Properties in Meydan

Meydan lies in Nad Al Sheba, between Downtown Dubai, Business Bay and Dubai Hills Estate. The racecourse sits about 10 km from Downtown Dubai, according to Meydan's own website, and the neighbouring areas are Sobha Hartland, Nad Al Sheba and Ras Al Khor. Meydan is part of the wider Mohammed Bin Rashid City, which our Mohammed Bin Rashid City page covers, and Meydan Group is the master developer (see Meydan Group).

Searches for Meydan City, Meydan Dubai and Meydan racecourse all point to the same place: a large master development that grew up around the racecourse, which replaced the old Nad Al Sheba track. For the difference between Meydan and the larger Mohammed Bin Rashid City, see our Meydan and MBR City guide.

The word Meydan covers several very different districts, and mixing them up is the main way buyers end up viewing the wrong thing. This list uses the names on Meydan's own site and on our building pages.

• Meydan One. The apartment district, planned around an entertainment, leisure and retail destination with Meydan One Mall. Towers here include Azizi Riviera.
• Meydan Avenue. A mixed-use development built around the Grandstand and The Meydan Hotel.
• Meydan Heights. A townhouse community in Nad Al Sheba. Meydan's site describes it as 528 townhouse units.
• District One. A residential district centred on a large lagoon, about 4 km from Downtown Dubai, with cycling and running trails.
• The Polo Townhouses and the Meydan Gated Community. Low-rise townhouse and villa communities near the racecourse.
• Nad Al Sheba. The neighbouring community, often searched as part of Meydan though it is its own area. See Nad Al Sheba.

If a listing does not name the district, ask. Never assume that an address near the racecourse means an apartment or a villa, because both are sold under the Meydan name.

Meydan Racecourse and the Dubai World Cup

The racecourse is the centrepiece. Its grandstand is 1.6 km long and holds more than 60,000 spectators, and the track has a 2,400 metre turf course and a 1,750 metre dirt track, both floodlit, according to the Dubai Racing Club. Racing runs through a winter calendar that includes the Dubai Racing Carnival, and the season ends with the Dubai World Cup. Tickets are sold through the Dubai Racing Club, there is on-site parking, and a smart dress code applies. Children aged 3 to 12 have a Kids' Zone in the Paddock Garden for hospitality guests.

Hotel, golf, tennis and horses

Meydan's leisure portfolio sits around the track. The Meydan Hotel has 285 rooms and suites next to the grandstand. The Track Meydan Golf, Meydan Tennis Academy, QUBE Sports Lounge, the Dubai Equestrian Club and the Emirates Equestrian Centre are all listed among Meydan's own venues. Check each operator for opening times and membership before you plan a visit.

Parks, lagoon and trails

District One is planned around a large lagoon with running and cycling trails. Away from event days the residential streets are quiet, which is much of the appeal for families.

Shopping and eating out

Shopping is the weak point today. Meydan One Mall is part of the Meydan One plan, so for now most residents use nearby supermarkets and drive to The Dubai Mall or City Walk. Check what is open at the exact address before you count on a walkable shop or cafe, and see Business Bay and Dubai Hills Estate for the nearest larger retail areas.

Meydan has apartments, townhouses and villas. Apartments are mostly in Meydan One and Meydan Avenue, townhouses in Meydan Heights and The Polo Townhouses, and villas in District One and the gated community.

Many towers in Meydan One are sold off-plan by private developers, so finishes, fees and handover dates vary. Check each building page before you compare prices.

We do not give average prices for Meydan, because an average mixes very different homes and ages quickly. What we can show is what is live on our site as of November 2026. Our Meydan rental page has two 1-bedroom apartments in Azizi Riviera, at AED 76,000 and AED 78,000 a year, both furnished. On the sales side, 26 off-plan projects in Meydan are currently selling, from AED 1,080,000.

To search by home type, use Meydan rental and Meydan sales pages, or go straight to apartments for rent in Meydan, 1 bedroom for rent, townhouses for rent, villas for rent, apartments for sale and townhouses for sale.

Service charges differ between Meydan One towers, Meydan Avenue buildings and the villa communities, so we do not quote one figure. Check the Dubai REST service charge index on dubairest.gov.ae for the exact building, ask the seller for the latest invoice and ask about any special levy. Our service charge checking guide explains what to look for.

Most residents drive. The main roads are Ras Al Khor Road (E44) and Al Ain Road (E66), and Downtown Dubai and Business Bay are a short drive away. There is no Dubai Metro station inside Meydan, so a taxi or car journey to the nearest station is the usual way to join the metro. Public transport inside the district is limited. The RTA route sheet for bus X64 lists stops at Meydan on a Ras Al Khor to Al Baraha route, but routes change, so check the current network on rta.ae and rely only on what the RTA has confirmed.

Expect heavier traffic near the racecourse on major event days. Drive the route yourself at rush hour from the building you are considering, because the district is large and the gates differ.

Nad Al Sheba, Meydan and the neighbouring Sobha Hartland area have schools and nurseries, but the choice inside Meydan is still growing. Ratings, fees and curricula change each year, so check them in the KHDA school directory, and time the school run from your building. For healthcare, the Dubai Health Authority lists licensed facilities in and around Nad Al Sheba. Before you rent or buy, check where the nearest supermarket, pharmacy and clinic are from the exact address.

1. Want an apartment and a newer building? Start in Meydan One and Meydan Avenue, and compare building by building.
2. Want a garden and a quiet street? Look at Meydan Heights, The Polo Townhouses and the villa districts.
3. Want a gated address? Compare the Meydan Gated Community with District One, and ask what the community charges.
4. Want walkable shops? Be realistic. Retail inside the district is limited for now.
5. Working in the centre? Test the drive at rush hour from the exact address.

Meydan Racecourse is a working venue. Racing season, concerts and the Dubai World Cup bring visitors, so ask neighbours and the building manager about event-day access, parking and noise if you are viewing a home close to the grandstand. Visit once on a normal weekday and, if you can, once on a race day. Our moving checklist helps with the practical steps once you have chosen.

• Families who want a villa or townhouse near the centre and will drive to schools.
• Professionals working in Downtown, DIFC or Business Bay who want lower density.
• Apartment buyers who want a newer building in Meydan One and will accept limited shopping at first. Read our guide to buying property in Meydan.
• Racing and polo fans who want to live beside the racecourse.

It is a weaker fit for people who rely on the metro or want restaurants and shops within walking distance on day one.

New launches are frequent in Meydan One and the villa districts. See off-plan projects in Meydan and off-plan villas in Meydan. Learn how off-plan payment plans work and what your rights are if a handover is delayed. For costs, read our Dubai Land Department fees guide; official information is on dubailand.gov.ae. Confirm on the title deed that the exact unit can be owned freehold, and see our guide for foreign buyers.