Emaar South or The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Golf Point by Emaar Properties
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in Emaar South is AED 1,060,000 at Golf Hills, against AED 6,000,000 at Serro in The Heights Country Club & Wellness.
Closer to Al Maktoum International Airport
The Heights Country Club & Wellness is about 10 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport by car, against about 20 minutes from Emaar South.
Side by side
| Measure | Emaar South | The Heights Country Club & Wellness |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,551Bayut, October 2026 | AED 1,491Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 952 sales |
| Developments we list | 13 | 3 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 1,060,000Golf Hills | AED 6,000,000Serro |
| Drive to Al Maktoum International Airport | about 20 minutes | about 10 minutes |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 30 minutes | about 30 minutes |
Each figure is shown as its publisher states it, with the period it covers. A row appears only where both areas have a figure. Some figures come from different publishers on each side, so compare those with care. Property Finder’s figures are averages across home types, so they mix studios and large homes. Read 12 November 2026.
New developments in each
Emaar South
- Golf HillsEmaar PropertiesAED 1,060,000
- Golf FieldsEmaar PropertiesAED 1,260,000
- Golf TrailsEmaar PropertiesAED 1,906,888
- Golf ValeEmaar PropertiesAED 1,987,888
- Vista RidgeEmaar PropertiesAED 2,614,888
- Grove RidgeEmaar PropertiesAED 2,626,888
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
Emaar South
Emaar's golf community inside Dubai South, next to Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City. Part built and occupied, with new apartment and townhouse phases handing over between 2029 and 2030.
Who it suits
- Buyers wanting an Emaar apartment below central Dubai prices
- Golfers and families who want a townhouse on a course
- Staff of airlines, logistics firms and businesses based in Dubai South and Expo City
- Investors taking a long view on the Al Maktoum airport district
In its favour
- 18-hole championship golf course with clubhouse and driving range
- Partly built: Bayut lists a mix of ready and off-plan homes, so finished phases can be inspected
- 22,700 homes planned, with 25 neighbourhood parks and 53,000 sq m of retail, per Emaar
Worth weighing
- Heavily weighted to apartments: 15,360 of the 22,700 planned homes, with many phases handing over in 2029 and 2030
- About 44 minutes to Dubai International Airport and up to 30 minutes to Downtown Dubai by Emaar's figures
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
Emaar South or The Heights Country Club & Wellness: quick answers
Which is closer to Al Maktoum International Airport, Emaar South or The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
The Heights Country Club & Wellness, at about 10 minutes by car against about 20 minutes from Emaar South. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Emaar South or The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
Both are about 30 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Emaar South and The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
Emaar 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 Emaar South and The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
In Emaar South: Golf Hills from AED 1,060,000, Golf Fields from AED 1,260,000, Golf Trails from AED 1,906,888 and Golf Vale from AED 1,987,888. 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.
More area comparisons
- Downtown Jebel Ali vs Emaar South
- Dubai Industrial City vs Emaar South
- Emaar South vs Expo City Dubai
- Emaar South vs Grand Polo Club & Resort
- Expo City Dubai vs The Heights Country Club & Wellness
- Jumeirah Golf Estates vs The Heights Country Club & Wellness
- Dubai South vs The Heights Country Club & Wellness
- Grand Polo Club & Resort vs The Heights Country Club & Wellness
Not sure which area fits?
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