Dubai Land Residence Complex Area Guide

About Dubai Land Residence Complex

Dubai Land Residence Complex (DLRC) is a mid-rise residential community inside Dubailand, set between Dubai Academic City and Global Village with access from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). It was planned as an affordable, family-friendly district, and over the past few years it has become one of Dubai's busiest areas for new off-plan apartment launches from developers such as Imtiaz, Gutti, Peace Homes and Reef.

Why investors look at DLRC

The main draw is the gap between entry price and rent. Apartment prices in DLRC have traded at roughly AED 1,300–1,400 per sq ft through 2026, well below established communities closer to the coast, while rents have kept rising. Based on Dubai Land Department sales and Ejari rental records, gross yields on apartments here typically sit around 8–9%, and studios and one-bedroom units often achieve the highest percentage returns. More than half of recent sales are off-plan, which gives buyers access to developer payment plans with smaller upfront payments.

Prices and rents at a glance

• Apartments: about AED 1,300–1,400 per sq ft (2026)
• 1-bedroom sale price: median of about AED 850,000 in 2026
• Annual rent: studio about AED 42,000, 1-bedroom about AED 65,000, 2-bedroom about AED 101,000

Figures are medians from DLD and Ejari data (October 2026) and vary by building, view and finishing. Ask our team for current prices on a specific project.

Location and connectivity

• Global Village and Dubai Academic City: about 10–12 minutes
• Dubai Outlet Mall: under 15 minutes
• Downtown Dubai and Business Bay: about 20–25 minutes
• Dubai International Airport (DXB): about 25–30 minutes

There is no metro station in DLRC today, so most residents rely on a car, taxis or ride-hailing.

Living in DLRC

The community is made up mainly of mid-rise buildings with pools, gyms and podium gardens, plus a growing number of townhouse clusters. Families have schools nearby, including The Aquila School and GEMS FirstPoint, and Fakeeh University Hospital is around 10–15 minutes away. Daily needs are covered by supermarkets and neighbourhood retail, while larger shopping and entertainment are a short drive away at Dubai Outlet Mall, Global Village and City Centre Mirdif.

Pros and cons

Pros: some of the highest rental yields in Dubai; affordable entry prices; many new, amenity-rich buildings; flexible off-plan payment plans.

Cons: no metro yet; heavy new supply that can slow price growth in the short term; still-developing retail and walkability.

DLRC suits yield-focused investors and first-time buyers who want a newer apartment at a lower price, and end-users who are comfortable driving. Browse our DLRC listings above, or speak with a Jet Horizon consultant for a shortlist that matches your budget.