Developer rendering of the domed opera and cultural venue on the lagoon at Azizi Venice

Off-plan property in Dubai South

New developments, starting prices and what Dubai South is like to live in.

Developments
1
Prices from
AED 758K
Tenure
Freehold
Next handover
2027

Pictured: Azizi Venice by Azizi Developments

New developments in Dubai South

1 development by Azizi Developments.

All Dubai developments
  • Developer rendering of apartment buildings around the swimmable lagoon at Azizi Venice

    Off-plan

    Azizi Venice

    Azizi Developments

    • Apartments
    • Studio to 3 bed
    • Handover 2027
    • 10/40/50 plan

    From AED 758K

    Dubai South, Dubai

What Dubai South is like

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.

Dubai South is the planned city around Al Maktoum International Airport, formerly marketed as Dubai World Central. Bayut's area guide puts it at 145 sq km across eight zones covering residential, commercial, logistics, aviation and exhibition uses. It is a Dubai Government project, and its residential arm, Dubai South Properties, builds and sells homes directly alongside private developers.

The residential map has several distinct parts. The Residential District holds mid-market apartment buildings by many smaller developers. The Golf District contains Emaar South, which this site treats as its own area, and Dubai South Properties' Hayat villa and townhouse community. South Bay is another Dubai South Properties community, The Pulse is a further residential cluster, and Azizi Venice is a large lagoon-themed scheme by Azizi that Property Finder lists as bordering Emaar South. Expo City Dubai adjoins the district and is also covered separately.

Property Finder listed 144 new projects in Dubai South in November 2026. Launch prices on its first page ran from under AED 600,000 for a studio to AED 6.5 million for a villa at Hayat, with handover targets mostly between 2028 and 2030. This is one of the most heavily supplied off-plan districts in Dubai.

The long-term argument is the airport. In April 2024 Dubai approved a new AED 128 billion passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International, designed for an eventual 260 million passengers a year with five parallel runways, and said Dubai International's operations would move there in time. That is a programme measured in decades, and full completion is not expected before the mid-2030s. Roads are the district's present-day strength, with direct access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Emirates Road (E611). Because the district is so large, drive times vary widely between communities, so we give them on individual development pages rather than here.

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)
  • Wide choice, from studios under AED 700,000 to detached villas above AED 6 million
  • Government-backed master developer that also builds homes through Dubai South Properties

Worth knowing

  • 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
  • Far from the established city; the metro Red Line reaches Expo City, not the residential communities
  • Quality varies sharply between large master developers and small first-time builders in the Residential District; check each developer's record
  • Dubai's off-plan market weakened in 2026, and outlying districts with heavy supply are the most exposed to price pressure
  • Community retail, schools and healthcare are still catching up with the housing

Market figures

Published figures, each with its source and period. Yields are gross, before service charges, voids and fees.

Price per sq ft
AED 1,599Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026
Gross rental yield
6.36%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026
Average annual rent
AED 83,416Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026

Property Finder’s figures are averages across home types, so they mix studios and large homes. Read 12 November 2026.

Areas near Dubai South

All Dubai areas
  • Developer rendering of Golf Point

    Dubai

    Emaar South

    Pictured: Golf Point by Emaar Properties

    13 developmentsFrom AED 1.06M
  • Developer rendering of Terra Gardens

    Dubai

    Expo City Dubai

    Pictured: Terra Gardens by Emaar Properties

    3 developmentsFrom AED 1.4M
  • Developer rendering of the Samana Downtown One tower at dusk among neighbouring buildings

    Dubai

    Downtown Jebel Ali

    Pictured: Samana Downtown One by Samana Developers

    4 developmentsFrom AED 572K

Dubai South: questions buyers ask

Is Dubai South the same as Dubai World Central?

Yes. Dubai World Central (DWC) was the earlier name for the district and is still used for the airport's code. Property portals often list projects under 'Dubai South (Dubai World Central)'.

Can foreigners buy property in Dubai South?

Yes. The residential projects listed on Property Finder in Dubai South, including those by Emaar, Dubai South Properties and Imtiaz, are sold as freehold.

When will Al Maktoum International Airport be expanded?

Dubai approved designs for a new AED 128 billion passenger terminal in April 2024, with an eventual capacity of 260 million passengers a year. It will be built in phases, and full completion is not expected before the mid-2030s. Treat any single completion date quoted by a sales agent with caution.

Which communities are inside Dubai South?

The main ones are the Residential District, the Golf District (including Emaar South and Hayat), South Bay, The Pulse and Azizi Venice. Expo City Dubai adjoins the district.

How much does new property in Dubai South cost?

Among the developments we cover in Dubai South, prices start from AED 758,000 at Azizi Venice.

Which developers are building in Dubai South?

Current developments we cover in Dubai South are by Azizi Developments.

What are property prices in Dubai South per square foot?

Published figures for Dubai South: AED 1,599 per sq ft for all homes (average sale price per sq ft; Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 14,741 sales). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, and asking prices usually sit above prices paid. Compare areas in our price per sq ft table.

What is the rental yield in Dubai South?

The published average gross rental yield in Dubai South is 6.36% for all homes (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 14,741 sales). Gross yield is before service charges, empty months, management and fees, so the net figure is lower: work it out for a specific home with the rental yield calculator, or compare areas on rental yields by area.

What is the average rent in Dubai South?

The average annual rent on new contracts in Dubai South is AED 83,416 for all homes (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 7,898 contracts). That average mixes studios with larger homes, so ask for the rents achieved on comparable units before relying on a figure for one property.

Considering Dubai South?

Tell us your budget and we'll shortlist what fits, or say if another area suits you better.

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