DLD sales data
Apartments for sale in Dubai South
Dubai South apartments sold for a median AED 769K (AED 1,640 per sq ft) across 13,433 sales in the last 12 months.
Figures for the 12 months to 25 September 2026
Key figures, last 12 months
13,433
Registered sales
AED 769K
Median price
AED 1,640
Median price per sq ft
6.3%
Best gross yield, studio
Prices by size
| Size | Sales | Median | Per sq ft | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 6,602 | AED 648K | AED 1,749 | 6.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 4,205 | AED 1.1M | AED 1,550 | 4.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 2,279 | AED 1.7M | AED 1,459 | 4.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 347 | AED 2.4M | AED 1,464 | 4.6% |
| Size | Leases | Median, a year |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 766 | AED 41K |
| 1 bedroom | 970 | AED 56K |
| 2 bedrooms | 791 | AED 80K |
| 3 bedrooms | 124 | AED 110K |
Quarter by quarter
| Period | Sales | Median price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept to Nov 2025 | 960 | AED 734K | AED 1,285 |
| Dec 2025 to Feb 2026 | 2,080 | AED 1.2M | AED 1,469 |
| Mar to May 2026 | 2,923 | AED 1.1M | AED 1,599 |
| Jun to Sept 2026 | 7,470 | AED 720K | AED 1,706 |
Most traded buildings
- Kappa Acca
DLD sales, 12 months: 108 · Asking from AED 500K · Guide →
- MAG 5 Boulevard
DLD sales, 12 months: 90 · Asking from AED 460K · Guide →
- Celestia
DLD sales, 12 months: 81 · Asking from AED 495K · Guide →
- RR Residence
DLD sales, 12 months: 81 · Asking from AED 760K · Guide →
- Majestique Residence
DLD sales, 12 months: 57 · Asking from AED 570K
- South Residence
DLD sales, 12 months: 43 · Asking from AED 490K
Questions
Answered with data
How much does an apartment cost in Dubai South?+
Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the Dubai Land Department registered 13,433 apartment sales in Dubai South, at a median price of AED 769K and about AED 1,640 per sq ft. Half of all deals fell between AED 648K and AED 1.2M. The studio home is the busiest segment here (6,602 sales); medians run studio AED 648K, 1 bedroom AED 1.1M, 2 bedroom AED 1.7M and 3 bedroom AED 2.4M.
What is the price per sq ft for apartments in Dubai South?+
The median was AED 1,640 per sq ft across 13,433 DLD registered sales in the last 12 months. By size: studio AED 1,749, 1 bedroom AED 1,550, 2 bedroom AED 1,459, 3 bedroom AED 1,464. Smaller units usually carry a higher price per sq ft.
What rental yield do apartments in Dubai South make?+
Comparing median DLD sale prices with median new Ejari rents gives gross yields of studio 6.3%, 1 bedroom 4.9%, 2 bedroom 4.8%, 3 bedroom 4.6%. Service charges and vacancy reduce the net figure, so ask us for a building by building estimate.
How many apartments sold in Dubai South in the last year?+
The Dubai Land Department registered 13,433 sales in the 12 months to 25 September 2026. 93% of these deals were off plan purchases from developers, a sign of strong appetite for new launches here. The busiest quarter was Jun to Sept 2026 with 7,470 deals.
Which buildings in Dubai South have apartments for sale?+
Our map lists 21 buildings with homes advertised in Sept 2026. The most active are Kappa Acca, MAG 5 Boulevard, Celestia, RR Residence, Majestique Residence. Each one links to its guide with prices by bedroom.
About Dubai South
Most buyers paid between AED 648K and AED 1.2M. By size, typical prices were studio AED 648K, 1 bedroom AED 1.1M, 2 bedroom AED 1.7M and 3 bedroom AED 2.4M. The studio was the most traded format with 6,602 sales.
93% of these deals were off plan purchases from developers, a sign of strong appetite for new launches here. Prices per sq ft were 16% higher in the second half of the period than in the first. Gross rental yields reach about 6.3% on studio homes when sale prices are set against new Ejari leases. Our map tracks 21 buildings in Dubai South with apartments advertised for sale, led by Kappa Acca, MAG 5 Boulevard, Celestia.
Dubai South surrounds Al Maktoum International Airport and the Expo City site, with the Residential District and Emaar South at its heart. Buyers see it as the city's main long term growth area as the new airport expands.
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Medians of Dubai Land Department sales (property type Unit, sub type Flat for apartments; Villa and villa plots for houses) and new Ejari leases for single units, for the DLD area and master project shown. Gross yield = median new rent divided by median sale price for the same bedroom count. Asking prices come from a monthly portal snapshot (counts and medians only).