Dubai South Residential District
mixed community
Buyer read
Studios offer a clear entry, but off-plan sales dominate
Studios have a median sale price of AED 558K. 93% of recent sales are off-plan, while market activity ranks below average. The downside profile is robust, based on 2 of 5 available inputs.
AED 558K
Studio median · 2026 YTD
93% off-plan
High supply-pressure proxy
Below average
Relative to Dubai communities
Robust
2 of 5 risk inputs available
The residential component of Dubai South, near Expo City and Al Maktoum Airport. Features affordable apartments and villas.
Median PSF
AED 1,822
All types
YoY change
+45.5%
5-yr sales
5,886
DLD transactions
Gross yield
6.6%
Ejari, last 12m
DUBUY VERDICT
Convenience varies by pocket
Dubai South Residential District offers a car-dependent daily routine with public-transport coverage is unscored. The mapped inventory covers 1 named venues; use the detail cards below to check the categories that matter to your routine.
Amenity access
2/100
Outdoor access
—
Transit
—
Mapped venues
1
Dining
0/100
1 mapped
Shopping
0/100
0 mapped
Health
0/100
0 mapped
Nightlife
0/100
0 mapped bars
DUBUY VERDICT
Capital growth, not cashflow for the appreciation thesis
Dubai South Residential District has compounded 249% over 3 years. Yields are middle-of-the-road — buy for resale, not rental income.
YoY change
+45.5%
3-yr growth
+249%
Gross yield
6.6%
5yr volume
5,886
Median PSF
AED 1,822
All types
YoY change
+45.5%
5-yr sales
5,886
DLD transactions
Gross yield
6.6%
Ejari, last 12m
Dubai South Residential District is a mixed apartment-and-villa community in Dubai with 5,886 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 1,822, up 45.5% year-on-year, outperforming the city-wide 5.3% benchmark. Use the evidence groups above to test daily life, market depth, available homes, and downside before deciding what to do next.
Affordability quick-look
Pre-filled with Dubai South Residential District median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 12K
Loan AED 2.18M · 25 yrs @ 4.5%
Indicative only — real rates vary by bank, residency status and credit profile. UAE typically requires 20–25% down for residents, 35–50% for non-residents.
PROPERTY CATALOGUE
Homes in Dubai South Residential District
Dubai South Residential District is led by apartments, with 13 named developments and home types available to research.
Home types
4
Registered and marketed
Typical size
706 sqft
Community median
Named homes
13
Projects and home types
Floor plans
0 licensed
Rights-cleared only
Apartments
Studio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R, 3 B/R
437–961 sqft
Villas
Bedroom mix not published
Not published
Townhouses
Bedroom mix not published
Not published
Includes DAMAC ISLANDS - THE TROPICS 2 & 4 & 6, DAMAC ISLANDS - THE TROPICS 1 & 3 & 5, The Woods and 10 more.
Explore all homesMarket temperature & historical discussion for Dubai South Residential District
Archived discussion themes: Praised for ideal location for abu dhabi access compared to other dubai areas. Criticised for delivery drivers operate aggressive vehicles with reckless driving patterns.
Historical discussion
Above average
historical discussion rank among covered Dubai areas
Dated 2021–2026 archive from r/dubai, r/UAE and r/expats · 110 on-topic mentions · latest item Jul 20, 2026 · last scored 2026-07-21
Discussion trend
Getting worse
-0.08 per year
Mostly discussed by
residents
47% of mentions
Sentiment over time
Axis zoomed to the observed range (-0.3 to +0.3); sentiment scores still use the full −1 to +1 scale.
Sentiment from Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 moved from 0.07 to -0.17. Based on 110 mentions across 5 quarters.
What people praise
- +Ideal location for Abu Dhabi access compared to other Dubai areas×9
- +Severe undersupply with only 849 units across 2 buildings creates strong investment potential×4
- +Hotel-style amenities and services included in residential living×4
- +Strategic location near future Al Maktoum International Airport and JAFZA free zone×3
- +Flexible payment plan spread over 30+ months with manageable installments×3
What people criticise
- −Delivery drivers operate aggressive vehicles with reckless driving patterns×5
- −No mobile signal inside residential units, requires outdoor positioning×3
- −Frequent aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes by other motorists×3
- −Long commute times from Dubai South to Mussafah×3
- −May feel isolated from rest of Dubai despite proximity to Abu Dhabi×3
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 110 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Latest collected item: Jul 20, 2026. Last scored 2026-07-21. Read the full methodology.
MARKET VERDICT
Price momentum is positive over the longer cycle
Dubai South Residential District is outperforming Dubai's current 5.3% annual benchmark. Read price direction together with volume, yield, and forecast confidence rather than treating one change figure as a buy signal.
