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Dubailand Residence Complex (DLRC): Prices, Rents and Investor Guide
Registered prices and rents for DLRC, the roads that serve it, and how to judge a building before you buy.
Registered prices and rents for DLRC, the roads that serve it, and how to judge a building before you buy.
By Staff Writer
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Dubailand Residence Complex, usually shortened to DLRC, is one of the busiest places in Dubai to buy a first apartment. It offers studios and one and two bedroom homes at prices well below the city’s central districts, with quick road access to Al Ain Road and Emirates Road. This guide covers where it is, how it connects, what homes sell and let for, and how to test a purchase.
Why DLRC suits buyers and investors
- Entry prices: ready studios sold for a median of about AED 500,000 in the last 12 months.
- Demand from tenants who work across Dubailand, Silicon Oasis, Academic City and the Al Ain Road corridor.
- A deep resale and rental market, so values can be tested against real registered deals.
- Many new buildings with furnished and amenity-led apartments, including KORE by Imtiaz.
Location and roads
DLRC sits in Dubailand near the intersection of Dubai-Al Ain Road (E66) and Emirates Road (E611), according to Property Finder’s community insights (Property Finder, opens in a new tab). That puts Global Village, Dubai Outlet Mall and The Villa within a short drive, and Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport within a typical 20 to 30 minute drive outside peak hours. Check the exact route for your building in the RTA journey planner (Roads and Transport Authority, opens in a new tab).
There is no metro station in DLRC today. Tenants here usually drive, which makes parking and road access worth checking for every building.
Dubailand Residence Complex prices and rents: the registered numbers
From September 2025 to August 2026, Dubai Land Department records show 6,472 apartment sales in Dubailand Residence Complex worth about AED 5.94 billion. The median price was AED 1,408 per square foot, up 11.2% on the 12 months before (AED 1,266).
| Sale type | Sales | Median price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Off-plan | 5,664 | AED 1,447 |
| Ready (resale) | 808 | AED 917 |
| All apartments | 6,472 | AED 1,408 |
Typical prices by apartment size
| Type | Median price, all sales | Median price, ready homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 692,000 | AED 500,000 |
| 1 bedroom | AED 1,040,000 | AED 770,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 1,437,000 | AED 930,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | AED 1,801,000 | AED 1,473,000 |
Rents and indicative gross yields
Rent registrations are recorded by Dubai Land Department land area, so these are median annual rents on new leases across Wadi Al Safa 5, the land area that includes Dubailand Residence Complex.
| Type | Median annual rent, new leases | Indicative gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 40,000 | 8.0% |
| 1 bedroom | AED 57,000 | 7.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 75,000 | 8.1% |
Data last updated , covering Dubai Land Department registrations up to .
How to test a DLRC investment
- Compare the asking price per square foot with recent registered sales in the same building, not just the area median.
- Check the approved service charge in the Dubai Land Department service charge index.
- Look at how many units are being completed nearby in the next two years: new supply competes for the same tenants.
- Confirm parking, cooling charges and the building's management company.
- For off-plan, verify the project registration and escrow account. Our escrow guide explains how.
Developments we can show you
KORE by Imtiaz is a wellness-focused building in DLRC with fully furnished studios, one and two bedroom apartments from AED 679K. Ask us for availability in other DLRC buildings, including resale.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dubailand Residence Complex?
Dubailand Residence Complex (DLRC) is a residential community in Dubailand, near the junction of Dubai-Al Ain Road (E66) and Emirates Road (E611). Dubai Land Department records it under the land area Wadi Al Safa 5.
Is Dubailand Residence Complex a good area to invest in?
It is one of Dubai's most active apartment markets for first-time buyers and investors: more than 6,400 apartment sales were registered there in the 12 months to August 2026, with entry prices well below the city's central districts. Test any unit against nearby rents, service charges and the supply still being built.
Is there a metro station in Dubailand Residence Complex?
No. DLRC has no metro station today, so most residents drive. Check bus routes and journey times on the RTA journey planner for the building you are considering.
What is the price per square foot in Dubailand Residence Complex?
The median apartment sale price in Dubailand Residence Complex was AED 1,408 per square foot from September 2025 to August 2026, up 11.2% on the year before, based on 6,472 Dubai Land Department registered sales (data last updated 23 October 2026). Off-plan sold at a median of AED 1,447 and ready homes at AED 917 per square foot.
What rental yield can I get in Dubailand Residence Complex?
As a guide, a ready one bedroom apartment in Dubailand Residence Complex sold for a median of AED 770,000, and new one bedroom leases in the surrounding land area had a median rent of AED 57,000 a year: an indicative gross yield of about 7.4% before costs. Net yield depends on the building, service charges and vacancy. Data last updated 23 October 2026.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubailand Residence Complex?
Yes. Foreign nationals can buy freehold apartments in designated Dubai areas, including DLRC. Confirm the tenure of the specific building before you pay a deposit.
Sources
- Real estate data: transactions and rents (opens in a new tab)Dubai Land Department. Checked 23 October 2026.
- Dubai Land Residence Complex: community insights (opens in a new tab)Property Finder. Checked 23 October 2026.
- RTA journey planner (opens in a new tab)Roads and Transport Authority. Checked 7 October 2026.
- Service Charge Index (opens in a new tab)Dubai Land Department. Checked 23 September 2026.
- Regulation No. (3) of 2006 Determining Areas for Ownership by Non-UAE Nationals of Real Property in the Emirate of Dubai (opens in a new tab)Dubai Legislation Portal. Checked 23 September 2026.
This guide has been prepared by SkyBuild Real Estate for general information only. It is not investment, legal, tax or financial advice, and should not be relied on as the sole basis for a transaction decision. Rules, fees and eligibility criteria change. Confirm current requirements with the relevant authority, and take independent professional advice on your own circumstances. Sources were checked on the dates shown.
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