South Square: off-plan project in Dubai World Central
South Square is an off-plan residential apartment project in Dubai World Central, registered with the Dubai Land Department as project no. 3711 and developed by Dubai South Properties DWC LLC. From October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026, 228 off-plan sales were registered there at a median price of AED 1,915,000 (AED 1,472 per sq ft); 80% of sales fall between AED 1,168,500 and AED 2,456,355.
- 228off-plan sales in 12 months
- AED 1,915,000median sale price
- AED 1,472median price per sq ft
- 0%construction progress (DLD)
- June 2028end date in the register
- 571registered units
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 1,472 per sq ft, South Square is in line with the median of off-plan sales across the 21 projects tracked in Dubai World Central (AED 1,523 per sq ft), and 16.7% below the median of Dubai off-plan sales (AED 1,768 per sq ft).
- Sales pace: 228 off-plan sales in 12 months, about 19 a month; number 4 by sales in Dubai World Central over the period.
- Construction: 0% complete in the DLD register, construction had not started at the latest inspection; planned end June 2028.
- Profile: a varied offer, 3 unit types sold, the most popular (apartment · 2 bedrooms) at 37.3% of sales.
South Square: 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 | 3711 |
| Registered developer | Dubai South Properties DWC LLC (developer no. 1142) |
| Master developer | Dubai Aviation City Corporation |
| Community (master project) | Dubai World Central |
| DLD area | Madinat Al Mataar |
| Register status | not started |
| Construction progress | 0% |
| Project start | October 30, 2025 |
| Planned end | June 30, 2028 |
| Registered units | 571 units |
| Buildings | 4 |
| 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 Square off-plan prices by unit type
Off-plan sales over the last 12 months, at least 3 sales per row. Entry ticket observed: apartment · 1 bedroom, at a median AED 1,220,000.
| Unit type | Sales | Median price | Range (AED) | Median size | Price / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 84 | AED 1,220,000 | 1,104,500 – 1,400,000 | 74 m² (797 sq ft) | AED 1,532 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 85 | AED 1,950,000 | 1,845,651 – 2,099,957 | 120 m² (1,292 sq ft) | AED 1,465 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 59 | AED 2,418,452 | 2,270,559 – 2,600,000 | 155 m² (1,668 sq ft) | AED 1,420 |
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
Apartment · 2 bedrooms: 37.3% of off-plan sales, with a median size of 120 m² (103 to 142 m² for 80% of them).
- Apartment · 2 bedrooms: 37.3% (85 sales)
- Apartment · 1 bedroom: 36.8% (84 sales)
- Apartment · 3 bedrooms: 25.9% (59 sales)
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales registered from 16/10/2025 to 16/10/2026.
South Square off-plan price by quarter
The median off-plan price per sq ft moved from AED 1,465 in Q3 2025 to AED 1,536 in Q3 2026 (+4.8%). Quarter-to-quarter changes also reflect the mix of units sold.
| Quarter | Off-plan sales | Median / sq ft | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | 197 | AED 1,465 | — |
| Q4 2025 | 49 | AED 1,415 | -3.4% |
| Q1 2026 | 66 | AED 1,458 | +3.1% |
| Q2 2026 | 95 | AED 1,519 | +4.2% |
| Q3 2026 | 21 | AED 1,536 | +1.1% |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, off-plan sales registered since 1 January 2024, as of 16/10/2026.
Rents in Dubai World Central
To gauge the rental market around South Square: annual rents of Ejari contracts registered in Dubai World Central over the last 12 months (2,235 contracts).
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 81 | AED 58,000 | 50,000 – 62,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 514 | AED 80,000 | 73,000 – 85,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 171 | AED 110,000 | 98,000 – 115,500 |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 1,004 | AED 105,000 | 98,465 – 115,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms | 459 | AED 145,000 | 135,000 – 158,000 |
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 Square?
South Square is in Dubai World Central (DLD area Madinat Al Mataar), Dubai.
Further reading
- All off-plan projects in Dubai World Central
- All DLD sales at South Square (new and resale)
- Dubai World Central property prices
- Dubai World Central rents
- All Dubai South Properties DWC LLC projects
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- Waada - Altura 1 — AED 1,169/sq ft
- Hayat 4 — AED 1,334/sq ft
- Golf Fields — AED 1,580/sq ft
- Golf Hills 2 — AED 1,587/sq ft
- Golf Hills — AED 1,609/sq ft
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a home at South Square cost?
Over the last 12 months, the 228 off-plan sales registered with the DLD show a median price of AED 1,915,000, or AED 1,472 per sq ft; 80% fall between AED 1,168,500 and AED 2,456,355. The developer's current prices are on its price list.
When will South Square be completed?
In the DLD project register (as of 15/06/2026), the project is "not started", 0% complete, with a planned end date of June 30, 2028. The handover date is confirmed by the developer.
Who is the developer of South Square?
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 Square?
Off-plan sales over the last 12 months cover: apartment · 2 bedrooms (85), apartment · 1 bedroom (84), apartment · 3 bedrooms (59). Best-selling type: apartment · 2 bedrooms, at a median AED 1,950,000 for 120 m².
Has the price per sq ft at South Square changed?
The median off-plan price moved from AED 1,465 per sq ft in Q3 2025 to AED 1,536 in Q3 2026, based on DLD-registered sales.
How do I get the South Square 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.