Community guide

Apartments for sale in Dubai South

A district built around Al Maktoum International and the Expo site, and the cheapest entry point into Dubai freehold that still has real infrastructure behind it.

Price per sqft
AED 1,000Community average
Entry price
AED 600,000Smallest stock
Gross yield
8.5%Before service charge
Occupancy
87%Typical for the area

Why Dubai South

Yields are among the highest in the emirate because entry prices are among the lowest. The trade-off is a thinner resale pool and a community still being built out.

What it costs to be here

Expect around AED 1,000 per sqft as a community average, with a realistic entry point near AED 600,000. Service charges run roughly AED 8 - 12 per sqft a year, and that comes straight off your net yield for as long as you own the property. Off-plan supply here is very high.

Getting around

Al Maktoum International is ten minutes away and the Expo metro link serves the area, but DXB and the coast are a long drive.

Who buys here

Yield-driven investors and aviation or logistics staff working nearby. Rarely a lifestyle purchase.

Golden Visa in Dubai South

The ten-year UAE Golden Visa needs AED 2 million of freehold property. Entry stock here sits below that figure, so buyers targeting the visa either buy larger or combine several properties to reach it. Since the 2026 rules, mortgaged and off-plan units count toward the threshold. Check whether your plan qualifies.

Currently

Our Dubai South listings

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At a glance

Dubai South in numbers

Investor profileRental income
Capital appreciation6% a year
Nearest metro20 min drive
Beach40 min drive
ShoppingLocal retail only
Airport10 min to DWC
SchoolsDeveloping
HealthcareDeveloping
ParkingEasy, free
CharacterAirport-adjacent, affordable, emerging

Figures are indicative and move with the market. We confirm current numbers on any specific building before you commit.

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