Dubai South property investment guide
Value homes by the new airport
Dubai South is a mid-market mixed community in Dubai where recorded residential sales have a median price of AED 1,654 per sqft. Ownership is freehold. The nearest metro station is Expo City Dubai, 1.0 km away.
A vast masterplan around Al Maktoum Airport and Expo City — value homes and logistics on the southern frontier.
Key numbers
- Avg asking price*
- AED 1,563/sqft
- Price tier
- Mid-market
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Maturity
- Planned
- Handover
- Ready · ongoing
- Metro served
- No
- Commute to downtown
- 35 min
- Projects tracked
- 153
Market data: recorded sales
Over the 12 months to Jun 2026, Dubai South recorded 12,632 property sales with a residential median of AED 1,575 per sqft — +0.1% on the previous 12 months.
See how Dubai South ranks city-wide: price per sqft, sales momentum, price growth.
- Median sale price
- AED 1,654/sqft
- 11,609 residential sales, last 4 quarters
- Sales, last 12 months
- 12,632
- +23.7% vs the 12 months before
- Price change, year on year
- +0.1%
- residential median AED/sqft
Monthly figures, last 12 months
| Month | Median AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 1,701 | 2,782 |
| May 2026 | 1,690 | 1,321 |
| Apr 2026 | 1,625 | 1,109 |
| Mar 2026 | 1,547 | 953 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,493 | 885 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,475 | 799 |
| Dec 2025 | 1,568 | 929 |
| Nov 2025 | 1,467 | 880 |
| Oct 2025 | 1,442 | 628 |
| Sep 2025 | 1,400 | 894 |
| Aug 2025 | 1,393 | 758 |
| Jul 2025 | 1,717 | 694 |
Price by bedroom count
| Type | Median price | Median AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 681,790 | 1,841 | 980 |
| 1 bedroom | AED 1,211,030 | 1,614 | 401 |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 1,827,094 | 1,555 | 96 |
| 3 bedrooms | AED 2,596,429 | 1,480 | 35 |
| 4+ bedrooms | AED 4,712,342 | 1,295 | 26 |
Latest quarter with recorded residential sales; thin sample sizes are excluded.
Top-selling projects in Dubai South
Ranked by registered sales, Jul 2025 – Jun 2026. "Prior year" is the 12 months before that window.
| Project | Sales | Prior year | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azizi Venice 14 | 1,502 | 540 | 1,684 |
| Terra Gardens | 541 | 0 | 2,114 |
| South Square | 407 | 0 | 1,465 |
| Terra Woods | 402 | 0 | 2,191 |
| Windsor House | 397 | 1 | 1,459 |
| Azizi Venice 7 | 381 | 450 | 1,860 |
| Windsor House II | 374 | 1 | 1,541 |
| Azizi Venice 6 | 363 | 233 | 2,008 |
Projects
Build status and unit counts from the Dubai Land Department project register; rows we could not match to a register entry are marked unverified.
| Project | Developer | Units | Status | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangrove Residences | Expo City | 1–3 BR | Selling· unverified | AED 1,250,000 |
| Nanma Lotus | Nanma Properties | 79 | Under construction | — |
| The Pulse Beachfront 3 | Dubai South | 291 | Complete | AED 3,200,000 |
| Greenfield Living | Greenfield Real Estate Development | 52 | Under construction · 33% | — |
| Aero 1 | Bithaus Development | 48 | Under construction · 12% | AED 520,000 |
| Casa Aura Residence | AGN Skyline Real Estate Developments | 58 | Under construction · 6% | AED 600,000 |
| Bling Avenue 1 | Bling Development | 40 | Under construction · 68% | AED 800,000 |
| Azizi Venice 10 | Azizi | 1264 | Under construction · 36% | AED 700,000 |
| Enre Residence By Imtiaz | Imtiaz | 170 | Under construction · 7% | AED 723,000 |
| Rr Grand | Red Rose Properties | 72 | Under construction · 10% | — |
| Vivida Residences | Namo Development | 66 | Under construction | — |
| Divine Elements | Takmeel Real Estate Development | 90 | Under construction · 0% | AED 554,000 |
