Dubai South
Gateway to the Future
Avg Price/sqft
AED 600–1,100
Rental Yield
7–9%
Population
25,000+
About Dubai South
Dubai South is the master-planned city surrounding Al Maktoum International Airport and the Expo 2020 site. Designed to accommodate over 1 million residents, it offers affordable entry points and is positioned for massive growth. The area includes the Expo City Dubai district, making it attractive for long-term investors.
Key Highlights
- Adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport (world's largest planned)
- Expo City Dubai — legacy site of Expo 2020 with ongoing events
- Lowest entry prices in freehold Dubai from AED 300K
- Designed to house 1 million+ residents at full build-out
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — Dubai South is a freehold district open to buyers of all nationalities. It offers some of the lowest entry prices in freehold Dubai, with properties starting from around AED 300K, making it an accessible option for first-time buyers and budget-conscious investors.
Average prices range from roughly AED 600 to 1,100 per sq ft, with overall property prices spanning about AED 300K to AED 5M across apartments, villas and townhouses. These figures sit well below the citywide average, reflecting the area's early stage of development.
Rental yields typically range from 7% to 9%, and Dubai South is widely viewed as a long-term play. The planned expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport and a future Etihad Rail terminal are expected to drive significant appreciation over a five-to-ten-year horizon.
The district surrounds Al Maktoum International Airport, planned as the world's largest, and includes Expo City Dubai, the legacy site of Expo 2020 with ongoing events. The master plan is designed to accommodate more than one million residents at full build-out.
Yes — the Route 2020 Metro extension serves the area via Expo 2020 Station on the Red Line, with a direct Etihad Rail link planned. By road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road provides access, with Al Maktoum Airport about 5 minutes away and DXB Airport around 45 minutes.
Dubai South is a long-term play — prices are low now but the Al Maktoum Airport expansion and Etihad Rail terminal will drive significant appreciation over 5–10 years.
— Market Insight, Real Estate Club Dubai
Living in Dubai South
Property Types
Price Range
AED 300K – 5M
Lifestyle
Emerging community with affordable living, proximity to the airport, and strong growth potential.
Key Landmarks
- Expo City Dubai
- Al Maktoum International Airport
- The Pulse
- Residential District
Transport & Connectivity
Route 2020 Metro extension (Expo 2020 Station, Red Line), direct Etihad Rail planned, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, 5 min to Al Maktoum Airport, 45 min to DXB Airport.
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