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The district growing up around the world's largest airport.

Dubai South

Dubai South is a development on a global scale — 145 sq km surrounding Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), which a $35 billion investment is turning into the world's largest airport (target: 260 million passengers per year). The masterplan includes established sub-communities such as Emaar South, Azizi Venice, the central Residential District, Expo City Dubai (the Expo 2020 site), Hayat, and Logistics City. With the Gold Line metro set to connect DXB to DWC in 2032, the area is one of the clearest long-term opportunities of 2026 — residential transactions jumped 30% from 2024 to 2025.

Master developer Dubai South Properties (government-owned) Established 2006 (originally named Dubai World Central) Size ~145 sq km Residential District · Emaar South · Azizi Venice · Expo City · Hayat · Logistics City Airport city · mixed residential, logistics and tourism
7–9%
Rental yield (apartments)
1,100–1,300 AED
Average price per sq ft
~10 min
Distance to DWC airport
CONNECTIVITY

Where Dubai South sits.

Dubai South connects directly to the E311 and E611 — Dubai's two main highways. The expansion of access roads around DWC and Expo City is under way as part of the 2030 aviation masterplan.

Drive times

Al Maktoum Airport (DWC)~10 min
Expo City Dubai~5 min
Palm Jebel Ali~20 min
Dubai Marina / JBR~30 min
Downtown / Burj Khalifa~40 min
DXB Airport~45 min

Metro & transport

Gold Line · Planned
Nearest station today: No active station today
The RTA's Gold Line — a $9.25 billion investment spanning 42 km and 15 stations — will connect DXB to Al Maktoum (DWC) via Dubai South. Official completion date: <b>2032</b>. A major driver behind value-growth forecasts for the area.

Major roads

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed RoadE311
Emirates RoadE611
Expo Road
NEIGHBORHOOD LIFE

A full life — without leaving.

Education

  • GEMS South Academy and additional GEMS Education campuses
  • A network of nurseries and schools expanding in step with the area's development
  • Heriot-Watt University Dubai (~15 min)

Healthcare

  • Clinics and medical centres within The Residential District
  • Al Maktoum Hospital (Sharaf, ~15 min)
  • Healthcare provision is being expanded as part of the masterplan

Shopping

  • Souk South (Residential District) — a community marketplace
  • Expo City Mall — a mall in the heart of nearby Expo City
  • Dubai Outlet Mall (~20 min)

Leisure

  • Community parks in every sub-community
  • Expo City Dubai — the Expo 2020 site (~5 min)
  • Dubai Parks and Resorts (~20 min) — Motiongate, Legoland, Bollywood
  • Fitness clubs and swimming pools in every new community

Landmarks

  • Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) — Dubai's second airport, set to be the world's largest by 2030
  • Expo City Dubai — the Expo 2020 site, now repurposed into a cultural and business hub
  • Dubai South Logistics District — the heart of Dubai's aviation and logistics sector
THE DATA

The numbers. No fluff.

Dubai South is the clearest 'infrastructure-led value' story of 2026. The expansion of DWC into the world's largest airport, the arrival of the Gold Line metro in 2032, and a 30% rise in residential transactions in 2025 over 2024 — these three engines are expected to push the area into the top tier by 2030. Entry prices today are among the lowest in the city, yet the upside potential is substantial. Patience is required: most projects are pre-construction, with handovers in 2028-2030.

7–9%
Gross rental yield · city avg ~6.8%
1,100–1,300 AED/sqft
Current price · per sq.ft
10–15 AED per sq ft AED/sqft
Service charge · per year
Avg. price per sq.ft · 2022–2026 ▲ +37% over 4 years
20222023202420252026
Studio / 1BR8–9%
2BR apartment7–8.5%
Villas (Emaar South)5.5–7%
FIGURES INDICATIVE, NOT A GUARANTEE · AS OF 2026-05-26
LOOKING AHEAD

What's coming to Dubai South.

Planned and under-construction developments that shape value and quality of life in the years ahead.