| Astra Residences | Dugasta | 108 | Under construction · 15% | AED 596,000 |
| Legacy Heights | Legacy Homes | 87 | Under construction | — |
| Azizi Venice 6 | Azizi | 2965 | Under construction · 12% | AED 700,000 |
| Views Vii By Golden Woods | Golden Wood | 68 | Under construction · 90% | AED 244,000 |
| The Harmony | Almizan | 113 | Under construction · 85% | AED 777,000 |
| Waada - Altura 1 | BT Holdings | 381 | Under construction · 2% | AED 460,000 |
| Hayat 2 | Dubai South | 142 | Under construction | AED 3,519,000 |
| South Bay 6 Premium | Dubai South | 189 | Under construction · 45% | AED 3,055,000 |
| Ajwan Residences | ESK Investments | 122 | Under construction | — |
| Vista Ridge | Emaar | 198 | Under construction | AED 1,276,000 |
| Azizi Venice 3 | Azizi | 352 | Under construction · 76% | AED 587,000 |
| Golf Lane | Emaar | 574 | Under construction · 30% | AED 4,474,000 |
| Crown Palace | Amirah Developments | 104 | Under construction | — |
| Azizi Venice 9 | Azizi | 778 | Under construction · 54% | AED 700,000 |
| Golf Vale | Emaar | 262 | Under construction | AED 1,096,000 |
| Azizi Venice 2 | Azizi | 526 | Under construction · 57% | AED 623,000 |
| Al Ghaf Janoub | Jersey Properties | 73 | Under construction | — |
| Marquis Horizon | Marquis Point | 174 | Under construction | AED 1,050,000 |
| Timber Terrace | Vakson Group | 77 | Under construction | AED 1,059,000 |
| Coventry 66 | GFS Developments | 64 | Under construction | AED 520,000 |
| Greenville | Emaar | 140 | Under construction · 46% | AED 3,363,000 |
| Discovery Dunes | Discovery Land Company | 147 | Under construction · 70% | — |
| The Pulse Villas 2 | Dubai South | 74 | Complete | AED 2,720,000 |
| Greenridge | Emaar | 520 | Under construction · 36% | AED 2,943,000 |
| Voi Residence By Hvm Living | HVM Living | 68 | Under construction · 16% | AED 323,000 |
| Lincoln Star Residence | Lincoln Star Real Estate Development | 48 | Under construction · 47% | AED 415,000 |
| Aristo | OKSA Developer | 66 | Under construction · 0% | — |
| Azizi Venice 15 | Azizi | 1855 | Under construction | AED 700,000 |
| Waada - Cascada 2 | BT Holdings | 249 | Under construction | AED 858,000 |
| Avion Residence | Sky View Development | 66 | Under construction · 20% | AED 899,000 |
| Greenspoint 2 | Emaar | 244 | Under construction · 20% | AED 3,531,000 |
| Cresswell Views | Arady Properties | 56 | Under construction · 37% | AED 882,000 |
| Golf Verge | Emaar | 204 | Under construction · 2% | AED 1,248,000 |
| Golf Acres | Emaar | 158 | Under construction · 3% | AED 950,000 |
| Beachfront Gates 2 | Dubai South | 162 | Under construction · 42% | AED 1,050,000 |
| Golf Edge | Emaar | 179 | Under construction | AED 1,171,000 |
| South Bay 2 | Dubai South | 145 | Under construction · 94% | AED 2,730,000 |
| Cresswell Residences | Abdulwahed Faqeeh Properties | 72 | Complete | AED 773,000 |
| Zura Residences | Alyakka Developers | 321 | Under construction | — |
| Miorah By Zoya | Zoya Developments | 60 | Under construction · 7% | AED 587,000 |
| Trafford Residence | Deviate for Real Estate Development | 44 | Under construction · 55% | AED 821,000 |
| Golf Fields | Emaar | 181 | Under construction | — |
| Azizi Venice 13 | Azizi | 1888 | Under construction · 40% | AED 700,000 |
| Fairway Villas 2 | Emaar | 309 | Under construction · 83% | — |
| Orchid Residence 1 | Orchid Living | 44 | Under construction · 48% | — |
| South Square | Dubai South | 571 | Under construction · 3% | AED 1,093,000 |
| Lilian Residences | London Gate | 66 | Under construction · 5% | AED 689,000 |
| Greenway | Emaar | 232 | Under construction · 39% | AED 3,150,000 |
| Hayat 5 | Dubai South | 112 | Under construction | AED 4,550,000 |
| Lincoln Star Residence Ii | Lincoln Star Real Estate Development | 56 | Under construction · 5% | — |
| Livia Residence | BARCO | 71 | Under construction · 9% | AED 556,000 |
