Dubai South Residential District property prices: price per sq ft and sales in 2026
Property prices in Dubai South Residential District stand at a median AED 14,646 per m² (AED 1,361 per sq ft) over the last 12 months, based on the 3,177 residential sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between October 16, 2025 and October 16, 2026. That is an increase of 19.7% on the previous 12 months. Sales reached AED 4.6 billion.
- AED 14,646median price per m²
- AED 1,361median price per sq ft
- 3,177sales in 12 months
- +19.7%change year on year
- 70.4%off-plan share of sales
With a price per m² 21% below the Dubai median (AED 18,545/m²), Dubai South Residential District sits among the emirate's most accessible entry points, popular with first-time investors (#121 of 154 by price per m²). 70.4% of sales are off-plan: the area is driven by developer launches.
Apartment and villa prices in Dubai South Residential District
Median sale price and median size by unit type and bedrooms, DLD sales over the last 12 months.
| Unit type | Sales | Median price | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 495 | AED 530,000 | 38 m² |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 1,187 | AED 1,026,054 | 72 m² |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 1,100 | AED 1,534,590 | 105 m² |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 153 | AED 2,138,828 | 140 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 2 bedrooms | 7 | AED 2,450,000 | 131 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 47 | AED 3,300,000 | 245 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms | 118 | AED 4,185,000 | 324 m² |
| Villa / townhouse · 5+ bedrooms | 70 | AED 5,300,000 | 392 m² |
Price per m² range in Dubai South Residential District
Half of the sales over the last 12 months closed between AED 12,424 and AED 16,222 per m² (AED 1,154 to 1,507 per sq ft). The spread reflects floor, view, building age and finish level: these are the points that drive the price.
Dubai South Residential District price trend since 2019
| Year | Sales | Median / m² | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 568 | AED 8,395 | AED 780 | — |
| 2020 | 161 | AED 8,531 | AED 793 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 410 | AED 7,407 | AED 688 | -13.2% |
| 2022 | 1,431 | AED 6,777 | AED 630 | -8.5% |
| 2023 | 1,168 | AED 8,613 | AED 800 | +27.1% |
| 2024 | 1,587 | AED 10,194 | AED 947 | +18.4% |
| 2025 | 2,041 | AED 12,376 | AED 1,150 | +21.4% |
| 2026 (to mid-October) | 2,627 | AED 15,059 | AED 1,399 | +21.7% |
Rents and rental yield in Dubai South Residential District
Median annual rent of Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months. Indicative gross yield: studio 7.5%, 1 bedroom 5.1%, 2 bedrooms 5.1%, 3 bedrooms 4.7%, 3 bedrooms 4.7%, 4 bedrooms 4.5%, 5+ bedrooms 4.7%.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 1,279 | AED 40,000 | 37,000 – 43,000 | AED 40,342 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 1,718 | AED 52,000 | 47,000 – 59,000 | AED 55,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 926 | AED 78,000 | 66,412 – 85,000 | AED 80,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 108 | AED 100,000 | 80,500 – 125,000 | AED 110,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 2 bedrooms | 84 | AED 125,000 | 120,188 – 130,000 | AED 126,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 168 | AED 155,500 | 147,125 – 165,000 | AED 160,000 |
Most traded projects in Dubai South Residential District
| Project (DLD name) | Sales 12 months | Median / m² | Off-plan sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor House | 397 | AED 15,701 | 100% |
| Windsor House II | 391 | AED 16,591 | 100% |
| Avenew888-Loom | 227 | AED 15,386 | 100% |
| Enre Residence by Imtiaz | 130 | AED 16,907 | 100% |
| Avenew888 - Modo | 88 | AED 14,468 | 100% |
| MAG 5 Boulevard | 87 | AED 12,043 | 0% |
| Celestia | 82 | AED 11,989 | 0% |
| Marquis Horizon | 76 | AED 17,031 | 100% |
| Oasis Residences | 65 | AED 13,118 | 100% |
| The Pulse Beachfront 3 | 60 | AED 13,696 | 0% |
| Divine Elements | 52 | AED 15,693 | 100% |
| The Collective | 48 | AED 14,345 | 100% |
| Stories by Mirfa | 45 | AED 14,094 | 100% |
| Golden Woods Albab Views | 43 | AED 14,974 | 100% |
| The Pulse- Beachfront | 42 | AED 13,286 | 0% |
All tracked projects in Dubai South Residential District
- Livia Residence
- MIORAH By Zoya
- South Living
- Timber Terrace
- The Harmony
- Avion Residence
- Bhuvi Residence
- Majestique Residence 2
- Majestique Residence 1
- Beachfront Gates 2
- The Pulse Beachfront 2
- South Bay 3 Premium
- The Pulse Residence Plaza
- South Bay 5 Premium
- Cresswell Residences
- The Eighty Three
- Lincoln Star Residence
- Kappa Acca 3
- Cresswell Views
- The Pulse Residence
- Lilian Residences
- Tenora
- South Bay 1
- South Bay 2
- South Bay 6 Premium
- Views VII by Golden Woods
- The Pulse Residence Park
- The Pulse Villas
- The Pulse Boulevard Apartments
- South Bay 4 Premium
- The Pulse Townhouses
- The Pulse Boulevard Apartments - C3
- Westar Altair
- The Pulse Residence Icon
- Trafford Residence
- The Pulse Villas 2
- The Pulse Boulevard Apartments-C1
- Manam Prime
Off-plan projects in Dubai South Residential District
27 Dubai South Residential District projects have an off-plan page: developer, progress in the DLD register, prices by unit type and price list.
