Dubai South or Dubailand Residence Complex?
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
Dubailand Residence Complex averages AED 1,387 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
Dubailand Residence Complex shows a gross yield of 8.71% 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 55,759 in Dubailand Residence Complex (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Dubailand Residence Complex is AED 690,818 at Weybridge Gardens 4, against AED 758,000 at Azizi Venice in Dubai South.
Side by side
| Measure | Dubai South | Dubailand Residence Complex |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,599Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 14,741 sales | AED 1,387Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 6,234 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 6.36%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 14,741 sales | 8.71%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 6,234 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 83,416Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 7,898 contracts | AED 55,759Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 8,631 contracts |
| Developments we list | 1 | 3 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 758,000Azizi Venice | AED 690,818Weybridge Gardens 4 |
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
Dubailand Residence Complex
- Weybridge Gardens 4LEOS DevelopmentsAED 690,818
- Weybridge Gardens 5LEOS DevelopmentsAED 723,935
- Samana Boulevard HeightsSamana DevelopersAED 770,000
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
Dubailand Residence Complex
A low-cost apartment district at the junction of Al Ain Road and Emirates Road, opposite Dubai Silicon Oasis. Entry prices are among Dubai's lowest; the area is still filling in.
Who it suits
- Budget-led investors
- Buyers priced out of JVC
- Staff working in Dubai Silicon Oasis or Academic City
- Buyers comfortable with an emerging district
In its favour
- Among the lowest entry prices for new freehold apartments in Dubai
- Direct access to Al Ain Road and Emirates Road; about 20 minutes to Downtown Dubai
- Next to Dubai Silicon Oasis, a source of tenants and of shopping at Silicon Central Mall
Worth weighing
- Very large pipeline: 102 new projects listed on Property Finder on 12 November 2026, mostly studios and one-bedroom flats that will complete between 2026 and 2030
- No master developer curating the district: streetscape, parking and building quality vary plot by plot
Dubai South or Dubailand Residence Complex: quick answers
Is Dubai South or Dubailand Residence Complex cheaper per square foot?
Dubailand Residence Complex is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,387 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 Dubailand Residence Complex?
Dubailand Residence Complex, on the published figures: a gross yield of 8.71% 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 Dubailand Residence Complex?
New tenancy contracts average AED 83,416 a year in Dubai South and AED 55,759 in Dubailand Residence Complex (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 Dubailand Residence Complex?
Dubai South is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Dubailand Residence Complex 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 Dubailand Residence Complex?
In Dubai South: Azizi Venice from AED 758,000. In Dubailand Residence Complex: Weybridge Gardens 4 from AED 690,818, Weybridge Gardens 5 from AED 723,935 and Samana Boulevard Heights from AED 770,000.
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