| Greenway 2 | Emaar | 492 | Under construction · 24% | AED 2,721,000 |
| Avenew888-Loom | Avenew | 661 | Under construction | AED 881,000 |
| Azizi Venice 8 | Azizi | 778 | Under construction · 53% | AED 700,000 |
| South Bay 3 Premium | Dubai South | 213 | Under construction · 63% | AED 2,900,000 |
| Waada - Altura 2 | BT Holdings | 365 | Under construction · 4% | AED 460,000 |
| The Pulse Beachfront 2 | Dubai South | 198 | Complete | AED 2,935,000 |
| Azizi Venice 16 | Azizi | 1055 | Under construction | AED 700,000 |
| Oasis Residences | Al Helal Al Zahaby Real Estate | 159 | Under construction · 35% | AED 559,000 |
| Altair 52 | Acube Abode Realty | 52 | Under construction · 2% | AED 631,000 |
| Golf Meadow | Emaar | 224 | Under construction · 2% | AED 1,128,000 |
| Azizi Venice 14 | Azizi | 3438 | Under construction · 30% | AED 630,000 |
| Coventry 49 | GFS Developments | 51 | Under construction | — |
| Zazen Acacia Residences | Zazen | 48 | Under construction | — |
| Cresswell Plaza | Essa Bokhowa Properties | 35 | Under construction · 34% | AED 990,000 |
| Golf Hills | Emaar | 204 | Under construction · 4% | AED 1,064,000 |
| Waada - Cascada 1 | BT Holdings | 249 | Under construction | AED 859,000 |
| Golden Woods Albab Views | Golden Woods Real Estate | 132 | Under construction · 30% | AED 497,000 |
| Azizi Venice 12 | Azizi | 1428 | Under construction · 15% | AED 700,000 |
| Azizi Venice 11 | Azizi | 1094 | Under construction · 14% | AED 700,000 |
| Azizi Venice 1 | Azizi | 143 | Under construction · 67% | AED 766,000 |
| Grove Ridge | Emaar | 193 | Under construction | AED 1,274,000 |
| Manam Prime | Manam Real Estate Development | 40 | Complete | AED 731,000 |
| Courtyard One | Golden Light Developments | 47 | Under construction · 8% | AED 599,000 |
| Waada - Rayhan 1 | BT Holdings | 333 | Under construction · 2% | AED 2,754,000 |
| One By Preston | Preston | 56 | Under construction | — |
| The Eighty Three | OKSA Developer | 70 | Under construction · 50% | AED 476,000 |
| The Serene | Almizan | 106 | Under construction · 28% | — |
| Westar Altair | Westar Properties | 56 | Under construction · 40% | AED 605,000 |
| Fairway Villas 3 | Emaar | 72 | Under construction · 49% | — |
| Avenew888 - Modo | Avenew | 224 | Under construction · 7% | AED 788,000 |
| Stories By Mirfa | Mirfa IBC Developers | 100 | Under construction | AED 426,000 |
| South Bay 4 Premium | Dubai South | 138 | Under construction · 57% | AED 3,100,000 |
| Hayat 3 | Dubai South | 144 | Under construction | AED 3,491,000 |
| Greenspoint | Emaar | 196 | Under construction · 26% | AED 3,363,000 |
| Beachfront Gates 1 | Dubai South | 74 | Under construction · 36% | — |
| South Bay 5 Premium | Dubai South | 144 | Under construction · 44% | AED 2,800,000 |
| The Collective | Bold Developer | 94 | Under construction | AED 846,000 |
| Bhuvi Residence | Bravima Development | 70 | Under construction · 21% | — |
| Hayat 6 | Dubai South | 104 | Under construction | — |
| Golf Hills 2 | Emaar | 204 | Under construction · 4% | AED 1,066,000 |
| Golf Point | Emaar | 590 | Under construction · 5% | AED 862,000 |
| South Bay 1 | Dubai South | 251 | Under construction · 92% | AED 2,900,000 |
| Hayat 7 | Dubai South | 78 | Under construction | — |
| Windsor House Ii | Ellington | 424 | Under construction | AED 739,000 |
| Windsor House | Ellington | 424 | Under construction · 3% | AED 691,000 |
| Hayat 4 | Dubai South | 200 | Under construction | AED 3,690,000 |
| Greenview 3 | Emaar | 241 | Complete | AED 1,300,000 |
| Fairway Villas | Emaar | 49 | Complete | — |
| Golf Dale | Emaar | 200 | Under construction · 0% | AED 1,138,000 |
| Greenville 2 | Emaar | 148 | Under construction · 31% | AED 3,298,000 |
| Azizi Venice 7 | Azizi | 2277 | Under construction · 29% | AED 700,000 |