YoY change
+45.5%
3-yr growth
+249%
12m sales
4,286
Forecast
low
Current PSF
AED 1,930
6-month forecast
+11.1%
Forecast range
1,864–2,422
AED per sqft
Confidence
Low
Model confidence
HOMES & LISTINGS VERDICT
There is enough stock to narrow by name
Dubai South Residential District is led by apartments, with 13 named developments and home types available to research.
Named profiles
13
Primary stock
Mixed
Agent evidence
Limited
Off-plan mix
93%
Named profiles
13
complete catalogue
Primary stock
Mixed
57% of observed mix
12m sales
4,286
DLD transactions
Agent evidence
Limited
Observed listing specialists
RISK & SUPPLY VERDICT
The downside needs explicit underwriting
Supply concentration, delivery pipeline, leverage, liquidity, flood exposure, and forecast uncertainty can change the exit case. The current downside profile is robust with 2 of 5 composite inputs available.
Supply pressure
high
Downside
Robust
Forecast confidence
low
Mapped greenery
Sparse
Off-plan share
93%
Recent ready/off-plan sales
Supply pressure
High
4,286 sales sampled
Downside profile
Robust
2 of 5 inputs
Forecast confidence
Low
Scenario confidence
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Dubai South Residential District is growing faster than the citywide average, indicating strong local demand.
Local amenities
Mapped amenities within a 2.5km straight-line radius • 1 total outlets near Dubai South Residential District
Sparse mapped amenities · based on mapped POI density, not routed walking conditions
Lifestyle Scores
Data source: OpenStreetMap • 2.5km straight-line radius • Source snapshot: November 2026
Transport & Lifestyle
Sparse mapped greenery · #84 of 86 mapped Dubai communities The 0 figure counts OpenStreetMap park-tagged features within 2.5km of the community centre. It does not mean 0 distinct named parks or confirm walking access.
Travel times from Dubai South Residential District
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
Agent inventory status
No community-level agent inventory observed for Dubai South Residential District
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Active listings in Dubai South Residential District
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30-DAY REPRICING
Collecting repricing evidence for Dubai South Residential District
Dubuy is validating advertised asking-price reductions before publishing this community signal. Zeros are withheld until comparable collection runs and the accuracy audit pass.
Completed runs
25
Minimum release
4 runs
Audit sample
0
State
paused
Advert-level changes, not unique homes or completed-sale discounts.
Open filtered Repricing RadarMarket history
Prices fell 2.7% while sales rose 8% last quarter.
Median sale price per sqft and registered sales, by completed quarter. Volume often moves before price.
Latest median PSF
AED 1,606
Q3 2026
3m price change
-2.7%
vs prior completed quarter
Quarter sales
1,072
Q3 2026
3m sales change
+7.6%
vs prior completed quarter
Completed quarters are used instead of raw 1-month changes because DLD registrations typically lag 4–8 weeks and thin monthly samples can overstate changes in the mix of homes sold.
Ready vs off-plan · DLD
Ready / resale
AED 1,030/sqft
5,900 sales
Off-plan (developer)
AED 1,204/sqft
7,626 sales
Median AED/sqft from DLD, split by registration type. Off-plan reflects developer / Oqood pricing; ready reflects secondary-market resale.
Median sale price by bedroom
DLD transaction records, 2020–2026
| Type | Median Price | AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 480K | 1,374 | 465 |
| 1 B/R | AED 781K | 1,256 | 3,840 |
| 2 B/R | AED 1.20M | 1,159 | 4,713 |
| 3 B/R | AED 2.32M | 1,281 | 4,601 |
| 4 B/R | AED 3.54M | 1,085 | 4,317 |
| 5 B/R | AED 4.15M | 1,938 | 1,294 |
Ejari rental records
Government-filed · 50,869 rental records
6-month forecast
From 2026Q4 · 8 quarters of data
AED 1,930/sqft → AED 2,143/sqft
Range AED 1,864 – 2,422· +10.8 pp vs Dubai forecast (+0.3%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
93% off-plan share — high incoming supply
OLS trend + supply pressure + dated discussion momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →
Buy vs rent
Buying breaks even in ~1.2 years — strong investment case
See the year-by-year buy-vs-rent cashflow for Dubai South Residential District
Pro members get the full 30-year simulation chart with sensitivity sliders.
Rental yields
Gross · last 24 months Ejari ÷ DLD median sale
+0.9 pp vs Dubai median
By bedroom type
AED 42K/yr ÷ AED 480K
AED 58K/yr ÷ AED 781K
AED 83K/yr ÷ AED 1.20M
AED 145K/yr ÷ AED 2.32M
AED 180K/yr ÷ AED 3.54M
Gross yield only — service charges (0.5–1.5%) and management costs not deducted. Confidence reflects sample size: high (≥25/25), medium (≥10/10).
RERA Rent Increase Calculator
Indicative estimate from Ejari medians; verify the official DLD index.
