For saleOff-plan
Sample
AED 2,450,000
Off-plan three-bed townhouse in Dubai South
Dubai South
- Bedrooms
- 3 beds
- Bathrooms
- 4 bath
- Size
- 2,000 sq ft
- Handover
- Q2 2028
Area guide · Emaar South · Dubai World Central · DWC
Dubai South
Off-plan homes beside Al Maktoum International Airport
- Homes from
- AED 450K
- Rent from
- AED 38K / yr
- Gross yield
- 6–7.5% gross
- Ownership
- Freehold
What it’s like to live in Dubai South
Dubai South is a government-backed master development in the south of Dubai built around Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), with a freehold Residential District of apartments, townhouses and villas. Launched as Dubai World Central and rebranded Dubai South in 2015, it sits between Emirates Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, next to Expo City Dubai.
The Residential District includes Emaar South, a joint venture between Emaar and Dubai South with townhouses, villas and apartments around a golf course, and projects such as Azizi Venice. The appeal is price and future growth: Dubai announced a major expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport in 2024, and many buyers are looking at off plan properties in Dubai South as a long-term bet on that.
The honest risks: most of the district is still being built, amenities are limited today, and the long commutes to Downtown and the Marina mean it suits people working locally or willing to drive. The airport expansion is a multi-year project, so rent and price growth may take time. Buyers should budget for years of construction nearby. For those who can wait, the district offers new townhouses and villas at prices well below communities closer to the centre, often with staged payment plans. Tenants working at the airport, in logistics or at Expo City get short commutes and newer homes for the rent.
Getting around
Car-based, via Emirates Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. The Route 2020 metro ends at Expo City Dubai, a short drive away.
Schools & family
Schools and nurseries are opening in and around the Residential District, with more planned.
Shops & dining
Neighbourhood retail within Emaar South and the Residential District; larger malls at Ibn Battuta and in Dubai Investments Park.
Leisure
Community parks and pools, and Expo City Dubai next door.
Prices in Dubai South
Indicative 2026 asking levels. Individual buildings vary — check recent DLD transactions before you offer.
| Home | Buy from | Rent from / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 450,000 | AED 38,000 |
| 1 bed apartment | AED 700,000 | AED 55,000 |
| 2 bed apartment | AED 1,000,000 | AED 75,000 |
| 3 bed townhouse | AED 1,600,000 | AED 110,000 |
| 4 bed townhouse or villa | AED 2,300,000 | AED 140,000 |
Gross rental yield: 6–7.5% gross (indicative).
The good
- Low entry prices for new townhouses and villas
- Emaar-backed community in Emaar South
- Next to Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City
- Long payment plans on many off-plan projects
The trade-offs
- Long drives to Downtown, DXB and the Marina
- Much of the district is still under construction
- Growth depends on a multi-year airport expansion
Homes in Dubai South
Questions
Dubai South, answered
What is Emaar South?
Emaar South is a joint venture between Emaar and Dubai South within Dubai South's Residential District. It offers townhouses, villas and apartments near Al Maktoum International Airport, generally at lower prices than Emaar's more central communities. Much of it is still being built, so check each phase's handover date.
Are off plan properties in Dubai South a good investment?
They suit patient buyers. The planned expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport could lift demand over time, and entry prices are low. The risks are years of construction, limited amenities today and a long timeline for the airport project. Check escrow and handover dates.
Is Dubai South freehold?
Yes. The Residential District in Dubai South, including Emaar South, is freehold, so buyers of any nationality can own property outright with a Dubai Land Department title deed. The standard 4% transfer fee applies. Eligible purchases can support a UAE residence visa, and off-plan units are recorded on the DLD's Oqood register.
How far is Dubai South from Downtown Dubai?
Dubai South is roughly 40 minutes' drive from Downtown Dubai and DXB off-peak, and about 30 minutes from Dubai Marina. It is closest to Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City Dubai, which suits people who work in the south of the city.
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