| The Pulse- Beachfront | Dubai South | 291 | Complete | AED 2,561,000 |
| Maak Residence | Maakdream Properties | 72 | Under construction | — |
| Azizi Venice 5 | Azizi | 484 | Under construction · 63% | AED 539,000 |
| Azizi Venice 4 | Azizi | 389 | Under construction · 62% | AED 593,000 |
| Hayat 1 | Dubai South | 122 | Under construction | AED 3,800,000 |
| Waada- Raiha | BT Holdings | 132 | Under construction · 0% | AED 3,978,000 |
| Myra Residences | Sikanta Development | 64 | Under construction · 14% | AED 587,000 |
| Sky Residences | Expo City | Studio–3 BR | Off-plan· unverified | AED 1,100,000 |
Amenities & access
- Beach
- 35 min drive
- Metro
- Expo 2020 stn nearby
- Schools
- Several schools
- Also nearby
- Expo City, DWC airport
Getting around & daily life
Nearest of each, measured to the edge of Dubai South — not driving distance.
- Metro station
- Expo City Dubai · 1.0 km away
- Tram stop
- Jumeirah Lakes Towers · 13 km away
- School
- Greenfield International School · 1.9 km away
- Hospital
- Cedars Jebel Ali Free Hospital · 8.5 km away
- Mall
- Rijat Retail Mall-12 · 2.9 km away
- Supermarket
- Spinneys · 870 m away
- Park
- Mag 5 Park area · within the area
- Beach
- 9.9 km away
- Golf course
- Jumeirah Golf Estates · 6.4 km away
- University
- American University in Dubai · 14 km away
- Airport
- Al Maktoum International Airport · within the area
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Infrastructure that moves values
- Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)operational · 2010
Dubai's second airport, undergoing a major expansion to become the world's largest passenger hub.
- Expo City Dubai Metro Station (Route 2020 / Red Line)operational · 2021
The Route 2020 extension of the Red Line terminates at Expo City, opened in 2021, giving the district direct rail access to the wider Dubai Metro network and DXB.
- Al Wasl Plaza & Surreal Water Featureoperational · 2021
Expo 2020's central domed plaza with 360-degree projection surface plus the Surreal waterfall, retained as the free-entry civic heart and events venue of Expo City.
- Terra – The Sustainability Pavilionoperational · 2021
LEED Platinum, net-zero energy/water pavilion (1,055 solar panels) now a permanent climate-science museum and visitor attraction.
- Alif – The Mobility Pavilionoperational · 2021
Foster + Partners landmark pavilion exhibiting the future of transport and mobility; remains open to visitors as part of the Expo legacy site.
- Vision Pavilionoperational · 2021
Immersive storytelling pavilion on Dubai's evolution, one of the operational legacy attractions alongside Terra and Alif.
- Emaar South 18-Hole Championship Golf Courseoperational · 2021
Operational 18-hole championship course with clubhouse anchoring the neighbouring Emaar South community in Dubai South.
- Highway Access – E77 / E311 / E11 / E611operational · 2021
Direct connections via Expo Road (E77), Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Emirates Road (E611).
- Expo City Dubaioperational · 2022
The Expo 2020 legacy site, now a mixed-use 15-minute-city district within Dubai South.
- GEMS Founders School Dubai Southoperational · 2023
British-curriculum school serving Dubai South families, one of the nearest operational schools to Expo City.
- Dubai Metro Blue/2020 corridor & Etihad Railoperational · 2026
Served by the Route 2020 metro extension to Expo City, and by Etihad Rail's passenger network — running since 30 Jun 2026, with Dubai's own station (Al Yalayis, at Jumeirah Golf Estates) opening 30 Sep 2026.
- Dubai Exhibition Centre Expansion (AED 9.9bn)under construction · 2026
AED 9.9bn (~$2.7bn) expansion making it the region's largest indoor events venue (140,000 sqm phase 1, up to 20 simultaneous events); first events from January 2026, hosting GITEX and Gulfood.