- Windsor House — Ellington SB Development L.L.C
- Windsor House II
- Avenew888-Loom
- Enre Residence by Imtiaz
- Avenew888 - Modo — Avenew Real Estate Development L.L.C
- Marquis Horizon
- Oasis Residences — Al Helal Al Zahaby Real Estate Development L.L.C
- Divine Elements
- The Collective — Bold Living Real Estate Development L.L.C
- Stories by Mirfa
- Golden Woods Albab Views — A G W Real Estate Development L.L.C
- Livia Residence — Barco Properties Development L.L.C
- MIORAH By Zoya
- South Living — Dubai South Properties DWC LLC
- Timber Terrace
- The Harmony — Al Mizan Harmony Development L.L.C
- Avion Residence — Sky View Development L.L.C
- Bhuvi Residence — Bravima Real Estate Development L.L.C
- Nanma Lotus
- Beachfront Gates 2 — Dubai South Properties DWC LLC
- Cresswell Plaza
- Altair 52 — Acube Abodes Real Estate Development L.L.C
- Astra Residences — Dugasta Properties Development L.L.C
- South Bay 3 Premium — Dubai South Properties DWC LLC
Getting around Dubai South Residential District
Landmarks most often recorded in the area's DLD transactions:
- Landmark: Expo 2020 Site
Compare with other areas
Areas with a similar price per m²:
- Muhaisanah First — AED 14,614/m² · Muhaisanah First rents
- Me'Aisem First — AED 14,559/m² · Me'Aisem First rents
- Barsha Heights — AED 14,531/m² · Barsha Heights rents
- Al Thanyah First — AED 14,531/m² · Al Thanyah First rents
- Warsan First Development — AED 14,526/m² · Warsan First Development rents
- Wadi Al Safa 2 — AED 14,840/m² · Wadi Al Safa 2 rents
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per square foot in Dubai South Residential District?
The median is AED 1,361 per sq ft (AED 14,646 per m²), across 3,177 residential sales registered with the DLD from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026.
How much is an apartment in Dubai South Residential District?
A one-bedroom sold for a median AED 1,026,054 (72 m²) and a two-bedroom for AED 1,534,590 (105 m²) over the last 12 months, according to DLD sales.
Are prices rising in Dubai South Residential District?
The median price per m² moved +19.7% between the previous 12 months (AED 12,240/m²) and the last 12 months (AED 14,646/m²).
Off-plan or ready property in Dubai South Residential District?
70.4% of sales over the last 12 months were off-plan and 29.6% were ready homes. Off-plan gives access to developer payment plans; ready homes can be rented out straight away. A Cevitas advisor compares both on your budget.
What rental yield can you expect in Dubai South Residential District?
Dividing the median Ejari annual rent by the median DLD sale price gives an indicative gross yield of 7.5% for a studio, 5.1% for a 1 bedroom, 5.1% for a 2 bedrooms, 4.7% for a 3 bedrooms, 4.7% for a 3 bedrooms, 4.5% for a 4 bedrooms, 4.7% for a 5+ bedrooms, before service charges and vacancy.
Sources and method
Sales: Dubai Land Department "Real Estate Transactions" dataset (data.dubai), registered residential sales (apartments, villas and townhouses) from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026 for the last 12 months. Price per m² = sale price / registered area; we use the median, which is less sensitive to unusual deals. 1 m² = 10.764 sq ft.
Rents: DLD "Rent Contracts" (Ejari) dataset (data.dubai), single-unit residential contracts starting between October 20, 2025 and October 20, 2026, median annual rent. The gross yield shown is the median rent divided by the median price of the same unit type: a market benchmark, before service charges and vacancy.
Data published under the Dubai Open Data Licence, downloaded on 20 October 2026 and analysed by Cevitas Real Estate. They describe past transactions and are not a valuation or investment advice.