Infrastructure Under construction

Al Maktoum International (DWC) expansion

A $35 billion investment to turn DWC into the world's largest airport — with a target capacity of 260 million passengers per year. The expansion has already drawn 80+ new hotels to the area and is generating massive rental demand from aviation and logistics workers.

Expected: 2030
Transport Approved

Gold Line metro

A $9.25 billion investment in 42 km of new metro. It will connect DXB to DWC with 15 stations along the hotel and business corridor, including several stations in Dubai South.

Expected: 2032
Other Under construction

Emaar South — new phases

Emaar is expanding its community in Dubai South with new villa and townhouse phases. Handover dates range from Q1 2028 to Q1 2030.

Expected: 2028
Leisure Under construction

Expo City Dubai — Phase 2

The Expo 2020 site continues to evolve into a cultural, business and residential hub. Phase 2 includes new towers, a convention centre, and additional hotels.

Expected: 2027
IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?

Who Dubai South suits best.

A strong fit if you're…
  • 5-to-10-year investors who believe that the DWC infrastructure plus the Gold Line metro will lift the area's value significantly
  • Off-plan, pre-construction investors — most projects are available at an early stage at attractive prices with 2028-2030 handovers
  • Investors targeting tourism plus aviation-worker rentals as their tenant base
  • Young couples looking for a first home at an accessible price (~500K AED for a studio)
Look elsewhere if you want…
  • Anyone seeking high immediate yield — the area is still developing and many projects have yet to be handed over
  • Anyone who requires proximity to Downtown or the Marina — a 30-40 minute drive away
64 PROJECTS IN DUBAI SOUTH

What's available right now.

Live from the catalog — sorted cheapest first.

OFF-PLAN
Golden Woods Real Estate Development

Golden Wood Views VII at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-3 Bedroom Handover Q1 2026
From
432,526 AED
OFF-PLAN
BT Properties

Waada by BT Properties at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-6 Bedroom Handover Q4 2028
From
460,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
OKSA Developers

OKSA The Eighty Three at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Handover Q4 2026
From
464,083 AED
PRE-LAUNCH
GFS Developments

GFS Coventry Casa at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Handover Q3 2027
From
510,563 AED
OFF-PLAN
Maak Dream One Properties

MAAK Residence at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Handover Q2 2027
From
521,250 AED
OFF-PLAN
GFS Developments

GFS Coventry 66 at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Handover Q1 2027
From
525,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Barco Development

Livia Residence by Barco at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Handover Q4 2027
From
555,555 AED
OFF-PLAN
Unique Saray Development

Saray South at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 2 Bedroom Handover Q1 2028Q1 2028
From
560,000 AED
PRE-LAUNCH
Sikanta Developments

Myra Residences by Sikanta at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Handover Q1 2027
From
560,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Takmeel Real Estate Development

Divine Elements at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Handover Q4 2027
From
575,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Lincoln Star Real Estate Development

Lincoln Star Residence at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-3 Bedroom Handover Q4 2025
From
580,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Azizi Developments

Azizi Venice in Dubai South

Studio, 1-3 Bedroom Handover Q4 2025
From
590,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Samana Developers

Samana Hills South 2 at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Handover Q2 2028
From
599,000 AED
OFF-PLAN

RR Grand at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Handover Q1 2028
From
619,728 AED
OFF-PLAN
Amirah Developments

Crown Palace at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Handover Q1 2028
From
630,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
HZ Development

Oasis Residences at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-3 Bedroom Handover Q3 2027
From
632,339 AED
OFF-PLAN
Zoya Developments

Miorah at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 2 Bedroom Handover Q2 2027
From
640,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Imtiaz Developments

Inara Residence by Imtiaz at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-3 Bedroom, Retail Space Handover Q1 2028
From
673,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Zenith Developer

Manarina by Zenith at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Handover Q2 2028
From
683,235 AED
OFF-PLAN
OKSA Developers

Aristo at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Handover Q4 2028
From
689,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Acube Abodes Development

