Dubai South (Dubai South Residential District)
ZoneIQ Score · Preview · 4 of 6 factorsWeak on today's numbers. In Dubai South, the median home sold for AED 1.20M (AED 1,360/sqft, +20.5% in 12 months) across 3,277 sales in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Median rent is AED 54,998 a year: 6.25% gross yield, 4.27% net (estimated). 1,388 new units are due within 24 months.
Source: DLD open data · Information, not financial advice. Not an official DLD product.
Studios pay best here: 6.27% net.
Net yield of 4.27% is below the Dubai median of 4.60%.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 3,277 sales, 4,461 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Rent minus service charge and 5% for vacancy and management, divided by price plus 6% buying costs.
- Leaves out
- Mortgage interest and tax in your home country.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 3,277 sales, 4,461 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median rent divided by median price.
- Leaves out
- Every cost of owning and buying.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 3,277 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
- Leaves out
- Listings and asking prices.
Evidence
- Source
- Ejari rent contracts
- Sample
- 4,461 rent contracts
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- Median of the registered records, so half were above it.
Evidence
- Source
- DLD registered sales
- Sample
- 3,277 sales
- Period
- 12 months to 22 October 2026
- How
- A count of registered records.
Price per sqft, 5 years
Why 55
Preview score from 4 of 6 factors. The other factors need data we are still adding.
How the score worksPrices by unit type
Check a deal hereConverted at European Central Bank reference rates of 26 October 2026, through the dirham's fixed US dollar rate (3.6725). Indicative only: your bank's rate will differ.
| Unit | Ready price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 480K | 1,326 | 510 |
| 1 bed | AED 737K | 1,405 | 1,196 |
| 2 bed | AED 1.12M | 1,347 | 1,119 |
| 3 bedGolden Visa level | AED 3.00M | 1,404 | 201 |
| 4 bedGolden Visa level | AED 4.20M | 1,206 | 124 |
| 5 bedGolden Visa level | AED 5.45M | 1,203 | 60 |
Median ready prices and DLD sales in the last 12 months.
Rents and yields by unit type
Yield by unit type| Unit | Rent / yr | Gross | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 40K | 8.33% | 6.27% |
| 1 bed | AED 53K | 7.18% | 4.93% |
| 2 bed | AED 80K | 7.14% | 4.96% |
| 3 bed | AED 145K | 4.83% | 3.61% |
| 4 bed | AED 190K | 4.52% | 2.88% |
| 5 bed | AED 250K | 4.59% | 3.01% |
Median annual rent from Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. Net yield is after service charge and buying costs.
Rent increase calculator Net vs gross yield, explainedGolden Visa and property, explained
New supply, next 24 months
1,388 unitsHandovers peak in 2028 Q1.
Developers with projects here
- Mag 5 Property Development: 1,452 units in 1 projects
- Damac Development: 974 units in 1 projects
- Avenew Real Estate Development: 885 units in 2 projects
- Ellington Properties Development: 424 units in 1 projects
- Dubai South Properties Dwc: 291 units in 1 projects
- Marquis Home Developer: 174 units in 1 projects
- Al Helal Al Zahaby Real Estate Development: 159 units in 1 projects
Who Dubai South suits, on the numbers
- Lower budgets: a studio has a median ready price of AED 480,000.
- Golden Visa buyers: median ready prices for 3-bedroom homes, 4-bedroom homes, 5-bedroom homes are at the AED 2M level.
- Buyers watching prices: price per sqft rose 20.5% in 12 months. Past change, not a forecast.
- Off-plan buyers: 69% of sales are off-plan, across 7 projects under construction.
Rules applied to the data above. Not advice.
