Area guide · Dubai South & Emaar South
Dubai South and Emaar South: buying ahead of the new airport.
The city’s growth corridor around Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City. Entry prices are among the lowest in Dubai, with villas and golf-course living for families.
Who Dubai South & Emaar South suits
Long-horizon investors
Betting on the airport expansion moving Dubai’s centre of gravity south.
Families wanting space
Townhouses and villas at prices well below established villa areas.
First-time buyers
Some of the lowest entry prices for new homes in Dubai.
Living here
Landmarks: Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Expo City Dubai, Emaar South golf course.
Getting around: Car-dependent today; Expo City Metro about 15 minutes away, with the Blue Line extending to Expo City.
Schools: GEMS Founders School Dubai South (about 3 min).
Healthcare: Saudi German Clinic Dubai South; NMC Royal Hospital DIP about 18 minutes away.
What to check before you buy
This is a long-term play. Today it is far from the city and depends on a car, and published yield figures vary widely. Buy where you would be happy to hold for five years or more.
Developers and new projects
Active developers include Emaar, Dubai South Properties. Ask us for the current launches in this area, with prices and payment plans. How we help with off-plan →
Questions
Dubai South & Emaar South, answered
Is Dubai South & Emaar South a good place to invest?
Dubai South & Emaar South averaged about AED 1,401 per square foot for apartments in Q3 2026 with a gross rental yield of around about 6–9%. Betting on the airport expansion moving Dubai’s centre of gravity south. This is a long-term play. Today it is far from the city and depends on a car, and published yield figures vary widely. Buy where you would be happy to hold for five years or more.
How much is rent in Dubai South & Emaar South?
Average annual asking rents in Q3 2026 were about AED 39,900 for a studio, AED 58,900 for a one-bedroom and AED 82,300 for a two-bedroom apartment. Rents vary by building, view and furnishing.
How far is Dubai South & Emaar South from the airport?
Al Maktoum Airport 5–7 min · DXB about 45 min · Downtown about 40 min, in normal traffic.
Which developers are building in Dubai South & Emaar South?
Active developers include Emaar, Dubai South Properties. Ask Arabzone for the current launches in this area.
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Prices, yields and rents: apartment resale averages for 1 July – 30 September 2026 compiled from DLD transaction data (Metropolitan Premium Properties community reports, October 2026). Rents are average annual asking rents. Distances and travel times are approximate. General information, not investment advice.