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Dubai South (Dubai World Central)

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What you need to know about Dubai South (Dubai World Central)

Dubai South is a vast master-planned community built around Al Maktoum International Airport in the southern corridor of Dubai, spanning more than 145 square kilometres. It launched in 2006 as part of the UAE's long-term growth strategy, originally under the name Dubai World Central before being rebranded in 2015 to reflect its expansion beyond aviation into commerce, logistics, and residential living. With the future airport set to handle well over 100 million passengers a year, the district is being built to sit at the centre of global trade and travel.

The community is organised into eight districts, from the Residential, Golf, and Aviation districts to the Logistics, Exhibition, Commercial, and Humanitarian districts, plus the airport itself. The residential side is where most people will spend their time: Emaar South is built around an 18-hole golf course with clusters like Parkside, Greenview, Fairway Villas, and Golf Views; The Pulse brings beachfront villas, townhouses, and boulevard apartments; and Azizi Venice, South Bay, Hayat Dubai South, Waada by Bahria Town, and the Residential District's Mag 5 Boulevard and Celestia buildings fill out the rest.

Dubai South tends to suit families after modern, low-rise living with green space, professionals who work near the airport or Jebel Ali Free Zone, and investors drawn to the area's long-term trajectory. The emphasis on walkability, parks, and lower entry prices than central Dubai makes it especially appealing to first-time buyers and younger households.

Key Facts

  • Home to Al Maktoum International Airport
  • Near Expo City Dubai and Dubai Parks and Resorts
  • 18-hole golf course in Emaar South
  • Apartments, townhouses, and villas available
  • Freehold ownership for overseas buyers
  • Close to the future Etihad Rail station
  • Strong rental demand from professionals
  • Designed with sustainability and walkability in mind

Dubai South (Dubai World Central) market insights

Dubai South (Dubai World Central) market overview

Prices of properties for sale in Dubai South (Dubai World Central) range from AED 420K to AED 68M, with a median of AED 1.69M. A total of 3,616 listings are available. 1,882 properties have been listed for sale in Dubai South (Dubai World Central) over the past 30 days. Across all listings, 66% are verified and 70% are listed by SuperAgents.

Median price
1.7M
Price range
420K - 68M

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Properties available
3,6163% of Dubai
Added in last 30 days
1,8822% of Dubai
Verified properties
66%
Listed by superagent
70%
  • James Yallop
    James Yallop
    Huspy Dubai
    4,750,000 AED

    Standalone | Vacant | Park Backing

    3

    4

    4,668 sqft

    Villa

    Fairway Villas 2, Emaar South, Dubai South (Dubai World Central), Dubai

  • Amr Musaad Abdelaziz Assi
    Amr Musaad Abdelaziz Assi
    D&B Properties
    1,480,000 AED

    Hot Deal | Community View | Genuine Resale

    1

    1

    795 sqft

    Apartment

    Golf Edge, Emaar South, Dubai South (Dubai World Central), Dubai

  • SIDDHARTH KAUSHAL
    SIDDHARTH KAUSHAL
    Deja Vu Real Estate Brokerage
    1,249,000 AED

    READY • UNFURNISHED • PRIVATE BALCONY • 2BR 3BTH

    2

    3

    1,156 sqft

    Apartment

    The Pulse Residence B1, The Pulse Residence, The Pulse, Dubai South (Dubai World Central), Dubai

  • James Yallop
    James Yallop
    Huspy Dubai
    2,375,000 AED

    Type A | Close to Pool | Landscaped

    3

    4

    1,553 sqft

    Villa

    Greenviews 2, Emaar South, Dubai South (Dubai World Central), Dubai

  • Neil Warnock
    Neil Warnock
    Huspy Dubai
    2,200,000 AED

    With Maids | Ground Floor Terrace | Vacant

    3

    4

    2,005 sqft

    Apartment

    Anchorage Residence, Residential District, Dubai South (Dubai World Central), Dubai

  • Atena Mohamadpour
    Atena Mohamadpour
    Driven Properties
    600,000 AED

    Smart Investment | Motivated Seller | Resale

    studio

    1

    401 sqft

    Apartment

    Altura, Waada by Bahria Town, Dubai South (Dubai World Central), Dubai

  • James Yallop
    James Yallop
    Huspy Dubai
    2,700,000 AED

    Single Row | Landscaped | Near Pool

    3

    4

    1,483 sqft

    Villa

    Greenview 3, Emaar South, Dubai South (Dubai World Central), Dubai

  • Neil Warnock
    Neil Warnock
    Huspy Dubai
    4,400,000 AED

    Vacant | Single Row | Near Lagoon

    4

    5

    3,486 sqft

    Villa

    The Pulse Beachfront 2, The Pulse, Dubai South (Dubai World Central), Dubai

Sales transactions in Dubai South (Dubai World Central)

14,675 sale transactions were recorded in Dubai South (Dubai World Central) over the past 12 months, marking a 80.3% increase YoY.

