Dubai International Academic City off-plan
Off-Plan Properties in Dubai International Academic City, Dubai
Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), also known as Academic City, is a 4,500-acre masterplan on the western edge of Dubai, developed around a concentration of international schools. The community is home to over 80,000 planned residences, with direct access to the E311 and the Dubai Tennis Championship venue. It is one of the largest residential communities in the western corridor.
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What's in DIAC
The community is anchored by its concentration of international schools — including branches of top UK, US and international institutions — and the Dubai Tennis Championship venue. Residential towers and low-rise communities sit along wide avenues with park coverage.
- 6+ international schools within the community
- 80,000+ planned residences across multiple phases
- Dubai Tennis Championship venue
- E311 access to JVC, Arjan and Downtown
- High-density park and open-space network
Why buy off-plan in DIAC
DIAC pairs one of the highest concentrations of international schools in the city with entry-level off-plan pricing. The school catchment effect drives strong rental demand from expat families, and the community's scale ensures a long pipeline of new supply.
- Highest concentration of international schools in Dubai
- Strong rental demand from expat family households
- Entry pricing well below JVC and Jumeirah
- Large-scale masterplan with long-term delivery pipeline
Getting There From Dubai International Academic City
Dubai International Academic City sits on the main Dubai arterial roads, with quick access to the city's key destinations:
- Burj Khalifa / Downtown Dubai — ≈ 25–30 min drive
- Dubai International Airport (DXB) — ≈ 25–30 min drive
- Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) — ≈ 30 min drive
- Dubai Marina — ≈ 30–35 min drive