International City

Yes — International City is a freehold community developed by Nakheel and open to buyers of all nationalities. It represents the lowest entry point in Dubai's freehold market, with studios available from around AED 180K, making it especially popular with first-time investors.

Average prices range from roughly AED 350 to 650 per sq ft — the lowest price per square foot in Dubai — with overall property prices spanning about AED 180K to AED 1.2M+ across apartments, townhouses and commercial units. This price point keeps the community firmly aimed at cost-conscious buyers and renters.

Rental yields of 8–12% put International City consistently among the highest-yielding communities in Dubai. Studios in the England and France clusters offer the best return-on-investment ratio, while Phase 2 townhouses are gaining traction with families. Low purchase prices keep the yield-to-price ratio among the best in the city.

The community is organised into country-themed clusters including China, Persia, England and France, each with compact apartments. Phase 2 introduced larger family-friendly units and townhouses with improved infrastructure, while Dragon Mart 1 & 2 anchor the area's commercial activity. Dragon Mart is the largest Chinese trading hub outside China and drives much of the footfall.

The community is connected via Emirates Road (E611) and Al Awir Road, with RTA buses running to Rashidiya Metro. DXB Airport is around 15 minutes away by car and Downtown Dubai approximately 25 minutes, though residents are largely car-dependent. Plan around road travel when viewing properties or commuting from the area.