Dubai
Dubai South
Dubai South is a large, government-planned district around Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City, developed by Dubai South Properties. Much of the area is aviation, logistics and business space, but its residential pockets, including South Bay, The Pulse and Hayat, offer low-rise apartments, townhouses and villas built around the airport expansion rather than the city centre. It suits people working in aviation, logistics or the free zone who want new-build housing close to work, ahead of the wider district's planned growth.
Master developer: Dubai South Properties
Simplified coastline. The point marks the community centre.
Why people choose Dubai South
- New-build apartments, townhouses and villas across districts such as South Bay and Hayat sit close to Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City for people working there
- The masterplan favours low-rise townhouses, gated villa clusters and mid-rise apartments over high-rise towers, giving a lower-density setting
- Direct proximity to the growing Aviation District and Expo City site suits residents whose work or business is based in that corridor
Living in Dubai South
- Dubai South's construction area is about twice the size of Hong Kong Island
- An expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport, approved in 2024, targets an eventual capacity of 260 million passengers a year
- The airport expansion is projected to bring an estimated one million residents into the surrounding district over time
- The masterplan groups development into named districts, including a Residential District, Logistics District, Business Park, Aviation District and Expo City
Homes you will find
Apartments, Townhouses, Villas
How far is it?
No drive times have been published for Dubai South that we can rely on. Ask us for a realistic journey.