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International Media Production Zone, Dubai: rent and cost of living

Registered rents and sales in International Media Production Zone (DLD area: Me'Aisem First), and what it costs to live there each month.

Median registered annual rent in International Media Production Zone, Dubai (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026, Dubai Land Department Ejari contracts): studio apartment AED 38,000 (3,004 contracts); 1-bedroom apartment AED 56,000 (2,581 contracts); 2-bedroom apartment AED 77,000 (934 contracts); 3-bedroom apartment AED 90,000 (97 contracts).

Registered rents by home

HomeMedian annual rentTypical range (middle half)ContractsNew vs renewal
studio apartmentAED 38,000≈ AED 3,167 a monthAED 33,000 – AED 44,0003,004New AED 40,000 · Renewal AED 35,000
1-bedroom apartmentAED 56,000≈ AED 4,667 a monthAED 48,000 – AED 67,2802,581New AED 61,417 · Renewal AED 50,000
2-bedroom apartmentAED 77,000≈ AED 6,417 a monthAED 66,038 – AED 97,880934New AED 84,500 · Renewal AED 70,000
3-bedroom apartmentAED 90,000≈ AED 7,500 a monthAED 74,000 – AED 115,00097New AED 100,000 · Renewal AED 87,000

Monthly cost of living

Same method as the cost of living by area page: median registered rent + 5% housing fee + DEWA (example consumption for the home size) + transport + mobile and home internet. School fees, groceries and health insurance are not included.

HomeTotal per monthRent + housing feeDEWATransportMobile + internet
studio apartment1 mobile line; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 500 kWh and 10 m³AED 4,148AED 3,325AED 245AED 297AED 281
1-bedroom apartment1 mobile line; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 500 kWh and 10 m³AED 5,723AED 4,900AED 245AED 297AED 281
2-bedroom apartment2 mobile lines; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 1,000 kWh and 20 m³AED 7,912AED 6,738AED 489AED 297AED 388
3-bedroom apartment2 mobile lines; car 40 km a day, fuel only (tolls and parking not included); 1,000 kWh and 20 m³AED 9,049AED 7,875AED 489AED 297AED 388

Registered sale prices

HomeMedian price (ready)Per sq ft (ready)Sales (ready)Median price (off-plan)Sales (off-plan)
studio apartmentAED 415,000AED 1,032295AED 700,857944
1-bedroom apartmentAED 650,000AED 908351AED 1,106,1001,029
2-bedroom apartmentAED 1,200,000AED 1,125141AED 1,590,100380
3-bedroom apartmentAED 1,250,000AED 84013AED 2,178,69777

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent for a studio apartment in International Media Production Zone?
The median registered annual rent for a studio apartment in International Media Production Zone is AED 38,000 (about AED 3,167 a month), from 3,004 Ejari contracts (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026); the middle half paid AED 33,000 to AED 44,000.
How much is rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in International Media Production Zone?
The median registered annual rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in International Media Production Zone is AED 56,000 (about AED 4,667 a month), from 2,581 Ejari contracts (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026); the middle half paid AED 48,000 to AED 67,280.
How much is rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in International Media Production Zone?
The median registered annual rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in International Media Production Zone is AED 77,000 (about AED 6,417 a month), from 934 Ejari contracts (1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026); the middle half paid AED 66,038 to AED 97,880.
What is the cost of living in International Media Production Zone?
For a studio apartment, about AED 4,148 a month: rent and housing fee AED 3,325, DEWA AED 245 (example of 500 kWh and 10 m³), transport AED 297 and mobile plus internet AED 281.

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