South Bay 5 Premium: off-plan project in Dubai South Residential District
South Bay 5 Premium is an off-plan villa and townhouse project in Dubai South Residential District, registered with the Dubai Land Department as project no. 2985 and developed by Dubai South Properties DWC LLC. From October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026, 22 off-plan sales were registered there at a median price of AED 3,700,000 (AED 1,253 per sq ft); 80% of sales fall between AED 3,400,000 and AED 5,265,000.
- 22off-plan sales in 12 months
- AED 3,700,000median sale price
- AED 1,253median price per sq ft
- 0%construction progress (DLD)
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026. Source: Dubai Land Department project register (open data), as of 15/06/2026.
What the figures say
- Positioning: at AED 1,253 per sq ft, South Bay 5 Premium is 14.1% below the median of off-plan sales across the 27 projects tracked in Dubai South Residential District (AED 1,459 per sq ft), and 29.1% below the median of Dubai off-plan sales (AED 1,768 per sq ft).
- Sales pace: 22 off-plan sales in 12 months, about 2 a month; number 25 by sales in Dubai South Residential District over the period.
- Construction: 0% complete in the DLD register, construction had not started at the latest inspection.
- Profile: a concentrated project, 68.2% of sales are the same unit type (villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms).
South Bay 5 Premium: official project sheet
Details from the project register kept by the Dubai Land Department. Off-plan payments go to the project's escrow account, as required by Dubai Law No. 8 of 2007.
| Item | DLD register |
|---|---|
| DLD project number | 2985 |
| Registered developer | Dubai South Properties DWC LLC (developer no. 1142) |
| Master developer | Dubai Aviation City Corporation |
| Community (master project) | Dubai South Residential District |
| DLD area | Madinat Al Mataar |
| Register status | not started |
| Construction progress | 0% |
| Project start | June 30, 2024 |
| Registered units | 144 villas |
| Escrow account | escrow agent registered with the DLD for this project |
Source: Dubai Land Department project register (open data), as of 15/06/2026.
South Bay 5 Premium off-plan prices by unit type
Off-plan sales over the last 12 months, at least 3 sales per row. Entry ticket observed: villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms, at a median AED 3,675,000.
| Unit type | Sales | Median price | Range (AED) | Median size | Price / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms | 15 | AED 3,675,000 | 3,400,000 – 3,850,000 | 255 m² (2,745 sq ft) | AED 1,275 |
| Villa / townhouse · 5+ bedrooms | 6 | AED 5,125,000 | 4,475,000 – 17,050,000 | 392 m² (4,219 sq ft) | AED 1,215 |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026.
To turn one of these prices into a payment schedule, use OffPlanSimulator's off-plan payment plan calculator, then add registration fees with the Dubai buying costs calculator.
Sales by unit type
Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms: 68.2% of off-plan sales, with a median size of 255 m² (255 to 355 m² for 80% of them).
- Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms: 68.2% (15 sales)
- Villa / townhouse · 5+ bedrooms: 27.3% (6 sales)
- Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms: 4.5% (1 sales)
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026.
South Bay 5 Premium off-plan price by quarter
The median off-plan price per sq ft moved from AED 1,055 in Q2 2024 to AED 1,237 in Q3 2026 (+17.3%). Quarter-to-quarter changes also reflect the mix of units sold.
| Quarter | Off-plan sales | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 79 | AED 1,055 | — |
| Q3 2024 | 46 | AED 1,007 | -4.5% |
| Q4 2024 | 3 | AED 1,090 | — |
| Q2 2025 | 10 | AED 1,170 | — |
| Q3 2025 | 5 | AED 1,334 | +14% |
| Q4 2025 | 8 | AED 1,114 | -16.5% |
| Q1 2026 | 7 | AED 1,348 | +21% |
| Q3 2026 | 7 | AED 1,237 | -8.2% |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, off-plan sales registered since 1 January 2024, as of 16/10/2026.
Rents in Dubai South Residential District
To gauge the rental market around South Bay 5 Premium: annual rents of Ejari contracts registered in Dubai South Residential District over the last 12 months (4,563 contracts).
