Mohammed Bin Rashid City

Mohammed Bin Rashid City (commonly abbreviated as MBR City) is a large, multi-district masterplan on the southern edge of central Dubai. The development spans extensive desert and planned urban land and groups a number of distinct neighbourhoods and projects under a single planning framework. MBR City combines residential, leisure, equestrian and commercial components and includes several named subdistricts and adjacent large-scale developments.

What this place is and where it is located

MBR City occupies a substantial area to the south of Business Bay, bounded roughly by Al Khail Road (E44) to the northwest, Umm Suqeim Road (D63) to the west, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) to the south and Dubai–Al Ain Road (E66) to the east. The masterplan comprises multiple zones including District One, Meydan-related precincts, Dubai Hills Estate, Sobha Hartland and other planned districts. The project area is measured in thousands of hectares and was conceived as a mixed-use extension of Dubai’s central urban fabric, with leisure, residential and commercial elements clustered around Meydan Racing Club and other anchors.

Transport and distances

Access to central MBR City is primarily road-based. The nearest Red Line metro station is around 3,054 metres from the centre of the area, while major roads provide direct connections to the rest of Dubai.

Approximate road distances to key Dubai destinations include:

• Burj Khalifa / Downtown Dubai — 3.2 km
• The Dubai Mall — 3.3 km
• Business Bay — 2.3 km
• Dubai International Airport (DXB) — 13.0 km
• Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) — 4.9 km
• Mall of the Emirates — 9.5 km
• Palm Jumeirah — 15.2 km
• Dubai Marina — 16.9 km

Zoning, built fabric and projects

MBR City is an umbrella for several districts and projects. The masterplan includes established and planned neighbourhoods with varied built form: low-rise gated villa communities, apartment clusters, high-rise towers and designated commercial podiums. Key character areas include:

• District One — positioned between Business Bay and Meydan Racing Club; a mixed-use leisure and residential precinct with large-scale landscaping and waterfront features.
• Meydan precincts — organised around the racing facilities and golf course, with supporting commercial and hospitality elements.
• Dubai Hills Estate — a large residential and golf-based development formed in collaboration between major developers, planned to contain villas, apartments and recreation facilities.
• Sobha Hartland — a mixed-use enclave at the north-eastern corner of MBR City that integrates low-rise residential blocks and higher towers within a campus-like setting.

Notable projects in and around MBR City include The Spark by ESNAAD, launched in 2024; Naya at District One by Meydan Group, launched in 2023; Berkeley Place by Ellington Properties, completed in 2022; Kensington Waters by Ellington Properties, completed in 2021; and Gemini Splendor by Gemini Group, completed in 2016. Other developments include Grenland Residence by Arloid, Rome by Samana by Samana Developers, Crest Grande by Sobha Group and several MAG Property Development plots, including MAG 900, MAG 910, MAG 920, MAG 930 and MAG 960.

Other projects and planned precincts within the wider MBR City masterplan include Meydan Metropolis and Millennium Estates, reflecting the mix of completed and developing components across the area.

Subdistricts and neighbourhoods within MBR City

Neighbourhoods within the MBR City umbrella include:

• The Residences at District One
• District One
• Sobha Hartland
• MAG City
• Eden Hills
• Selora Residences
• Wellington Grand Villas

Who this area suits

MBR City spans a broad set of neighbourhood types, so suitability varies by precinct. In general:

• Buyers seeking proximity to Downtown Dubai and Business Bay while preferring new masterplanned neighbourhoods may find MBR City appealing.
• Residents prioritising landscaped open space, golf and equestrian amenities may be drawn to the Meydan-facing and District One areas.
• Investors and developers may be attracted by phased releases and large-scale projects, including residential clusters and mixed-use commercial podiums.
• Households wanting villa-style living within a masterplan context can consider District One and parts of Dubai Hills Estate; those seeking apartments have options in low- and high-rise developments across the precincts.

FAQ

Q: Where is Mohammed Bin Rashid City relative to Downtown Dubai?
A: MBR City is immediately south of Business Bay and around 3.2–3.3 km from Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall by road.

Q: Which major projects and developers operate inside MBR City?
A: The area groups multiple projects and developers, including Meydan Group at Naya at District One, ESNAAD at The Spark, Ellington Properties at Berkeley Place and Kensington Waters, Sobha Group at Crest Grande, Samana Developers at Rome by Samana, Arloid at Grenland Residence and MAG Property Development.

Q: Is there a metro station within walking distance?
A: The nearest Red Line metro station is approximately 3,054 metres from central MBR City. Road connections and car access are the primary transport links.

Q: What types of housing are available in MBR City?
A: The masterplan includes a mix of housing types across its districts: villas and large plots in parts of District One and Dubai Hills Estate, low-rise residential blocks and towers in Sobha Hartland and other subdistricts, plus apartment developments by multiple developers.

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