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Dubai South: off-plan property and the area

Dubai South is a large district in the south of Dubai around Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Expo City Dubai. DWC is planned to be expanded into the city's main airport.

Dubai South
Photo: Ahmad Dalain, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

What the area is like

Dubai South is conceived as a city around the airport: residential communities, a logistics zone and business parks. Next to it is the former Expo 2020 site, now Expo City Dubai.

Who it suits

Investors buying for the area's future development and the airport expansion, and buyers who need a low entry price. Keep in mind it is far from central Dubai.

Transport

The area is by Emirates Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road; Expo 2020 metro station on the Route 2020 line is a few minutes away. Downtown is about a 40-minute drive.

What homes are sold here

Apartments, townhouses and villas in large communities, including Emaar South and Azizi Venice. Many projects come with long payment plans.

Photos of the area

Prices from transactions: DLD data

Registered sales over the last 12 months, Dubai Land Department export as of 2026-10-03.

17,499AED per m², median
91%of them off-plan

Median apartment price

650,000Studio, AED
1,150,0001 bedroom, AED
1,680,0002 bedrooms, AED
2,370,0003 bedrooms, AED

Price per m² by year, AED

  • 202311,061
  • 202414,228
  • 202515,171
  • 202617,687

Most off-plan sales

  • Azizi Venice 14
  • Azizi Venice 6
  • Azizi Venice 15
  • azizi venice 13
  • Azizi Venice 7
  • azizi venice 12

A median across all deals in the area — not a valuation of any specific unit.

Source: Dubai Land Department — Real Estate Transactions (data.dubai)

Construction in the area: DLD data

Official Dubai Land Department registry as of 2026-10-02.

105projects under construction
29,957units being built
13%average completion
31projects completed

Planned handover by year

  • 202610
  • 202727
  • 202820
  • 202914

22 projects are past their planned handover date — check timelines with the developer

Projects in the registry

  • Hayat 5Dubai South Properties DWC · 2028-07 · 0%
  • Hayat 3Dubai South Properties DWC · 2028-05 · 0%
  • One By PrestonPreston Properties · 2027-05 · 0%
  • Waada - Altura 2BT Properties DWC · 2029-03 · 0%
  • Waada - Cascada 2BT Properties DWC · 2029-03 · 0%
  • Hayat 2Dubai South Properties DWC · 2028-05 · 0%
  • Astra ResidencesDugasta Properties Development · 2027-04 · 0%
  • LEGACY HEIGHTSLegacy Homes Real Estate Development DWC · 2029-04 · 0%

Source: Dubai Land Department — Real Estate Projects (data.dubai)

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Frequently asked questions

Why do investors look at Dubai South?

Because of the low entry price and plans to expand Al Maktoum airport, which may raise demand for housing nearby.

What are the risks?

The area is far from the centre and still being built, so rental demand is lower than in established areas for now. Check the developer and handover dates carefully.

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