Dubai South is a 145 sq km city district around Al Maktoum International Airport and next to Expo City, with residential areas such as Emaar South and the Dubai South Residential District. Homes range from apartments to golf-course villas. It suits buyers with a long horizon who want a low entry price.
Emaar South’s plan includes a K-12 school; other schools are a drive away.
Hospitals are a drive away.
Neighbourhood shops; larger malls are a drive away.
The golf course at Emaar South.
About 45 minutes to Downtown Dubai, 35 to Dubai Marina and 55 to DXB airport by car outside rush hour. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road gets busy at peak times.
Quality varies from tower to tower, so we screen out around 80% of projects before they reach a client’s shortlist.
A 145 sq km city district around Al Maktoum International Airport, next to Expo City, with residential areas such as Emaar South.
There is no station inside yet. Expo 2020 station is next door in Expo City.
It suits families who want space at a lower price and do not mind a longer drive to the centre.
The projected gross rental yield is about 7–8% (Bayut, H1 2026; DXB Interact, October 2026). It is a long-horizon area, and new supply is high, so the project and handover date matter.
The median home sold for AED 1.58M ($430K) in 2025, and the resale median was AED 1,180 ($321) per sq ft. Current developer prices are on the project cards on this page.
About 35 minutes to Dubai Marina and 45 to Downtown Dubai by car outside rush hour.
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