Dubai Production City (IMPZ)

Dubai Production City, still widely called IMPZ (International Media Production Zone), is a TECOM business and residential district on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), next to Dubai Sports City and Jumeirah Golf Estates. It mixes media production businesses with mid market apartment buildings, and in October 2026 TRPE lists 19 off-plan apartment projects there from AED 605,349.

Where is Dubai Production City (IMPZ)?

Dubai Production City is in the Me'aisem area of Dubai, on the inland side of the city, close to the Jumeirah Village communities and Dubai Sports City. The two roads that serve it are Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Al Khail Road (E44).

• Neighbours: Dubai Sports City, Jumeirah Golf Estates and Dubai Studio City.
• Jumeirah Village Circle and Triangle: about 12 minutes by car.
• Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah: about 20 minutes.
• Al Maktoum International Airport: a short drive south.

For addresses and deliveries, use the building name, “Dubai Production City” and, if a form asks for it, Me'aisem. Older maps and many residents still use IMPZ.

Is IMPZ the same as Dubai Production City?

Yes. TECOM Group, part of Dubai Holding, launched the district in 2003 as the International Media Production Zone, and it was later renamed Dubai Production City. It covers about 43 million sq ft and is both a free zone for media production companies and a freehold area where foreign buyers can own homes.

It is not the same as Dubai Studio City, which is a separate TECOM media district nearby, focused on film and broadcast studios.

Introduction to Dubai Production City (IMPZ)

Dubai Production City (IMPZ), formerly the International Media Production Zone, is an evolving business district that combines residential, commercial and light industrial space. Located near Dubai Sports City and Dubai Studio City, it is a hub for media, entertainment and production companies, and a growing place to live and invest.

Why choose Dubai Production City (IMPZ)?

Dubai Production City combines commercial and residential property, modern infrastructure and good road links. Here are some reasons it is gaining popularity:

Location

Dubai Production City is within reach of Dubai Internet City, Dubai Marina and Al Maktoum International Airport, so it works for people commuting to business hubs and leisure areas.

Business hub

As a centre for media, entertainment and production, IMPZ attracts international companies and start-ups.

Affordable living

Compared with many other areas of Dubai, Dubai Production City offers more affordable homes, which suits professionals, small families and investors looking for value.

Key features of Dubai Production City

Residential property

• Apartments: studios up to 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, with modern finishes. Apartments are the main residential stock here.
• Affordable housing: rents are competitive compared with higher demand areas of Dubai.

Business and commercial opportunities

• Media and production: IMPZ is home to media companies, production studios and creative spaces.
• Light industry: the zone includes areas for light industry and manufacturing.
• Office space: from small offices to larger headquarters.

Property in Dubai Production City: what you can buy

Almost everything selling in Dubai Production City today is off-plan apartments. In October 2026 our off-plan page for Dubai Production City lists 19 projects by 9 developers:

• Entry prices run from AED 605,349 at Reef 996 to AED 1,673,748 at Alder at Park Five, with the middle project starting at about AED 843,883.
• Developers include Deyaar, whose Park Five development has several buildings selling, Samana, Meraki, REEF, Binghatti, GFS and Grid Properties.
• Unit sizes start from about 377 sq ft for a studio.
• No villas or townhouses: none of the 19 projects is a villa or townhouse project.

Our guide to off-plan in Dubai Production City goes through the projects one by one, and buying in Dubai Science Park and Production City compares the district with its neighbours.

Who Dubai Production City suits, and what to check

It suits investors looking at the lower end of the market and people who work in the surrounding free zones. It is car dependent, with limited amenity within walking distance, which is the trade for the price. Compared with Jumeirah Village Circle, it has similar prices but fewer people searching for it by name, which means less competition when you let and fewer tenants looking.

• The service charge for that specific building, in writing. It recurs every year.
• What completes nearby in the same year as your unit, because that sets your rent and resale price.
• What the view is of, and whether a vacant plot in front of it will be built on.
• The payment plan as a cash flow, and whether you could carry it if handover slipped.

Can foreigners buy property in Dubai Production City?

Yes. Dubai Production City is a freehold area, so buyers of any nationality can own an apartment there outright, with the title registered at the Dubai Land Department. The process is the same as anywhere else in Dubai: an agreed price, a sale contract, and either an Oqood registration for an off-plan unit or a title deed for a ready one. Our guide to buying property in Dubai as a foreigner walks through it step by step.

Two practical points specific to this district. First, because almost everything for sale is off-plan, most purchases here run on a developer payment plan rather than a mortgage, with the balance often due at handover. Make sure you can fund that final payment, or have a mortgage agreed in principle, well before the handover date. Second, free zone status applies to businesses licensed in the zone. It does not change how a residential purchase works, and it does not by itself give you a residence visa.

Investment opportunities in Dubai Production City

Rental demand

Demand for affordable housing and office space near the business districts supports rental demand for both homes and commercial property.

Capital growth

With ongoing development and infrastructure investment, values in IMPZ are expected to rise over time, although new supply will shape how fast.

Demand for affordable property

Businesses and families looking for value close to the free zones keep demand for rental homes steady.

Amenities and lifestyle in Dubai Production City

Retail and dining

• Mall of the Emirates is a drive away for larger shopping.
• Local cafes and restaurants serve the residential buildings.

Leisure and recreation

• Parks and green spaces: the district is built around lakes, with landscaped areas within and around it.
• Fitness: gyms and fitness centres, many inside the residential buildings.

Connectivity

• Public transport: there is no metro station in Dubai Production City. The nearest Red Line stations are a car or bus ride away, and RTA buses serve the area.
• Roads: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Al Khail Road (E44) are the main routes in and out.

Nearby attractions

• Dubai Sports City: sports facilities, parks and entertainment.
• Dubai Studio City: a hub for film and television production.
• Al Maktoum International Airport: a short drive away.

Dubai Production City in short

Dubai Production City (IMPZ) is a good fit for buyers who want an affordable new apartment and do not mind driving. It is quieter and less talked about than JVC, at a similar price, and nearly all of what is for sale is off-plan.