as well as Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai Sports City.
LIFESTYLE
SHOPPING, DINING AND NIGHTLIFE
MALLS IN MOTOR CITY
There are a few great malls in Motor City that can be your perfect shopping fix for a lazy day. The Ribbon is a large beautifully designed mall that gives off a California vibe and is a popular favourite. There is also the First Avenue Mall that serves as a great spot for shopping and dining.
