Dubai South or Dubai Sports City?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Azizi Venice by Azizi Developments
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
Dubai Sports City averages AED 1,393 per sq ft against AED 1,599 in Dubai South, about 13% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Dubai Sports City shows a gross yield of 7.93% against 6.36% in Dubai South (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges and empty months.
Higher average rent
New tenancy contracts in Dubai South average AED 83,416 a year against AED 68,470 in Dubai Sports City (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Dubai South is AED 758,000 at Azizi Venice, against AED 879,000 at Aspirz by Danube in Dubai Sports City.
Side by side
| Measure | Dubai South | Dubai Sports City |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,599Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 14,741 sales | AED 1,393Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 2,850 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 6.36%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 14,741 sales | 7.93%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 2,850 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 83,416Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 7,898 contracts | AED 68,470Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 9,529 contracts |
| Developments we list | 1 | 2 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 758,000Azizi Venice | AED 879,000Aspirz by Danube |
Each figure is shown as its publisher states it, with the period it covers. A row appears only where both areas have a figure. Property Finder’s figures are averages across home types, so they mix studios and large homes. Read 12 November 2026.
New developments in each
Dubai Sports City
- Aspirz by DanubeDanube PropertiesAED 879,000
- Azizi GrandAzizi DevelopmentsAED 1,104,000
What each area is like
Dubai South
The 145 sq km government-planned district around Al Maktoum International Airport, mixing logistics, aviation and free-zone land with residential communities. Low entry prices; the case rests on the airport's long expansion.
Who it suits
- Budget-conscious buyers who accept a long commute for a lower price
- People employed at the airport, in logistics or in the Dubai South free zone
- Patient investors taking a ten-year view on the airport relocation
- Families wanting a villa below the prices of established suburbs
In its favour
- 145 sq km planned district built around Al Maktoum International Airport
- AED 128 billion airport expansion approved in April 2024, planned for up to 260 million passengers a year
- Direct access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Emirates Road (E611)
Worth weighing
- Very large pipeline: Property Finder listed 144 new projects here in November 2026, most handing over between 2028 and 2030
- The airport expansion is a multi-decade programme, and passenger services at Al Maktoum International have so far been limited
Dubai Sports City
Established apartment and villa district built around Dubai International Cricket Stadium and The Els Club golf course, with a new wave of budget towers under construction.
Who it suits
- Budget apartment investors
- Tenants and owners who use the sports facilities
- Families looking at Victory Heights villas
- Buyers wanting an established district at JVC-level prices
In its favour
- Existing community with schools, clinics, a golf course and an international cricket stadium
- Direct access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, with Al Khail Road minutes away
- Entry prices for new studios from about AED 600,000 (Property Finder, November 2026)
Worth weighing
- No metro: Bayut puts the nearest station about 12 minutes away by car, so residents need a vehicle or rely on buses
- A cluster of new towers, most of them studios and one-bedroom flats, is due between 2027 and 2028 and will compete with a large existing stock of older apartments
Dubai South or Dubai Sports City: quick answers
Is Dubai South or Dubai Sports City cheaper per square foot?
Dubai Sports City is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,393 per sq ft against AED 1,599 in Dubai South (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, so compare like with like before relying on the gap.
Which has the higher rental yield, Dubai South or Dubai Sports City?
Dubai Sports City, on the published figures: a gross yield of 7.93% against 6.36% in Dubai South (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges, empty months and fees, so the net return is lower.
What is the average rent in Dubai South and Dubai Sports City?
New tenancy contracts average AED 83,416 a year in Dubai South and AED 68,470 in Dubai Sports City (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubai South and Dubai Sports City?
Dubai South is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Dubai Sports City is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Dubai are registered with the DLD.
Which new developments can I buy in Dubai South and Dubai Sports City?
In Dubai South: Azizi Venice from AED 758,000. In Dubai Sports City: Aspirz by Danube from AED 879,000 and Azizi Grand from AED 1,104,000.
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