Published increase bands (Decree 43 of 2013)
| Current rent vs market | Max increase |
|---|---|
| At or above market | 0% |
| Up to 10% below market | 0% |
| 11–20% below market | 5% |
| 21–30% below market | 10% |
| 31–40% below market | 15% |
| More than 40% below market | 20% |
The sample median uses observed Ejari contracts for this community and unit type (2025-01-01 to 2026-11-03). It is not the official rental index. Confirm any permitted increase with the official DLD Rental Index.
Offer guide
Build an opening reference for Dubai South Residential District
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Value a unit in this community
Bedroom-specific psf, building-tier adjusted, with the actual comparables we used. Free — methodology shown.
Price Trends
Median PSF change over time
3 months
+4.1%
6 months
+5.9%
1 year
+21.2%
2 years
+75.3%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2026Q4. From DLD transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q4 | AED 1,930 | 296 | +4.1% |
| 2026Q3 | AED 1,854 | 565 | +1.8% |
| 2026Q2 | AED 1,822 | 491 | +0.0% |
| 2026Q1 | AED 1,822 | 2,801 | +14.4% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 1,592 | 177 | +20.6% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 1,320 | 168 | +3.1% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 1,280 | 172 | +17.1% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 1,093 | 146 | -0.7% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 1,101 | 107 | +3.0% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 1,069 | 101 | +1.7% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 1,051 | 96 | +4.5% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 1,006 | 90 | +7.7% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 934 | 107 | +7.7% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 867 | 103 | +10.9% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 782 | 88 | +0.8% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 776 | 83 | +0.8% |
| 2022Q4 | AED 770 | 62 | +1.3% |
| 2022Q3 | AED 760 | 75 | +0.5% |
| 2022Q2 | AED 756 | 69 | +6.8% |
| 2022Q1 | AED 708 | 56 | -5.1% |
| 2021Q4 | AED 746 | 33 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
Developers2 developers
Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reportsEmaar Properties
- •Strongest brand recognition
- •Proven delivery track record
- •Premium locations
- •Premium pricing
- •Slower capital appreciation in mature areas
Azizi Developments
- •Competitive pricing
- •High rental yields
- •Flexible payment plans
- •Mixed reviews on finishes
- •High density projects
Area health & valuations
Healthcare, education, government housing, air quality, and official land valuations.
Real Estate Agents in Dubai
DLD directory • 33,565 observed brokers from 9,963 offices • Observed 2 Nov 2026 • Complete coverage unverified
View All AgentsTop Agencies by Team Size
Featured Agents
Registration details from the latest available Dubai Land Department broker export
Rental market in Dubai South Residential District
15,897 Ejari rental records · DLD official data
Median annual rent
AED 122K
Registered Ejari contracts
Monthly equivalent
AED 10,167
Annual median divided by 12
Gross yield
4.2%
Before service charges and costs
New / renewed
7,694 / 8,203
Record counts
Rent by Bedroom Type
studio Bedrooms
613 rental records
AED 42K/yr
AED 3,500/mo
1 Bedroom
3190 rental records
AED 58K/yr
AED 4,833/mo
2 Bedrooms
3147 rental records
AED 83K/yr
AED 6,917/mo
3 Bedrooms
6970 rental records
AED 145K/yr
AED 12,083/mo
4 Bedrooms
1971 rental records
AED 180K/yr
AED 15,000/mo
Rental market by bedrooms
Source: DLD Ejari property rental records
Off-plan risk
41/100
Moderate
Headline risk for Dubai South Residential District. Buyer Pro explains the five supply, developer, pricing, liquidity, and momentum drivers.
Explain Dubai South Residential District's off-plan risk score
See the five scored drivers covering supply concentration, developer delivery, price premium, exit liquidity, and momentum.
- •DLD market temperature trending negative
Composite of leverage trend, transaction velocity, asking-vs-realized wedge, market-temperature proxy, and off-plan share. Exact scores require at least 4 of 5 inputs; lower coverage is shown as a tier only. Higher = more vulnerable to a downturn. Not a buy/sell signal — context only.
Mapped greenery
Sparse mapped greeneryCounts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass and pitches) within a 2.5km straight-line search radius of the community reference point. The tier is relative to other Dubai communities and does not claim walkability or shade. Satellite vegetation is the ESA WorldCover 2021 share at 10m resolution when available.
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Frequently asked questions about Dubai South Residential District
What is the average property price in Dubai South Residential District?
The median property price in Dubai South Residential District is AED 2,903,000, with a median price per square foot of AED 1,822. Prices have changed +45.5% year-over-year as of November 2026.
What types of properties are available in Dubai South Residential District?
Dubai South Residential District is a mixed-use community with approximately 57% apartments and 39% villas. The most common property types include Flat (3,879), Villa (2,775), Stacked Townhouses (147).
How is the real estate market performing in Dubai South Residential District?
Dubai South Residential District has seen 5,886 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +45.5%, with 4,286 transactions in the last 12 months. This data is sourced from the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
Numbers above are derived from Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction records and property-level Ejari rental records. DLD transaction coverage through November 2026.How we built this.