International Media Production Zone

Our buyers are typically seeing gross rental yields of 7–9% in IMPZ, which is strong by Dubai standards. Studios and one-bedroom units perform best — they attract single professionals and couples working in the free zone or commuting to nearby areas like Dubai Studio City and Motor City. Furnished units command a premium of around 15–20% over unfurnished. We always recommend factoring in service charges, which average AED 12–16 per sqft annually across most IMPZ buildings.

We're actively working with a solid mix of developers in IMPZ. Deyaar Properties has the largest footprint with their Park Five master community (Alder, Ivy, and Neem phases). Meraki Developers are behind Eden 1 and Nirvana Residences 1, which have been popular with first-time investors. Samana Developers, Vision Developments, Reef Luxury Development, Octa Properties, Fakhruddin Properties, and Mashriq Elite round out the active pipeline. Each brings a different price point and payment plan structure, so we help buyers match the right project to their budget.

IMPZ sits in the heart of New Dubai, so commutes are very car-dependent — there's no metro station directly serving the zone yet. Realistically, expect 20–25 minutes to Dubai Marina, 30–40 minutes to DIFC during off-peak hours, and around 35–45 minutes to DXB. Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road are your main arteries. Our buyers who work in the free zone itself obviously have a near-zero commute, which is a genuine lifestyle advantage.

Day-to-day convenience has improved noticeably. Within a 5–10 minute drive you'll find Gems Metropole School and Sunmarke School in Motor City, plus supermarkets, pharmacies, and F&B options at nearby Midtown and Motor City retail strips. The area isn't a standalone community in the way Downtown is, but the Park Five development by Deyaar is adding its own retail podium and landscaped parks, which will make a real difference once handed over. Families with young children typically pair IMPZ with a car-owning lifestyle.

Yes — and this is a question we get often. Residential property in IMPZ is available to any eligible buyer regardless of profession; you don't need to be licensed within the free zone to purchase. The free-zone designation applies to commercial licensing, not residential ownership. All projects in our IMPZ catalogue are open to UAE nationals, residents, and international investors alike. If you're also considering setting up a business in the zone, we can connect you with licensing consultants who handle that side separately.