Dubai South or Jumeirah Lake Towers?
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 South averages AED 1,599 per sq ft against AED 1,822 in Jumeirah Lake Towers, about 12% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Jumeirah Lake Towers shows a gross yield of 6.67% 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 Jumeirah Lake Towers average AED 96,473 a year against AED 83,416 in Dubai South (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 1,100,000 at Diamondz by Danube in Jumeirah Lake Towers.
Side by side
| Measure | Dubai South | Jumeirah Lake Towers |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,599Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 14,741 sales | AED 1,822Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,506 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 6.36%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 14,741 sales | 6.67%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,506 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 83,416Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 7,898 contracts | AED 96,473Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 9,189 contracts |
| Developments we list | 1 | 1 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 758,000Azizi Venice | AED 1,100,000Diamondz 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
Jumeirah Lake Towers
- Diamondz by DanubeDanube PropertiesAED 1,100,000
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
Jumeirah Lake Towers
A mature, mixed-use tower district across Sheikh Zayed Road from Dubai Marina, run by DMCC, with two metro stations, mid-market prices and a small number of new launches.
Who it suits
- Buy-to-let investors
- First-time buyers in Dubai
- Professionals working in DMCC, Media City or Internet City
- Buyers wanting metro access
In its favour
- Two Red Line metro stations (DMCC and Sobha Realty)
- Established community with lakes, a central park and dog parks
- Mid-market entry point: median asking price AED 1.76 million on Property Finder, 12 November 2026
Worth weighing
- Most towers date from 2006 to 2012 and vary in build quality and upkeep. Tamweel Tower was gutted by fire in 2012 and took until 2016 to repair; check cladding and maintenance records on any resale.
- New towers such as Diamondz add more than a thousand small apartments to a district that already has a large rental stock, much of it studios and one-bedrooms.
Dubai South or Jumeirah Lake Towers: quick answers
Is Dubai South or Jumeirah Lake Towers cheaper per square foot?
Dubai South is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,599 per sq ft against AED 1,822 in Jumeirah Lake Towers (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 Jumeirah Lake Towers?
Jumeirah Lake Towers, on the published figures: a gross yield of 6.67% 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 Jumeirah Lake Towers?
New tenancy contracts average AED 83,416 a year in Dubai South and AED 96,473 in Jumeirah Lake Towers (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 Jumeirah Lake Towers?
Dubai South is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Jumeirah Lake Towers 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 Jumeirah Lake Towers?
In Dubai South: Azizi Venice from AED 758,000. In Jumeirah Lake Towers: Diamondz by Danube from AED 1,100,000.
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