- Mangrove Residencesunder construction · 2026
First residential cluster (~450 homes, 1–4BR apartments/townhouses/lofts); construction contracts awarded, handover from Q1 2026.
- Sky Residences (Expo Fields)under construction · 2026
1–3BR apartments overlooking Al Wasl Plaza and Surreal; main contractor appointed, handover beginning Q4 2026, near the planned school and concert venue.
- Sidr Residencesunder construction · 2028
Residential cluster from AED 1.88M (Sidr Residences 2 also launched); handover scheduled Q4 2028.
- Terra Heights (Emaar)under construction · 2029
Emaar residential project adjacent to Expo City, from AED 1.4M, handover Q1 2029.
- Al Maktoum International Airport Mega-Expansionunder construction · 2032
AED 128bn (~$35bn) expansion approved 2024; new passenger terminal, 5 runways and 400 gates targeting 150M passengers in the first decade-phase, ultimately 260M – the world's largest airport.
- Dubai South Residential Districtunder construction
Planned residential communities (incl. South Bay, The Pulse) around the airport and business districts.
- Expo City Dubai Master Plan – 5 Districtsapproved · 2031
Master plan approved Oct 2024 to house ~35,000 residents and 40,000 professionals across five districts: Expo Business, Expo Hills, Expo Fields, Expo Downtown and Expo Valley.
- Expo City Shopping Mallannounced
A shopping mall is planned within Expo City, designed for direct access from the Dubai Metro station as part of the 15-minute-city retail offer.
- Expo City International Schoolannounced
A school is planned within the Expo Fields district beside Sky Residences, alongside sports facilities and an open-air concert venue.
- Expo Hills Parkapproved
Master-plan park featuring a wadi-like open space and landscaped gardens with views of Al Wasl and the new Expo Downtown skyline.
- Red Line Extension to Al Maktoum Airportannounced
Planned southward extension of Route 2020/Red Line with additional stations terminating at Al Maktoum International Airport, serving Dubai South/Emaar South.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does property cost in Dubai South?
- Recorded residential sales in Dubai South over the last four quarters have a median price of AED 1,654 per sqft, across 11,609 transactions. Prices are up +0.1% year on year. Buying costs add roughly 7–10% on top, and net rental yield after service charges typically lands 2–3 percentage points below the gross figure.
- What is the nearest metro station to Dubai South?
- Expo City Dubai is the nearest metro station — 1.0 km away, measured to the edge of Dubai South.
- What are the best-selling projects in Dubai South?
- By registered sales over the last 12 months, the top projects in Dubai South are Azizi Venice 14 (1,502 sales), Terra Gardens (541 sales), South Square (407 sales).
- Can foreigners buy property in Dubai South?
- Yes — Dubai South is a freehold zone, so foreign buyers get full ownership with no residency requirement.
- How far is Dubai South from downtown Dubai?
- Dubai South is roughly 35 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: Dubai Exhibition Centre Expansion (AED 9.9bn), Mangrove Residences, Sky Residences (Expo Fields), Sidr Residences, Terra Heights (Emaar), Al Maktoum International Airport Mega-Expansion, Dubai South Residential District, Expo City Dubai Master Plan – 5 Districts, Expo City Shopping Mall, Expo City International School, Expo Hills Park, Red Line Extension to Al Maktoum Airport.
- What new projects are selling in Dubai South?
- 112 projects are still under construction in Dubai South, including Nanma Lotus by Nanma Properties, Greenfield Living by Greenfield Real Estate Development, Aero 1 by Bithaus Development (from AED 520,000), Casa Aura Residence by AGN Skyline Real Estate Developments (from AED 600,000), Bling Avenue 1 by Bling Development (from AED 800,000), Azizi Venice 10 by Azizi (from AED 700,000), Enre Residence By Imtiaz by Imtiaz (from AED 723,000), Rr Grand by Red Rose Properties.
Compare with nearby areas
*Average asking price for Dubai South is derived from recorded prices across its sub-communities, not measured on the area as a whole. Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales data through Jun 2026. Medians are computed from registered residential sales and can lag or diverge from asking prices. Not investment advice. Asking-price figures come from Esto’s area dataset, updated 2026-07-15. Net yield after service charges and buying costs is what decides a deal —here’s how to run that math.
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