Motor City Pricing Snapshot Q1 2026
Motor City ready-stock apartment pricing ranges from AED 1,100 per square foot in older Uptown towers to AED 1,450 per square foot in newer Autodrome residences. Townhouse stock in Green Community ranges AED 1,250 to 1,600 per square foot. Below is the granular breakdown that ready-buyer investors need to make a per-unit decision.
Foster City Apartment Pricing
Studios (380 to 480 sqft): AED 580K to 720K, AED 1,200 to 1,500 per sqft. Annual rents AED 48K to 58K. Gross yield 7.5 to 8.2%.
One-beds (680 to 850 sqft): AED 850K to 1.05M, AED 1,150 to 1,300 per sqft. Rents AED 60K to 75K. Gross yield 6.8 to 7.5%.
Two-beds (1,150 to 1,400 sqft): AED 1.3M to 1.65M, AED 1,100 to 1,200 per sqft. Rents AED 90K to 115K. Gross yield 6.0 to 7.0%.
Service charges
AED 13 to 16 per sqft. Most towers under 8 years old.
Uptown Motor City Pricing
Studios (370 to 470 sqft): AED 540K to 680K, AED 1,100 to 1,400 per sqft. Rents AED 45K to 54K. Gross yield 7.5 to 8.0%.
One-beds (700 to 880 sqft): AED 800K to 950K, AED 1,050 to 1,200 per sqft. Rents AED 58K to 72K. Gross yield 7.0 to 7.8%.
Two-beds (1,200 to 1,500 sqft): AED 1.25M to 1.55M, AED 950 to 1,100 per sqft. Rents AED 85K to 105K. Gross yield 6.0 to 6.8%.
Townhouses (3-bed, 2,400 to 2,800 sqft): AED 2.5M to 3.1M, AED 950 to 1,200 per sqft. Rents AED 130K to 160K. Gross yield 5.0 to 5.5%.
Service charges AED 17 to 22 per sqft (older stock).
Green Community Motor City Pricing
Three-bed townhouses (2,500 to 3,000 sqft): AED 2.4M to 3.1M, AED 950 to 1,150 per sqft. Rents AED 130K to 165K. Gross yield 5.0 to 5.8%.
Four-bed townhouses (3,200 to 3,800 sqft): AED 3.4M to 4.2M, AED 1,000 to 1,200 per sqft. Rents AED 175K to 210K. Gross yield 5.0 to 5.5%.
Service charges AED 4 to 7 per sqft (community-only model).
Autodrome Residences Pricing (Newer Stock)
Studios (380 to 470 sqft): AED 620K to 780K, AED 1,300 to 1,650 per sqft. Rents AED 50K to 60K (post-handover stabilisation). Gross yield 7.0 to 7.7%.
One-beds (680 to 850 sqft): AED 920K to 1.15M, AED 1,250 to 1,400 per sqft. Rents AED 62K to 78K. Gross yield 6.5 to 7.0%.
Two-beds (1,150 to 1,400 sqft): AED 1.4M to 1.8M, AED 1,200 to 1,350 per sqft. Rents AED 95K to 120K. Gross yield 6.0 to 6.8%.
Service charges AED 14 to 18 per sqft (estimates pre-handover).
Net Yield Calculation
From gross yield, deduct: service charges (1.0 to 1.8 percentage points depending on stock), 5% management fee (0.3 to 0.4 points), 0.5% annual maintenance reserve (0.5 points), and 7-day vacancy assumption (0.2 points). Net yield typically lands 1.5 to 2.0 percentage points below gross.
Example: Foster City one-bed at AED 950K, AED 65K rent. Gross 6.8%. Service charges AED 14 per sqft on 750 sqft = AED 10,500. Management 5% of rent = AED 3,250. Maintenance reserve = AED 4,750. Net rent = AED 46,500. Net yield = 4.9%. This is the realistic post-cost return for a Motor City one-bed buyer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest-yielding stock in Motor City?
Foster City studios at AED 1,200 to 1,500 per square foot deliver 7.5 to 8.2% gross yield, the strongest in the cluster. Uptown studios are similar at 7.5 to 8.0% but service charges are higher (AED 17 to 22 per sqft), reducing net yield by 0.4 to 0.7 percentage points.
Are Motor City service charges expensive?
Foster City new-build runs AED 13 to 16 per sqft, in line with peer mid-market clusters. Uptown older stock runs AED 17 to 22, which is high. Green Community townhouses are cheap at AED 4 to 7 because they only cover community amenities, not building common areas.
How much rent can I expect on a Motor City one-bed?
Foster City new-build one-beds rent at AED 60K to 75K annually. Uptown older one-beds rent at AED 58K to 72K. Autodrome new-builds rent at AED 62K to 78K post-handover stabilisation.
What net yield should I model?
Subtract 1.5 to 2.0 percentage points from gross to estimate net. A 7.0% gross yield typically nets to 5.0 to 5.5% after service charges, 5% management fee, maintenance reserve, and short vacancy. Foster City studios net 5.5 to 6.5%.
Are Autodrome new-builds worth the premium?
Autodrome stock prices 5 to 12% above Foster City. The premium is justifiable if you take a 24 to 36 month handover horizon and target post-handover capital gain plus stabilised yield. For pure ready-yield buyers, Foster City is the better entry point.
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