Dubai South or The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
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
The Heights Country Club & Wellness averages AED 1,491 per sq ft against AED 1,599 in Dubai South, about 7% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 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 6,000,000 at Serro in The Heights Country Club & Wellness.
Side by side
| Measure | Dubai South | The Heights Country Club & Wellness |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,599Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 14,741 sales | AED 1,491Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 952 sales |
| Developments we list | 1 | 3 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 758,000Azizi Venice | AED 6,000,000Serro |
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
The Heights Country Club & Wellness
- SerroEmaar PropertiesAED 6,000,000
- Serro 2Emaar PropertiesAED 6,000,000
- SalvaEmaar PropertiesAED 6,762,888
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
The Heights Country Club & Wellness
Emaar's wellness-themed villa community at the junction of Emirates Road (E611) and Expo Road (E77), about 10 minutes from Expo City and Al Maktoum airport. Off-plan, from about AED 6 million.
Who it suits
- Families planning a move in 2030 or later
- Buyers who want a detached villa with large shared grounds
- People working at Expo City, Dubai South or Jebel Ali
- Buyers who prefer a single established master developer
In its favour
- 7.5 million sq m master plan by Emaar at the E611 and E77 junction
- Wellness centre, clubhouse, lake promenade and beach planned as the community's core
- Ten minutes to Expo City Dubai and Al Maktoum International Airport by Emaar's figures
Worth weighing
- Handover targets are distant: Property Finder lists July 2030 for Salva, and later phases will follow
- Thirty minutes to Downtown Dubai by Emaar's own figure, and no rail link is mentioned in its material
Dubai South or The Heights Country Club & Wellness: quick answers
Is Dubai South or The Heights Country Club & Wellness cheaper per square foot?
The Heights Country Club & Wellness is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,491 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.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubai South and The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
Dubai South is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. The Heights Country Club & Wellness 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 The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
In Dubai South: Azizi Venice from AED 758,000. In The Heights Country Club & Wellness: Serro from AED 6,000,000, Serro 2 from AED 6,000,000 and Salva from AED 6,762,888.
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