Altair 52 by Acube Abodes at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Handover Q4 2027
From
725,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Manam Real Estate Development LLC

Manam Prime at Dubai South, Dubai

1-2 Bedroom Handover Q2 2025
From
727,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Avenew Development

Avenew 888 at Dubai South, Dubai

1-3 Bedroom Handover Q1 2028
From
800,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
London Gate

Lilian Residences at Dubai South, Dubai

1-2 Bedroom Handover Q2 2028
From
825,000 AED
PRE-LAUNCH
Bling Development

Bling Avenue 1 at Dubai South, Dubai

1-2 Bedroom Handover Q2 2026
From
839,193 AED
OFF-PLAN

Cresswell Residences at Dubai South

1-3 Bedroom Handover December 2025
From
850,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
DV8 Developers

Trafford Residences at Dubai South, Dubai

1-2 Bedroom Handover Q4 2025
From
882,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Arady Properties PSC

Merath Cresswell Views at Dubai South, Dubai

1-3 Bedroom Handover Q4 2026
From
894,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Samana Developers

Samana Hills South at Dubai South, Dubai

1 Bedroom Handover Q4 2028
From
899,440 AED
PRE-LAUNCH
BAMX Development

BAMX X 11 at Dubai South, Dubai

1-3 Bedroom Handover Q4 2027
From
900,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
HVM Living

VOI Residence by HVM Living at Dubai South, Dubai

1-2 Bedroom Handover Q1 2027
From
933,087 AED
OFF-PLAN

Greenfield Living at Dubai South, Dubai

1-2 Bedroom Handover Q4 2026
From
957,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Arady Properties PSC

Cresswell Plaza at Dubai South, Dubai

1-2 Bedroom Handover Q4 2026
From
1,050,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Siroya Ventures

Garnet by Siroya at Dubai South, Dubai

1-2 Bedroom Handover Q3 2027
From
1,050,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Marquis Development

Marquis Horizon at Dubai South, Dubai

1-2 Bedroom Handover Q3 2028
From
1,050,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Vakson First Property Development

Timber Terrace at Dubai South, Dubai

1-3 Bedroom Handover Q3 2027
From
1,091,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Emaar Properties

Emaar Golf Vale at Dubai South, Dubai

1-3 Bedroom Handover Q1 2030
From
1,099,888 AED
PRE-LAUNCH
Ellington Properties

Ellington Windsor House 2 at Dubai South, Dubai

1-3 Bedroom Handover Q3 2028
From
1,200,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
BT Properties

Cascada 1 by BT Properties at Waada, Dubai South, Dubai

2-3 Bedroom Handover Q4 2028
From
1,281,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Dubai South

South Square at Dubai South, Dubai

2-3 Bedroom Handover Q2 2028
From
1,925,405 AED
OFF-PLAN
DAMAC Properties

Damac Riverside at Dubai Investment Park Second

4-5 Bedroom Handover Q1 2027
From
1,990,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Ellington Properties

Ellington Windsor House at Dubai South, Dubai

3 Bedroom Handover Q3 2028
From
2,424,828 AED
PRE-LAUNCH
Wellington Developments

Wellington South Park Residences 2 at Dubai South, Dubai

4 Bedroom Handover Q1 2026
From
2,500,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
BT Properties

Rayhan 1 by BT Properties at Waada, Dubai South, Dubai

3-4 Bedroom Handover Q4 2028
From
2,691,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Emaar Properties

Emaar Greenway 2 at Madinat Al Mataar, Emaar South, Dubai

3-4 Bedroom Handover Q2 2028
From
2,720,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Azizi Developments

Azizi Venice 20 at Dubai South, Dubai

3 Bedroom Handover Q4 2028
From
3,396,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Dubai South

HAYAT at Dubai South, Dubai

5 Bedroom Handover Q2 2028
From
5,380,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Dubai South

South Bay at Dubai South

5-7 Bedroom Handover Q1 2026
From
11,000,000 AED
OFF-PLAN
Azizi Developments

Azizi Monaco Mansions at Dubai South, Dubai

6-8 Bedroom Handover Q4 2026
From
45,490,000 AED
PRE-LAUNCH
Westar Properties

Westar Altair at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Handover Q4 2026
From
AED
PRE-LAUNCH
Lincoln Star Real Estate Development

