16,923
AED per sqm, index average
Neighborhoods and areas — Dubai South
Dubai South
Dubai South is a 145 sq km government-planned city around Al Maktoum International Airport, with mid-priced homes, logistics and aviation zones, next to Expo City Dubai.
Price and yield
Average price per sqm and estimated rental yield in Dubai South. For comparison only, not investment advice.
6.2%
Estimated yield
3 projects
In this guide
Last updated: October 11, 2026
Based on registered sale transactions in Dubai
What defines Dubai South
Who it suits: buyers looking for a lower entry price and payments after handover, and people working in aviation and logistics.
Around the future main airport
Al Maktoum International Airport is planned to take over all operations of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Next to Expo City Dubai
the city borders the Expo 2020 site, now a mixed district of homes, business and leisure.
Main highway access
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Emirates Road (E611) link it to the rest of Dubai and to Abu Dhabi.
Payments after handover
in Dubai South Properties’ projects, part of the price is paid over two years after the keys are handed over.
About the area
The master developer is Dubai South, a Dubai Government entity. The project launched in 2006 as Dubai World Central and was renamed in 2015. The city is divided into eight districts, including the Residential, Logistics, Aviation and Golf districts, and the airport itself.
Character: family-oriented and mid-priced, with low and mid-rise apartment buildings and gated townhouse and villa communities. Large parts of the city are still under construction.
The trade-off is distance: about 35 minutes to Downtown and about 45 minutes to DXB. On the other hand, Dubai Marina is about 20 minutes away, and Abu Dhabi airport about 50 minutes.
Ownership: a freehold area for foreign buyers in most projects, with a small number of leasehold projects.
Sub-section: Residential District
A planned neighbourhood of apartments, townhouses and villas, with retail centres, schools, clinics and parks. The Collective and the Hayat community are here.
Sub-section: Logistics City
The logistics district sits between Jebel Ali Port and Al Maktoum International Airport, with a business park, a free zone and direct airside access to the airport. South Square 1 is here.
Active projects in Dubai South
Projects in Dubai South: entry price, payment plan and handover date.
Agencies and developers active in the area
Developers and agencies active in Dubai South.
Developers in the area
Location and distances
Estimated drive times from Dubai South to key destinations, outside rush hour.
DXB airport
About 45 min
Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall
About 35 min
About 20 min
About 25 min
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dubai South: ownership, family fit and type of investment.
Is it suitable for families?
Yes. The Residential District has schools, clinics, parks and retail centres alongside apartments and townhouses.
Freehold or Leasehold?
Freehold for foreign buyers in most projects. There are a small number of leasehold projects, so check each project before buying.
How far is the new airport?
Al Maktoum International Airport is inside Dubai South, about 7 to 10 minutes’ drive from the Residential District.
What kind of investment is it?
A mid-priced investment, mostly off-plan with payments after handover. The area’s value is tied to the airport expansion, so it is a long-term investment.
Other areas worth comparing
Nearby areas or areas in a similar price range.