Off-plan here
Off-planBuildings and projects in Dubai South
| Project | Developer | Status | Median price | Price / sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor House | Ellington Sb Development | 3% | AED 1.55M | 1,459 | 407 |
| Windsor House Ii | Ellington Properties Development | 1% | AED 1.65M | 1,541 | 399 |
| Avenew888-Loom | Avenew Real Estate Development | 2% | AED 1.03M | 1,429 | 225 |
| Enre Residence By Imtiaz | Imtiaz South Real Estate Development | 15% | AED 1.36M | 1,571 | 125 |
| Mag 5 Boulevard | Mag 5 Property Development | Ready | AED 660K | 1,117 | 94 |
| Avenew888 - Modo | Avenew Real Estate Development | 21% | AED 1.43M | 1,350 | 91 |
| Celestia | Damac Development | Ready | AED 540K | 1,118 | 85 |
| Marquis Horizon | Marquis Home Developer | 0% | AED 1.28M | 1,580 | 75 |
| The Pulse Beachfront 3 | Dubai South Properties Dwc | Ready | AED 4.20M | 1,257 | 68 |
| Oasis Residences | Al Helal Al Zahaby Real Estate Development | 35% | AED 871K | 1,226 | 63 |
Living in Dubai South
- Metro stations (within 1.5 km)
- None within 1.5 km
- Supermarkets (within 1.0 km)
- 0
- Named parks (within 1.0 km)
- 0
- Beach (within 1.0 km)
- No
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), map data of 15 July 2026. Counts within 1.0 km of the area's centre point; distances are approximate. OSM is volunteer data and can miss places.
Nearby areas compared
Compare with other areas| Area | Net yield | Price / sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai South | 4.27% | 1,360 |
| Dubai World Central | 3.18% | 1,697 |
| Site A | 3.05% | 1,631 |
| Dubai Investment Park 2 | 5.69% | 751 |
| Dubai Investment Park 1 | 3.21% | 1,209 |
| Remraam | 5.37% | 945 |
| Down Town Jabal Ali | 6.65% | 1,660 |
Areas at a similar price compared
JVTDubai Investment Park 1Living LegendsDAMAC LagoonsDAMAC HillsSama Al Jadaf, Al Jaddaf
Areas searched under the same name come first. Closest areas with enough sales, by distance between area centres. Similar price: areas with the closest median sale price.
What happened to AED 1M
AED 1,000,000 of Dubai South homes bought at the median price per sqft, valued at today's median. Price change only, before rent and costs.
| Dubai South | Dubai overall | |
|---|---|---|
| Bought in 2016 → 2026 to date | AED 1.64M | AED 1.66M |
| Bought in 2019 → 2026 to date | AED 1.80M | AED 1.69M |
| Bought in 2021 → 2026 to date | AED 2.04M | AED 1.61M |
Questions investors ask
Is Dubai South a good investment?
ZoneIQ does not give advice, but the numbers are these. Estimated net yield is 4.27%, against a Dubai median of 4.60%. Price per sqft changed +20.5% in 12 months. There were 3,277 sales in 12 months, and 1,388 new units are due within 24 months.
Is Dubai South freehold?
Yes, on DLD's register: 15,468 of 15,468 registered units in Dubai South are marked freehold. Source: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026. Rules can differ by plot, and in free zones by the zone authority, so check the title deed of a specific unit before you buy.
What is the average rent in Dubai South?
The median rent in Dubai South is AED 54,998 a year, from 4,461 Ejari contracts in the last 12 months. By unit type: studios AED 40,000, 1-bedroom homes AED 52,900, 2-bedroom homes AED 80,000.
How much is a 1-bedroom home in Dubai South?
The median ready price is AED 737,000 (AED 1,405 per sqft, about 780 sqft), from 1,196 DLD sales in the last 12 months.
What is the rental yield in Dubai South?
The median gross rental yield in Dubai South is 6.25%, from 4,461 Ejari contracts and DLD sales in the last 12 months. After service charges and buying costs, the estimated net yield is 4.27%.
Which unit type earns the highest yield in Dubai South?
Studio show the highest estimated net yield at 6.27%, with a median ready price of AED 480,000 and a median rent of AED 40,000 a year.
Have property prices gone up in Dubai South?
The median price per sqft changed +20.5% in the 12 months to Oct 2026, to AED 1,360. This is past change, not a forecast.
Where is Dubai South in Dubai?
In the DLD project registry, Dubai South projects sit in the Madinat Al Mataar land area. The closest areas covered on ZoneIQ are Dubai World Central and Site A.
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Sources: DLD sales (3,277 in the last 12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (4,461), DLD project registry, via Dubai Data. Data through 22 October 2026. Service charges: DLD Service Charge Index (Mollak) where shown, otherwise a Dubai-wide estimate. Source · Freehold: DLD, Registered Freehold Real Estate Units, 13 October 2026, Data Dubai · ZoneIQ gives information, not financial or investment advice. Figures are medians and estimates. Check any unit yourself before you commit.