Ramada Residences by Lincoln at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Handover Q3 2027
From
AED
PRE-LAUNCH
Acube Abodes Development

Amaryllis by Acube Abodes at Dubai South, Dubai

Will Be Updated Soon Handover Announcing - Soon
From
AED
PRE-LAUNCH
Bold Living

The Collective by Bold Living at Dubai South, Dubai

Will Be Updated Soon Handover Announcing - Soon
From
AED
PRE-LAUNCH
GFS Developments

GFS Coventry Curves at Dubai South, Dubai

Will Be Updated Soon Handover Announcing - Soon
From
AED
PRE-LAUNCH
Dugasta

Dugasta Astraa South at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Handover Announcing - Soon
From
AED
PRE-LAUNCH
Golden Light Developments

Courtyard One by Golden Light at Dubai South, Dubai

Will Be Updated Soon Handover Announcing - Soon
From
AED
PRE-LAUNCH
Zenith Developer

Zenith Unique One at Dubai South, Dubai

Will Be Updated Soon Handover Announcing - Soon
From
AED
PRE-LAUNCH
Dubai South

Hayat 3 Residences at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-3 Bedroom Handover Announcing - Soon
From
AED
PRE-LAUNCH
Dubai South

Hayat 2 Residences at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-3 Bedroom Handover Announcing - Soon
From
AED
PRE-LAUNCH
[Lincoln Star Residence 2 at Dubai South, Dubai]
Lincoln Star Real Estate Development

Lincoln Star Residence 2 at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-3 Bedroom Handover Announcing - Soon
From
AED
PRE-LAUNCH
Zenith Developer

Armas by Zenith at Dubai South, Dubai

Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Handover Q3 2027
From
AED
PRE-LAUNCH
Golden Woods Real Estate Development

Golden Woods Albab Views at Dubai South, Dubai

Will Be Updated Soon Handover Announcing - Soon
From
AED
PRE-LAUNCH

AGN Casa Aura Residence at Dubai South, Dubai

Will Be Updated Soon Handover Announcing - Soon
From
AED
PRE-LAUNCH
BT Properties

Bahria Town at Dubai South, Dubai

Will Be Updated Soon Handover Announcing - Soon
From
AED
GOOD TO KNOW

Common questions about Dubai South.

What is the main reason to invest in Dubai South?+

A combination of three drivers: (1) the world's largest airport is expanding here — a $35 billion investment with a target of 260 million passengers per year; (2) the Gold Line metro will connect the area to DXB in 2032; (3) low entry prices (1,100-1,300 AED per sq ft versus a city average of 1,800+).

When will the projects be ready for occupancy?+

Most projects in Dubai South are pre-construction, with handovers between Q1 2028 and Q1 2030. Emaar South and Azizi Venice also offer projects delivering earlier (2027). There are established communities that are already occupied (Residential District, Hayat).

Will there be a metro station in Dubai South?+

Yes — the RTA's Gold Line, part of a $9.25 billion investment, will connect DXB to Al Maktoum (DWC) via Dubai South in 2032. The line includes 15 stations along the hotel corridor and creates a proximity premium for nearby properties.

What is the entry price for a property in Dubai South?+

Studio: ~480K AED. 1BR: 840K-890K AED. 2BR: 1.38-1.57 million AED. 4BR villa (Emaar South): 4.35-4.9 million AED. These are among the most accessible prices in Dubai for new properties from Emaar/Azizi.

What is the expected yield?+

Current rental yields range from 7% to 9% for apartments. Demand comes from three directions: aviation and logistics workers at DWC, professionals working in Expo City, and families looking for an accessible price. A 30% rise in transactions from 2024 to 2025 confirms the momentum.

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