  • 530,0001,569 per sqft
    Apartment|Studio|Built: - ft²Plot: 338 ft²
    17 Sep 2026Off-plan
  • 496,0001,231 per sqft
    Apartment|Studio|Built: - ft²Plot: 403 ft²
    17 Sep 2026Ready
  • 5,100,0001,327 per sqft
    Villa|4 Beds|Built: 4,132 ft²Plot: 3,844 ft²
    17 Sep 2026Off-plan
  • 787,0001,836 per sqft
    Apartment|Studio|Built: - ft²Plot: 429 ft²
    17 Sep 2026Off-plan
  • 620,0001,628 per sqft
    Apartment|Studio|Built: - ft²Plot: 381 ft²
    17 Sep 2026Off-plan
  • 1,773,1501,226 per sqft
    Apartment|2 Beds|Built: - ft²Plot: 1,447 ft²
    17 Sep 2026Off-plan
  • 654,0001,939 per sqft
    Apartment|Studio|Built: - ft²Plot: 337 ft²
    17 Sep 2026Off-plan
  • 628,8001,653 per sqft
    Apartment|Studio|Built: - ft²Plot: 381 ft²
    17 Sep 2026Off-plan
  • 1,884,0001,280 per sqft
    Apartment|2 Beds|Built: - ft²Plot: 1,472 ft²
    17 Sep 2026Off-plan
  • 650,0001,716 per sqft
    Apartment|Studio|Built: - ft²Plot: 379 ft²
    17 Sep 2026Off-plan

The data displayed is based on average prices and sizes of all in Dubai South (Dubai World Central).

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Location, Lifestyle and Amenities

Dubai South keeps daily errands manageable even while the district is still maturing. Royal Dining sits within walking distance of The Pulse, Expo City Dubai is just minutes away by car, and a growing roster of retail and leisure options means residents don't face a long commute for the essentials.

Lifestyle fit & resident profile

Lifestyle compatibility

  • Families42%
  • Young Professionals34%
  • Retirees38%
  • Students34%
  • Working Professionals41%

Top renter nationalities

  • India23%
  • Egypt9%
  • Philippines7%
  • Pakistan6%

What Residents say about Dubai South (Dubai World Central)

5
Amy N.

The place is very quiet and peaceful. The community is great, and it’s a very good opportunity for investors. Highly recommended.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

6 months ago

4
Solaf A.

amazing

7 months ago

Parkside 1

5
Burak Y.

Parkside 1 is an excellent community for families, especially with children.

3 years ago

The Pulse Residence Plaza

5
Xeypaxc N.

Quite and peacefully place to live Dubai south tha Best

3 years ago

Urbana 2

5
Taz B.

Love Urbana II - quiet, great amenities and facilities, close to DWC, Logistics City, DIP and easy to get to both central Dubai and Abu Dhabi. More and more facilities opening such as medical clinic, salons, barbers, laundry, pharmacy, groceries, coffee shops, etc.

3 years ago

Celestia

5
Bianca

Celestia is a lovely project created by Damac in Dubai South,consisting of 2 buildings that offer hotel apartments and studios fully furnished at affordable prices . Security and staff is very hard working and friendly, clean Building and many entertaining options available around. restaurants, shops,gas station everything is there to keep you happy and relaxed

4 years ago

Dubai South (Dubai World Central) Score breakdown

How do residents score Dubai South (Dubai World Central) in the following categories?

4.9
Connectivity & Traffic
5
Peace & Quiet
4.4
Parks nearby
5
Family friendly
5
Maintenance
5
Parking area
5
Amenities
5

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Property types in Dubai South (Dubai World Central)

Dubai South blends low-rise and mid-rise apartment buildings with gated villa and townhouse communities, all set within a master-planned district spanning more than 145 square kilometres. Emaar South, The Pulse, the Residential District, Azizi Venice, South Bay, Hayat Dubai South, and Waada by Bahria Town each bring a distinct character, from golf-course-fronting homes to lagoon-side villas and waterfront apartments.

The apartment stock sits mostly in low-rise and mid-rise buildings of six to ten floors. Azizi Venice, by Azizi Developments, is the largest cluster, offering studios through three-bedroom units across multiple phases, from around 330 sq ft for studios to about 1,650 sq ft for three-bedroom layouts, with lagoon views, pools, and podium-level retail. Emaar South's Golf Views towers deliver one- to three-bedroom apartments of roughly 650 to 1,535 sq ft, many overlooking the 18-hole golf course, with Golf Hills 2 and Golf Meadow adding off-plan stock in similar configurations.

