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Dubai South: Prices, Yields & Investor Guide
Dubai South is the city's fast-growing southern growth corridor, anchored by Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City. It offers the lowest entry prices among Dubai's master communities and a long infrastructure runway.
Updated August 2026
AED 950
Average price/sqft
7.5%
Gross rental yield
AED 640,000
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At a glance
Emerging growth corridorCharacter
Al Maktoum Airport & Expo CityAnchor
FreeholdOwnership
Affordable growth playsBest for
What is Dubai South?
Dubai South is a large master plan built around Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Expo City and major logistics and aviation zones. Residential districts like Emaar South and Azizi Venice are drawing buyers with low prices and a clear long-term growth story tied to the airport's expansion.
The investment case is growth and affordability: entry prices well below central Dubai, healthy projected yields, and a catalyst in the world's planned largest airport. The trade-off is timing, this is an emerging area still filling in, so it suits patient buyers comfortable holding through the build-out.
Prices & market data
Amenities & lifestyle
Infrastructure
- Al Maktoum International Airport
- Expo City Dubai
- Logistics & aviation districts
Community
- Emaar South golf community
- Azizi Venice lagoon district
- New schools and retail
Connectivity
- Beside DWC airport
- Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
- Metro extension planned
Dubai South — frequently asked questions
It is an affordability-plus-growth play. Entry prices are among the lowest of Dubai’s master communities, and the expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport is a long-term catalyst. It suits patient, growth-focused buyers.
Yes. Its residential districts are freehold and open to foreign ownership.
The planned expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport into the world’s largest, plus Expo City and major logistics zones, is expected to drive long-term population and demand.
Projected gross yields are healthy for the price point, helped by low entry costs and rising rental demand. Treat figures as estimates and verify per building.
Parts are, and more is under construction. It is an emerging area filling in over the coming years, so check the specific district and handover timeline.