Properties for rent in Dubai Production City (IMPZ)

Dubai Production City, more commonly known as DPC, was once called International Media Production Zone (IMPZ) back in the day. Being a free-hold zone, the locale was launched in 2003, becoming the first full-bloomed media central in the vast Dubai real estate market. It aimed to propel the growth of the entertainment and production industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A media hub, DPC is home to experts hailing from different parts of the world as they have the option of choosing between residential, retail and business options in this neighbourhood. Taking up an astonishing land area of approximately 43,000,000 sq. ft., Dubai Media City is a fine example of domestic and multinational production, printing and publishing.

Types of Properties in Dubai Production City

A mix-use development, Dubai Production City harbours various kind of properties for residential use, such as apartments,  and commercial use, such as shops, warehouses and offices. Rental flats in Dubai Production City are usually located in 16 to 26-storeyed high-rise buildings, with sleek, modern designs. The flats typically offer studios and 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, which range between 317 to 512 sq. ft., 650 to 1,182 sq. ft., 1,018 to 1,327 sq. ft. and 1,360 to 2,476 sq. ft. The flats come fitted with some of the most premium amenities and facilities. All rental apartments come with well-made built-in wardrobes, impeccable ceramic floors, fashionable fixtures, walk-in closets, widespread balconies, swimming pools, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam rooms, laundry rooms, car parking, landscaped gardens, 24/7 security and maintenance services, state-of-the-art sports facilities, dedicated play area for kids and barbecue and separate rooms for domestic help.

Rental Price Trends for Properties in Dubai Production City

Rental prices for most properties – residential and commercial – are at par with neighbouring communities such as JVT, Discovery Gardens or Dubai Sports City for that matter. Since most of the rental properties in DPC are flats, studios in Dubai Production City usually cost an average amount of AED 33,000 per annum. 1-bedroom apartments will cost an average of AED 45,000, 2-bedroom apartments around AED 65,000 and 3-bedroom apartments will cost an average amount of AED 80,000 per annum.

Popular Areas of Dubai Production City

There is an astoundingly high number of offices for production and publishing houses, media agencies and multiple channels in the enclave of the community. Some of the well-known companies include MGP World, Publishing Pavilion, McCollins Media, 7 Production & Events and ALPHA Printing Press.
There are also ample malls, retailers and supermarkets in and around the neighbourhood, seeing to the day-to-day needs of the residents. There is also a City Center – Me’aisem – next to a Carrefour in the locale, right around the curve that leads up to the Oakwood Residency and Swiss Mart in Dubai Production City. One will find multiple mosques and other praying areas too. Some popular restaurants and hotels in the neighbourhood include Flame Tree restaurant, Chili’s, The Big Wok. Wadi Express and Momo.

Reasons for Renting in Dubai Production City

Since the development consists of freehold properties, residents in Dubai Production City are an interesting blend of people from all over the world, making the community a multi-cultural retreat. Since many people work in DPC itself and the community has a high number of employment opportunities, it is far more convenient for a lot of people to be living within it. The housing options are centrally located and cost-effective, making them even more attractive to prospective tenants.