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 1,279 | AED 40,000 | 37,000 – 43,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 1,718 | AED 52,000 | 47,000 – 59,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 926 | AED 78,000 | 66,412 – 85,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 108 | AED 100,000 | 80,500 – 125,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 2 bedrooms | 84 | AED 125,000 | 120,188 – 130,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 168 | AED 155,500 | 147,125 – 165,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms | 243 | AED 190,000 | 182,720 – 200,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 5+ bedrooms | 36 | AED 250,000 | 236,250 – 280,625 |
To compare a market rent with your purchase price and running costs, the rental yield calculator works it through step by step.
Source: Dubai Land Department, Ejari rent contracts (open data), 20/10/2025 to 20/10/2026.
Where is South Bay 5 Premium?
South Bay 5 Premium is in Dubai South Residential District (DLD area Madinat Al Mataar), Dubai.
Further reading
- All off-plan projects in Dubai South Residential District
- All DLD sales at South Bay 5 Premium (new and resale)
- Dubai South Residential District property prices
- Dubai South Residential District rents
- All Dubai South Properties DWC LLC projects
Other off-plan projects in Dubai South Residential District
- Windsor House — AED 1,459/sq ft
- Windsor House II — AED 1,541/sq ft
- Avenew888-Loom — AED 1,429/sq ft
- Enre Residence by Imtiaz — AED 1,571/sq ft
- Avenew888 - Modo — AED 1,344/sq ft
- Marquis Horizon — AED 1,582/sq ft
- Oasis Residences — AED 1,219/sq ft
- Divine Elements — AED 1,458/sq ft
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- City Walk Crestlane 1, City Walk — AED 3,733,500
- Expo City Al Waha Residences 02, Expo City — AED 3,646,000
- City Walk Crestlane 5, City Walk — AED 3,737,500
- Grand Polo - Equiterra, Dubai Investment Park Second — AED 3,644,888
- Castleton, City Walk — AED 3,737,500
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a home at South Bay 5 Premium cost?
Over the last 12 months, the 22 off-plan sales registered with the DLD show a median price of AED 3,700,000, or AED 1,253 per sq ft; 80% fall between AED 3,400,000 and AED 5,265,000. The developer's current prices are on its price list.
When will South Bay 5 Premium be completed?
In the DLD project register (as of 15/06/2026), the project is "not started", 0% complete. The handover date is confirmed by the developer.
Who is the developer of South Bay 5 Premium?
The DLD register lists Dubai South Properties DWC LLC (developer no. 1142), in a community developed by Dubai Aviation City Corporation.
What unit types are sold at South Bay 5 Premium?
Off-plan sales over the last 12 months cover: villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms (15), villa / townhouse · 5+ bedrooms (6), villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms (1). Best-selling type: villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms, at a median AED 3,675,000 for 255 m².
Has the price per sq ft at South Bay 5 Premium changed?
The median off-plan price moved from AED 1,055 per sq ft in Q2 2024 to AED 1,237 in Q3 2026, based on DLD-registered sales.
How do I get the South Bay 5 Premium price list and payment plan?
Ask with the "Get the price list" button or on WhatsApp at +971 55 772 2710: a RERA-licensed Cevitas advisor sends you the available units, the developer's prices and the current payment plan, with no buyer commission on new launches.
Sources and method
Off-plan sales: Dubai Land Department "Real Estate Transactions" dataset (data.dubai), residential sales registered off-plan ("Off-Plan Properties") from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026. Median price = middle registered price; range = 80% of sales (10th to 90th percentile). Price per sq ft = price / registered area (1 m² = 10.764 sq ft).
Developer, status, progress and dates: DLD "Projects" register (data.dubai) and "Developers" register (data.dubai), extract as of June 15, 2026. Progress is the figure from the latest DLD inspection on record; the end date is the one declared in the register and may be updated by the DLD.
Rents: DLD "Rent Contracts" (Ejari) dataset (data.dubai), median annual rent of residential contracts over the last 12 months in the area.
Data published under the Dubai Open Data Licence and analysed by Cevitas Real Estate. They describe official transactions and an official register; they are not a valuation, a promise of return or investment advice. The developer's current prices are on its price list.