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Living in Meydan: A Practical Guide for Renters (2026)

What it is like to live in Meydan and Mohammed Bin Rashid City — newer apartments close to Downtown, the racecourse, getting around and what to check.

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Meydan is a community around the Meydan Racecourse, part of the wider Mohammed Bin Rashid City area. It sits close to Downtown Dubai and Business Bay, with many newer apartment buildings.

What Meydan is like

  • Newer buildings — many recently completed, often with pools and gyms
  • Open spaces and the racecourse, home to major horse-racing events
  • A calmer feel than Downtown, but close to it
  • Still developing, with ongoing construction in places

    • Getting around

  • Close to Al Khail Road and Ras Al Khor Road
  • A short drive to Downtown Dubai, Business Bay and DIFC
  • No Metro station inside the community, so most residents drive

    • Who Meydan suits

  • Professionals working in Downtown, Business Bay or DIFC who want a quieter home
  • People who want a newer building close to the city centre
  • Couples and small families

    • Before you rent in Meydan

  • Construction nearby and planned roadworks
  • Shops and supermarkets within walking distance of the building
  • Parking and visitor parking
  • Cooling costs ([chiller-free vs district cooling](/blog/chiller-free-vs-district-cooling-dubai))
  • Use our [property viewing checklist](/blog/property-viewing-checklist-dubai)

    • Browse [homes for rent](/rent), or read [living in Business Bay](/blog/living-in-business-bay-guide) and [living in Downtown Dubai](/blog/living-in-downtown-dubai-guide) to compare.

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