Dubai South
A growing city around the new airport and Expo
Community guide
Dubai South is a master planned district in southern Dubai built around Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City, with residential communities such as Emaar South offering well priced villas, townhouses and apartments.
Dubai South is one of the emirate's largest and fastest developing districts, planned as a full city around Al Maktoum International Airport and the site of Expo City Dubai. It brings together residential neighbourhoods, business and logistics parks and an aviation hub, all connected to central Dubai by Sheikh Zayed Road and the Expo metro line. Its best known residential community is Emaar South, a golf focused neighbourhood of villas, townhouses and apartments set around an eighteen hole championship course. With ongoing airport expansion and steady infrastructure investment nearby, Dubai South appeals to buyers looking for newer homes and long term growth potential at prices below the established coastal communities.
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Key facts
- Property types
- Villas, townhouses and apartments
- Flagship community
- Emaar South, around an 18 hole golf course
- Setting
- Master planned city district in southern Dubai
- Connectivity
- Al Maktoum International Airport, Expo metro, Sheikh Zayed Road
- Best for
- Newer homes and long term growth
- Tenure
- Freehold, registered at Dubai Land Department
Good to know
Dubai South questions, answered
What is Emaar South?+
Emaar South is the flagship residential community within Dubai South, developed by Emaar around an eighteen hole championship golf course. It offers villas, townhouses and apartments, and is one of the most established neighbourhoods in the wider district.
Is Dubai South a good place to buy?+
Dubai South suits buyers who want newer homes and long term growth at more accessible prices than the coastal communities. Its position beside Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City, along with continued infrastructure investment, underpins its longer term appeal.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubai South?+
Yes. The main residential communities in Dubai South, including Emaar South, are designated freehold, so non-UAE nationals can buy, own and sell property with full title registered at the Dubai Land Department.
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