The Master Developer Behind Motor City

Union Properties PJSC is a publicly listed company on the Dubai Financial Market, with ownership spread across public and institutional shareholders rather than a single private owner. The company is governed by a board of directors and led by its CEO, Amer Khansaheb.

Union Properties is headquartered at Union Business Park in Green Community East, Dubai Investment Park.

The portfolio covers apartments, townhouses, villas, penthouses and loft residences as well as retail and commercial properties.

Its master-planned communities are Motor City, Green Community and Uptown Mirdiff.

Payment plans vary between projects and may include instalments linked to construction milestones and the handover date. Some projects offer as low as 10% down payment for accessible entry in the market.

There is no single minimum. Your budget depends on whether you buy a ready home, use a mortgage, or choose an off-plan payment plan.

As a practical guide, allow for:

• Down payment: often 20% or more for a mortgaged purchase, subject to lender eligibility.
• Dubai Land Department fee: 4% of the purchase price.
• Additional costs: registration, trustee, valuation and mortgage fees where applicable. Mortgage registration is 0.25% of the loan amount.
• Off-plan option: some projects allow an initial booking amount and staged instalments, lowering the cash required at the beginning.

Start by deciding your objective: rental income, capital growth, a future home, or residency. Then set a realistic total budget including fees, not just the property price.

Choose between:

• Ready property: immediate ownership and potential rental income.
• Off-plan property: phased payments and potential price growth before handover, but with construction and market risk.
• Short-term holiday home: can offer flexibility, but requires active management and is more seasonal.

Work with a RERA-registered broker, shortlist reputable developers or completed buildings, compare service charges and rental demand, and verify the property’s status through Dubai Land Department channels. For off-plan, check the developer, escrow account, project registration and completion progress through Dubai REST before committing.

Motor City is a good option for buyers who value a calmer, established community with larger layouts, greenery, everyday retail and road access to key parts of Dubai. It is particularly popular with families and professionals who prefer more space than many central apartment districts offer.

From an investment perspective, it can suit buyers looking for relatively accessible entry prices and steady tenant demand rather than a purely trophy-location investment. However, it is not directly served by the Metro, so it is generally better for car owners.

Motor City was created around an automotive and motorsport theme by Union Properties. Its identity centres on Dubai Autodrome, karting facilities and motor-themed design elements. The name reflects the developer’s original concept: celebrating cars, speed, engineering and the freedom of movement.