In the Residential District, Celestia by DAMAC provides fully furnished studios and one-bedrooms of about 400 to 1,100 sq ft, and Mag 5 Boulevard by MAG runs studios and one-bedrooms across several low-rise buildings, while The Pulse Boulevard Apartments and The Pulse Residence offer one- to three-bedroom homes of roughly 630 to 1,590 sq ft.

Newer off-plan projects include Avenew 888, Enre Residence by Imtiaz, Windsor House, and South Square. Next to neighbouring Jumeirah Village Circle, apartment entry prices here tend to be lower, with Dubai Investment Park offering a similar value-driven profile.

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The villa communities run from compact two-bedroom homes to large standalone properties with up to seven bedrooms. Emaar South is the main villa developer, with Parkside and Greenview offering three- and four-bedroom townhouse-style villas of roughly 1,400 to 2,550 sq ft along landscaped green corridors, Fairway Villas delivering standalone three- and four-bedroom homes of about 2,990 to 3,880 sq ft along the golf course, and Golf Links and Golf Lane providing the largest Emaar villas at up to around 4,900 sq ft of built-up area.

The Pulse Beachfront by Dubai South Properties adds three- to five-bedroom villas of roughly 2,575 to 4,220 sq ft near the community lagoon, with The Pulse Villas covering two- to four-bedroom options. South Bay reaches from three- to seven-bedroom villas, including mansion-type homes above 13,000 sq ft; Hayat Dubai South spans three- to five-bedroom villas across six phases; and Waada by Bahria Town's Rayhan and Raiha deliver three- to six-bedroom homes. Villa pricing here generally sits below the Al Furjan equivalents but above the more affordable options in Dubai Investment Park.

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Duplexes turn up mainly in The Pulse Townhouses by Dubai South Properties, low-rise duplex homes in two-, three-, and four-bedroom layouts of roughly 1,866 to 3,578 sq ft, with private gardens, study rooms, maid's rooms, and covered parking for two cars. The Golf Views Podium in Emaar South also offers three-bedroom duplex apartments of around 1,636 sq ft with direct golf-course views, and Anchorage Residence in the Residential District lists duplex layouts near 1,600 sq ft with ground-floor garden access.

Celestia by DAMAC, in the Residential District, runs as a hotel-apartment project, with its two eight-floor towers offering fully furnished studios and 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Dubai South of about 400 to 900 sq ft plus optional housekeeping and laundry, a temperature-controlled pool, gym, steam room, children's play area, and 24-hour concierge. Damac Maison de Ville Tenora nearby is another DAMAC hotel-apartment building, with furnished studios, one-, and 2-bedroom apartments for rent in Dubai South of roughly 400 to 1,220 sq ft and similar serviced facilities.

Frequently asked questions

Dubai South suits professionals and families seeking affordable homes near Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City Dubai. It may not suit those who prefer central Dubai's nightlife, shopping, and amenities.

Dubai South appeals to investors due to its proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City Dubai. Its varied property options, off-plan activity, and rental yields add to its investment potential, but returns vary by property.

Yes, Dubai South is a designated freehold area, so property can be owned outright by residents and overseas buyers across its residential sub-communities, including Emaar South, The Pulse, Azizi Venice, the Residential District, South Bay, and Hayat Dubai South.

Yes, Dubai South is a designated free zone, offering businesses benefits such as full foreign ownership, complete repatriation of capital and profits, and exemption from personal income tax.

Dubai South comprises eight districts: the Golf, Aviation, Logistics, Exhibition, Residential, Commercial, and Humanitarian districts, plus Al Maktoum International Airport. The key residential sub-communities include Emaar South, The Pulse, Azizi Venice, South Bay, Hayat Dubai South, and Waada by Bahria Town.

Dubai South is served by RTA bus stops at The Pulse Terminus, Emaar South Entrance 1 and 2, MAG5 1, Grand Express 1, and Majestic Royal 1. The Expo 2020 Metro Station is under ten minutes by car, connecting to the Red Line and the rest of Dubai, and a future Etihad Rail station is planned within the district.

Emaar South focuses on golf-course living, offering villas, townhouses, and apartments. The Pulse offers a lagoon-focused lifestyle with villas, townhouses, apartments, and retail. Emaar South generally has higher median prices, while The Pulse offers more compact apartment options.

Dubai South was renamed from Dubai World Central in 2015 to reflect its expansion beyond aviation and logistics into residential, commercial, and mixed-use development. The former name still appears in some records and maps.