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COMMUNITY GUIDE
Dubai South
Airport City · Freehold · Mixed-Use
Dubai South is a 145-square-kilometre master-planned city built around Al Maktoum International Airport, combining residential communities, aviation, logistics and commercial districts.
145 sq kmMaster-plan area
25,000+Residential District population
260M+Planned airport passenger capacity
AREA OVERVIEW
Where is Dubai South?
Dubai South is located between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, close to Expo City Dubai, Jebel Ali Port and Al Maktoum International Airport. It includes residential, aviation, logistics and business districts.
Key distances
- Al Maktoum International Airport10 minutes by car
- Expo City Dubai15 minutes by car
- Jebel Ali Free Zone20 minutes by car
- Dubai Marina30 minutes by car
- Palm Jumeirah35 minutes by car
- Downtown Dubai40 minutes by car
Transport links
- Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed RoadDirect access across Dubai
- Expo Metro StationConnected to the Residential District by public bus
PROPERTY MARKET
What can you buy in Dubai South?
Ready and off-plan apartments, townhouses and villas across several residential districts
Studios
AED 450K to AED 750K+AED 35K to AED 48K yearly1-bedroom apartments
AED 650K to AED 1.3M+AED 50K to AED 75K yearly2-bedroom apartments
AED 1M to AED 2M+AED 68K to AED 120K yearly3-bedroom townhouses
AED 2.3M to AED 4M+AED 90K to AED 150K yearly4-bedroom townhouses
AED 3M to AED 5M+AED 120K to AED 180K yearlyVillas
From approximately AED 3.5MPrices vary by communityLIFESTYLE
Living in Dubai South
Dubai South offers practical family living with parks, schools, shops and sports facilities close to major employment districts.
Parks and Recreation
Public parks, sports courts and landscaped spaces
Schools and Nurseries
Education options within and near the community
Everyday Convenience
Retail, supermarkets, mosques and essential services
Family Communities
Apartments, townhouses and gated neighbourhoods
GETTING AROUND
Getting around Dubai South
Dubai South is primarily car-based, with road and bus access to Expo City, Jebel Ali and wider Dubai.
Al Maktoum International Airport
Located within the wider master plan
Expo Metro Connection
Public bus access to Expo Metro Station
Major Road Network
Connections through Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road
Jebel Ali Access
Convenient links to the port and free zone
INVESTMENT CASE
Why invest in Dubai South?
A major growth corridor supported by airport expansion, employment districts and continued residential development
Master-plan area
One of Dubai’s largest integrated developments
Airport expansion
Large-scale infrastructure investment supporting long-term growth
Dubai AirportsPlanned passenger capacity
Al Maktoum International Airport is planned as the world’s largest aviation hub
Government of Dubai Media OfficeIndicative gross ROI
Supported by accessible prices and active rental demand
Property FinderResidential District population
Established and growing residential demand
New mixed-use community
Dubai South and Majid Al Futtaim announced a major new master community in 2026
LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
Latest news from Dubai South
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How to Buy Property in Dubai as a Foreign Investor (2026 Guide)
Dubai is one of the most accessible property markets in the world for foreign investors. Non-UAE nationals can purchase property outright in designated freehold zones, with full ownership rights and no restrictions on repatriation of capital or rental income. The process is straightforward, but understanding each step is essential for a smooth and secure transaction.
ELITE MERIT LISTINGS
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OFF-PLAN PROJECTS
Off-plan projects in Dubai South
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Dubai South, Residential District, Dubai
Starting From
AED 673,000
- Studio-2 Beds
- Apartment +1 type
- Delivery: Q1 2028
